Grimston (with Pott Row)
About our ParishOn July 14th 1604 Adam Thorowgood (or Thoroughgood) was baptised at Grimston, where he was the 9th son of the Rector. At the age of 17 he went out to Virginia as an indentured servant, but returned to Britain, got married to Sarah Offley, gather 105 men, and took them to Lynnhaven. He is well known in Virginia and named the city of Norfolk after his home county.
Population: 2000
Village Link
The Rectory, Watery Lane
Grimston, King's Lynn
Norfolk, PE32 1BQ
Current and copies held on www.grimston.org
Tel: 01485 600335
Email: William.Howard@dunelm.org.uk
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For Genealogical Enquiries the local Diocesan Record Office is:
The Norfolk record Office in Norwich has some copies, but you're better off coming to see the originals, which we are busy transcribing and photographing. We have extensive indexes, and a list of people who have already done research, so we may be able to save you re-inventing the wheel!
For Parish enquiries please contact:
Friends of St.Botolph's...
If you want to join, write to Mrs Christine Moore, Field House, Gayton Road, Grimston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1BG. The minimum subscription is 5 pounds a year (10 pounds for a couple)
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