From the mid 19th century, Abney Park Cemetery became the principal place of memorial for prominent London dissenters (Congregationalists, Baptists and other Non-Conformists). Before this, the burial ground at Bunhill Fields had served a similar purpose.

If you have any Non-Conformist ancestors, it's worth performing a free search of the Abney Park Cemetery online database .

Furthermore, the 3rd Edition of the National Burial Index (available on CD for approximately £30) includes 47,682 entries for Bunhill Fields between 1788 and 1853.

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Your blog posts are extremely helpful, and this one in particular caught my eye. I have made a note to check these sources. I am researching a Richard GIBLETT, 1753-1829, originally from Frome, Somerset, who was allegedly buried at Bunhill Fields in Nov 1829. I suspect that other non-Conformist family members may be there too.

Judy Webster - 25 Jan, 2011 - 01:00

Hi Judy,

Richard Giblett was indeed buried at Bunhill Fields on 5th April 1830, aged 77.

Annie - 25 Jan, 2011 - 10:06

Annie, thank you so much for the GIBLETT information. I really appreciate your help.

Judy Webster - 26 Jan, 2011 - 01:54

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