England, Northampton, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection includes church records from Northampton, England for the years 1537-1900. These church records include christenings (baptisms), marriages, and burials. The records were filmed at the Northamptonshire Record Office in Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, England.

Record Locations
Listed below are the districts that make up Northamptonshire and the parishes and towns contained within each.

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Related Websites

 * Northamptonshire Parish Registers
 * Northamptonshire Family History
 * Northamptonshire Archives, Heritage and History

Related Wiki Articles

 * Northamptonshire Genealogy
 * Northamptonshire Parishes
 * England

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