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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 During his researches, he came across references to American colonists in many previously unpublished English sources.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> 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 | [[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 During his researches, he came across references to American colonists in many previously unpublished English sources.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> 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, A. Roger. ''Bound for America: The Transportation of British Convicts to the Colonies, 1718-1775.'' Oxford, 1990.</ref> Other publications include lists of indentured servants. <br><br>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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*''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1661-1699.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1661-1699.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1700-1750.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1700-1750.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1751-1776.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1751-1776.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''Supplement to The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''Supplement to The Complete Book of Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''American Migrations 1765-1799. The lives, times, and families of colonial Americans who remained loyal to the British Crown before, during and after the Revolutionary War, as related in their own words and through their correspondence.'' Immigrants indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''American Migrations 1765-1799. The lives, times, and families of colonial Americans who remained loyal to the British Crown before, during and after the Revolutionary War, as related in their own words and through their correspondence.'' Immigrants indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''Bonded Passengers to America.'' 9 vols. in 3. Baltimore: GPC, 1983. Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''Bonded Passengers to America.'' 9 vols. in 3. Baltimore: GPC, 1983. Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''Child Apprentices in America from Christ's Hospital, London, 1617-1778.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''Child Apprentices in America from Christ's Hospital, London, 1617-1778.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''The Bristol Registers of Servants Sent to Foreign Plantations, 1654-1686.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Bristol Registers of Servants Sent to Foreign Plantations, 1654-1686.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''Emigrants from England to the American Colonies, 1773-1776.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''Emigrants from England to the American Colonies, 1773-1776.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''Emigrants in Chains. A Social History of Forced Emigration to the Americas of Felons, Destitute Children, Political and Religious Non-Conformists, Vagabonds, Beggars and Other Undesirables, 1607–1776.'' Immigrants indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''Emigrants in Chains. A Social History of Forced Emigration to the Americas of Felons, Destitute Children, Political and Religious Non-Conformists, Vagabonds, Beggars and Other Undesirables, 1607–1776.'' Immigrants indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
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*''English Estates of American Settlers. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1800-1858.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''English Estates of American Settlers. American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1800-1858.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''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] ($). | *''English Convicts in Colonial America. New Orleans, La.: Polyanthos, 1974-6. Vol. 1: Middlesex 1617-1775; Vol. 2: London 1656-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''The Kings Passengers to Maryland and Virginia.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''The Kings Passengers to Maryland and Virginia.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''American Wills Proved in London, 1611-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | *''American Wills Proved in London, 1611-1775.'' Indexed online in [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7486 PILI] ($). | ||
*''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> | ||