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Tracing Your Roman Catholic Ancestors (Paperback) by Stuart Raymond
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Stuart Raymond’s Tracing Your Roman Catholic Ancestors is a clear, authoritative, and highly practical guide for anyone researching Catholic family history in Britain. Designed for both beginners and experienced genealogists, the book offers a concise historical overview of Roman Catholicism from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, placing family stories within the broader context of religious repression, resilience, and revival.
Raymond explains the structure of the Catholic Church and introduces the key repositories where relevant archives and books can be found. He devotes individual chapters to specific types of records, including baptisms, marriages, burials, confirmation lists, and documents relating to clergy and religious orders. Importantly, he also highlights the value of records generated by repression—such as those from Quarter Sessions, Anglican ecclesiastical courts, and central government—which often contain rich details about Catholic individuals and communities.
This handbook is more than a research tool; it’s a gateway into understanding the religious lives of ancestors who practiced their faith under challenging circumstances. Raymond’s accessible style and deep expertise make this an essential companion for anyone exploring Catholic heritage or the wider history of religion in Britain.
ISBN : 9781526716682