parish clerk

British

noun

an official designated to carry out various duties, either for a church parish or a parish council

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The members do not get paid, but they employ a parish clerk to run the council.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

While the statewide candidates sign up at the secretary of state’s office, the contenders for Louisiana’s 144 state legislative seats will register for their races at their parish clerk of court’s office.

From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2019

To support his allegation, he claimed that a parish clerk called John Daunger knew of two more images, one representing Edward, the other Elizabeth.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2013

Towards the end, Crabbe tells the stories of four characters: Jachin, the parish clerk; Ellen Orford, a widow; Abel Keane, a teacher; and Peter Grimes, a fisherman.

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2013

Sometimes the parish clerk had a share in the work; one of these presented.

From Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland by Scott, Daniel

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