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My Ancestor... series Gibson/McLaughlin guides | Index to Tallis's London Street Views Recommended links: The National Archives | Genuki | Ancestry.co.uk Birth & Baptism Records for Family Historians
Marriage Records for Family Historians
By Stuart A. Raymond. Records of births, marriages and deaths are vital sources for tracing family trees. It is impossible to trace pedigrees without them. These two volumes describe the wide range of sources available in the United Kingdom - not just civil and parish registers - indicating where they can be found, and how they should be used. A volume on death and burial records will be available shortly.C$8.00 eachParish Registers: A History and Guide
By Stuart A. Raymond. Parish registers are the earliest comprehensive records of baptisms, marriages and burials in England and Wales, dating from 1538. They are still kept, despite the fact that civil registers of births, marriages and deaths have been maintained since 1837. Parish registers are valuable sources for family and local historians, and may provide the only evidence we have for the existence of our ancestors.The history and background of parish registers must be understood if they are to be used effectively. Researchers need to know where they can be found, what indexes are available, and, most importantly, what pitfalls to look out for. The aim of this book is to outline their history, to assess the value of the evidence they provide, and to explain how to use them. C$12.00The Census, 1801-1911: A Guide for the Internet Era
By Stuart A. Raymond. The Census is a vital sources of information for all social and economic historians interested in the Victorian period. The editor of the Illustrated London news was absolutely right when he wrote in 1851 that 'the numbering of the people at regular intervals is a duty which the people owe to themselves, and to the generations that are to follow them'. The census can be used to study a particular family, or to undertake a total history of a particular street or parish. It is also possible to use it for regional or national studies of subjects such as the disappearance of servants, or the process of urbanization. The aim of this book is to provide basic information about the census for both family and local historians: how and when it was compiled, what information it provides, where it can be consulted, and how to use it. C$12.00British History and Heritage on the Web
An Internet Directory. By Stuart A. Raymond. 2004. The internet has a vast amount of information but it is not always easy to find your way around. This book directs you to the various sites to find the information you need.160 page softcover book with index. C$15.00Family History on the Web: An Internet Directory for England and Wales (2006/7)
Despite the fact that there are thousands of genealogical web-sites worth visiting, the search engines are particularly poor at identifying the ones you require. This thoroughly revised edition lists the most important genealogical sites on the web for research in England and Wales in 2006/7. Compiled by Stuart A. Raymond (2006). 120 pages C$15.00Births, Marriages and Deaths on the Web
By Stuart A. Raymond. 2002. A rapidly increasing number of transcripts and indexes of birth, marriage and death records are now available on the internet, and it is the purpose of this directory to identify the many web-pages, and to indicate where they, and various introductory information, can be found. Pages rather than sites are listed, as one site can include pages for numerous different places. 74 page softcover book. C$15.00Part 1: General, Southern England, The Marches and Wales Births, Marriages and Deaths on the Web
By Stuart A. Raymond. 2002. A rapidly increasing number of transcripts and indexes of birth, marriage and death records are now available on the internet, and it is the purpose of this directory to identify the many web-pages, and to indicate where they, and various introductory information, can be found. Pages rather than sites are listed, as one site can include pages for numerous different places. 74 page softcover book. C$15.00Part 2: The Midlands, Northern England and East Anglia Monumental Inscriptions on the Web (England and Wales)
By Stuart A. Raymond. 2002. A rapidly increasing number of web sites are devoted to monumental inscriptions, and it is the purpose of this directory to identify them, and to indicate where they may be found. Pages rather than sites are listed, since one site may contain many pages devoted to different places. 90 page softcover book. C$15.00Index to Tallis London Street Views and Directory
Microfiche. This is an index to the more than 10,000 personal names and all the businesses listed in Tallis' London Street Views: Strangers Guide Through London. Originally published in the 1840s, the book was reprinted in 1969, and also includes line drawings of shop and building fronts. The index is therefore a directory and a reference to the drawings. A set of 5 fiche. C$13.75More about the Tallis fiche An Index of English Country Houses
By Cliff Webb. A list of over 5500 English country Houses giving the parish in which each is located and the county. Aimed as a finding aid to trace the movements of both servants and the landed gentry, finding the church at which events are likely to have happened, and to unravel geographic location when often only the house name is given.1st edition 1999, 48 pages. C$12.00Your English Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans
1998 edition. By Sherry Irvine. Specifically written to help researchers in Canada or the US make the most of resources close at hand, especially those of LDS Family History Centers; each chapter ends with a clear summary of steps to access the records described. C$30.00Sherry Irvine is one of the key people in Pharos Tutors, which provides online instruction in genealogical techniques. For more information on Pharos Tutors, click on the logo. A Comedy of Errors, Act 2
By Michael Whitfield Foster. This 2002 edition adds further insights into the errors and omissions that pervade the registration records of England and Wales. It explains more of the structures and workings of the system. It is a companion volume to the author's earlier book "A Comedy of Errors" published in 1998. 312 page softcover book. C$28.95or The Marriage Records of England and Wales 1837-1899 Greater London Cemeteries and Crematoria
If your ancestor died in London after 1850 you need this guide to burial grounds and their registers; 2009 edition. C$12.00An Introduction to Using Computers for Genealogy
Third Edition by David Hawgood. Five sections: Using a Computer; Typing Documents, Letters and Email Messages; Personal Family History; Family Research; Addresses, Bibliography and Help. 54 page softcover book. C$11.00Immigrants and Aliens
By Roger Kershaw and Mark Pearsall. A Public Record Office publication.
2000. A guide to sources on UK immigration and citizenship. Essential
reading for anyone researching ancestors who came to Britain from overseas. Immigrants and Aliens provides invaluable guidance on the wealth of records charting the development of the UK's immigration and citizenship policy from medieval to modern times. The Public Record Office holds a wealth of material for anyone seeking to trace their own ancestors or conduct research onto the subject as a whole. The list of arrivals, naturalization papers, records of religious dissenters and a myriad of other documents are a vital source of information. Includes a useful appendix showing where records held in other archives can be found. Softcover. 130 pages. C$27.95County Sources at the Society of Genealogists
The City of London and Middlesex
Paris Registers, Nonconformist Registers, Marriage Licences, Monumental Inscriptions. 2002. One of a series of guides to materials in the Society's collections. 36 pages. C$9.00County Sources - Wales
A guide to material in the Society of Genealogy collections. Contains references to Parish Registers, Nonconformist Registers, Monumental Inscriptions and Marriage Licences in Wales. Editor Neville Taylor, 56 pages, pub. September 2003. C$12.00County Sources - Yorkshire
Editor N.G.Taylor, FSG. 56 pages. Included in this volume of resources at the Society of Genealogy library, Parish registers, Non-conformist registers, marriage licences and Monumental inscriptions. C$12.00Family History Research in Lancashire
A brief outline of all basic records, with location of record offices, any special tips. C$6.00 eachThe Kentish Census Returns 1801-1901
By David Wright. 2003. The historical county of Kent was covered by 29 registration districts, used for both the census returns and civil registration. These are listed in Public Record Office sequence with their parishes and a parish map, the registrars, population and geographical statistics, and the present location of their registers of births, marriages and deaths. There are many street and surname indexes for the county - this book lists them all and where they can be consulted. 94 page softcover guide. C$20.00Origins, Location, Registration Districts and Indexes An Introduction to Friendly Society Records
By Roger Logan. The Friendly Society movement of the 19th century developed in to one of three significant working peoples' institutions. Together with the co-operative societies and trade unions, friendly societies operated on the principle of mutual self help, binding people together with the objective of a common purpose, success being achieved through their own combined efforts. To assist family historians, this book describes the history of the societies, the Affiliated Societies or "Orders" like the Oddfellows and Foresters, and the records available for each English, Welsh and Scottish county. There is also a bibliography including books available from the Foresters Heritage Trust, and a contact for the Friendly Societies Research Group. 46 pages. C$9.50An Introduction to Poor Law Documents Before 1834 (Second Edition)
By Anne Cole. This important area of family history is well covered in this publication. Apart from the usual introduction you will find out where to find Poor Law documents including Settlement Certificates and Examinations, Removal Orders, Apprenticeship Indentures and Bastardy Documents. Also covered are Overseers' and Churchwardens' Accounts, Vestry Minutes, Workhouses and Quarter Session Records. 44 pages. C$9.50General Register Office One-Name Lists in the Library of the Society of Genealogists
Handy if you are researching a name that is not as common as most. C$8.75Basic Approach to ...
By Philip J. Chapman. A Federation guide. Have you considered illuminating
your family memorabilia with examples of the work of early photographers
and artists produced in postcard form? This book describes this nteresting
way of enhancing your family history. Guidance is given on what to collect, where to look, including what to look for at collectors' fairs. Advice is also given on keeping records. C$5.00Illuminating Your Family History With Postcards Basic Facts About Research in London
Part 1: Researching London Ancestors. By Lilian Gibbens. The large area
that most family historians now consider to be London covers parts of the
old counties of Essex, Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Middlesex. Until the early part of the 20th century, the outer parts of this area were entirely rural. Indeed, some parishes closer to the City of London, such as Hackney, were fairly rural until the mid 19th century. Part 1 of this two-volume series is intended to help you find your 'London' ancestors prior to 1900, by guiding you through the complexities of changing boundaries and record offices. Paperback, 16 pages. $6.00Basic Facts About Using Death and Burial Records for Family Historians
By Lilian Gibbens. Second Edition. Paperback, 16 pages. $6.00Basic Facts About Using Marriage Records for Family Historians
By Pauline M. Litton with Colin R. Chapman. Paperback, 16 pages. $6.00Basic Facts About Archives
By Susan B. Lumas. Paperback, 16 pages. $6.00Basic Facts About Using Baptism Records for Family Historians
By Pauline M. Litton. Paperback, 16 pages. $6.00Basic Facts About ... Lunatics in England and Wales for Family Historians
By Pamela Faithfull. C$6.00Basic Facts about ... Quarter Session Records
By Richard Ratcliffe. 2007. C$6.00Basic Facts About Using the Family Record Centre
Handy little introduction to this facility. C$5.00Shire Albums
Each one is an excellent source of information - well-written, illustrated, lists of further reading. Titles usually in stock:Victorian Chemist Victorian Ironmonger Victorian Policeman Village Cooper The above are C$8.25 each The Victorian Public House
By Richard Tames. 2003. The Victorian public house evolved out of the traditional tavern and the humble beerhouse and became a central feature of working-class life. Pubs gave birth to the music-hall and provided a first home for many trade unions, friendly socieites, sports teams and hobby clubs. They also frequently served as nuclei for suburban development and provided a focal point for the growth of stable community life in an era of rapid population growth and mobility. C$10.00Topographical Dictionary of Wales
Two volumes by Samuel Lewis (1842) now available on CD-ROM. C$25.00Cassell's Gazetteer of the British Isles
CD-ROM. This was originally published in 1899 in six volumes. The CD is a copy of the original publication. Text and maps are clear, and the topographic descriptions are interesting and useful. (Exact location, population, churches, etc.) C$59.95XE.com Personal Currency Assistant |
