Ashley & Wilbarston Congregational Chapel

[Vasquez109]

Does anyone have anything on the Ashley & Wilbarston Congregational Chapel at all? From what I can find online, it was situated in Wilbarston and records start in 1790.

Does anyone know when it was built?

Many thanks.
David.

[seahall]

Morning David.

There is some history on Graham Ward's site

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0y01/

Also some more history on it here.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0yxh/

Sandy

[Vasquez109]

Hi Sandy.

That second link was just the ticket! 1673 to 1963 was quite a long time! I was hoping it was only built in 1790 (when the records started!). Its a shame that records only survive for about a 40 year span of that!

Loved reading about the different ministers and how they established themselves from Harborough.

Many thanks.
David.

[seahall]

You are welcome David.

We went over to Ashley this morning and I had done about
half of the graves when the heavens opened.  .

Alot nearer you now than us.

Anyway I asked about Ashley & Wil Con: Church and was told it was
now called the Manse, so next time I go I will see if I can find it you
don't do it first. 

Sandy

[Vasquez109]

Thanks Sandy,

Dont think i'll be able to get near it for a while. My wife has finally (after 6 months om being here alone in Northants!) had her transfer come through. So I she might want to do some non FH related things for a bit (Women eh?  )

Thanks anyway! Are you transcribing the stones then at Ashley or just having a good nose around?

Best wishes and thanks,
David.

[seahall]

David.

I never just nose around. LOL.

It is just a Churchyard that was at the top of the County with Leics I hadn't done yet.

Yes I am doing all the stones and using the excellent N.F.H.S. M.I. booklet to
make it easier, although since they transcribed them, some have been added,
naturally, and others moved elsewhere.

I always take a row shot of the graves and then singularly (in case I miss them).

Will be good for you to have the Wife around.

Sandy

[Vasquez109]

Yes. Cant wait!

You havent come across any stones with the surname True have you?

Just a shame the wife doesnt appreciate my enthusiasm for FH. But oh well! Life goes on! 

David.

[seahall]

Hi David.

No there were not I am afraid.

I managed to find where the old Congregational Church was though
as we went back yesterday.

Sandy

[Vasquez109]

Excellent Sandy!

Where abouts is it? I'll have a look after work one day. Im working in Corby, so its not that far really. Hope it hasnt been converted in to someones house, as I always feel uncomfortable taking photos of other peoples houses! 

David.