The Register Booke of Christninges, Marriages, and Burialls, Within the Precinct of the Cathedrall and Metropoliticall Church of Christe of Canterburie / edited by Robert Hovenden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hovenden, Robert, 1830-1908, editor.

Series:

Publications of the Harleian Society ; Volume II.

Publications of the Harleian Society ; Volume II

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Registers of births, etc--England--Canterbury.

Registers of births, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Burlington, ON : TannerRitchie Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

This book presents a detailed transcription and analysis of the historical register books of Christchurch Cathedral in Canterbury, recording christenings, marriages, and burials from the mid-16th century to the early 19th century. Edited by Robert Hovenden, it provides a meticulous account of these records, including observations on manuscript structure, notable entries, and the historical context of burial practices, such as compliance with the Act for burying in wool. The work also discusses the limitations and gaps in the records due to possible loss or incomplete documentation. This volume serves as a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and researchers interested in ecclesiastical history, parish registers, and social customs of the period. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

REGISTERS OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

Christenings (1564-1877)

Marriages (1583-1878)

Burials (1571-1874)

Additional Christenings (1878)

INDEX OF NAMES

A

B

C

D

E

F-G

H

I-J

K

L

M

N

O-P

Q-R

S

T

U-V

W

Y

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ISBN:

9781773013183

1773013181

OCLC:

1470857020