The Parish Registers Of Eastham With Hanley Child Orleton Marriages & Burials 1571-1812 Baptisms 1572-1812 & Hanley William Burials 1586-1812 Baptisms 1587-1812 Marriages 1588-1812

Unlock Your Ancestors' Secrets in the Heart of the Teme Valley: The Parish Registers of Eastham, Hanley Child, Orleton & Hanley William (1571-1812)

Step back in time to the rolling hills and fertile valleys of rural Worcestershire, where the murmur of the River Teme has carried the stories of generations. Now, you can connect directly with the lives of your ancestors who tilled this soil, worshipped in its ancient churches, and shaped its history with this definitive collection of parish records.

This meticulously compiled volume brings together the sacred registers of four closely linked parishes, offering an unparalleled window into over 240 years of family history. From the late Tudor period through the tumult of the English Civil War and into the Georgian era, these pages hold the names, dates, and vital events of your forebears.

What You Will Discover:

Baptisms: Welcome your ancestors into the world. Find the names of proud parents and godparents, dating back to the reign of Elizabeth I.

Marriages: Trace the unions that formed your family tree. Discover the vows exchanged by your ancestors, from simple banns to licensed marriages, sometimes against a backdrop of local legend.


Burials: Locate the final resting places of your kin. These solemn entries tell the end of life's story, sometimes hinting at plague, famine, or the harsh realities of the past.
Beyond the Names: A Tapestry of Local Lore

These registers are more than just lists of names; they are the silent witnesses to a world rich with folklore and faith. As you trace your family line, imagine the stories they told and the superstitions they held:

The Phantom Rider of Hanley: Local whispers speak of a spectral horseman, said to be a betrayed cavalier from the Civil War, who still gallops along the lonely lanes near Hanley William on moonless nights. Did your ancestor speak of him in hushed tones, or was he the subject of a cautionary tale told to a misbehaving child? The marriage and burial records from the 1640s may hold the key to the real-life tragedy behind the ghost.

The Cursed Well of Orleton: Near Orleton, there lies an ancient well, once believed to have healing properties. But legend says it was cursed after a vengeful act in the 17th century, and its water turned bitter. As you search the baptismal records, consider if your family drew water from this well, and whether they saw it as a blessing or a bane to be avoided.

The Giant of Osebury Rock: Overlooking the Teme Valley, the great rock of Osebury was said, in ancient times, to be the home of a giant who would hurl boulders at his enemies. While the giant had long vanished by the time these registers began, his legend was a powerful part of the local identity. Your ancestors lived and died in the shadow of this myth, their lives rooted in a landscape of immense and mysterious history.

This Essential Volume Contains:

The Parish Registers of Eastham with Hanley Child & Orleton:

Marriages & Burials: 1571-1812
Baptisms: 1572-1812

The Parish Registers of Hanley William:

Burials: 1586-1812
Baptisms: 1587-1812
Marriages: 1588-1812
Perfect for:

Genealogists with roots in Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

Local historians seeking to understand the social fabric of the Teme Valley.

Anyone looking to add flesh and bone to the names on their family tree and connect with the real, lived experiences of their ancestors.

Don't let your ancestors remain just names in a database. Let them speak to you across the centuries. Order your copy of The Parish Registers Of Eastham With Hanley Child Orleton & Hanley William today and unlock the door to your Worcestershire heritage.