England, Somerset, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records of baptisms, banns, marriages, and burials from Church of England parish registers and bishop's transcripts.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism
 * Name of the child
 * The date and place of christening
 * Names of the parents
 * Residence
 * Occupation of the father

Banns
 * Name of couple
 * Residence
 * Date of banns

Marriage
 * Names of the bride and groom
 * The date and place of the marriage
 * Ages
 * Marital status
 * Occupation of the groom
 * Residences of the bride and groom
 * Fathers' names
 * Occupations of the fathers

Burial
 * Name of the deceased
 * The date and place of burial
 * Residence
 * Age

Collection Content
For additional information about these records and help using them see England Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records and England Bishop's Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Inventory
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see England, Somerset, Church Records - Inventory.

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?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.