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Title: Parish records
Post by: enaid on Monday 29 November 10 22:18 GMT (UK)

Does anyone know what kind of information would likely be in Parish records from about 1780's - name of parents, etc. on birth records, or birth date on marriage records, etc.

Title: Re: Parish records
Post by: CaroleW on Monday 29 November 10 22:31 GMT (UK)

Hi and welcome to Rootschat

Baptismal records will usually show both parents names but not a lot show mothers maiden name except in Scotland

Not all show the actual date of birth - just the date of christening

Many will show the address at which the couple were living and the fathers occupation but that's about it

Marriage entries prior to 1.7.1837 do not show fathers names.

Ages will not be shown - just "full" or "minor" indicating over or under 21yrs

Witnesses names

Title: Re: Parish records
Post by: Little Nell on Tuesday 30 November 10 12:48 GMT (UK)

Have a look here:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,480454.msg2543490.html#msg2543490

Lots of useful information for parish records in England and Wales.

Nell