Find your ancestors in Tunbridge Wells Baptisms

Discover your ancestor in the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells in western Kent. Explore 1,992 baptism records from 1813 until 1860. This index consists of baptisms from the records of King Charles the Martyr Church. Find your ancestor’s mother and father’s names and add another generation to your family tree.

Tunbridge Wells was first established as a popular spa retreat in the 17th century because its Chalybeate Spring was said to have healing powers. The spring’s powers were discovered by Dudley Lord North in 1606. It became a fashionable destination for the aristocracy.

During a visit you would start your day with a drink from the spring, a walk around the promenade, visit a coffee house to indulge in some local gossip then visit the church at the nearby Chapel of Ease attached to Speldhurst parish, dedicated to King Charles the Martyr. This index consists of baptisms from the records of King Charles the Martyr.

Royal Tunbridge Wells was given its Royal title in 1909 by King Edward VII because of its popularity among the royal family. It is one of three towns in England to own the ‘royal’ prefix.