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Chapman Cameos

Colin Chapman has written many genealogical books, several having been published in the United States. He originated the three-letter Chapman County Code for the British Isles and has lectured on British and Irish genealogy in many countries throughout the world. He is also a Vice-President of the Federation of Family History Societies and President of our own Society (the Bristol & Avon FHS).


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Ecclesiastical Courts, Officials & Records by Colin Chapman.

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Book - Ref: BST- CC2

An explanation of the organisation and procedures of Church Courts and their officials. For example, Ecclesiastical Courts granted probate (Wills and Letters of Administration), issued common and special marriage licences and honorary degrees.

Paperback, 76 pages.


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How Heavy, How Much and How Long? by Colin Chapman.

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Book - Ref: BST- CC3

A description of weight and other measures used in the past throughout the British Isles. Including chapters covering general numeration, length, area, volume and capacity, weight and mass, money, metric measures and equivalents. Invaluable for anyone studying wills, inventories, accounts, letters, journals and family papers.

Paperback, 92 pages.


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Marriage Laws, Rites, Records & Customs by Colin Chapman.

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Book - Ref: BST- CC5

This book gives details of courtship, marriage and divorce customs throughout the British Isles. Covering almost 200 marriage and divorce laws of both Church and State, with references to the original legislation.

Paperback, 116 pages.


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Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings (in the British Isles) by Colin Chapman.

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Book - Ref: BST- CC4

Background information for censuses and listings of people from 1086 to 1841 in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Listings were required for various purposes including military (muster rolls and militia lists) and the collection of taxes (poll, land and window taxes) whilst other listings were required by the Church authorities to determine who was regularly attending Church. There is a comprehensive index.

Paperback, 84 pages.


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The Growth of British Education and its Records by Colin Chapman.

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Book - Ref: BST- CC6

An historical description of the records of schools, universities, reformatories, military and adult academies supported by the state, charities, endowments and religious bodies in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Paperback, 84 pages.


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Tracing your British Ancestors by Colin Chapman

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Book - Ref: BST- CC7

A guide for researches tracing their family history in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. There are chapters covering census returns, parish registers and transcripts, probate records, other church records, old and new poor laws, land records, military records, family history societies and heraldry.

Paperback, 92 pages.


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