parish registers dudley worcestershire

[janine sargent]

Hi I am new to this site. I wonder if anyone can help with advice or a look-up.  I am keen to see the parish register for St.Thomas Dudley.  A marriage 28th Aug 1836 Samuel Preston and Mary Cutler, where should I start? Thank you for your time.
Janine

[PaulineJ]

The local history centre is as good a place as any.
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/local-history--heritage/archive-and-local-history/researching-your-family-history
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/local-history--heritage/archive-and-local-history/fees-and-charges-200809

Pauline

[janine sargent]

Thank you, will plan a visit soon.
Janine

[CaroleW]

Hi and welcome to Rootschat

Are you hoping to find info about their fathers from the marriage entry?

Do you know that fathers names were not shown on marriage entries prior to 1.7.1837

Witnesses names will be shown

[janine sargent]

Hello,

I was not sure what I would find on the parish register, but I am also not sure where else to go.  I know my ancestor was born in 1815 and have found what I think is his christening in Oldbury.  All my other relatives are in and around Oldbury, but the only marriage I can find for Samuel Preston and Mary Cutler is in St Thomas Dudley.  I thought it was worth a look and I know witnesses are sometimes parents.  I also think his father is Joseph preston and mother Phoebe Onions.  Although I cannot confirm any of this as it is from the igi site. Past experience has been very reliable but I know it has to be proved!  Any ideas are very welcome.

[parishmouse]

the dudley parish registers are in
 Worcestershire History Centre   
www.worcestershire.gov.uk

Trinity St
Worcester, WR1 2PW
01905 765922
 

[linell]

Hi Janine, many people from Oldbury would be either Baptised or Married at Dudley St Thomas, it is not that far away.   Back in 1815 there was no Parish Church in Oldbury, the nearest would have been Halesowen, Rowley Regis or Dudley.  HTH from linell.

[janine sargent]

  Hello Linell,

Thank you.  I am feeling much more confident about my searches.
Janine

[linell]

Hi Janine, your marriage for Samuel and Mary is on the IGI, 28.8.1836 St Thomas Dudley.  If you send a cheque (think it is about £3.00) to Dudley Archives at Coseley they will send you a print out from the Parish Register.  Their phone no is 01384 812770.   Good luck from linell.