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====Online====
====Online====
* '''1501-1999''' {{RecordSearch|4380193|England, Somerset, Church Records, 1501-1999}} at FamilySearch — [[England, Somerset, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1531-1812''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60856 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812] at Ancestry, index & images ($) (3,342,867 entries)
*'''1558-1728''': [https://archive.org/details/somersetparishre00byuphil Somerset Parish Registers Marriages Part 1] at Archive.org; images only
*'''1654-1811''': [https://archive.org/stream/somersetparishre06phil#page/n7/mode/2up Somerset Parish Registers Marriages 9 Parishes] at Archive.org; images only
*'''1754-1914''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60858 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914] at Ancestry ($) (1,206,406 entries)
*'''1813-1914''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60859 Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914] at Ancestry ($) (445,809 entries)
*'''1813-1914''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60857 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914] at Ancestry,  index & images ($) (2,257,704 entries)
*'''1813-1914''': [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=60859 Somerset, England Church of England Burials] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1837-2007''': [https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=england+%26+wales+deaths+1837-2007&sid=103&county=somerset England & Wales Deaths] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*'''1837-2008''': [https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=england+%26+wales+marriages+1837-2005&sid=103&county=somerset England & Wales Marriages] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*'''1843-1913''': [https://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=61012 Somerset, England Church of England Confirmations] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-Records/somerset-banns-index Somerset Banns Index] at Findmypast - index only ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/somerset-marriages-post-1754 Somerset Marriage Index] at Findmypast - index only ($)
*[https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=britain%2c+marriage+licences&sid=103&county=somerset Britain, Marriage Licences] at Findmypast - index & images ($)
*[https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/somerset-marriage-index Somerset Marriages Index] at Findmypast - index only ($)
*[https://archive.org/search.php?query=somerset%2C%20marriages Somerset Marriages] at Internet Archives; e-book
*[https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-Records/somerset-burial-index Somerset Burial Index] at Findmypast - index only ($)
*[https://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG]<br>
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'''Published Somerset Parish Registers'''<br>
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439561;view=1up;seq=7 Somerset parish registers. Marriages, Vol.1.]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439579;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.2]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439587;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.3]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435028931541;view=1up;seq=6 Marriages, Vol.4]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439603;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.5]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439611;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.6]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439629;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.7]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439637;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.8]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439645;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.9]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=chi.098950647;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.10]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.32101074439652;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.11]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=yale.39002065063035;view=1up;seq=8 Marriages, Vol.13]
*[http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=yale.39002065063027;view=1up;seq=7 Marriages, Vol.15]


The subscription site Ancestry has the largest collection of Somerset parish registers available online. They have also digitized images of the original records.
=== Bristol County (comprising parts of Gloucester and Somerset) ===
The Bristol County collections which encompass Bristol, Gloucester and Somerset. Bristol County was not established until 1974
*'''1538-1813''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61666/ Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*''' 1538-1900''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30213/england-bristol-parish-registers-1538-1900?s=275764761 England, Bristol Parish Registers, 1538-1900] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1813-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61685/ Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1918] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1754-1935''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61686/ Bristol, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1813-1994''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61687/ Bristol, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1994] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


At [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60856 Ancestry] (£)--
'''Coverage Tables:'''<br>


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60856 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812] (3,342,867 entries)
*[https://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG] has also published transcriptions of 3,812,961 records:
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60857 Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914] (2,257,704 entries)
* 1,942,250 baptisms
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60858 Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914] (1,206,406 entries)
* 1,355,787 burials
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60859 Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1914] (445,809 entries)
* 514,924 marriages


[https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/SOM Guide to Somerset parish register transcripts online].
[https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/SOM Guide to Somerset parish register transcripts online].
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*[http://www.westcountrygenealogy.com/somerset/ Somerset Records]
*[http://www.westcountrygenealogy.com/somerset/ Somerset Records]


At [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records?tab=1 findmypast] (£)--
At [http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records?tab=1 findmypast] (£)
 
*Somerset Marriages. 146,765 entries. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140324190856/http://www.findmypast.co.uk/help-and-advice/knowledge-base/parish-records/marriages#somersetMarriagesPre Coverage].  
*Somerset Marriages. 146,765 entries. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140324190856/http://www.findmypast.co.uk/help-and-advice/knowledge-base/parish-records/marriages#somersetMarriagesPre Coverage].  
*Somerset Marriages (post-1754). 184,710 entries. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140324190856/http://www.findmypast.co.uk/help-and-advice/knowledge-base/parish-records/marriages#somersetMarriagesPost Coverage].
*Somerset Marriages (post-1754). 184,710 entries. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140324190856/http://www.findmypast.co.uk/help-and-advice/knowledge-base/parish-records/marriages#somersetMarriagesPost Coverage].
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244 Somerset parishes are indexed in [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/ Joiner's Marriage Index] (£). [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/Somerset/ Coverage].<ref>[http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index'], ''The Joiner Marriage Index,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  
244 Somerset parishes are indexed in [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/ Joiner's Marriage Index] (£). [http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/Somerset/ Coverage].<ref>[http://joinermarriageindex.co.uk/marriage-records/ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index'], ''The Joiner Marriage Index,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>  


Burials from 506 Somerset places (755,063 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=SOM Coverage].<ref>[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/national-burial-index-coverage-counties.action 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage'], ''Find My Past,'' accessed 1 September 2013.</ref>
Burials from 506 Somerset places (755,063 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=SOM 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>


*[https://books.google.com/books?id=ttmjDfWjrRoC Somersetshire Parishes: A Handbook of Historical Reference to All Places in the County] by Arthur L. Humphreys provides an overview of what records survive for each parish.
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=ttmjDfWjrRoC Somersetshire Parishes: A Handbook of Historical Reference to All Places in the County] by Arthur L. Humphreys provides an overview of what records survive for each parish.
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====Microfilm====
====Microfilm====


There is a great index to many of the Church of England parishes in south and west Somerset called Dr. Campbell's Index. This index was created by [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thegen/wensley/drc.htm Dr. Neville Campbell]. It is available at the [[Somerset Archives and Local Studies]]. It has also been microfilmed and is available at the [[Family History Library]] or can be ordered at any Family History Center. For a list of the film numbers, {{FHL|480029|title-id|disp=click here}}. For a listing of the parishes and the dates of coverage for this index [[Dr. Campbell's Index for Somerset|click here]].
There is a great index to many of the Church of England parishes in south and west Somerset called Dr. Campbell's Index. This index was created by [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~thegen/wensley/drc.htm Dr. Neville Campbell]. It is available at the [[Somerset Archives and Local Studies]]. It has also been microfilmed and is available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] or can be ordered at any FamilySearch Center. For a list of the film numbers, {{FSC|480029|title-id|disp=click here}}. For a listing of the parishes and the dates of coverage for this index [[Dr. Campbell's Index for Somerset|click here]].


== Marriage Licences  ==
== Marriage Licences  ==
*'''1115-1906''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/britain-marriage-licences Britain, Marriage Licences] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] - index and images ($)
*'''1581-1753''' [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=60856 Various Somerset Marriage Licenses] online at Ancestry (£).


*'''1581-1753''' - [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=60856 Various Somerset Marriage Licenses] online at Ancestry (£).
*'''1754-1779, 1801-1899''' [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=60858 Somerset, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations 1754-1779, 1801-1899] online at Ancestry (£).
 
*'''1754-1779, 1801-1899''' - [http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=60858 Somerset, England, Marriage Bonds and Allegations 1754-1779, 1801-1899] online at Ancestry (£).


== Non-Conformist Church Records ==
== Non-Conformist Church Records ==


*'''1777 - 1936''' - {{RecordSearch|1719223|England, Bristol, Non-Conformist Church Records, 1777-1936}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1777-1936''' {{RecordSearch|1719223|England, Bristol, Non-Conformist Church Records, 1777-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[England, Bristol, Non-Conformist Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
''' Bristol County (comprising parts of Gloucester and Somerset) '''
*'''1538-1813''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61689/ Bristol, England, Non-Conformist Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1644-1981] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
== Archives ==
'''Somerset Archives and Local Studies'''<br>Somerset Heritage Centre<br>Brunel Way<br>Norton Fitzwarren<br>Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF UK<br><br>Telephone: 01823 278805 (enquiries) 01823 337600 (appointments)<br>
Email: [mailto:somersetarchives@swheritage.org.uk somersetarchives@swheritage.org.uk]<br>
*[https://www.swheritage.org.uk/somerset-archives Website]<br>
*[https://www.facebook.com/somersetheritage Facebook]
*[https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/researchGuides/ancestry Finding Somerset Records on Ancestry]
*[https://swheritage.org.uk/somerset-archives/catalogues-and-indexes/ Catalogues and Indexes]<br>
*[https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/researchGuides Research Guides]<br>
*[https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/researchGuides/parishRecords Parish Records]<br>
*[https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/researchGuides/nonconformist Nonconformist Records] Protestant and Catholic records<br>
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'''Bath Record Office'''<br>Guildhall High Street<br> Bath, Somerset BA1 5AW UK<br><br>
Telephone: 01225 477421<br>Email: [mailto:archives@bathnes.gov.uk archives@bathnes.gov.uk]<br>
*[https://www.batharchives.co.uk Website]
*[https://www.batharchives.co.uk/our-collections Collections]
*[https://www.batharchives.co.uk/family-history Family history]
*[http://bathancestors.org.uk/fhSearch.php Bath Ancestors Search Form]
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[https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/researchGuides/northSomerset '''North Somerset Archive Service''']<br>
:The North Somerset Archive Service offers easier access to services for people who live in North Somerset. An archivist visits Weston super Mare Library on Thursdays throughout the year, approximately quarterly, in order to:
:*help people find out about the past, with information on how to research family, house and local history
:*provide information on the archives held at the Somerset Heritage Centre
:*bring microfiche for people to study, and documents from the archive strongrooms when appropriate


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 14:06, 22 August 2023

Somerset Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Somerset Background
Local Research Resources

Parish Registers

Online


Published Somerset Parish Registers

Bristol County (comprising parts of Gloucester and Somerset)

The Bristol County collections which encompass Bristol, Gloucester and Somerset. Bristol County was not established until 1974

Coverage Tables:

  • FreeREG has also published transcriptions of 3,812,961 records:
  • 1,942,250 baptisms
  • 1,355,787 burials
  • 514,924 marriages

Guide to Somerset parish register transcripts online.

At findmypast (£)

  • Somerset Marriages. 146,765 entries. Coverage.
  • Somerset Marriages (post-1754). 184,710 entries. Coverage.

15,956 Somerset entries are included in England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906 at Ancestry (£). Formerly known as British Isles Vital Records Index - 2nd Ed. Coverage.[1]

244 Somerset parishes are indexed in Joiner's Marriage Index (£). Coverage.[2]

Burials from 506 Somerset places (755,063 entries) are included in the National Burial Index (£). Coverage.[3]

Microfilm

There is a great index to many of the Church of England parishes in south and west Somerset called Dr. Campbell's Index. This index was created by Dr. Neville Campbell. It is available at the Somerset Archives and Local Studies. It has also been microfilmed and is available at the FamilySearch Library or can be ordered at any FamilySearch Center. For a list of the film numbers, click here. For a listing of the parishes and the dates of coverage for this index click here.

Marriage Licences

Non-Conformist Church Records

Bristol County (comprising parts of Gloucester and Somerset)

Archives

Somerset Archives and Local Studies
Somerset Heritage Centre
Brunel Way
Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton, Somerset TA2 6SF UK

Telephone: 01823 278805 (enquiries) 01823 337600 (appointments)
Email: somersetarchives@swheritage.org.uk

Bath Record Office
Guildhall High Street
Bath, Somerset BA1 5AW UK

Telephone: 01225 477421
Email: archives@bathnes.gov.uk

North Somerset Archive Service

The North Somerset Archive Service offers easier access to services for people who live in North Somerset. An archivist visits Weston super Mare Library on Thursdays throughout the year, approximately quarterly, in order to:
  • help people find out about the past, with information on how to research family, house and local history
  • provide information on the archives held at the Somerset Heritage Centre
  • bring microfiche for people to study, and documents from the archive strongrooms when appropriate

References

  1. ↑ 'Genoot Library - British Isles Vital Record Index Breakdown,' Genoot, accessed 1 September 2013.
  2. ↑ 'Coverage of the Joiner Marriage Index', The Joiner Marriage Index, accessed 1 September 2013.
  3. ↑ 'Parish Records - National Burial Index Records 1538 - 2005 Coverage', Findmypast, accessed 1 September 2013.
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