England, Devon, Plymouth, Parish Chest Records, 1556-1950

What is in This Collection?

This collection was compiled from parish chest records held by the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office. Images contains varied details from several types of records, such as examinations, pew rents, poor relief, removals, and settlements, to name a few. Records kept by each parish that relate to local matters other that church ordinances are referred to as parish chest materials. Additional information on these records can be found in the England Church Records article.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

• Person's name
• Event date
• Parish of residence

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  Churchwarden's receipt, 1922, England, Devon, Ugborough