Hadlow Parish Records lookup please?

[johnem]

I have just got back to 1837 with my family of Manser's living in Hadlow, as I live in Devon it's not easy to pop into Maidstone to research from Hadlow's Church registar, can anyone assist me? even for a small fee? or perhaps point me toward anything online that can help before 1837.
Thanks John Manser.
PS I have Valentine and Sophia Manser from the 1841 Census, with son William born 1829, but
would like to confirm dates with records.

[MJP]

Hi johnem,

You're in luck.  The christening records for Hadlow back to 1500 and the marriage records 1754-1812 are on-line on the International Genealogical Index published by the Church of Latter Day Saints genealogy people.  Find it here:

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true

According to these records, the following Manser children were christened at Hadlow with parents Valentine and Sophia (note: christening date, not birth):

1. MARY 19 APR 1816
2. GEORGE 22 JUL 1821
3. HENRY About 20 APR 1823
4. SOPHIA 12 DEC 1824
5. WILLIAM 27 DEC 1826
 
(The "about" for Henry could mean that the transcriber couldn't read the number and is just guessing based on the dates of nearby entries.)

The IGI is an index, so the original records could contain more information.  They often note the occupation of the father, and sometimes other info.  You can order the microfilm reel that contains the actual records and view them at your local Church of Latter Day Saints Family History Centre. (For locations of these centres use the search box on their home page: http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/default.asp  )

Happy hunting!

MJP

[johnem]

MJP
Many thanks for that I will follow up the IGI entries
Thanks again John Manser