The third edition of this index features the addition of a map of the whole UK that shows the county boundaries before 1830 and a shift to reliance on census indexes rather than marriage indexes, which are now summarized in a paragraph. The index, which will be a resource for genealogists, is organi
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By J. Waite
The information in the book gives a much clearer idea about what is available. If you are researching a family tree before 1837 it can be a bit daunting because you know someone was born;married or died but don't know if the records are available and if so where. This book answers that question.
The most amazing thing for me was putting place names and parishes on a map - I had been researching my family and different parish/ place names were showing up but now I could see on the map how close they were.
It is, however, only a source guide - "this is the information that is available and these are the people who hold copies of that information" - but it is an opportunity to confirm knowledge and develop your family tree.
A great book and thoroughly recommended.
The most amazing thing for me was putting place names and parishes on a map - I had been researching my family and different parish/ place names were showing up but now I could see on the map how close they were.
It is, however, only a source guide - "this is the information that is available and these are the people who hold copies of that information" - but it is an opportunity to confirm knowledge and develop your family tree.
A great book and thoroughly recommended.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By White Ferret
Over the years, and the centuries, there have been many changes to County boundaries, of latter years more as a result of political and electoral considerations. However, such variations do not help us in determining the historical County where a particular parish or parish church existed at the time that our ancestors were baptised, married or died. When viewing modern day maps of the United Kingdom, we can easily become confused when we find that historical counties, and some parishes, have disappeared, or been amalgamated, renamed or partially absorbed by their neighbours.
Most us like to record our ancestral records as being in the Parish and County as they were at the time of the event - after all some churches were destroyed in the War and can no longer be found on modern maps. This is where The Phillimore Altas & Index of Parish Records comes into its own, providing pre-1832 Parish maps, and 1834 topographical maps of each county. The accompanying County index lists the Parishes in each County together with the dates and depositories of the Registers or Indexes for each Parish. Additional information and resources are listed at the end of each County section.
Tip: Have a decent magnifying glass to hand when viewing the map pages - some of the print is very small.
Overall, this is an excellent must-have genealogical reference work, currently available at a remarkable value from Amazon. The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers (None)
Most us like to record our ancestral records as being in the Parish and County as they were at the time of the event - after all some churches were destroyed in the War and can no longer be found on modern maps. This is where The Phillimore Altas & Index of Parish Records comes into its own, providing pre-1832 Parish maps, and 1834 topographical maps of each county. The accompanying County index lists the Parishes in each County together with the dates and depositories of the Registers or Indexes for each Parish. Additional information and resources are listed at the end of each County section.
Tip: Have a decent magnifying glass to hand when viewing the map pages - some of the print is very small.
Overall, this is an excellent must-have genealogical reference work, currently available at a remarkable value from Amazon. The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers (None)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Giselle F.
...and those who need to strike out a little further afield in their family history research.
This is just a terrific resource, a real must have. Don't be put off by the price: it is most definitely worth it if you are looking at various parishes before 1837.
I particularly like the maps of parishes in the front of the book: they show the date the parish (church) was founded (extremely useful!), give a terrific idea of the parishes around (so if the parish was founded after the period you are looking for then just look for the next nearest older parish, chances are those registers represented the area later split off into the new parish). There are also boundaries (in colour) of what court juridictions applied to wills. But the list of where you can find what registers are available is what makes the book. Very useful indeed!
I am so pleased to own it now, I was forever leaving through it at libraries, wishing I could have copies of the maps (you can't copy them, there's copyright on them).
This is just a terrific resource, a real must have. Don't be put off by the price: it is most definitely worth it if you are looking at various parishes before 1837.
I particularly like the maps of parishes in the front of the book: they show the date the parish (church) was founded (extremely useful!), give a terrific idea of the parishes around (so if the parish was founded after the period you are looking for then just look for the next nearest older parish, chances are those registers represented the area later split off into the new parish). There are also boundaries (in colour) of what court juridictions applied to wills. But the list of where you can find what registers are available is what makes the book. Very useful indeed!
I am so pleased to own it now, I was forever leaving through it at libraries, wishing I could have copies of the maps (you can't copy them, there's copyright on them).
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you will need 20/20 vision to make use of the information in this...
The information is nod oubt what was stated.
Unfortunately unless you have 20/20 vision much of it is impossible to read so next to useless. Read more
Unfortunately unless you have 20/20 vision much of it is impossible to read so next to useless. Read more
Published 2 months ago by wasp110
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Essential for family history
Essential material for family history research. Parish boundaries, where registers are stored and plenty more. A must for all family historians
Published 3 months ago by R. PARKER
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Brilliant book if you are researching your family history as it shows all the changes to the Parishes. Good listing at the back showing you where you can access further records.
Published 4 months ago by Clair Gratsa
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Good price for a good book
I found this an excellent book to have when researching my family tree, it is easy to follow and understand.
Published 4 months ago by Janet Wood
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Family History Aid.
This book is invaluable for genealogy studies as it helps the search for old parish boundaries in the atlas section and the index details what records are available in a search for... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Alan Bonner
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Researchers' delight!
This is a most helpful book for ancestry researchers. Essentially a reference book, it has opened several new doors of exploration already!
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The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers 3rd edition
Delivery of this book was prompt and arrived on time.
The book itself had been recommended as especially useful in the research of family history, which has proved to be... Read more
The book itself had been recommended as especially useful in the research of family history, which has proved to be... Read more
Published 11 months ago by jeanne
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Vital book if researching before 1837
Book arrived ahead of given date. Phillimore's Atlas & Index of Parish Registers is the bible for all genealogy reseachers, it is worth the money as will save time in narrowing... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2011 by FamilyHistorianMartin
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Goldmine or Waste of Shelf-Space?
This is a review of the third and, at the time of writing, latest edition of 2003. Given its price of around £30, I was unsure whether it would be worth my while purchasing it but... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by Nicholas Casley
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I have just received The Phillimore Atlas & Index of Parish Registers.
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First, the good bits; The usual excellent service from Amazon. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2011 by Dave
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