England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection contains an index to and images of baptismal, marriage, and burial records for the county of Cambridge for the years 1599-1860. The collection was originally filmed at the Cambridge University Library.

Bishop’s transcripts contain much of the same information as parish registers, and serve as a replacement when a parish register has been damaged or unavailable. Bishop's transcripts may provide additional information than the original registers.

Image Visibility
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
Birth records include:
 * Name of the child
 * Date and place of birth
 * Gender
 * Names of parents

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

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

Death records include:
 * Name of the deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Gender
 * Age
 * Estimated birth year

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

Digital Folder Number List
This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, Digital Folder Number List (FamilySearch Historical Records).

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

View the Images
To view images in this collection:
 * 1) Look at the England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, Digital Folder Number List (FamilySearch Historical Records) article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
 * 2) Go to the Browse Page
 * 3) Select the Film number to view the images

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?

 * Use the information which has been discovered to find the individual in civil records and censuses

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Check for other names. An individual might have used other names such as a maiden name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of a name

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..

“England, Cambridgeshire, Bishop's Transcripts, 1599-1860.” Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing Cambridge University Library, England.
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