Earl Soham, Suffolk Genealogy

England   Suffolk     Parishes   Earl Soham

Parish History
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Resources
If you live in Suffolk then you will have access to a variety of resources; however, for those who live further afield, one can access microfilm and online records at Family History Centers. Refer to and  in the Family History Library Catalog for available records.

Civil Registration
Earl Soham is in Plomesgate district. To search an index of Plomesgate district records go to FreeBMD. The Suffolk Civil Registration article tells more about these records.

Church records
The Parish Registers begin in 1558. They can be viewed at the Suffolk Record Office. For pre 1813 Bishop Transcript entries you will need to look in Loes Deanery, Archdeaconry of Suffolk. Parish Chest records are lacking for Earl Soham. See Suffolk Church Records for further details.

Census records
Census records are available on a variety of subscription and other websites. It is unlikely that you will need to consult the 1841 to 1891 census on microfilm, since the census records are online at Family History Centers. When the microfilm is required, consult the Family History Library Catalog for film numbers.

Probate records
Prior to 1858 the primary court that had jurisdiction over Earl Soham (Catalogued Soham Earl) was the Archdeaconry of Suffolk; however, a person’s will or administration may have been probated in nearby courts or even in London. After 1858 it was in Ipswich District. Refer to the Suffolk Probate Records article for further details.

Maps and Gazetteers
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 * England Jurisdictions 1851 - see parish in context with surrounding parishes
 * Vision of Britain

Web sites
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