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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Yorkshire (West Riding) => Topic started by: Bridgebabe on Wednesday 20 October 21 10:44 BST (UK)
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Hello, I am sure I used to be able to look at the parish records for Christ Church, Skipton online. Can't seem to be able to find them now and would be grateful for any help. Looking for Oldfield (various spellings) family, originally of Draughton ( and I understand from ancestry records) in Skipton parish records, and then moved to Ingleton. Any suggestions and help much appreciated - thank you
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There are some records on FreeReg:
https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_queries/616ff4ae4325a66299c885d4?locale=en
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The register images are at FindMyPast, and you can browse them by going to Search all records > Yorkshire Parish Registers and Bishop's Transcripts Browse.
Some parishes haven't been fully indexed so this is the only way to get to the images, but I didn't check if this was the case for Christ Church.
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Bridgebabe,
As Arthurk said - these records for Christchurch, Skipton in Craven, are on Find My Past. Lots of Oldfields - but you haven't given details of who you are seeking.
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Thank you all for this information. I had taken my family line back to Symonde Oldfield ( var spelling of surname) in Skipton Parish, living in Draughton and married to Elizabeth. (From your info from bapt records in Thorlby /Thorlbie in 1602) My branch of the family moved to Ingleton, (Moorgarth) where Christofer Oldfield b Draughton 1629, son of Thomas Ouldfeeld b 1599 died in 1676.
Why, oh why, weren't maiden names of wives not included? Thank you all
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For further info on the ancient Skipton parish records:
http://www.wharfegen.org.uk/index.php
[Free to use site with countless records from the Wharfedale area]
Brian
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Family Elizabeth {Oldfield}, b. 1557-1577, (Skipton-in-Craven)
Married10 Dec 1592 Holy Trinity Church, Skipton-in-Craven
Partners Simon Owldfield & Elizabeth [.....]
Children
1. Thomas Oldfield, b. 1598, Thorlby, Skipton-in-Craven
2. Christopher Oldfield, b. 1602, Thorlby, Skipton-in-Craven d. Nov 1660, Thorlby, Skipton-in-Craven (Age 58 years)
3. John Oldfield, b. 1605, Stirton, Skipton-in-Craven
4. William Oldfield, b. 1609, Stirton, Skipton-in-Craven
5. Alice (Alse) Oldfield, b. 1612, Thorlby, Skipton-in-Craven
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Will enjoy trawling the Wharfedale site, and also will see if I can find out where to buy a cd of Skipton Parish records. I thought it interesting that the descending Oldfield families didn't seem to use the Christian name Simon (Symon) - most of my local Yorkshire/ E Lancs families tended to use the 'naming pattern'. Christopher a popular name used. Thank you
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What about a collection on a DVD?
https://www.flatcapsandbonnets.com/Yorkshire-Northern-West-Riding-Skipton-Ripon-Harrogate-PDF-Books/2453.htm
I have the one covering the 'old West Riding'
[If you purchase and start to use hint - Copy the DVD to a blank disc then use your newly created disc and put your original in safe keeping!]
Brian
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Just love that title Brian!
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Lots of info on that DVD - many of 'my' areas included. Will keep me going for quite sometime Thank you so much !
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Have you a printer installed, look at the txt file and print out the DVD contents if you deecide to purchase.
[Don't forget to backup the install disc, I had problems with my disc - unable to read, but copied to a blank disc o'k.]
Brian
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Hello, Thank you for both the family history info and the technical. I bought yesterday, and will 'import' my son in law to deal with the tech details as you recommend ! Kind regards, Brenda