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[[Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham]], FASG, FSG (1926-2012) was a distinguished scholar of colonial American immigration. Before his retirement, he worked at the British Public Records Office (now [[England The National Archives|The National Archives]]). During his researches, he came across references to American colonists in many previously unpublished English sources. Many of his discoveries were originally published in the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' and were later republished in book form. He was awarded the Bickersteth Medal in 1991.{{Wikipedia|Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham}}<br> <br> Many of his studies have focused on poor English immigrants to America. Historians recognize Coldham as the person who brought attention to the neglected study of English convicts sent to the American colonies through his published lists of transported felons.<ref>Ekirch;</ref> Other publications include lists of indentured servants. | [[Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham]], FASG, FSG (1926-2012) was a distinguished scholar of colonial American immigration. Before his retirement, he worked at the British Public Records Office (now [[England The National Archives|The National Archives]]). During his researches, he came across references to American colonists in many previously unpublished English sources. Many of his discoveries were originally published in the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'' and were later republished in book form. He was awarded the Bickersteth Medal in 1991.{{Wikipedia|Peter_Wilson_Coldham|Peter Wilson Coldham}}<br> <br> Many of his studies have focused on poor English immigrants to America. Historians recognize Coldham as the person who brought attention to the neglected study of English convicts sent to the American colonies through his published lists of transported felons.<ref>Ekirch;</ref> Other publications include lists of indentured servants. | ||
Coldham's books are available at the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah. Most are available online to Ancestry subscribers. Books marked '''PILI''' have been indexed in the series ''Passenger and Immigrants Lists Index,'' which is also available online to [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 Ancestry] subscribers. | |||
=== Bibliography === | === Bibliography === | ||
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*"Genealogical Gleanings in England," published serially in the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'', as follows: | *"Genealogical Gleanings in England," published serially in the ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'', as follows: | ||
**Vol. 59 (1971):175-181, 283-295 | **Vol. 59 (1971):175-181, 283-295 | ||
**Vol. 60 (1972):13-21, 88-93, 180-187, 256-266. Includes "List of Convicts, 1748," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | **Vol. 60 (1972):13-21, 88-93, 180-187, 256-266. Includes "List of Convicts, 1748," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
**Vol. 61 (1973):34-39, 115-117, 201-204, 260-268 | **Vol. 61 (1973):34-39, 115-117, 201-204, 260-268 | ||
**Vol. 62 (1974):34-46, 199-212, 270-275 | **Vol. 62 (1974):34-46, 199-212, 270-275 | ||
**Vol. 63 (1975):39-47, 130-138, 193-203, 291-295. Includes "Scottish Rebels Transported to Maryland, 1747," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | **Vol. 63 (1975):39-47, 130-138, 193-203, 291-295. Includes "Scottish Rebels Transported to Maryland, 1747," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
**Vol. 64 (1976):45-53, 137-146, 213-226, 285-293. Includes "Some Passenger Lists of 1677," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | **Vol. 64 (1976):45-53, 137-146, 213-226, 285-293. Includes "Some Passenger Lists of 1677," indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
**Vol. 65 (1977):135-145, 204-210, 257-268 | **Vol. 65 (1977):135-145, 204-210, 257-268 | ||
**Vol. 66 (1978):42-46, 117-126, 211-222 | **Vol. 66 (1978):42-46, 117-126, 211-222 | ||
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*''English Estates of American Colonists. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1699<br>'' | *''English Estates of American Colonists. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1699<br>'' | ||
*''English Estates of American Colonists. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1700-1799<br>'' | *''English Estates of American Colonists. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1700-1799<br>'' | ||
*''English Estates of American Settlers. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1800-1858<br>'' | *''English Estates of American Settlers. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1800-1858<br>'' | ||
English Convicts in Colonial America. New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, 1974-6. Vol. 1: Middlesex 1617-1775; Vol. 2: London 1656-1775. Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | |||
English Convicts in Colonial America. New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, 1974-6. Vol. 1: Middlesex 1617-1775; Vol. 2: London 1656-1775. Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | |||
*''American Wills Proved in London, 1611-1775<br>'' | *''American Wills Proved in London, 1611-1775<br>'' | ||
*''American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1857''<br> | *''American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1857''<br> | ||