England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection was created from Church of England Bishop's transcripts (summaries of parish records) which were sent to the Diocesan Bishop throughout the year. The records are in the custody of the Borthwick Institute for Archives, University of York, and they cover baptisms, marriages, and burials from parishes throughout Yorkshire. Availability of records vary by year and locality.

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

Baptism
 * Name of the child
 * Date and place of baptism
 * Names of parents

Marriage
 * Name of the bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Marital status
 * Age
 * Estimated birth years
 * Names of parents

Burial
 * Name of the deceased
 * Date and place of burial
 * Age
 * Estimated birth year

Inventory
For a list of all the churches included in this Historical Records publication see England, Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts - 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 Yorkshire.
 * Yorkshire Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * England Research Tips and Strategies

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.