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A good bibliography of family histories is:  
A good bibliography of family histories is:  


Thomson, Theodore Radford. ''A Catalogue of British Family Histories''. London, England: The Research Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|378175|title-id|disp=942 A3t 1976}} BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 T56 1980'''.) This book lists over 2,200 family histories published in England.  
Thomson, Theodore Radford. ''A Catalogue of British Family Histories''. London, England: The Research Publishing Company, 1976. (Family History Library book {{FHL|378175|title-id|disp=942 A3t 1976}} BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 T56 1980'''.) This book lists over 2,200 family histories published in England.  
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Family history societies are created to help educate and share information about their members’ interests. Anyone can join a family history society. Benefits for joining include society journals full of articles and news, and discounts on the purchase of society publications.  
Family history societies are created to help educate and share information about their members’ interests. Anyone can join a family history society. Benefits for joining include society journals full of articles and news, and discounts on the purchase of society publications.  


Allen, Muriel D.&nbsp; Ingredients for Success.&nbsp; Article covers the emigration and stories of the Whitlocks from Southampton, England, to Brisbane, Australia, in 1883, and includes two death certificates, one for Louisa Whitlock died 1884, and Walter Frederick Whitlock died 1932.&nbsp; Includes family history.&nbsp; Article to be found in The Hampshire Family Historian, Vol.X no. 2. 1983, pages 66-70, Family History Library Ref. 942.27 B2h  
Allen, Muriel D. Ingredients for Success. Article covers the emigration and stories of the Whitlocks from Southampton, England, to Brisbane, Australia, in 1883, and includes two death certificates, one for Louisa Whitlock died 1884, and Walter Frederick Whitlock died 1932. Includes family history. Article to be found in The Hampshire Family Historian, Vol.X no. 2. 1983, pages 66-70, Family History Library Ref. 942.27 B2h  


Slawson, Daphne.&nbsp; The Wreck of The Zenobia. Photo on the cover of the magazine of the Slawson family at Brisbane 1900,&nbsp; history and family tree of Joseph and Sarah Ayers Slawson and copies of letters written from family who lived at Kingston on Thames, Surrey to family in Australia.&nbsp; Also a facsimilie of the paper reports of the fatal boating accident of the Zenobia, in which Mr William Slawson's stepson Harry dies. Article covers years 1677-1937, and is to be found in The Hampshire Family Historian Vol. XV1, no.1. May 1989, cover page and&nbsp; pages 10-14, Family History Library Ref. 942.27 B2h  
Slawson, Daphne. The Wreck of The Zenobia. Photo on the cover of the magazine of the Slawson family at Brisbane 1900, history and family tree of Joseph and Sarah Ayers Slawson and copies of letters written from family who lived at Kingston on Thames, Surrey to family in Australia. Also a facsimilie of the paper reports of the fatal boating accident of the Zenobia, in which Mr William Slawson's stepson Harry dies. Article covers years 1677-1937, and is to be found in The Hampshire Family Historian Vol. XV1, no.1. May 1989, cover page and pages 10-14, Family History Library Ref. 942.27 B2h  


Jones, Judith. Uniting My Norfolk Lines in Australia Howes and Postle. Part One,History of Albert Howes, and Elizabeth Blackburn of West Somerton, Norfolk. Some of the family emigrate to Queensland, Australia, and one branch goes to Canada. Other names mentioned are Guy, Hughes, Pender, Postle, Church, Pitchers, Neve, Varley Moore, Whybrow, Dennis, Higham, and Palling. Article dates from 1775-1976.&nbsp; There is a picture of the William Hughes and Edith Howes 1911 wedding inside the front cover of the Magazine,&nbsp; and is found in The Norfolk Ancestor, vol. 9, part 1, pages 51-54, Family History Library Ref. 942.61 B2j new series. vol. 9.pt1, March 2012. <br>  
Jones, Judith. Uniting My Norfolk Lines in Australia Howes and Postle. Part One,History of Albert Howes, and Elizabeth Blackburn of West Somerton, Norfolk. Some of the family emigrate to Queensland, Australia, and one branch goes to Canada. Other names mentioned are Guy, Hughes, Pender, Postle, Church, Pitchers, Neve, Varley Moore, Whybrow, Dennis, Higham, and Palling. Article dates from 1775-1976. There is a picture of the William Hughes and Edith Howes 1911 wedding inside the front cover of the Magazine, and is found in The Norfolk Ancestor, vol. 9, part 1, pages 51-54, Family History Library Ref. 942.61 B2j new series. vol. 9.pt1, March 2012. <br>  


Jones, Judith. Uniting My Norfolk Lines in Australia Howes and Postle. Part Two.&nbsp; Two photos, one inside the front cover of Marriage of Jehosaphat Davy Postle, 1913, and the other of Arthur Blackburn Howes.&nbsp; Article showing various relatives born in Queensland, and descendants, plus one branch emigrated to Melbourne, and later moved to Toowoomba, Qld.&nbsp; Surnames, Turnbull, Manthorpe, Jarman, Archibald, Broom, Denmark, King, Woodrow, Wetch, Breenan, Broom, Skippen, Mcewan, Shand, Honor, Lindeburg, Pitman, Scholz.&nbsp; Article in The Norfolk Ancestor. vol. 9, pt. 2, pages 109-112, Family History Ref. 942.61 B2j new series vol.9.pt.2, June 2012.
Jones, Judith. Uniting My Norfolk Lines in Australia Howes and Postle. Part Two. Two photos, one inside the front cover of Marriage of Jehosaphat Davy Postle, 1913, and the other of Arthur Blackburn Howes. Article showing various relatives born in Queensland, and descendants, plus one branch emigrated to Melbourne, and later moved to Toowoomba, Qld.&nbsp; Surnames, Turnbull, Manthorpe, Jarman, Archibald, Broom, Denmark, King, Woodrow, Wetch, Breenan, Broom, Skippen, Mcewan, Shand, Honor, Lindeburg, Pitman, Scholz.&nbsp; Article in The Norfolk Ancestor. vol. 9, pt. 2, pages 109-112, Family History Ref. 942.61 B2j new series vol.9.pt.2, June 2012.




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#<div class="plain">Federation of Family History Societies maintains a list of its member societies throughout the British Isles. See their Web site at [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ www.ffhs.org.uk/]</div>
#<div class="plain">Federation of Family History Societies maintains a list of its member societies throughout the British Isles. See their Web site at [http://www.ffhs.org.uk/ www.ffhs.org.uk/]</div>
#<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]]&nbsp;has a directory of&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;who specialise in research on one surname. See their Web site at [http://www.one-name.org/ www.one-name.org/]</div>
#<div class="plain">The [[Guild of One-Name Studies]] has a directory of individuals who specialise in research on one surname. See their Web site at [http://www.one-name.org/ www.one-name.org/]</div>
#<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div>
#<div class="plain">Scottish Association of Family History Societies promotes and encourages the study of Scottish family history, and provides a forum for the exchange, collection, and distribution of information among members. See their Web site at [http://www.safhs.org.uk/ www.safhs.org.uk/]</div>
#<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales.info/ www.fhswales.info]</div>
#<div class="plain">Association of Family History Societies of Wales promotes the study of family history and genealogy in Wales. See their Web site at [http://www.fhswales.info/ www.fhswales.info]</div>
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The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for English families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following surname indexes include many major collections:  
The Family History Library has some genealogical collections for English families, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following surname indexes include many major collections:  


Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (Family History Library&nbsp;book 929.142 M356g; film 496451.) This book, continued in the following books by Whitmore and Barrow, compiles information found in printed sources that contain pedigrees of at least three generations. These three books, arranged by surname, are prime sources to use when looking for pedigrees.  
Marshall, George W., Editor. ''The Genealogist’s Guide. Reprint of 1903 Edition''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; film 496451.) This book, continued in the following books by Whitmore and Barrow, compiles information found in printed sources that contain pedigrees of at least three generations. These three books, arranged by surname, are prime sources to use when looking for pedigrees.  


Whitmore, John B. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall’s Genealogist’s Guide (1903).'' London, England: Walford Brothers, 1953. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 W45 1953'''.) This book, also arranged by surname, continues Marshall’s guide and is continued by Barrow.  
Whitmore, John B. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall’s Genealogist’s Guide (1903).'' London, England: Walford Brothers, 1953. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 W45 1953'''.) This book, also arranged by surname, continues Marshall’s guide and is continued by Barrow.  


Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975''. London, England: Research Publishing Company, 1977. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284. BYU&nbsp;Family History Library book&nbsp;'''CS 414 .X1 B37 1977'''.) This book continues those by Marshall and Whitmore.  
Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975''. London, England: Research Publishing Company, 1977. (Family History Library book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284. BYU Family History Library book '''CS 414 .X1 B37 1977'''.) This book continues those by Marshall and Whitmore.  


National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections (see [[England Archives and Libraries|England Archives and Libraries/Inventories, Registers, Catalogs]] for more information).  
National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections (see [[England Archives and Libraries|England Archives and Libraries/Inventories, Registers, Catalogs]] for more information).  
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A few collections are discussed in [[England Biography]] and [[England Nobility]].  
A few collections are discussed in [[England Biography]] and [[England Nobility]].  


Mellefont, A. V.&nbsp; Entries From the Family Bible of Robert Kilfeder and Sarah Jane Kilfeder.&nbsp; Robert Kilfeder and Sarah Jane Melefont married 6 Aug. 1865, at St. Mary Shandon, in Cork City, emigrated to Brisbane, Australia.&nbsp; Robert's career is given.&nbsp; Family Bible gives birth dates, and names, also of her brother William Peel Mellefont's seven children, covers years 1835-1903. &nbsp;Article in The Irish Ancestor, Vol. XIII, no. 2. 1981 pages 86-87. FHL Ref. 941.5 B2i vol. XIII.
Mellefont, A. V. Entries From the Family Bible of Robert Kilfeder and Sarah Jane Kilfeder. Robert Kilfeder and Sarah Jane Melefont married 6 Aug. 1865, at St. Mary Shandon, in Cork City, emigrated to Brisbane, Australia. Robert's career is given. Family Bible gives birth dates, and names, also of her brother William Peel Mellefont's seven children, covers years 1835-1903. Article in The Irish Ancestor, Vol. XIII, no. 2. 1981 pages 86-87. FHL Ref. 941.5 B2i vol. XIII.


=== Research Coordination  ===
=== Research Coordination  ===
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'''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is:  
'''The Guild of One Name Studies'''. The Guild publishes a list of organizations that study and research the history of specific surnames. This list is:  


''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library book 942 D24re 1996.&nbsp;BYU Family History Library microfiche '''CS 412 .R44 1997'''.)  
''Register of One-Name Studies''. Twelfth Edition. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library book 942 D24re 1996. BYU Family History Library microfiche '''CS 412 .R44 1997'''.)  


Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following:
Genealogical collections are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following:
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