When Did Parish Registers Begin In England And Wales?

Parish registers help the Family Historian go back generations beyond the start of offical registration of births, marriages and deaths in 1837.

Many parish registers begin in 1538, although many are of a much later date. Denominations other than the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church begin much later.

Many parish registers continue after the introduction of compusory registration in 1837, seek advice on this from the church you are interested in.

Most registers are either held by individual churches are more likely deposited with local archives and record offices. The Roman Catholic Church tends to keep ownership of it's registers and it is advisable to approach individual parish priests as to their where a bouts. It's advisable to consult The Catholic Directory for up to date names and addresses of churches. Quaker records are held at Friends House Library, Euston Rd, London.,where the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings Registers are held.

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