Taxal, Cheshire Genealogy

History
St James Taxal is an ancient parish on the Cheshire /Derbyshire border and includes Whaley Bridge, Yeardsley and Whaley.

The church stands on a slope above the river Goyt, in the hamlet of Taxal, which is within the Peak District National Park, approximately one mile from Whaley Bridge. There has been a church at Taxal since the 12th century. The first recorded rector was in 1287. Part of the tower is very old and possibly 12th century. The tower has six bells, which are rung every Sunday and for special occasions. The church itself has been enlarged and restored mostly in the 17th and 19th centuries. There are several interesting memorials. Of particular interest is a slate slab on the floor between the choir stalls, on which are inscribed 18 names with the date of death of the Jodrell family, (of Jodrell Bank) who are buried in the chancel, dating from 1375-1756. Included is Roger Jauderell, who fought and died at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. Also of interest is a memorial to the Yeomen of the Mouth, (King's food taster during the reign of George II), who died in 1768. There is a well preserved coat of arms of Queen Ann, 1702-14, over the south door.

Church Records
Taxal, St. James (formerly St. Leonard) (C of E). An ancient parish church, originally serving the townships of Taxal and Yeardsley cum Whaley. Registers of Baptisms 1610–1977, Marriages 1610–1994 and Burials 1610–1956 have been deposited at the Cheshire Record Office. Cheshire Record Office call no.: P233/1/1-6, 3/1-3, 4/1-2.

Baptisms, marriages, burials, 1610-1701. FHL BRITISH Film 1999756 Items 10 - 11 Baptisms, marriages, burials, 1701-1755. Baptisms, burials, 1755-1812. Baptisms, 1813-1867. Marriages, 1754-1885. FHL BRITISH Film 1999757

Marriages, 1885-1894. Burials, 1813-1894 (includes an index for burials, 1855-1895). FHL BRITISH Film 1999758 Items 1 - 3

Bishop's Transcripts Records are not arranged in strict chronological order. Some intermittent years are missing. Cheshire Record Office call number.: EDB/196 Baptisms, marriages, burials, 1599-1600, 1663-1665, 1668-1674, 1676, 1678-1686, 1691. FHL BRITISH Film 1836387 Item 2 Baptisms, marriages, burials, 1712, 1715, 1717-1724, 1726-1743, 1748-1749, 1744-1749, 1751-1755, 1757-1758, 1756, 1758-1787, 1790-1791, 1788-1789, 1792-1808, 1789-1790, 1810-1813, 1815, 1818-1828, marriages, burials, 1829, baptiams, marriages, burials, 1830-1836, baptisms, 1829, baptisms, marriages, burials, 1837, baptisms, burials, 1838-1839, baptiams, 1840-1841, burials, 1840-1841, baptiams, burials, 1842-1845. FHL BRITISH Film 1836388

Baptisms, burials, 1846-1878. FHL BRITISH Film 1850100

Fernilee, Holy Trinity (C of E). A chapel of ease to Taxal. Registers of Baptisms from 1883 and Marriages from 1906 are held at the church (no burials).

Poor Law Unions

 * Macclesfield

Registration Districts

 * Macclesfield (1837–1937)
 * Cheshire East

Registration events can be searched online at Cheshire BMD