Parishmouse Free Resources For Family Historians

(Loughton, for ecclesiastical purposes, is attached to the parish of Wheathill)

Documents in the custody of the Parish Meeting. – Kept by the Chairman, viz:-

Parish Meeting Minute Book.

Documents in the custody of the Rector. – Kept in a box in the Rectory, Viz:-

General Register, 1573 – 1709
General Register, 1685 – 1754, then Baptisms and Burials only to 1758.

Register of Baptisms and Burials, 1760 – 1800
Register of Baptisms and Burials, 1801 – 1811
Register of Baptisms, 1813 – in use
Register of Banns and Marriages, 1754 – 1812
Register of Marriages, 1813 – 1855
Register of Marriages (including perish of Loughton), 1838 – in use
Register of Burials, 1813 – 1879

Churchwardens’ and Overseers’ Account Book, 1787 – 1816
Overseers’ Account Book, 1816 – 1837
Tithe Map and Apportionment, dated 1841
Miscellaneous papers.

Source: Shropshire Parish Documents published 1902. A report of the Inspection of Parish Documents made to Salop County Council under section 17 of the Local Government Act 1894. Note: The location of the documents listed in this transcription are as cited in the book published in 1902 and should be used as a guide only. It should not be assumed that the documents are still kept at the stated location. Interested parties should perhaps contact Shropshire records office to ascertain the documents current whereabouts.