The Parish Registers Of Winestead Yorkshire Baptisms 1578-1812 Burials 1581-1812 Marriages 1582-1812

The Parish Registers of Winestead (1578-1812)

Journey back over 230 years through the mists of time and walk in the footsteps of your forebears. Nestled in the flat, windswept landscape of the Holderness peninsula, the ancient parish of Winestead holds the keys to your family's past. Now, for the first time, its vital records are compiled in one definitive volume, offering an unparalleled gateway into the lives, loves, and losses of your Yorkshire lineage.

Within these meticulously transcribed pages, you will discover the raw, unfiltered story of a community that endured plagues, civil war, and the relentless encroachment of the North Sea. This isn't just a list of names; it's the heartbeat of a village.

What You Will Discover Inside:

Baptisms (1578-1812): Trace the beginnings of lives through the Elizabethan era, the English Civil War, and into the Georgian age. Find the names of your ancestors, their parents, and their godparents, marking their entry into the world and the parish of St. Peter's Church.

Marriages (1582-1812): Witness the unions that formed the very fabric of Winestead society. Discover the names of brides and grooms, often with notes of their parish of origin, helping you map the intricate web of family and community ties.

Burials (1581-1812): Honour the final resting place of generations past. These poignant entries record the names of the departed, often with clues to their age or family relationships, closing the circle on their life's journey.

Beyond the Names: The Myths and Legends of Winestead

The Phantom of the Winestead Goath: For centuries, locals have spoken of the Winestead Goath, a terrifying phantom creature said to haunt the lanes and churchyard. Legend tells it was a cursed spectre, part goat and part man, bound to the powerful Hildyard family of Winestead Hall. As you find the names of the Hillyards and their tenants in these registers, you can't help but wonder if they were the ones who huddled by their fires as the beast's cry echoed across the marshes. Did your ancestor witness it, or worse, fall victim to its curse?

The Village Lost to the Sea: The very land your ancestors tilled is a monument to loss. The coastline of Holderness is the fastest-eroding in Europe. The original Winestead Hall, a grand manor house, stood closer to the sea but was abandoned and lost to the waves in the 19th century. The registers you hold contain the records of families who lived on a landscape that was literally crumbling away beneath them. Each entry is a testament to their resilience against the untamable power of the ocean, a history that now lies buried beneath the water.
Who Is This For?

The Family Historian with roots in East Yorkshire, desperate to break through a brick wall.
The Genealogist seeking primary source records from a key historical period.
Anyone with the surnames Hildyard, Boynton, Constable, or other prominent Holderness families in their tree.
Local History Enthusiasts who want to understand the soul of a village shaped by faith, folklore, and the sea.
Don't Let Your Family's Story Be Lost to the Mists of Time.

The Parish Registers of Winestead are more than a genealogical resource; they are a time machine. They are your direct link to the people who braved the elements, who worshipped in the shadow of St. Peter's magnificent tower, and whose stories are woven into the very fabric of Yorkshire.

Order your copy today and begin the journey to discover the heroes, the lovers, the legends, and the ghosts in your family tree!