Source:Smethcott, Shropshire, England. Bishop's Transcripts, 1630-1868

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Source Bishop's transcripts, 1630–1868
Author Church of England. Parish Church of Smethcott (Shropshire)
Coverage
Place Smethcott, Shropshire, England
Year range 1630 - 1868
Subject Church records
Religion Anglican/Church of England
Publication information
Type Government / Church records
Publisher Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah
Date issued 1966
Place issued Salt Lake City
Periodical / Series name Bishop / Visitation / Parish register transcripts / Smethcott, Shropshire, subseries B/V/7/1–2/600
References / Cites Original manuscript records at Staffordshire Record Office, Stafford
Citation
Church of England. Parish Church of Smethcott (Shropshire). Bishop's transcripts, 1630–1868. (Salt Lake City: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966).
Repositories
Staffordshire Record OfficeCatalogue: B/V/7/Smethcott, ShropshireArchive/Library
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Usage Tips

The transcripts held at the Staffordshire Record Office include baptisms (1630-1868), marriages (1630-1836), and burials (1630-1868). In the catalogue they are itemized as follows:

  • B/V/7/1/600/1: Bishop's transcripts, 1630–1701 (1 bundle)
  • B/V/7/1/600/2: Bishop's transcripts, 1701–1759 (1 bundle)
  • B/V/7/1/600/3: Bishop's transcripts, 1759–29 April 1810 (1 bundle)
  • B/V/7/2/600: Bishop's transcripts, 1810–1868

Films may be ordered through the nearest Family History Center.

FHL Film Numbers

  • 501809 Item 1: Baptisms, marriages, and burials, 1630–1810
  • 503532 Item 1: Baptisms, marriages, and burials, 1806–1855