Pelton, Durham Genealogy

= Parish History =

Pelton was created as a parish within the ancient parish of Chester-le-Street in 1842. it includes Edmondesley,Ouston, part of Holmside and Urpeth.

= Parish Records =

Durham University Library Archives and Special Collections DDR/EA/PBT/2/204 1845-1870 Parish Register transcripts are available to search free online at Record Search.

The dates of the post-1760 transcripts have been noted in detail and sometimes only cover years. For most parishes in the collection there are gaps in the sequence of transcripts. It is advisable to consult the original parish registers for these years and events.

The following records for churches in the ancient parish of Chester-le-Street are also available at Durham County Record Office, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL:-


 * Birtley 1850-1994 (EP/Bir).
 * Burnmoor 1868-1987 (EP/Bu).
 * Fatfield 1876-1992 (EP/Fa).
 * Pelton 1842-1992 (EP/Pe).