Cornwallis Parish (Anglican) : 1783-1983. — Microfilmed 1969-1984. — 3 of microfilm reels.

Cornwallis Parish (Anglican) was established in 1760. After Wilmot was established as a separate parish in 1789, the remainder of Cornwallis Parish became known as the Parish of Cornwallis and Horton, and, after 1818, as the United Parish of Cornwallis and Horton. After Horton became a separate parish in 1876, the name reverted to Cornwallis Parish.

Fonds consists of baptismal registers, 1789-1983; marriage registers, 1783-1983; burial registers, 1784-1983; confirmation registers, 1926-1938; and parish and vestry meeting minutes, 1784-1942. Records prior to 1830 include registrations for inhabitants of Wilmot and Horton; later records include registrations for inhabitants of Canning, Kingsport, and Port Williams.

Notes:

Records borrowed for microfilming in 1969 and 1984.

Partial typed transcript available (MG 4, Vol. 18).

Records cannot be reproduced without written permission of the parish rector.

Provenance:

Cornwallis Parish

Retrieval Information:

Microfilm reels: 11301, 11302, 11303

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