The Parish Registers Of East Rounton Yorkshire Baptisms & Burials 1595-1837 Marriages 1596-1837

The Parish Registers of East Rounton, Yorkshire: Baptisms & Burials (1595-1837) & Marriages (1596-1837)

Unlock the secrets of your North Yorkshire ancestry and walk in the footsteps of your forebears.

Step back in time to the quiet, rolling landscape of the North Riding of Yorkshire, where for over two centuries, the lives of the people of East Rounton were faithfully recorded. From the turbulent reign of Elizabeth I to the dawn of Queen Victoria's empire, these parish registers are the unbroken thread connecting you to the very heart of your family's story.

This meticulously compiled collection presents a complete and accessible transcript of the original parish registers, held in the safekeeping of the North Yorkshire County Record Office. Feel the history as you read the names, dates, and family connections penned by the parish scribes, their ink a testament to generations past.

What you will discover inside:

Baptisms (1595-1837): Trace the very first moments of your ancestors' lives in the village. Find the names of proud parents and godparents, marking the start of a new lineage.

Marriages (1596-1837): Witness the unions that formed the backbone of the community. Discover the names of brides and grooms, their witnesses, and the bonds that created your family tree.

Burials (1595-1837): Honour the final chapter in the lives of your ancestors. These records often provide poignant details, closing the circle on a life lived in East Rounton.

These records are more than just names and dates; they are a chronicle of survival through the English Civil War, the rise of the Georgian era, and the immense social changes of the early 19th century. Your ancestors were here, tilling the soil, crafting goods, and raising families. Their story is waiting for you.

Whispers from the Wolds: The Lore of East Rounton
Every village has its secrets, and East Rounton is no exception. As you delve into the names within these registers, you may find yourself entangled in the local myths and legends that have been whispered around the hearths for centuries.

The Legend of the Rounton Treasure: Local folklore speaks of a staunch Royalist supporter, Silas Rounton, who in the desperate winter of 1644, was entrusted with a small cache of the King's gold to hide from the advancing Parliamentarian forces. It is said he buried the treasure somewhere along the ancient track leading to the neighbouring village of West Rounton, near a great, gnarled oak that has since vanished. Silas was captured and died in York Castle, taking the secret of the gold's location to his grave. As you search the burial records of the 1640s, you might just find the name of this ill-fated loyalist. Does his blood run in your veins?

The Wold Wraith's Bride: The winds that sweep across the Rounton Wold are said to sometimes carry a sorrowful cry. The legend tells of a young woman, Eleanor, whose marriage was recorded in the parish register in the late 17th century. Her betrothed, a sailor, never returned from the sea. Heartbroken, she is said to have wandered the wold tops every full moon, a spectral figure in a white dress, forever searching for her lost love. Keep an eye out for Eleanor's name in the marriage and, tragically, the burial registers not long after. Her story is a poignant reminder of the human dramas hidden within these pages.

Who is this for?

Anyone with family history links to East Rounton or the surrounding Northallerton and Stokesley area.
Genealogists researching the surnames Rounton, Scarth, Kitching, or other common Yorkshire names.
Local and social historians studying the impact of national events on a single rural community.
Anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of England's past.
Don't let your ancestors' stories remain lost to the mists of time. Order your copy of The Parish Registers of East Rounton today and begin a journey of discovery that will connect you to your heritage forever.