Are you just about to search for details of great-grandfather John?  Have you been looking for great-great-grandmother Mary for years? Why not try our Avon Monumental Inscriptions Index.

ALL Avon church and churchyard memorial inscriptions have been recorded, together with known nonconformists and some cemeteries.  The entries are in surname order within the parishes and cemeteries. The records also include some burial register entries for Holy Souls Catholic Cemetery at Arnos Vale, Broadmead Baptists and 18th century affidavits for burial in woollen shrouds.

The index was compiled by Society members, mainly Ron Lewin, over many years.  A copy of the full data is available on microfiche at the Bristol Records Office, and also at Society of Genealogists in London and at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.

At our Research Room, you will find a hard copy finding-aid which will help you locate the right churchyard or cemetery for the surname you want.  We also now have a full a-z index of surnames and forenames on CD.

You can also have a search made for you by either:

1.) Writing to:

Ron Lewin, 7 South Croft,
Henleaze,
Bristol,
BS9 4PS
U.K.
(please include a stamped self addressed envelope)

2.) Phoning 0117 9622187 between 6pm and 8pm Monday- Friday.

3.) Emailing: Please remember that messages are collated and printed for posting to Ron who will respond by post so you must include your full postal address with your e-mail enquiry. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

While there are no set charges, we suggest a donation relative to the value to you of the information given.