My parents have been researching their respective family history for several years, and have, in some lines, managed to trace their families back almost to the time of the Norman conquest. This makes the Shaw side of the family look very bare! However, time permitting, I may be able to remedy this - at least partly.
The site also contains a page of
Genealogy Links.
The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day. A2A does not yet offer a full description of all local archives but it is regularly updated.
Subscription sites with considerable genealogical information.
The IGI is in the process of putting its library online.
WW1 campaign medals, WW2 seamen's medals, wills from the National Archives.
Publishes on-line records compiled by Family History Societies. Search over 66 million records including parish registers, memorial inscriptions, censuses, poor law documents and others. Registration is required, but searching the index is free. Further information requires payment.
A useful resource for finding out about places in Cheshire, including areas which are no longer part of the County. It also offers membership, meetings, etc.
Home Page - aims to help you find the government records and other sources you need for your family history research.
Llinks to GRO index and Census Returns for 1861-1891 (provided by Ancestry.co.uk - subscription site) and 1901
Registration required. Many records are free, but others need to be paid for on a subscription basis.
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Civil Registration Indexes for England and Wales from 1837 - fully searchable on Surname, Mother's Maiden Name, District, Year, Quarter as well area.
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Parish Registers from the 16th century and Phillimore's Marriage Registers.
- Military records from WW1 and WW2.
- Overseas reocrds and USA records (free).
UK monthly magazine for genealogists.
Search by name or location. Mostly in the US, but does include some UK memorials.
Parish Registers (not yet active).
Links and tips from Gareth Hicks.
Subscription site. Births, marriages and deaths index, Census indexes and transcripts, Parish records indexes, Directories, Landowner records, Knights of England.
Claims to be the UK's largest family tree and genealogy website. Mostly free, but registration is required.
A site for researchers to post messages and requests for information. There is a
surnames message board and a several regional message boards, including
United Kingdom.
Leicester University's archive of old Trade Directories. Search, browse and download. Requires Javascript.
Searches by Batch number - makes some searches easier.
Claims to be the largest provider of professional family history research services in Ireland. Includes County Centres, sources, news, maps, and a page of
links.
Find the ethnic origin and meaning of last names. Surname dictionary and genealogy helps include names of Irish, German, English, French, Italian, and Jewish descent. Registration required.
Sales of CDs of digital images of Directories, Local History Books, Church Records and Military Books. Covers the old counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. CDs are available for sale but can be searched online.
Freeholders' records have been digitised and are available free of charge.
Proceedings of The Old Bailey, London upto 1834. Were any of your ancestors defendants, witnesses, victims of crime in London?
A collection of old Ordnance Survey maps. See what an area looked like when your ancestors lived there and compare it to the present day. Javascript required.
Pay-per-view or subsription site. The Original Record.com is loading scans of 2,500 historical books and documents containing over 10 million entries relating to families in the British isles and colonies. Search now for the records of the surnames you are interested in, and order scans of the actual pages for direct viewing on-line. Prices from �2 to �10 per document.
A partnership of various government and public sector bodies useful for family history researchers. Lots of information and links on family history research.
Roots UK offers you the ability to search through multiple databases with one click, so you can find and access likely entries quickly. There is the electoral roll for London in 2005; birth, marriage and death index records from 1837-2005; and census transcripts 1841-1891 (excluding 1881).
The primary purpose and function of RootsWeb.com is to connect people so that they can help each other and share genealogical research. Most resources on RootsWeb.com are designed to facilitate such connections. Contains user contributed transcriptions or records, mailing lists, member tree uploads, message boards, etc.
The official government source of genealogical data for Scotland - BMD records, old parish registers, census information, wills and testaments.
Research material, guidance and support for family history researchers. Unfortunately the namesearch facility requires Javascript. Many links to other societies, etc. For some pages, it may be necessary to accept cookies.
An extensive list of names with e-mail links to their researchers.
A site for researching Northern Ireland ancestry. Some free information and a page of links.
Including, among others,
British Isles,
England and
Wales. A non-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to the free use and access of public domain genealogical information. There are links to separate projects fore different countries/regions. Internet websites are used to create "local repositories" of information that researchers worldwide can access. Each project website contains local resource information. There are also query pages, etc. Family trees can also be uploaded and viewed.
© 2006 - 2007 Catherine Shaw of Stockport, UK. This page last updated 31st August 2007.
