The Parish Registers and Records in the Diocese of Rochester: A Summary of Information Collected by the Ecclesiastical Records Committee of the Rochester Diocesan Conference, With an Introduction (Cla - Hardcover

W. E. Buckland

9780484738385: The Parish Registers and Records in the Diocese of Rochester: A Summary of Information Collected by the Ecclesiastical Records Committee of the Rochester Diocesan Conference, With an Introduction (Cla

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484738380 ISBN 13: 9780484738385

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 40.90

Unlock a detailed map of local records and parish history.

This scholarly volume compiles parish registers and related records from the Diocese of Rochester, offering practical insight into preservation, classification, and use for researchers and genealogists.

This edition presents a carefully organized survey of registers, inventories, terriers, and other documents, with introductions and recommendations that illuminate how these records were collected, preserved, and interpreted. It serves as a reference for understanding the scope, dating, and condition of parish materials, along with guidance on caretaking and archival best practices.

How parish registers were created, organized, and used over time
Descriptions of registers, vaults, charters, inventories, and related papers
Notes on preservation, binding, and the handling of modern records
A genealogical and historicalreference for researchers tracing local church history

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, church records, and archival studies who want a clear, browsable guide to Rochester diocesan records and their preservation.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.