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== Church Records (Parish Registers) Definition == | |||
Church records (parish registers) are excellent sources of sufficiently accurate information on names, dates and places of birth / baptism, marriage and death / funeral. Church records contain records of births, baptisms, marriages, deaths and burials. | |||
=== Baptisms=== | |||
Children were usually baptized a few days after birth. Baptism registers usually give the infant's name, parents' names, status of legitimacy, names of witnesses or godparents, and baptism date. You may also find the child's birth date, the father's occupation, and the family's place of residence, the names of godparents, their residences, and occupations. | |||
=== Marriages === | |||
Marriage registers give the marriage date and the names of the bride and groom. The registers may also indicate whether they were single or widowed and give the names of witnesses. Other information about the bride and groom is often included, such as their ages, residences, occupations, birthplaces, and parents' names. In cases of second and subsequent marriages, the registers may include the names of previous partners and their death dates. A note was often made if a parent or other party gave permission for the marriage. | |||
=== Burials=== | |||
Burials were recorded in the parish where the person was buried. The burial usually took place within a few days of death. Burial registers give the name of the deceased and the date and place of death or burial. | |||