Church Warden - how appointed & qualification

[Colin Rowledge]

I think the title says exactly what I'm looking for, however in addition to that - what would their duties consist of and was any remuneration provided? The time period would be from about the early 1700's to the 1830's or possibly a bit later and involved several generations of the same family

Thanks for any assistance

[Peter Goodey]

Any help?

http://www.churchwardens.com/

[Colin Rowledge]

Somewhat.

[Coromandel]

I don't know, but Mr Google does!


Go to Google Books
Search for churchwardens "parish law"
Click on 'full view' only
Take your pick!

Here are a few of the many books you can find there:

Parish law: or, a guide to justices of the peace, ministers, churchwardens..., by Joseph Shaw (1753)

Directions to Church-wardens for the Faithful Discharge of their Duty, by Humphrey Prideaux (7th edition, 1805)

A Practical Treatise on the Duties of Churchwardens, by R. B. Anderdon (1824)

The Handy Book of Parish Law, by W. A. Holdsworth (1859)

[Kerrywood]

You'll also find that this (http://www.parishchest.com/index.php?cmd=viewproduct&cat=&id=P8970&pageOffset=0) is a mine of information. :smile5:

[Colin Rowledge]

hank you both, these look just the ticket!!!