East Fen
NOTE: East Fen is not listed as a parish in many records, but is described as "an area from Boston to Friskney" in which land was allocated to a number of other parishes. Genealogical records are likely to be found under the names of those parishes.
- The parish was in the Benington sub-district of the Boston Registration District. In 1891, the parish is no longer listed, as parts of it were incorporated into other parishes.
- Check our Census Resource page for county-wide resources.
- The parish was in the Benington sub-district of the Boston Registration District. In 1891, the parish is no longer listed, as parts of it were incorporated into other parishes.
- Check our Civil Registration page for sources and background on Civil Registration which began in July 1837.
If you are planning a visit:
- Take the A52 north out of Boston. East Fen is an area west of Friskney.
- See our Touring page for additional resources.
- The national grid reference is TF 4055.
- You'll want an Ordnance Survey Explorer #261 map, which has a scale of 2.5 inches to the mile.
- See our Maps page for additional resources.
- The parish was in the parts of Holland.
- In 1891, the parish is no longer listed, as parts of it were incorporated into other parishes.
- For today's district governance, see the East Lindsey District Council.
- As a result of the Poor Law Amendment Act reforms of 1834, this parish became part of the Boston Poor Law Union.
- See our Schools page for more information on researching school records.
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[Last updated: 29-April-2011 - Louis R. Mills]
