Cumberland Catholic Records

[margarita]

Are there any Catholic birth/baptism or marriage records available for Cumberland, England?

I am looking for birth/baptism details for Margaret FO(R)STER b. 1805-1811 in Carlisle. Her mother's maiden name may have been LOSH.

I am lead to believe that the family was Catholic. I can't find any non-Catholic records for her which may support that theory..

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Regards,

maggie

[margarita]

Hi Maggie, have you checked out the parish registers for Cumberland at Parish Chest (http://www.parishchest.com/shop/index.php?cmd=listlinkeditems&cat=D2825&breadcrumb=Parish+Registers:Cumberland)?

I have now!!

However, unless I am missing something, there doesn't seem to be any reference to Catholic registers.

Regards,

maggie

[Colin Moretti]

The Catholic Family History Society has transcribed many registers, but Cumberland is not among them. Failing that you need to check Michael Gandy's invaluable publications Catholic Missions and Registers 1700-1880 - a listing of all known registers, their locations (many are still with the parish priest) and the existence and locations of transcriptions.

The Catholic FHS has a strong group in NW England so it would probably be worth contacting them.

You could also try the relevant record office, it's always possible that they have a transcript.

Colin

[margarita]

Thank you, Colin.

I'll certainly follow up those leads.

Regards,

maggie