England, Devon, Parish Registers (Devon Record Office) - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection was created from Church of England parish registers and bishop's transcripts. The records cover baptisms, banns, marriages, and burials from parishes throughout Devon. Availability of records vary by year and locality.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: Baptism • 2	Marriage • 2 Burial • 2

Inventory
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see England, Devon, Parish Registers (Devon Record Office) - 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 Devon.
 * Devon Guided Research
 * England Record Finder
 * England Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * England, Devon, Parish Registers, 1538-1912
 * England, Devon Bishop's Transcripts, 1558-1887
 * England, Devon and Cornwall Marriages, 1660-1912

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.