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=== English Resources === | === English Resources === | ||
Information about England and its genealogical records.<br> | Information about England and its genealogical records.<br> | ||
*[[Main Page| | *[[Main Page|wiki.familysearch.org]] This site is being built and continually added to by the genealogical community. Always new information being added to help with any form of genealogical and family research. | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/ | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/ www.genuki.org.uk] Provides various links to research websites for the British Isles | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/ www.cyndislist.com] (Great links to online English research) | ||
*[ | *[http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~origins/enggene.htm England Genealogy Websites] A vast collection of England genealogy websites | ||
*[https://sites.google.com/site/newfamilyhistoryengland/home England Online Links] | *[https://sites.google.com/site/newfamilyhistoryengland/home England Online Links] Family History Online Links for England | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/index.php Forums.familysearch.org] Submit research problems or questions online and receive research suggestions and tips from experts all over the world. | |||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/ www.a2a.org.uk] Search for records in county archives throughout England | |||
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=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
Baptismal, marriage, & burial records<br><br>'''Church of England (Anglican)''''''<br>'' | |||
*[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.ancestryinstitution.com/ www.ancestry.com]- Images available for [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Dlondon%20parish%26 London ]and surrounding area, [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Ddorset%20parish%26 Dorset], [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3Dlancashire%20parish%26 Lancashire], [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc%3D25%26dbSort%3D1%26title%3D%26keyword%3DWarwickshire%20parish%26 Warwickshire], & [http://search.ancestryinstitution.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. | ||
*[ | *[http://freereg.rootsweb.com/ http://freereg.rootsweb.com][http://freereg.rootsweb.com/ /]- Online transcripts of baptisms, marriages, & burials (ongoing project- not complete) | ||
*[http://ukbmd.co.uk/ www.ukbmd.org.uk] - provides links to online church | *[http://ukbmd.co.uk/ www.ukbmd.org.uk]- provides links to some countywide online church registers databases | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - Transcripts of parish registers | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk]- Transcripts of parish registers | ||
*[http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/ | *[http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/ http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/EssexAncestors.asp]- Online images for Essex parish registers | ||
*[http://www.google.com/ www.google.com] - Just try Googling the name of the ‘county’ or ‘parish’ + ‘parish registers.’ I.e. ‘Worcestershire parish registers’ or ‘Churchill parish registers.’ | *[http://www.google.com/ www.google.com]- Just try Googling the name of the ‘county’ or ‘parish’ + ‘parish registers.’ I.e. ‘Worcestershire parish registers’ or ‘Churchill parish registers.’ | ||
'''Non-Conformists''' | '''Non-Conformists''' | ||
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Those not belonging to the Church of England | Those not belonging to the Church of England | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] Indexes to births/baptisms, 1620-1881; marriages 1619-1898; | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] ($) FHL Subscription (Free indexes and images at the FHL) | |||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/bmdr/ www.bmdregisters.co.uk] ($) (Indexes free) | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/bmdr/ www.bmdregisters.co.uk] | |||
=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
(Records locating families & individuals at a specific place and time) | (Records locating families & individuals at a specific place and time) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] | *[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.ancestryinstitution.com/group/ukicen/UK_Census_Collection.aspx www.ancestry.com] ($) 1841-1911 (index & images) | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] ($) 1841-1911 (index & images) | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] ($) 1841-1901 (index & images); 1911 (beta) | ||
*[http://www.censusfinder.com/ www.censusfinder.com] | *[http://www.censusfinder.com/ www.censusfinder.com] (free) transcripts of some England census records | ||
*[http://www.freecen.org.uk/ www.freecen.org.uk] | *[http://www.freecen.org.uk/ www.freecen.org.uk] (free) transcripts of numerous census records throughout England | ||
=== Civil Registration === | === Civil Registration === | ||
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Births, marriages, and death certificates | Births, marriages, and death certificates | ||
*[http://freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl www.freebmd.org.uk]- Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales starting July 1837-1983. Original certificates are located at the General Registrar’s Office in London. Using the information found in the index you then must order the certificate online at [http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp www.gro.gov.uk]. | |||
*[http://freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl www.freebmd.org.uk] - Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales | *[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/ www.ukbmd.org.uk]- Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales from July 1837-1983 at the the local registrar’s office. Select a county and then click 'County.' Not complete for all counties and some counties may not have an index to the the local registrar's office. Includes other valuable links to records as well. | ||
*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/ www.ukbmd.org.uk] - Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales from July 1837-1983 at the the local registrar’s office. Select a county and then click 'County.' Not complete for all counties and some counties may not have an index to the local registrar's office. Includes other valuable links to records as well. | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/Places/UK/England/Default.aspx?category=34 www.ancestry.com] ($) Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales starting July 1837-1915. Must order certificates from England. | ||
*[ | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] ($) Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales. Must order certificates from England. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] ($) | *www.thegenealogist.co.uk ($) | ||
*[ | *[http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/default.asp www.gro.gov.uk]- Website for ordering birth, marriage, and death certificates from England and Wales. | ||
=== Court Records === | === Court Records === | ||
*[ | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/Places/UK/England/Default.aspx?category=36 www.ancestry.com] ($) [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1590 England & Wales Criminal Registers, 1791-1892] (Quarter Sessions & Assize Courts). Also includes [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7919 indexes to Chancery records, 1386-1558]. | ||
*[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/ 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. | ||
=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
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Locate ancestors at a specific location and time | Locate ancestors at a specific location and time | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk] - Links to English directories | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Links to English directories | ||
*[http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/ www.historicaldirectories.org] - Various directories throughout England. Images of the directories are available online for free. | *[http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/ www.historicaldirectories.org]- Various directories throughout England. Images of the directories are available online for free. | ||
*[ | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/books/books_index.php?rec_type=Directory www.thegenealogist.co.uk] - Contains various directories throughout England. | ||
=== | === LDS Sources === | ||
Records of 19th Century | Records of 19th Century LDS converts | ||
*[ | *[http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch/0,15773,3966-1-2068,00.html http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch] Mormon Overland Trail, 1847-1868; list of pioneer families and individuals who migrated to Utah across the plains. | ||
*[http://dupinternational.org/ www.dupinternational.org] - Contains submitted histories, biographies, articles, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors | *[http://dupinternational.org/ www.dupinternational.org]- Contains submitted histories, biographies, articles, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors | ||
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ | *[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ http://immigrants.byu.edu] Tracks LDS converts in ships migrating across the ocean to America. | ||
*[http://winterquarters.byu.edu/ Winterquarters.byu.edu] - Winter Quarters Project. Includes pioneer biographies, settlements, deaths, map of Winter Quarters, etc. | *[http://histfam.familysearch.org/ http://histfam.familysearch.org] Community Trees are lineage-linked genealogies from specific time periods & geographic localities around the word. | ||
*[http://lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd/ Lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd] - | *[http://winterquarters.byu.edu/ Winterquarters.byu.edu]- Winter Quarters Project. Includes pioneer biographies, settlements, deaths, map of Winter Quarters, etc. | ||
*[http://lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd/ Lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd]- LDS missionary journals kept during their missionary service | |||
=== Military === | === Military === | ||
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Finding information/records if an ancestor served in the British military | Finding information/records if an ancestor served in the British military | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] The premier repository for military records in the United Kingdom. While many are now accessible online most are not and are housed at the National Archives but can be ordered online. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.htm http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.htm]- Information and guides on how to find military records. | ||
*[ | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm]- Military and other records available and accessible online through the National Archives website. | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm]- Microfilm records from the National Archives that’s been digitized and made available online for free. | |||
*[[www.findmypast.com|findmypast.com ]]($) Includes many British Military records including the [http://www.findmypast.com/articles/world-records/full-list-of-united-kingdom-records/armed-forces-and-conflict/british-army-service-records-1760-1915 British Army Service Records] from 1760-1915. | |||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/Places/UK/England/Default.aspx?category=39&ldf=2 www.ancestry.com] ($) Indexes and images to many military records including British Army WWI Service and pension records. | |||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
*[http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk] | *[http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk] ($) (great newspaper collection) | ||
*[http://www.connectedhistories.org/ www.connectedhistories.org] - British Newspapers, 1600-1900 | *[http://www.connectedhistories.org/ www.connectedhistories.org]- British Newspapers, 1600-1900 | ||
=== Miscellaneous === | === Miscellaneous === | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND www.familysearch.org] > United Kingdom and Ireland. Includes miscellaneous records such as poor law, tax assessments, probate, court, monumental inscriptions, etc. for select counties. | ||
*[http://www.connectedhistories.org/ www.connectedhistories.org] | *[http://www.connectedhistories.org/ www.connectedhistories.org] A variety of digital British records & papers including: Convict Transportation Registers, House of Commons papers, London Lives, 1690-1800, Charles Booth Archive, Old Bailey records, British Newspapers, 1600-1900, and more. | ||
*[http://www.google.com/ www.google.com ] | *[http://www.google.com/ www.google.com ]Use this search engine to find your ancestors (in a Google search type “Surname” (of your ancestor) + name of the parish or county from where they came from. | ||
*Other Search Engines: (www.bing.com, www.yahoo.com, www.ask.com, www.dogpile.com) | *Other Search Engines: (www.bing.com, www.yahoo.com, www.ask.com, www.dogpile.com) | ||
*[http://www.mocavo.com/ www. | *[http://www.mocavo.com/ www.Mocavo.com] ($) A genealogy search engine. Type the name of an ancestor and watch as the search results only appear if they may have genealogical value pertaining to your ancestor. | ||
*[http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/ www.genesreunited.com] | *[http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/ www.genesreunited.com] Use this website to find distant relatives via a common ancestry. | ||
=== Passenger Lists === | === Passenger Lists === | ||
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Tracing English emigrants/immigrants | Tracing English emigrants/immigrants | ||
*[http:// | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/category.aspx?cat=40 www.ancestry.com ]($) Many passenger lists including those arriving at US and Canadian ports. Also a database for those returning or visiting the British Isles from 1878-1960. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960); also a Register of passport applications, 1851-1903. | ||
*[ | *[http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ www.ancestorsonboard.com] ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960) | ||
*[http://immigrantships.net/ www.immigrantships.net] - Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index. | *[http://ellisisland.org/ www.ellisisland.org]- 1892-1956 (New York passenger lists) | ||
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu] - Tracks | *[http://castlegarden.org/ www.castlegarden.org]- 1820-1913 (New York passenger lists pre Ellis Island) | ||
*[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 LDS converts in ships migrating to America. | |||
=== Wills / Probate === | === Wills / Probate === | ||
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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 > 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 | *[[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 family history centers world-wide. For wills post-1857. Search the library's online catalog, title search, for Principal Probate Registry. | ||
*[http://search. | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1904 www.ancestry.com]- ($) '''For wills post-1857'''. 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 Family History Library. www.familysearch.org Kent wills online 1440-1881 | ||
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] | *[http://www.origins.net/ www.origins.net ]($) Contains a National Wills Index that includes indexes for the courts of several counties | ||
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] | *[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk] Index to wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] | *[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk] ($) Index & images to wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/english-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] ($) Includes transcripts of various probate courts | |||
=== Maps, Gazetteers, and | === Maps, Gazetteers, and Placenames === | ||
Helps understand where ancestor came from | Helps understand where ancestor came from | ||
*[ | *[http://maps.familysearch.org/ maps.familysearch.org] - An excellent resource for finding neighboring parishes, distance between parishes, jurisdictions of the parish, when records begin, viewing old ordinance survey maps of the parish, view your ancestor’s parish in relations to Google maps and Google Earth. | ||
*[http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html] - Valuation Office map finder. <br> | *[http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html http://labs.nationalarchives.gov.uk/maps/valuation.html]- Valuation Office map finder. <br> | ||
*[ | *[http://visionofbritain.org.uk/ www.visionofbritain.org/uk] Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales | ||
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ www.british-history.ac.uk] | *[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ http://www.british-history.ac.uk] Topographical Dictionary of England | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk ] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ www.genuki.org.uk ]Links to maps, gazetteers, etc. | ||
*[http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/general/getamap-quick-start-guide.html www.getamap.co.uk] - Ordnance Survey Maps | *[http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/general/getamap-quick-start-guide.html www.getamap.co.uk] -Ordnance Survey Maps | ||
*[http://www.old-maps.co.uk/index.html www.old-maps.co.uk] | *[http://www.old-maps.co.uk/index.html www.old-maps.co.uk] ($) -Access to historical maps in England | ||
=== Cemeteries & Burials === | === Cemeteries & Burials === | ||
Find where an ancestor is buried | Find where an ancestor is buried | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] | *[https://familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] > Catalog > Place Search > Type County or parish > Cemeteries | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/ www.genuki.org.uk] - Links to English cemeteries | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Links to English cemeteries | ||
*[ | *[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records?tab=3 www.findmypast.co.uk]- has the largest online burials databases for England | ||
*[http://www.deceasedonline.com/ www.deceasedonline.com] - | *[http://www.deceasedonline.com/ www.deceasedonline.com]- Wants to become the premier database for cemetery records in the United Kingdom post 1858. | ||
*[http://www.findagrave.com/php/famous.php?page=country&FScountryid=5 www.findagrave.com] - Includes England burial grounds | *[http://www.findagrave.com/php/famous.php?page=country&FScountryid=5 www.findagrave.com]- Includes England burial grounds | ||
*[http://www.cwgc.org/ www.cwgc.org] - Commonwealth War Graves Commission. | *[http://www.cwgc.org/ www.cwgc.org]- Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Graves of British soliders throughout the British commonwealth.<br><br> | ||
=== Repositories in England === | === Repositories in England === | ||
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Repositories are where original records are kept and housed. These include archives and libraries and County Record offices. | Repositories are where original records are kept and housed. These include archives and libraries and County Record offices. | ||
*[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:// | *[https://familysearch.org/locations www.familysearch.org/locations]- FamilySearch centers nationwide provide circulation of most records on microform | ||
*[ | *[http://www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm http://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 | *[http://www.sog.org.uk/index.shtml Society of Genealogies]- Britain’s premier family history society. Includes many register transcriptions to thousands of parishes. | ||
*[http:// | *[http://homepages.gold.ac.uk/genuki/LND/ http://homepages.gold.ac.uk/genuki/LND/]- Information on major repositories in London. | ||
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English Resources[edit | edit source]
Information about England and its genealogical records.
- wiki.familysearch.org This site is being built and continually added to by the genealogical community. Always new information being added to help with any form of genealogical and family research.
- www.genuki.org.uk Provides various links to research websites for the British Isles
- www.cyndislist.com (Great links to online English research)
- England Genealogy Websites A vast collection of England genealogy websites
- England Online Links Family History Online Links for England
- Forums.familysearch.org Submit research problems or questions online and receive research suggestions and tips from experts all over the world.
- www.a2a.org.uk Search for records in county archives throughout England
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Baptismal, marriage, & burial records
Church of England (Anglican)'
- 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 Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk, and some for Cheshire, Durham, Lancashire and Yorkshire
- www.ancestry.com- Images available for London and surrounding area, Dorset, Lancashire, Warwickshire, & West Yorkshire. Transcripts available for many other counties.
- 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://freereg.rootsweb.com/- Online transcripts of baptisms, marriages, & burials (ongoing project- not complete)
- www.ukbmd.org.uk- provides links to some countywide online church registers databases
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk- Transcripts of parish registers
- http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/EssexAncestors.asp- Online images for Essex parish registers
- www.google.com- Just try Googling the name of the ‘county’ or ‘parish’ + ‘parish registers.’ I.e. ‘Worcestershire parish registers’ or ‘Churchill parish registers.’
Non-Conformists
Those not belonging to the Church of England
- www.familysearch.org Indexes to births/baptisms, 1620-1881; marriages 1619-1898;
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk ($) FHL Subscription (Free indexes and images at the FHL)
- www.bmdregisters.co.uk ($) (Indexes free)
Census Records[edit | edit source]
(Records locating families & individuals at a specific place and time)
- www.familysearch.org (free) 1841-1911 (Indexes only; images available via partner websites)
- www.ancestry.com ($) 1841-1911 (index & images)
- www.findmypast.com ($) 1841-1911 (index & images)
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk ($) 1841-1901 (index & images); 1911 (beta)
- www.censusfinder.com (free) transcripts of some England census records
- www.freecen.org.uk (free) transcripts of numerous census records throughout England
Civil Registration[edit | edit source]
Births, marriages, and death certificates
- www.freebmd.org.uk- Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales starting July 1837-1983. Original certificates are located at the General Registrar’s Office in London. Using the information found in the index you then must order the certificate online at www.gro.gov.uk.
- www.ukbmd.org.uk- Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales from July 1837-1983 at the the local registrar’s office. Select a county and then click 'County.' Not complete for all counties and some counties may not have an index to the the local registrar's office. Includes other valuable links to records as well.
- www.ancestry.com ($) Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales starting July 1837-1915. Must order certificates from England.
- www.findmypast.com ($) Indexes to birth, marriage and death certificates from England and Wales. Must order certificates from England.
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk ($)
- www.gro.gov.uk- Website for ordering birth, marriage, and death certificates from England and Wales.
Court Records[edit | edit source]
- www.ancestry.com ($) England & Wales Criminal Registers, 1791-1892 (Quarter Sessions & Assize Courts). Also includes indexes to Chancery records, 1386-1558.
- www.nationalarchives.gov.uk- Contains a vast amount of court records which can be ordered online.
- www.nationalarchives.gov.uk- Includes an online index to the Manorial Documents Registers for Manor records.
- www.oldbaileyonline.org.uk- Almost 200,000 criminal trials at London’s central criminal court.
Directories[edit | edit source]
Locate ancestors at a specific location and time
- www.genuki.org.uk- Links to English directories
- www.historicaldirectories.org- Various directories throughout England. Images of the directories are available online for free.
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk - Contains various directories throughout England.
LDS Sources[edit | edit source]
Records of 19th Century LDS converts
- http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch Mormon Overland Trail, 1847-1868; list of pioneer families and individuals who migrated to Utah across the plains.
- www.dupinternational.org- Contains submitted histories, biographies, articles, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors
- http://immigrants.byu.edu Tracks LDS converts in ships migrating across the ocean to America.
- http://histfam.familysearch.org Community Trees are lineage-linked genealogies from specific time periods & geographic localities around the word.
- Winterquarters.byu.edu- Winter Quarters Project. Includes pioneer biographies, settlements, deaths, map of Winter Quarters, etc.
- Lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd- LDS missionary journals kept during their missionary service
Military[edit | edit source]
Finding information/records if an ancestor served in the British military
- www.nationalarchives.gov.uk The premier repository for military records in the United Kingdom. While many are now accessible online most are not and are housed at the National Archives but can be ordered online.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.htm- Information and guides on how to find military records.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm- Military and other records available and accessible online through the National Archives website.
- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/digital-microfilm.htm- Microfilm records from the National Archives that’s been digitized and made available online for free.
- findmypast.com ($) Includes many British Military records including the British Army Service Records from 1760-1915.
- www.ancestry.com ($) Indexes and images to many military records including British Army WWI Service and pension records.
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk ($) (great newspaper collection)
- www.connectedhistories.org- British Newspapers, 1600-1900
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
- www.familysearch.org > United Kingdom and Ireland. Includes miscellaneous records such as poor law, tax assessments, probate, court, monumental inscriptions, etc. for select counties.
- www.connectedhistories.org A variety of digital British records & papers including: Convict Transportation Registers, House of Commons papers, London Lives, 1690-1800, Charles Booth Archive, Old Bailey records, British Newspapers, 1600-1900, and more.
- www.google.com Use this search engine to find your ancestors (in a Google search type “Surname” (of your ancestor) + name of the parish or county from where they came from.
- Other Search Engines: (www.bing.com, www.yahoo.com, www.ask.com, www.dogpile.com)
- www.Mocavo.com ($) A genealogy search engine. Type the name of an ancestor and watch as the search results only appear if they may have genealogical value pertaining to your ancestor.
- www.genesreunited.com Use this website to find distant relatives via a common ancestry.
Passenger Lists[edit | edit source]
Tracing English emigrants/immigrants
- www.ancestry.com ($) 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.
- www.findmypast.com ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960); also a Register of passport applications, 1851-1903.
- www.ancestorsonboard.com ($) Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles (1890-1960)
- www.ellisisland.org- 1892-1956 (New York passenger lists)
- www.castlegarden.org- 1820-1913 (New York passenger lists pre Ellis Island)
- www.immigrantships.net- Passenger lists from all over the world- must search each volume as there is no searchable index.
- immigrants.byu.edu- Tracks LDS converts in ships migrating to America.
Wills / Probate[edit | edit source]
May name spouse, children, or other family members
- 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 family history centers world-wide. For wills post-1857. Search the library's online catalog, title search, for Principal Probate Registry.
- www.ancestry.com- ($) For wills post-1857. Go to Ancestry.com > click on Search > select the Card Catalog > type in National Probate Calendar. No images provided. For a microfilm image of the will go to wiki.familysearch.org > type Principal Probate Registry. This links to microfilm numbers at the Family History Library. www.familysearch.org Kent wills online 1440-1881
- www.origins.net ($) Contains a National Wills Index that includes indexes for the courts of several counties
- www.nationalarchives.gov.uk Index to wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
- www.thegenealogist.co.uk ($) Index & images to wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
- www.findmypast.com ($) Includes transcripts of various probate courts
Maps, Gazetteers, and Placenames[edit | edit source]
Helps understand where ancestor came from
- 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- Valuation Office map finder.
- www.visionofbritain.org/uk Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales
- http://www.british-history.ac.uk Topographical Dictionary of England
- www.genuki.org.uk Links to maps, gazetteers, etc.
- www.getamap.co.uk -Ordnance Survey Maps
- www.old-maps.co.uk ($) -Access to historical maps in England
Cemeteries & Burials[edit | edit source]
Find where an ancestor is buried
- www.familysearch.org > Catalog > Place Search > Type County or parish > Cemeteries
- www.genuki.org.uk- Links to English cemeteries
- www.findmypast.co.uk- has the largest online burials databases for England
- www.deceasedonline.com- Wants to become the premier database for cemetery records in the United Kingdom post 1858.
- www.findagrave.com- Includes England burial grounds
- www.cwgc.org- Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Graves of British soliders throughout the British commonwealth.
Repositories in England[edit | edit source]
Repositories are where original records are kept and housed. These include archives and libraries and County Record offices.
- www.nationalarchives.gov.uk- The National Archives website. Great for military and other government created records many of which are online.
- www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm- County-by-county listing of Record Offices throught England and Wales.
- www.familysearch.org/locations- FamilySearch centers nationwide provide circulation of most records on microform
- http://www.progenealogists.com/greatbritain/englandrepositories.htm- Links to County Record Offices throughout England. These record offices hold a vast amount of county records.
- Society of Genealogies- Britain’s premier family history society. Includes many register transcriptions to thousands of parishes.
- http://homepages.gold.ac.uk/genuki/LND/- Information on major repositories in London.
For additional information on major England websites click here.