Dr Williams Library

www.english.qmul.ac.uk/drwilliams/

Dr Daniel Williams (c1643-1716) was a Presbyterian minister who left his collection of books and papers for public use. The library still exists and represents an important source of information on English non-conformity, theology and slavery. (Address: Dr William's Library, 14 Gordon Square, London, WC1E OAG.)

It is best known among genealogists for its register (which has been transferred to the Public Records Office) and which is indexed on the British Vital Records CD.  In 1742 representatives of the Baptists, Presbyterian and Congregational churches agreed to set up a register. This started very slowly but by the time the register was transferred to the Registrar General it contained 48975 entries. Queries relating to these entries should not be addressed to the Library as they have not held the records since 1837.

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 Page updated June 2006