Gamaliel and Hester Whitaker Also Civil War relation to Kirkburton

The document is a collection of historical records focusing on the Civil War in Kirkburton, Yorkshire, between 1642 and 1644. It includes parish registers, wills, and legal documents detailing the lives of local families such as the Whitakers, their involvement in the conflict, and related events like the Holmfirth raid. The material spans various types of sources, including handwritten registers, typed transcriptions, and official journals from the House of Commons and Lords, providing insights into local social and political history during this turbulent period.

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