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*[https://sites.google.com/site/newfamilyhistoryengland/home England Online Links] - Lists links to various genealogical websites, databases, or resources based on record type. | *[https://sites.google.com/site/newfamilyhistoryengland/home England Online Links] - Lists links to various genealogical websites, databases, or resources based on record type. | ||
*[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] - This site contains a wealth of information, including digitized records, help resources, and links to additional sites, archives, and directories. | *[http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The National Archives] - This site contains a wealth of information, including digitized records, help resources, and links to additional sites, archives, and directories. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.pricegen.com/resources/english-genealogy/ Price & Associates] - Provides many links to different research websites or resources for England. | ||
=== Major Websites === | === Major Websites === | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/ Familysearch.org] has a large collection of English records, including the 1841-1911 censuses, GRO indexes, and church records. Do not overlook the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog], which contains many records not on the regular FamilySearch database. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ Familysearch.org] has a large collection of English records, including the 1841-1911 censuses, GRO indexes, and church records. Do not overlook the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog], which contains many records not on the regular FamilySearch database. | ||
*[https://www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk Free UK Genealogy], charitable organisation which offers free access to three search databases of high-quality transcriptions of family history data. [https://freebmd.org.uk FreeBMD] (Birth, Marriage and Death index); [https://freereg.org.uk FreeREG] (Parish and Non-conformist Registers) and [https://freecen.org.uk FreeCEN] (19th Century UK Census returns). | *[https://www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk Free UK Genealogy], charitable organisation which offers free access to three search databases of high-quality transcriptions of family history data. [https://freebmd.org.uk FreeBMD] (Birth, Marriage and Death index); [https://freereg.org.uk FreeREG] (Parish and Non-conformist Registers) and [https://freecen.org.uk FreeCEN] (19th Century UK Census returns). | ||
*[https://www.myheritage.com/ | *[https://www.myheritage.com/ MyHeritage.com] has a large collection of English records, including censuses, newspapers, church records, and immigration records. | ||
*[https://www.thegenealogist.com/ Thegenealogist.com] has a large collection of English church records. | *[https://www.thegenealogist.com/ Thegenealogist.com] has a large collection of English church records. | ||
Ancestry, | Ancestry, Findmypast, and MyHeritage are all subscription sites. These websites are available at the FamilySearch Library and various FamilySearch Centers. TheGenealogist is also a subscription site. | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] - Indexes of births and baptisms, 1538-1975; marriages, 1538-1973, deaths and burials 1538-1991 for all of England. Images available for [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1769414 Cornwall], [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1952887 Kent], [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1416598 Norfolk], and some for [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1614792 Cheshire], Durham, [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1788853 Lancashire ]and [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1788853 Yorkshire] | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] - Indexes of births and baptisms, 1538-1975; marriages, 1538-1973, deaths and burials 1538-1991 for all of England. Images available for [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1769414 Cornwall], [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1952887 Kent], [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1416598 Norfolk], and some for [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1614792 Cheshire], Durham, [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1788853 Lancashire ]and [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1788853 Yorkshire] | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.ancestry.com/ www.ancestry.com] - Images available for [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Dlondon%20parish%26 London ]and surrounding area, [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Ddorset%20parish%26 Dorset], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Dlancashire%20parish%26 Lancashire], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3DWarwickshire%20parish%26 Warwickshire], & [http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3DYorkshire%20parish%26 West Yorkshire]. Transcripts available for many other counties. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - Transcripts of baptisms, marriages, and burials 1538-2005. Free access at a FamilySearch Center. Images available for Cheshire, West Devon, parts of London, Westminster, Middlesex and others. | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - Transcripts of baptisms, marriages, and burials 1538-2005. Free access at a FamilySearch Center. Images available for Cheshire, West Devon, parts of London, Westminster, Middlesex and others. | ||
*[https://freereg.org.uk www.freereg.org.uk]- (FREE) High-quality online transcripts of baptisms, marriages, & burials (ongoing project- not complete) | *[https://freereg.org.uk www.freereg.org.uk]- (FREE) High-quality online transcripts of baptisms, marriages, & burials (ongoing project- not complete) | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] - Indexes to births/baptisms, 1620-1881; marriages 1619-1898 | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] - Indexes to births/baptisms, 1620-1881; marriages 1619-1898 | ||
*[https://freereg.org.uk www.freereg.org.uk] (FREE) - Also houses Non-Conformist records | *[https://freereg.org.uk www.freereg.org.uk] (FREE) - Also houses Non-Conformist records | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) Subscription site but free indexes and images at the | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) Subscription site but free indexes and images at the FS Library | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/bmdr/ www.bmdregisters.co.uk] - ($) Indexes free | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/bmdr/ www.bmdregisters.co.uk] - ($) Indexes free | ||
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2972 www.ancestry.com] - ($) Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970 | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2972 www.ancestry.com] - ($) Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970 | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] - (free) 1841-1911 (Indexes only; images available via partner websites) | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] - (free) 1841-1911 (Indexes only; images available via partner websites) | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/group/ukicen/UK_Census_Collection.aspx www.ancestry.com] - ($) 1841-1911 (index & images) | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - ($) 1841-1911 (index & images) | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - ($) 1841-1911 (index & images) | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) 1841-1901 (index & images); 1911 (beta) | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) 1841-1901 (index & images); 1911 (beta) | ||
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*[https://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com] - ($) [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1590 England & Wales Criminal Registers, 1791-1892] (Quarter Sessions & Assize Courts). Also search [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7919 British Chancery Records, 1386-1558]. | *[https://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com] - ($) [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1590 England & Wales Criminal Registers, 1791-1892] (Quarter Sessions & Assize Courts). Also search [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7919 British Chancery Records, 1386-1558]. | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Contains a vast amount of court records which can be ordered online. | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mdr/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Includes an online index to the Manorial Documents Registers for Manor records. | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/mdr/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Includes an online index to the Manorial Documents Registers for Manor records. | ||
*[http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/ www.oldbaileyonline.org.uk] - Almost 200,000 criminal trials at London’s central criminal court. | *[http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/ www.oldbaileyonline.org.uk] - Almost 200,000 criminal trials at London’s central criminal court. | ||
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*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - The premier repository for military records in the United Kingdom. While many records are now accessible online, most are not and are housed at the National Archives. However, they can be ordered online. This site contains information and guides on how to find military records, online military records, and digitized microfilm records. | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - The premier repository for military records in the United Kingdom. While many records are now accessible online, most are not and are housed at the National Archives. However, they can be ordered online. This site contains information and guides on how to find military records, online military records, and digitized microfilm records. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com www.findmypast.com] - ($) Includes many British Military records, such as the [http://www.findmypast.com/articles/world-records/full-list-of-united-kingdom-records/armed-forces-and-conflict/british-army-service-records-1760-1915 British Army Service Records] from 1760-1915. | *[http://www.findmypast.com www.findmypast.com] - ($) Includes many British Military records, such as the [http://www.findmypast.com/articles/world-records/full-list-of-united-kingdom-records/armed-forces-and-conflict/british-army-service-records-1760-1915 British Army Service Records] from 1760-1915. | ||
*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=39 www.ancestry.com] - ($) Indexes and images to many military records, including British Army WWI Service and pension records. | *[https://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=39 www.ancestry.com] - ($) Indexes and images to many military records, including British Army WWI Service and pension records. | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
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*[http://www.ancestry.com/cs/immigration-all www.ancestry.com ] - ($) Many passenger lists including those arriving at US and Canadian ports. Also a database for those returning or visiting the British Isles from 1878-1960. | *[http://www.ancestry.com/cs/immigration-all www.ancestry.com ] - ($) Many passenger lists including those arriving at US and Canadian ports. Also a database for those returning or visiting the British Isles from 1878-1960. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960); also a Register of passport applications, 1851-1903. | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960); also a Register of passport applications, 1851-1903. | ||
*[ | *[https://www.statueofliberty.org/discover/passenger-ship-search/ The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.] - New York passenger lists from 1892-1956 | ||
*[http://immigrantships.net/ www.immigrantships.net] - Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index. | *[http://immigrantships.net/ www.immigrantships.net] - Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index. | ||
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu] - Tracks Latter-day Saint converts in ships migrating to America. | *[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu] - Tracks Latter-day Saint converts in ships migrating to America. | ||
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May name spouse, children, or other family members | May name spouse, children, or other family members | ||
*[[Main Page|wiki.familysearch.org]] - '''For wills pre-1858. '''Wiki.familysearch.org | *[[Main Page|wiki.familysearch.org]] - '''For wills pre-1858. '''Wiki.familysearch.org > type the name of the county and then add Probate i.e. “Worcestershire Probate.” Gives step-by-step instruction on how to find a will. Click the letter of the alphabet to the parish where your ancestor died. May include links to online indexes and includes links to the online FamilySearch Catalog listing film numbers for the wills on microfilm at the library and available through FamilySearch centers world-wide. For wills post-1858, search the library's online catalog, title search, for Principal Probate Registry. | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904 www.ancestry.com] - ($) '''For wills post-1858'''. Go to Ancestry.com & click on Search & select the Card Catalog & type in National Probate Calendar. No images provided. For a microfilm image of the will go to wiki.familysearch.org & type Principal Probate Registry. This links to microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library. www.familysearch.org Kent wills online 1440-1881. | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - Index to wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury . | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - Index to wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury . | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) Index & images to wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - ($) Index & images to wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. | ||
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Helps understand where ancestor came from | Helps understand where ancestor came from | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/mapp/ maps.familysearch.org] - An excellent resource for finding neighboring parishes, distance between parishes, jurisdictions of the parish, when records begin, viewing old ordinance survey maps of the parish, view your ancestor’s parish in relations to Google maps and Google Earth. | ||
*[http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html] - Valuation Office map finder. <br> | *[http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html] - Valuation Office map finder. <br> | ||
*[ | *[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/ www.visionofbritain.org/uk] - Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales | ||
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ www.british-history.ac.uk] - Topographical Dictionary of England | *[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ www.british-history.ac.uk] - Topographical Dictionary of England | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk ] - Links to maps, gazetteers, etc. | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk ] - Links to maps, gazetteers, etc. | ||
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*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - The National Archives website. Great for military and other government created records many of which are [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm online]. | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] - The National Archives website. Great for military and other government created records many of which are [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm online]. | ||
*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm] - County-by-county listing of Record Offices throught England and Wales. | *[http://www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm] - County-by-county listing of Record Offices throught England and Wales. | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/locations www.familysearch.org/locations] - FamilySearch centers nationwide provide circulation of most records on microform | *[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ www.familysearch.org/locations] - FamilySearch centers nationwide provide circulation of most records on microform | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140204041309/http://www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm] - Links to County Record Offices throughout England. These record offices hold a vast amount of county records. | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20140204041309/http://www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm] - Links to County Record Offices throughout England. These record offices hold a vast amount of county records. | ||
*[http://www.sog.org.uk/index.shtml www.sog.org.uk] - Society of Genealogies - Britain’s premier family history society. Includes many register transcriptions to thousands of parishes. | *[http://www.sog.org.uk/index.shtml www.sog.org.uk] - Society of Genealogies - Britain’s premier family history society. Includes many register transcriptions to thousands of parishes. | ||
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