The Register of the Chapelry of East Rounton in the Parish of (Classic Reprint)

William Thomas Robson

ISBN 10: 1333825196 / ISBN 13: 9781333825195

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an edition of an 1887 volume, containing East Rounton's parish register from the years 1595 to 1887. The book was created by the author to preserve and present the available records of births, marriages, and burials from these years within the parish. Of wider interest than the mere preservation of names and dates, the records provide an insight into the lives of the people living in the area during this period. The full transcription of the original text allows the reader to reach their own conclusions regarding social structures, population and migration patterns, and other subjects from the data provided. This book is not simply a transcription, however, as it also contains introductory notes, an index, and comprehensive marginalia by the author, which provide context and help to maximize the volume's usability for research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333825195_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Register of the Chapelry of East Rounton in the Parish of (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333825196
• ISBN 13: 9781333825195
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Genealogy

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Synopsis

East Rounton parish registers come alive in a detailed year‑by‑year record spanning 1595 to 1837.

This edition presents the baptisms, marriages, and burials as documented in the East Rounton chapelry, with notes on later transcripts and related parish records. The compilation is part of a broader effort by a scholarly society to transcribe and publish York’s parish registers for researchers and local history enthusiasts.

• Read a close, hand‑to‑hand view of early parish life, including names, dates, and family connections.
• See how records evolve across centuries, from the late 16th century through the 18th century, with occasional notes on later transcripts.
• Understand the scope and scope limitations of parish data from this region, and how transcription projects are organized and funded.
• Learn how single communities contributed to the collective map of Yorkshire parish history through careful recordkeeping.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy researchers, and anyone tracing family roots in the East Rounton area and surrounding parishes.