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=== Parish Registers === | === Parish Registers === | ||
Original Parish Registers at the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Misc/ChurchRecords/CAMOriginalParishRegisters.html Cambridge County Record Office]. | Original Parish Registers at the [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Misc/ChurchRecords/CAMOriginalParishRegisters.html Cambridge County Record Office]. | ||
Cambridgeshire's historical record according to church registers--especially of the Church of England, is well covered with indexes and/or transcriptions galore. These | Cambridgeshire's historical record according to church registers--especially of the Church of England, is now well-covered with indexes and/or transcriptions galore. These resources cover the time period from 1538 to post-1910. | ||
'''Baptisms''' | '''Baptisms''' | ||
*157,016 Cambridgeshire entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as FamilySearch's ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref><br> | |||
*157,016 Cambridgeshire entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1351 England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as FamilySearch's | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch ]has transcribed and indexed approximately 70-75 percent of Cambridgeshire's baptisms | ||
*In-house patrons of the FamilySearch Library (in downtown Salt Lake City), and most of it's worldwide satelite branches called FamilySearchCenters (FSCs) may view online the above mentioned Cambridgeshire Family History Society CDs of countywide baptisms. Check [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator? here for locating the nearest FH Center] to you and its open hours and contact details. | |||
'''Marriages''' | '''Marriages''' | ||
All marriages have been either indexed, or transcribed by the following groups: | All marriages have been either indexed, or transcribed by the following groups: | ||
CFHS (Cambridgeshire Family History Society) has transcribed these from 1538 to post-1900 and you can access these at no cost via most FamilySearch Centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in the UK. | *CFHS (Cambridgeshire Family History Society) has transcribed these from 1538 to post-1900 and you can access these at no cost via most FamilySearch Centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in the UK. | ||
*findmypast.co.uk has published online the famous Boyd's Marriage Index, 1538-1837 which covers about 85 percent of the county's marriages | |||
*46 Cambridgeshire parishes are indexed in [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/ Joiner's Marriage Index] (£). [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/Cambridgeshire/ Coverage].<ref>[http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index'], ''The Joiner Marriage Index,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref> | |||
*29,162 Cambridgeshire entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150607193600/http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref> | |||
46 Cambridgeshire parishes are indexed in [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/ Joiner's Marriage Index] (£). [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/Cambridgeshire/ Coverage].<ref>[http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index'], ''The Joiner Marriage Index,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref> | *[https://www.archive.org/details/cambridgeshirepa01phil Cambridgeshire Parish Registers, Marriages (Volume 1)] - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes included are Cambridge, St. Edwards:1558-1812, Fen Drayton: 1580-1812, Knapwell: 1598-1812 | ||
*[https://www.archive.org/details/cambridgeshirepa03phil Cambridgeshire parish registers. Marriages (Volume 3)] - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes included are Boxworth: 1588-1812, Long Stanton: All Saints 1599-1812 and St. Michael - 1559-1812, Oakington: 1561-1812, Girton: 1599-1812, Dry Drayton: 1565-1812, Cambridge, St. Botolph's: 1564-1812, Madingley: 1539-1812, Toft: 1539-1780, Caldecot: 1599-1812 | |||
29,162 Cambridgeshire entries are included in [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940] at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as ''British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed.'' [http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ Coverage].<ref>[http://genoot.com/downloads/BVRI2/ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,'] ''Genoot,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref> | *[https://www.archive.org/details/cambridgeshirepa07phil Cambridgeshire parish registers. Marriages (Volume 7)] - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes inclued are Cambridge, St. Andrew the Less: 1599-1837, Cambridge, St. Bendict: 1539-1837, Chesterton: 1564-1837, Cambridge, St. Edward: 1813-1837. Also online (vol 7) at {{FSC|2328281|item|disp=FamilySearch.org's online digital books}} | ||
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'''Burials''' | '''Burials''' | ||
*Burials from 187 Cambridgeshire places (228,386 entries) are included in the [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records National Burial Index] (£). [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action?countyCode=CAM Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], ''Findmypast,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref> | |||
*CFHS (Cambridgeshire Family History Society) has transcribed these from 1538 to post-1950 and you can access these at no cost via most FamilySearch Centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in the UK. | |||
Burials from 187 Cambridgeshire places (228,386 entries) are included in the [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records National Burial Index] (£). [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action?countyCode=CAM Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], '' | *FamilySearch has recently indexed/transcribed and made accessible online, numerous parish burials throughout the county. Merely type in (correctly spelled) the name of the parish in its [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ historical records search engine], to determine what parish burials are available for each individual parish.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/ParishIndex.html Towns and Parishes]: Individual parish and circuit records | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/ParishIndex.html Towns and Parishes]: Individual parish and circuit records | ||
*"''The Ely Methodists 1774 - 1932''" Copyright © Eileen Jakes 1988 - ISBN 0 9513457 0 2 [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Misc/ChurchRecords/ElyMethodists.html online] | *"''The Ely Methodists 1774 - 1932''" Copyright © Eileen Jakes 1988 - ISBN 0 9513457 0 2 [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CAM/Misc/ChurchRecords/ElyMethodists.html online] | ||
===Online Records=== | |||
*'''1538-1983''' {{RecordSearch|3299384|England, Cambridge Parish Registers, 1538-1983}} at FamilySearch — index | |||
*'''1599-1860''' {{RecordSearch|1465708|England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1599-1860}} at FamilySearch — index & images | |||
=== Parish Chest === | === Parish Chest === | ||
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| Balsham | | Balsham | ||
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| Hildersham | | Hildersham | ||
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| Over | | Over | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129926|item|disp=1628-1899}} | ||
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| Bottisham | | Bottisham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129751|item|disp=1870-1900}} | ||
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| Impington | | Impington | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129883|item|disp=1887-1900}} | ||
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| Soham | | Soham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129946|item|disp=1663-1890}} | ||
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| Comberton | | Comberton | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129773|item|disp=1841}} | ||
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| Isleham | | Isleham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129884|item|disp=1841-1861}} | ||
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| Whittlesford | | Whittlesford | ||
| | |{{FSC|247378|item|disp=1703-1872}} | ||
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| Downham | | Downham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129774|item|disp=1827-1864}} | ||
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| Kirtling | | Kirtling | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129911|item|disp=1703-1890}} | ||
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| Willingham | | Willingham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129994|item|disp=1505-1865}} | ||
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| Elsworth | | Elsworth | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129821|item|disp=1842-1843}} | ||
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| Leverington | | Leverington | ||
| | |{{FSC|1473812|item|disp=1478-1875}} | ||
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| Witcham | | Witcham | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129996|item|disp=1847-1894}} | ||
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| Foulmire | | Foulmire | ||
| | |{{FSC|TITLE|item|disp=1847-1894}} | ||
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| Milton | | Milton | ||
| | |{{FSC|1129923|item|disp=1825-1861}}{{FSC|1129923|item|disp=1825-1861}} | ||
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== References == | == Archives == | ||
'''Cambridgeshire Archives and Local Studies'''<br>Shire Hall<br>Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0AP UK<br>Telephone: 01223 699399<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:county.records.cambridge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk county.records.cambridge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk]<br> | |||
*[https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/libraries-leisure-&-culture/archives/ Website] | |||
*[https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/imported-assets/Cambs_Archives_family_history_sources_mar2015.pdf Tracing your Family History: sources at Cambridgeshire Archives] | |||
*[https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/imported-assets/Original%20parish%20registers%20at%20Cambridgeshire%20Archives.pdf Original Parish Registers at Cambridgeshire Archives] | |||
*[https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/imported-assets/Original%20parish%20registers%20at%20Huntingdonshire%20Archives.pdf Original Parish Registers at Huntingdonshire Archives] | |||
{{Block indent|Cambridgeshire Archives holds a wealth of unique historic records and other resources relating to Cambridgeshire, the former counties of Huntingdonshire and the Isle of Ely and their communities.|2}} | |||
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'''Huntingdonshire Library and Archives'''<br>Princes Street<br>Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3PA UK<br>Telephone: 01480 372738<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:hunts.archives@cambridgeshire.gov.uk hunts.archives@cambridgeshire.gov.uk]<br> | |||
[https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/huntingdon-library-and-archives/ Website] | |||
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*[https://www.ccan.co.uk/ '''CCAN - Cambridgeshire Community Archive Network'''] | |||
*[https://www.ccan.co.uk/content/category/sites-on-the-network List of groups] | |||
{{Block indent|Founded in 2006, CCAN is made up of over 30 groups from towns and villages across Cambridgeshire. Together we are recording the local history of our county. CCAN records the memories, with over 50,000 photos, written text, audio and video recordings of everyday life.|2}} | |||
== References == | |||
{{reflist}} {{Cambridgeshire}} | {{reflist}} {{Cambridgeshire}} | ||
[[Category:Cambridgeshire|Church]] | [[Category:Cambridgeshire, England|Church]] | ||
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Parish Registers[edit | edit source]
Original Parish Registers at the Cambridge County Record Office.
Cambridgeshire's historical record according to church registers--especially of the Church of England, is now well-covered with indexes and/or transcriptions galore. These resources cover the time period from 1538 to post-1910.
Baptisms
- 157,016 Cambridgeshire entries are included in England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as FamilySearch's British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[1]
- FamilySearch has transcribed and indexed approximately 70-75 percent of Cambridgeshire's baptisms
- In-house patrons of the FamilySearch Library (in downtown Salt Lake City), and most of it's worldwide satelite branches called FamilySearchCenters (FSCs) may view online the above mentioned Cambridgeshire Family History Society CDs of countywide baptisms. Check here for locating the nearest FH Center to you and its open hours and contact details.
Marriages
All marriages have been either indexed, or transcribed by the following groups:
- CFHS (Cambridgeshire Family History Society) has transcribed these from 1538 to post-1900 and you can access these at no cost via most FamilySearch Centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in the UK.
- findmypast.co.uk has published online the famous Boyd's Marriage Index, 1538-1837 which covers about 85 percent of the county's marriages
- 46 Cambridgeshire parishes are indexed in Joiner's Marriage Index (£). Coverage.[2]
- 29,162 Cambridgeshire entries are included in England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[3]
- Cambridgeshire Parish Registers, Marriages (Volume 1) - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes included are Cambridge, St. Edwards:1558-1812, Fen Drayton: 1580-1812, Knapwell: 1598-1812
- Cambridgeshire parish registers. Marriages (Volume 3) - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes included are Boxworth: 1588-1812, Long Stanton: All Saints 1599-1812 and St. Michael - 1559-1812, Oakington: 1561-1812, Girton: 1599-1812, Dry Drayton: 1565-1812, Cambridge, St. Botolph's: 1564-1812, Madingley: 1539-1812, Toft: 1539-1780, Caldecot: 1599-1812
- Cambridgeshire parish registers. Marriages (Volume 7) - Phillimore, W. P. W. (William Phillimore Watts), 1853-1913, ed An edition of 150 copies printed: Parishes inclued are Cambridge, St. Andrew the Less: 1599-1837, Cambridge, St. Bendict: 1539-1837, Chesterton: 1564-1837, Cambridge, St. Edward: 1813-1837. Also online (vol 7) at FamilySearch.org's online digital books
Burials
- Burials from 187 Cambridgeshire places (228,386 entries) are included in the National Burial Index (£). Coverage.[4]
- CFHS (Cambridgeshire Family History Society) has transcribed these from 1538 to post-1950 and you can access these at no cost via most FamilySearch Centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in the UK.
- FamilySearch has recently indexed/transcribed and made accessible online, numerous parish burials throughout the county. Merely type in (correctly spelled) the name of the parish in its historical records search engine, to determine what parish burials are available for each individual parish.
- Towns and Parishes: Individual parish and circuit records
- "The Ely Methodists 1774 - 1932" Copyright © Eileen Jakes 1988 - ISBN 0 9513457 0 2 online
Online Records[edit | edit source]
- 1538-1983 England, Cambridge Parish Registers, 1538-1983 at FamilySearch — index
- 1599-1860 England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1599-1860 at FamilySearch — index & images
Parish Chest[edit | edit source]
| Balsham | 1869 | Hildersham | 1886-1900 | Over | 1628-1899 | ||
| Bottisham | 1870-1900 | Impington | 1887-1900 | Soham | 1663-1890 | ||
| Comberton | 1841 | Isleham | 1841-1861 | Whittlesford | 1703-1872 | ||
| Downham | 1827-1864 | Kirtling | 1703-1890 | Willingham | 1505-1865 | ||
| Elsworth | 1842-1843 | Leverington | 1478-1875 | Witcham | 1847-1894 | ||
| Foulmire | 1847-1894 | Milton | 1825-18611825-1861 | ||||
Archives[edit | edit source]
Cambridgeshire Archives and Local Studies
Shire Hall
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 0AP UK
Telephone: 01223 699399
Email: county.records.cambridge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
- Website
- Tracing your Family History: sources at Cambridgeshire Archives
- Original Parish Registers at Cambridgeshire Archives
- Original Parish Registers at Huntingdonshire Archives
Huntingdonshire Library and Archives
Princes Street
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 3PA UK
Telephone: 01480 372738
Email: hunts.archives@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
- ↑ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index', The Joiner Marriage Index, accessed 1 September 2013.
- ↑ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
- ↑ 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage', Findmypast, accessed 1 September 2013.