Quethiock Genealogical Records

Quethiock Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Quethiock Baptism Records (1739-1845)

A searchable transcript of the baptism registers of Quethiock. Baptisms are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837. They may record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names, occupations, residence and more.

Quethiock Baptism Registers (1574-1852)

Baptism records from people born in and around Quethiock between 1574 and 1852. Lists the name of people's parent's and other details.

Cornwall Parish Registers (1538-2010)

Browsable images of Church of England baptism, marriage and burial registers for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Parish Baptisms (1538-1929)

A searchable database containing over 1,000,000 baptisms from Anglican churches in Cornwall.

Quethiock Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Quethiock Marriage Registers (1574-1836)

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically the record marital status and residence of the bride and groom.

Quethiock Marriage Index (1611-1625)

Brief notes on marriages that occurred at the church between 1611 and 1625.

Cornwall Parish Registers (1538-2010)

Browsable images of Church of England baptism, marriage and burial registers for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Parish Marriages (1537-1925)

A searchable database containing over 300,000 marriages from Anglican churches in Cornwall.

Quethiock Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Quethiock Burial Registers (1813-1837)

Burial registers record burials that occurred at Quethiock. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Cornwall Burial Transcripts (1603-1837)

Transcriptions of burials from 215 parishes in Cornwall.

Cornwall Parish Registers (1538-2010)

Browsable images of Church of England baptism, marriage and burial registers for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Parish Burials (1538-1939)

A searchable database containing over 900,000 burials from Anglican churches in Cornwall.

Quethiock Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Cornwall Hearth and Poll Taxes (1660-1664)

Transcripts of surviving returns of heath and poll taxes for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Protestation Returns (1642)

A searchable transcript of documents signed or marked by people swearing to uphold the reformed protestant religion.

Cornwall Hearth Tax (1664)

An index to documents recording residents liable to pay tax based on the number of hearths they possessed.

Newspapers Covering Quethiock

Western Morning News (1894-1950)

A politically independent newspaper, covering the affairs of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. It includes family notices.

Cornishman (1878-1950)

A newspaper including local news, family notices etc. from across the county of Cornwall.

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams (1869-1870)

A short regional paper covering local occurrences, business news, family notices and more.

Lake's Falmouth Packet and Cornwall Advertiser (1858-1870)

A regional newspaper including news from the Cornwall area, family announcements, business notices, advertisements, legal & governmental proceedings and more.

Western Times (1827-1950)

A liberal newspaper covering the counties of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. It includes family notices.

Quethiock Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Devon Wills Index (1163-1999)

An index to 295,609 wills of people who lived in or were connected to Devon. The wills they reference can contain a great deal of genealogical information.

Exeter Diocese & Archdeaconry Probate & Admons (1540-1799)

An index to thousands of probates and administrations granted by the Diocese and Archdeaconry of Exeter, covering parts of Devon & Cornwall.

Archdeaconry of Cornwall Probate & Admon Index (1569-1799)

A searchable index to surviving wills and administrations proved in the Connotorial Archidiaconal Court of Cornwall. The index contains the name of the testator, residence and date & type of grant.

Cornish Wills (1561-1930)

An index to some Cornish wills. Names of beneficiaries have been extracted.

Quethiock Immigration & Travel Records

Cornish Emigrants to Latin America (1790-1920)

A database containing genealogical, biographical and immigratory data for Cornish men who emigrated to Latin America.

Cornish Emigrants (1785-1941)

Extracts from passenger lists, detailing the emigration and transportation of people from Cornwall, primarily to the New World and British colonies.

Cornish in Latin America (1815-1920)

Historical details of the Cornish migration to Latin America.

Cornwall Strays (1770-2000)

An index of Cornish men an women who died out of county.

Cornwall Settlements & Removals (1698-1862)

Abstracts of documents recording the forced movement of people and families between parishes.

Quethiock Military Records

Muster Rolls of Cornwall (1569)

Extracts from records listing those liable for militia service. Details of arms have been transcribed.

Conrwall WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Cornwall, with some service details.

Conrwall WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Cornwall, with some service details.

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

Cornwall Protestation Returns (1642)

A searchable transcript of documents signed or marked by people swearing to uphold the reformed protestant religion.

Cornwall Inmates (1821-1921)

Abstracts of documents recording people incarcerated in Cornwall. Index may include name, age, abode, occupation, crimes and numerous other details.

Cornwall Archdeaconry Court Calendar (1672-1842)

An index to defamation, divorce & alimony, marriage contract and church rate records in Cornwall Archdeaconry.

Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury (1663-1859)

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

Cornish Court Depositions (1602-1680)

A handful of names, with ages, occupations and abodes appearing in depositions in various courts.

Quethiock Taxation Records

Cornwall Hearth and Poll Taxes (1660-1664)

Transcripts of surviving returns of heath and poll taxes for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Hearth Tax (1664)

An index to documents recording residents liable to pay tax based on the number of hearths they possessed.

Cornwall Land Records (1799-1873)

An index to land tax records and the 1873 landowners return from Cornwall.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Quethiock Land & Property Records

Cornwall Land Records (1799-1873)

An index to land tax records and the 1873 landowners return from Cornwall.

Cornwall Voters Lists (1657-1867)

Extracts from lists recording those eligible to vote. Index contains place of residence and entitlement to vote.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Quethiock Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Cornwall (1939)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Kelly's Directory Cornwall (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Cornwall (1910)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Cornwall (1906)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Kelly's Directory of Cornwall (1902)

A directory of residents and businesses; with a description of each settlement, containing details on its history, public institutions, churches, postal services, governance and more.

Quethiock Cemeteries

Cornwall Monumental Inscriptions (1131-2007)

An index to vital details engraved on over 300,000 gravestones and other monuments across the county of Cornwall.

Cornish Cemetery Index (1770-2000)

An index to almost 20,000 gravestones, with extracted details.

Cornwall Memorial Inscriptions (1512-Present)

An index to monuments recording deaths, such as gravestones, with some transcriptions and abstracts of memorials.

Cornwall Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Cornwall's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Quethiock Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Quethiock Histories & Books

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

Magna Britannia: Cornwall (1066-1814)

A general and parochial history of the county, with sections for each parish.

Cornwall Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Cornwall.

Cornwall Turnpikes (1754-Present)

A history of turnpikes and tollhouses in Cornwall. Includes profiles of individual turnpikes.

Cornwall Church Histories (930-Present)

Histories of parish churches in Cornwall. Includes some photographs.

Quethiock School & Education Records

Cornwall School Admissions (1874-1927)

A database of children admitted to Cornwall schools. The index contains the name(s) of parents and guardians. Original records will contain further details.

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Quethiock Occupation & Business Records

Women in Cornwall & Devon Mines (1770-1920)

Background information on women employed by the mining industry in Devon & Cornwall. Includes a database of over 25,000 women and oral histories.

Cornwall Apprentice Indentures (1715-1845)

An index of documents recording the apprenticeship of children to a master. Original records usually contain ages and names of relatives.

Smuggling on the South West Coast (1675-1879)

An introduction to smuggling in Devon, Cornwall & the Bristol district.

Cornwall Pub Histories (1820-Present)

Histories of Cornwall pubs, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Quethiock

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Quethiock Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

The Visitations of Cornwall: 1530, 1573 & 1619 (1000-1619)

Three books recording the lineage, marriage and collateral lines of Cornish families. Compiled form 16th and 17th century genealogical manuscripts, these works contain biographical and heraldic information.

Cornwall Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Cornwall's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Visitation of England and Wales (1700-1899)

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Quethiock Church Records

Quethiock Parish Registers (1574-1852)

The parish registers of Quethiock are a collection of books essentially documenting births, marriages and deaths. Their records can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

Cornwall Protestation Returns (1642)

A searchable transcript of documents signed or marked by people swearing to uphold the reformed protestant religion.

Cornwall Parish Registers (1538-2010)

Browsable images of Church of England baptism, marriage and burial registers for the county of Cornwall.

Cornwall Parish Registers (1538-2010)

Browsable images of Church of England baptism, marriage and burial registers for the county of Cornwall.

Biographical Directories Covering Quethiock

Latin-Cornish Biographies (1771-1830)

Biographies of Cornish men who emigrated to Latin America.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Quethiock Maps

Maps of Cornwall (1576-1900)

A collection of digitalised maps covering the county.

UK Popular Edition Maps (1919-1926)

Detailed maps covering much of the UK. They depict forests, mountains, larger farms, roads, railroads, towns, and more.

Ordnance Survey 1:10 Maps (1840-1890)

Maps showing settlements, features and some buildings in mainland Britain.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Parish Maps of Britain (1832)

Maps of parishes in England, Scotland and Wales. They are useful in determining which parish records may be relevant to your research.

Quethiock Reference Works

Cornish Surnames (1998)

Short descriptions of Cornish surnames, with details of their prevalence.

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

Historical Description

QUETHIOCK (locally pronounced “Quethick”) is a village and parish, 3 miles north-north-east from Men-heniot station on the Great Western railway, 4 east from Liskeard and 5 south-west from Callington, in the North Eastern division of the county, middle division of the hundred of East, petty sessional division of East Middle, union of St. Germans, Liskeard county court district, rural deanery of East, archdeaconry of Bodmin and diocese of Truro. The church of St. Hugh is an ancient building of slate stone in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave of four bays, north aisle, south or Trehunsey transept, north or Trecarne transept, south porch and a western tower containing 3 bells, dated respectively 1725, 1786 and 1765; both transepts have sepulchral arches: at the south-east angle are rood stairs and a hagioscope: the tower, a unique structure of the Decorated period, is of three stages, with an embattled parapet: at the entrance to the south transept is a stone with brass effigies and an inscription to Roger Kyngdon, ob. March 3, 1471; Joan, his wife and 16 children; two of the figures of the 11 sons are taller than the others, and one of these, who bears a crown on his left shoulder, is conjectured to represent Edward Kyngdon, one of the Yeomen of the Guard in 1461 and 1484; the other, habited in ecclesiastical vestments, probably represents Walter Kyngdon, prebendary of Coppenhall, in the collegiate church of Penkridge, Staffordshire, and rector of St. Martin, East Looe, ob. 1515; on the wall of the same transept and affixed to a slate slab with a running scroll border are brasses to Richard Chiverton esq. ob. July 28, 1617, and Isabella (Polwhele), his wife, ob. May 25, 1631, with effigies of both and of 11 children, all represented as girls, though two at least were boys; between the principal figures is an impaled shield, and below each is a brass plate with a rhyming epitaph; from these descended Sir Richard Chiverton kt. sometime Lord Mayor of London: there are other memorials to Hugh Vashbond, ob. 1599, and Thomascin, his wife; Obadiah Ghossip, rector of St. Tudy, ob. 1659, and Anna, his wife; and to the families of Leane, 1606—95; and Hawkins, 1664—1765; two others commemorate John Eustace, yeoman, ob. 1655; and Frederick R. Fletcher, midshipman R.N. who fell at Lagos in 1851; another brass was erected in 1878 to the Rev. J. R. Fletcher D.D. vicar: the church was restored in 1878 at a cost of £1,612, and affords 270 sittings. The register dates from the year 1574. The living is a vicarage, net yearly value £166, including 47 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of Truro, and held since 1888 by the Rev. Lionel Seymour Plowman. A portion of the great tithes, of the yearly value of £340, belongs to the Rev. W. R. Villiers LL.B, rector of Haccombe, New ton Abbot. There is a Wesleyan chapel in the village, and one at Blunts, a hamlet 2 miles east, and almshouses with an endowment of £3 7s. 7d. yearly. A fair for cattle is held on the last Monday in January, William Coryton esq. of Pentillie Castle, Pillaton, is lord of the manor and principal landowner. The soil is heavy; subsoil, clay slate. The chief crops are wheat, oats, barley and turnips. The area is 4,531 acres; rateable value, £4,256; the population in 1891 was 445.

National School (mixed), built about 1835, for 80 children; average attendance, 46.

Kelly's Directory of Cornwall (1902)

Most Common Surnames in Quethiock

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in East Hundred
1Ryder211:2346.67%1,175
1Roseveare211:2320.19%601
3Hocking201:241.27%17
4Bennett181:271.41%26
5Kelly171:297.00%277
6Olver161:303.97%152
7Snell141:351.98%64
7Hawken141:352.55%85
9Higman131:376.22%322
9Wenmoth131:3740.63%1,460
11Smith121:400.92%24
11Harris121:400.41%5
13Ough111:4410.89%614
14Williams101:490.15%1
14Jane101:492.16%114
14Hares101:4943.48%1,773
14Willimott101:4983.33%2,510
18Hill91:540.75%29
18Finch91:5429.03%1,493
20Toll81:6114.55%1,005
20Cloak81:6125.81%1,493
22Cook71:691.72%149
22Cann71:693.89%373
22Riddle71:698.54%728
22Rickard71:690.92%61
22Bawden71:690.82%48
22Lavers71:6913.46%1,057
28Sanders61:811.20%97
28Coumbes61:81100.00%3,835
30Moore51:971.79%243
30Bate51:971.17%137
30Broad51:970.93%88
30Hurrell51:9710.87%1,154
30Tickle51:9716.67%1,522
30Pomeroy51:976.85%808
36Richards41:1210.09%3
36Burrows41:1211.65%279
36Lang41:1212.84%460
36Marks41:1211.27%215
36Bone41:1211.38%230
36Manuell41:1219.76%1,260
36Drown41:12110.81%1,346
43Green31:1620.72%141
43Rogers31:1620.20%20
43Pollard31:1620.58%95
43Charlton31:162100.00%5,435
43Cannon31:1626.82%1,197
43Cock31:1620.24%28
43Rundle31:1620.37%54
43Sandercock31:1620.82%173
43Loyne31:162100.00%5,435
43Boday31:162100.00%5,435
43Cimmons31:162100.00%5,435
54Mitchell21:2430.10%12
54Harvey21:2430.13%18
54Dennis21:2430.61%200
54Rouse21:2431.59%512
54Daw21:2431.05%354
54Stoneman21:2431.60%516
54Lugg21:2430.71%240
54Lean21:2430.47%138
54Hockin21:2430.75%253
54Congdon21:2430.69%233
54Vosper21:2431.18%392
54Kitt21:2431.36%448
54Lemin21:2433.92%1,069
67Wood11:4850.75%486
67Hall11:4850.18%82
67Shaw11:4852.00%1,090
67Ellis11:4850.15%68
67Mason11:4850.84%541
67Andrews11:4850.51%348
67Pearce11:4850.04%9
67Welsh11:4851.39%822
67Wills11:4850.10%38
67Brewer11:4850.21%107
67Johns11:4850.04%11
67Hodge11:4850.12%55
67Neale11:4855.26%1,967
67Penny11:4851.18%707
67Garland11:4850.59%392
67Sands11:4853.45%1,560
67Rider11:48525.00%4,784
67Randle11:4853.70%1,619
67Budge11:4850.77%496
67Veale11:4850.49%326
67Body11:4850.56%374
67Hambly11:4850.18%84
67Rickman11:485100.00%7,242
67Greet11:4850.55%369
67Gliddon11:4852.33%1,218
67Selfe11:485100.00%7,242
67Crago11:4850.52%354
67Heddon11:4853.45%1,560
67Widger11:48511.11%2,977
67Mildren11:4850.94%589
67Brownscombe11:485100.00%7,242
67Trenaman11:48520.00%4,258
67Burows11:48550.00%6,123
67Mildern11:4855.26%1,967
67Laythorn11:485100.00%7,242