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== Parish History ==
== Parish History ==
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MENDHAM (All Saints), a '''parish''', in the union of Hoxne, partly in the hundred of Earsham, E. division of Norfolk, but chiefly in the hundred of Hoxne, E. division of Suffolk, 1¼ mile (E. by S.) from Harleston. There is a place of worship for '''Wesleyans'''. <ref>Lewis, Samuel A., [http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51143#s20 ''A Topographical Dictionary of England''] (1848), pp. 287-291. Date accessed: 02 October 2013.</ref>
MENDHAM (All Saints), a '''parish''', in the union of Hoxne, partly in the hundred of Earsham, E. division of Norfolk, but chiefly in the hundred of Hoxne, E. division of Suffolk, 1¼ mile (E. by S.) from Harleston. There is a place of worship for '''Wesleyans'''. <ref>Lewis, Samuel A., [http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51143#s20 ''A Topographical Dictionary of England''] (1848), pp. 287-291. Date accessed: 02 October 2013.</ref>
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<br> '''MENDHAM''', a neat and pleasant village, on the south bank of the river Waveney, nearly 2 miles S.E. of Harleston, 8 miles S.W. of Bungay, and 10 miles W.N.W. of Halesworth, has in its parish 823 inhabitants, and upwards of 3000 acres of land, of which 267 souls and about 800 acres, are on the north side of the Waveney, in Earsham Hundred, Norfolk, forming a suburb to the town of Harleston, and including Dove House, several farms, and Shotford Bridge, which crosses the river by three arches, 1 mile S. of Harleston. Near the church, in the Suffolk part of the parish, was a Cluniac Priory, founded by William, son of Roger de lluntingfield, in the reign of King Stephen, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and subordinate to Castle-Acre Priory,....
Here is an Independent Chapel, belonging to a congregation formed in 1796, and also a place of worship for the Wesleyans....[[Suffolk Gazetteers#1844_Gazetteer|William White, 1844, History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Suffolk]]; page 465-466
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<br> '''MENDHAM''', a neat and pleasant village, on the south bank of the river Waveney, nearly 2 miles S.E. of Harleston, 8 miles S.W. of Bungay, and 10 miles W.N.W. of Halesworth, has in its parish 823 inhabitants, and upwards of 3000 acres of land, of which 267 souls and about 800 acres, are on the north side of the Waveney, in Earsham Hundred, Norfolk, forming a suburb to the town of Harleston, and including Dove House, several farms, and Shotford Bridge, which crosses the river by three arches, 1 mile S. of Harleston. Near the church, in the Suffolk part of the parish, was a Cluniac Priory, founded by William, son of Roger de lluntingfield, in the reign of King Stephen, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and subordinate to Castle-Acre Priory,....
Here is an Independent Chapel, belonging to a congregation formed in 1796, and also a place of worship for the Wesleyans....[[Suffolk Gazetteers#1844_Gazetteer|William White, 1844, History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Suffolk]]; page 465-466
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On '''25 Mar 1885''', the [[Mendham, Norfolk|Norfolk]] section of this parish
joined Redenhall with Harleston. {{Geographic location |title = '''Neighbouring Parishes''' |
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On '''25 Mar 1885''', the [[Mendham, Norfolk|Norfolk]] section of this parish joined Redenhall with Harleston. {{Geographic location |title = '''Neighbouring Parishes''' |
Center = Mendham |
Center = Mendham |
North = [[Redenhall_with_Harleston,_Norfolk|Redenhall with Harleston]]|
North = [[Redenhall_with_Harleston,_Norfolk|Redenhall with Harleston]]|
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== Resources ==
== Resources ==
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If you [[Suffolk Archives and Libraries|live in Suffolk]] then you will have access to a variety of resources; however, for those who live further afield, one can access microfilm and online records at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]].
Refer to {{FHL|England%2C+Suffolk%2C+Mendham|subject|disp=Mendham}} and {{FHL|England%2C+Suffolk%2C|subject|disp=Suffolk }} in the Family History Library Catalog for available records. {{-}} {{notice|'''Project members''': Refer to [[Talk:Suffolk|Suffolk Talk Page]] for details about developing this page. }}
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If you [[Suffolk Archives and Libraries|live in Suffolk]] then you will have access to a variety of resources; however, for those who live further afield, one can access microfilm and online records at [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]]. Refer to {{FHL|England%2C+Suffolk%2C+Mendham|subject|disp=Mendham}} and {{FHL|England%2C+Suffolk%2C|subject|disp=Suffolk }} in the Family History Library Catalog for available records. {{-}} {{notice|'''Project members''': Refer to [[Talk:Suffolk|Suffolk Talk Page]] for details about developing this page. }}
==== Civil Registration ====
==== Civil Registration ====
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<u>Mendham</u> was in '''Hoxne''' district till 1907 at which time it was moved into Hartismere District. About 30% of the population and 25% of the land was on the North side of the Waveney; therefore, they were in the district of '''Earsham''', county of Norfolk.
In 1907 Hoxne district was abolished. To search an index of Hoxne, Hartismere, or Earsham district records go to [http://freebmd.org.uk/ FreeBMD]. The [[Suffolk Civil Registration|Suffolk Civil Registration]] article tells more about these records. {{Navbox
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<u>Mendham</u> was in '''Hoxne''' district till 1907 at which time it was moved into Hartismere District. About 30% of the population and 25% of the land was on the North side of the Waveney; therefore, they were in the district of '''Earsham''', county of Norfolk.
In 1907 Hoxne district was abolished. To search an index of Hoxne, Hartismere, or Earsham district records go to [http://freebmd.org.uk/ FreeBMD]. The [[Suffolk Civil Registration|Suffolk Civil Registration]] article tells more about these records. {{Navbox
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|below = [[Kelsale_with_Carlton,_Suffolk|Kelsale with Carlton]] was a detached part of Hoxne Hundred. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoxne_%28hundred%29 Hoxne Hundred on Wikipedia]
|below = [[Kelsale_with_Carlton,_Suffolk|Kelsale with Carlton]] was a detached part of Hoxne Hundred. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoxne_%28hundred%29 Hoxne Hundred on Wikipedia]
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While the district had been created in 1837 for the purpose of recording births, deaths , and marriages, the Hundred had been in existence for hundreds of years for administrative, military, and judicial purposes.
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}} While the district had been created in 1837 for the purpose of recording births, deaths , and marriages, the Hundred had been in existence for hundreds of years for administrative, military, and judicial purposes.
==== Church records ====
==== Church records ====
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The Parish Registers begin in 1678.
They can be view at the Suffolk Record Office.
A copy of the registers from 1678 to 1900 can be purchased from the
Suffolk Record Office.
For pre 1813 Bishop Transcript entries you will need to look in Hoxne Deanry, Archdeaconry of Suffolk.
<a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=173-
fc96&
cid=0#0">Parish Chest records are lacking for Mendham</a>.
See <a href="Suffolk Church Records">Suffolk Church Record</a> for further details.<br>
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The Parish Registers begin in 1678.
They can be view at the Suffolk Record Office.
A copy of the registers from 1678 to 1900 can be purchased from the
Suffolk Record Office.
For pre 1813 Bishop Transcript entries you will need to look in Hoxne Deanry, Archdeaconry of Suffolk.
<a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=173-
fc96andf
cid=0#0">Parish Chest records are lacking for Mendham</a>. See <a href="Suffolk Church Records">Suffolk Church Record</a> for further details.<br>
==== Census records ====
==== Census records ====
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==== Probate records ====
==== Probate records ====
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Prior to 1858 the [[Suffolk Probate Jurisdictions Parishes L through Q|primary court that had jurisdiction]] over Mendham was the [[Court of the Archdeaconry of Suffolk|Archdeaconry of Suffolk]]; however, a person’s will or administration may have been probated in nearby courts or even in London. After 1858 there was [[Principal Probate Registry|one National Index]].
Refer to the [[Suffolk Probate Records|Suffolk Probate Records]] article for further details.
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Prior to 1858 the [[Suffolk Probate Jurisdictions Parishes L through Q|primary court that had jurisdiction]] over Mendham was the [[Court of the Archdeaconry of Suffolk|Archdeaconry of Suffolk]]; however, a person’s will or administration may have been probated in nearby courts or even in London. After 1858 there was [[Principal Probate Registry|one National Index]].
Refer to the [[Suffolk Probate Records|Suffolk Probate Records]] article for further details.
== Maps and Gazetteers ==
== Maps and Gazetteers ==