The Parish Registers Of Farleigh Surrey Baptisms & Burials 1678-1812 Marriages 1679-1812

Unlock the Secrets of Your Surrey Ancestors: The Parish Registers of Farleigh (1678-1812)

Step back in time to the hallowed ground of Farleigh, Surrey, where for over a century, the lives, loves, and losses of a community were meticulously recorded. These are not just names and dates; they are the whispers of your heritage, waiting to be heard. We are proud to present a definitive transcription of The Parish Registers of Farleigh, Surrey, a treasure trove for any family historian with roots in this historic county.

Within these pages, spanning the pivotal years from 1678 to 1812, you will find the very fabric of village life. Trace your lineage through the generations who witnessed the twilight of the Stuart era, the grandeur of the Georgian age, and the fear and triumph of the Napoleonic Wars.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Baptisms (1678-1812): Discover the names of children welcomed into the world, often with the crucial details of their parents' names and father's occupation. Find the first entry for your ancestor, marking the beginning of their story.

Marriages (1679-1812): Unite families as you trace the bonds of matrimony. Find the names of brides and grooms, their witnesses, and sometimes even the parish of their origin, helping you to map out intricate family networks.

Burials (1678-1812): Pay respect to the generations who passed on. These entries provide the final link in the chain, often noting the age at death, which can be the key to confirming an identity and differentiating between individuals of the same name.

Beyond the Names: The Myths & Legends of Farleigh

Farleigh is more than just a collection of records; it is a place steeped in story. As you delve into these registers, you may uncover names that echo the very legends whispered by the village folk for centuries. Could your ancestors have been part of these tales?

The Blackwood Curse of the River Mole: The Blackwoods of Farleigh Manor were a proud and wealthy family, but their fortunes were said to have been blighted by a curse. In 1698, Sir Alistair Blackwood supposedly cheated a local merchant out of his land, who in turn pronounced a terrible curse upon the family—that the River Mole would claim a

Blackwood soul in every generation. As you explore the marriage and burial registers, you might find the unions and tragic demises of the Blackwood family. Does the register record a drowning in a suspicious number of years?

The Smuggler's Secret Path: While the coast of Kent and Sussex was famous for smuggling, the quiet lanes of Farleigh, leading down to the River Mole, were said to be a secret inland route for contraband brandy and lace. Local legend speaks of "Silent Sam," a shadowy figure who operated in the 1780s, using the cover of darkness to move his illicit goods. Many families were said to be in his employ, their children baptized with coins that smelled of the sea.

The baptismal records from this era are filled with the names of families who may have held this dangerous secret. Perhaps your ancestor was one of them.

Why This is an Essential Resource for Your Research:
Break Down Brick Walls: This primary source is the key to verifying family connections and proving lineage where other records fail.
Add Rich Context: Move beyond names and dates. Understand the community your ancestors lived in, the historical events that shaped their lives, and the local folklore that coloured their world.
High-Quality Transcription: Carefully transcribed and indexed for easy searching, saving you countless hours of deciphering difficult, original handwriting.
A Direct Link to the Past: Hold the stories of your family in your hands and walk in the footsteps of your Farleigh ancestors.

Don't let your Farleigh ancestors remain just names on a chart. Let them live again. Order your copy of The Parish Registers of Farleigh today and unlock the secrets, the stories, and the spirits of your family's past.