England, Devon, Plymouth, Captive Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection was compiled from subscriber lists held by the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office. It contains the names of Plymouth inhabitants who paid ransom money to free individuals captured by pirates and held as slaves in Turkey and Algiers. Please note the original documents are damaged but have been conserved.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Person's name
 * Parish of residence

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Devon.
 * Devon Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * England Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
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FamilySearch Catalog

 * England, Devon, Yealmpton, parish registers, 1600-1930

Citing This Collection
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