Bishops Transcripts ?

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Tuesday, September 02, 2008, 00:50 (5998 days ago) @ kiwiceltic

These were ordered to be kept from 1598 when the clergy were required, within a month of Easter, to send transcripts of the registers for the previous year to the bishop of their diocese. After 1837, when civil registration started, many clergy ceased to send copies, although some did continue for quite some time.

Eventually the BT's will get added time, and volunteers goodwill permitting :-)

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