Records from the registrar of births, deaths and marriages, Haverfordwest

Scope and Content

Records from the registrar of births, deaths and marriages, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, 1812-1913, including papers of Henry Ress, Deputy Sheriff, 1812-1815; quarterly returns of numbers of births, deaths and marriages, 1853-1854; lists of Chapels of dissenters, 1852-1952; minutes of Deputy Lieutenannts' meeting concerning the militia, 1852-1853; circulars and papers relating to the registration of births, deaths and marriages, 1836-1913; and papers relating to the qualifications of medical practitioners, 1853. The collection does not contain the Register of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Administrative / Biographical History

The registrar of the Registration District of Pembrokeshire Tower Hill, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, is responsible for registering births, deaths and marriages and preparing quarterly returns of statistics. This system was created in 1837. The registrar also accumulated papers relating to registered places of worship, medical practitioners, and papers of the Deputy Lieutenant and Deputy Sheriff.

Arrangement

Arranged by type and date.

Access Information

No restrictions

Acquisition Information

Deposited by Mr. Cunnick, Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Haverfordwest, per Mr. Morgan, Pembrokeshire County Council Office in December 1969.

Note

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Pembrokeshire Record Office, Records from the registrar of births, deaths and marriages, catalogue.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogueis available at Pembrokeshire Record Office.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply

Appraisal Information

All records have been retained

Accruals

Accruals are not expected

Geographical Names