My Ancestors were ... Congregationalists by David Clifford (2nd Edition)

"My Ancestors were ... Congregationalists" by David J. H. Clifford is a valuable guide for family historians researching ancestors who were part of the Congregationalist tradition in England and Wales.

This book offers:

• A historical overview of Congregationalism, tracing its roots to the 16th century and its growth following the Toleration Act of 1689, which allowed dissenters to worship openly.
• A comprehensive directory of Congregational chapels founded before 1850, organized by county.
• Details of surviving records, including where baptism, marriage, and burial registers are held—such as in record offices and major libraries.
• Practical guidance for genealogists on how to locate and interpret these nonconformist records, which are often overlooked in traditional Church of England parish research.

The book is 77 pages long and is part of the "My Ancestors Were..." series published by the Society of Genealogists.

ISBN : 9781859510490

£3.90

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