Non-Conformist Chapel Registers
What are they?
Registers of baptism, births, marriages, burials and deaths taking place in non Church of England churches and chapels. These churches and chapels include: Methodist, Congregational, United Reformed, Independent, Society of Friends (also known as Quakers), Baptist, Unitarian and a number of other denominations.
What dates do they cover?
The dates of the registers vary according to the chapel. Quaker records can date from the 17th century, whilst most other registers date from the 19th century. Many of the registers run through to the 21st century.
Where can I see them?
Sheffield Archives, 52 Shoreham Street.
What format are they in?
Many of the pre-1925 registers are only available on microfiche. Post 1925 registers are usually original volumes.
Do I need to order them in advance of my visit?
We strongly advise that you book a fiche reader in advance of your visit. There is normally no need to book if you are intending only to see post 1925 registers. However, Sheffield Archives runs a restricted service on Saturdays. Registers required on a Saturday should be ordered by the previous Thursday. Contact us at archives@sheffield.gov.uk or tel 0114 203 9395.
Can I get copies?
Yes, we can normally supply copies for private study purposes, subject to the usual copyright regulations. Please contact us at archives@sheffield.gov.uk for further information.
Further information
You can download a list of nonconformist chapel registers below.
The majority of the population attended the Church of England, so it is always worth checking Anglican registers too. See Parish Registers for details of Church of England parish registers.
See also Roman Catholics for registers of Roman Catholic Churches.
Downloads
Family History Guide No 6. Non-Conformist registers of births, marriages and deaths (1.37 MB)
Family History Guide No 6. Non-Conformist registers of births, marriages and deaths (425 KB)