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British Genealogy in Miscellaneous Journals

Many articles of interest to British genealogists appear in journals such as the Archaeological Journal and the Journal of the British Archaeological Society. The genealogical contents of six widely available archaeological and antiquarian journals are listed in this bibliography. Articles cited include numerous abstracts and indexes of parish registers, probate records, monumental inscriptions, etc.,…

Supplied by: Internet Genealogical Bookshop Product Ref: RAY-105

Genealogy for Beginners

By Arthur Willis and Karin Proudfoot . Many books have been written for the would-be genealogist, but none has equalled the popularity of this little book on English research. First published in 1955, it is now in its 6th completely re-written edition. Contents include How to Begin; Records of searches; Births, marriages and deaths; Census return; Parish registers; Other parish records; Wills and administrations;…

Supplied by: Internet Genealogical Bookshop Product Ref: RAY-803

Membership of Romany and Traveller FHS (Rest of the world outside UK & Europe) - NEW (12 months) Free P&P

Addresses outside the UK and Europe joining the Society at any time of year. Membership runs from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027. Members receive four issues of the journal (Dec 2026 to Sep 2027.)

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-M12A

Membership of Romany and Traveller FHS (Europe - NOT UK) - NEW (12 months) Free P&P

Addresses in Europe (outside the UK) joining the Society at any time of year. Membership runs from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027. Members receive four issues of the journal (Dec 2026 to Sep 2027.)

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-M12E

Membership of Romany and Traveller FHS (UK) - NEW (12 months) Free P&P

**Addresses in the UK joining the Society at any time of year.**Membership runs from 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027. Members receive four issues of the journal (Dec 2026 to Sep 2027).

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-M12UK

My Ancestors Were Gypsies

By Sharon Sillers Floate. A comprehensive guide to the sources available – and the techniques to use – to help you research your Gypsy family tree. This updated edition includes additional sections on the 1911 census and emigration, plus details of the many useful websites and publications that have appeared since the last edition in 2005. A5, 112 pages. Published by the Society of Genealogists.

Supplied by: Romany and Traveller Family History Society Product Ref: ROM-MAWG

East Dorset "Superfamily"

Contains the names of more than 6200 individuals, taken from the Society's collection of pedigrees and family trees, who have been combined into one 'superfamily' using birth and marriage records. Details are given of names, dates, locations and relationships, produced using the Generations program. It also provides a Family Tree Maker version and a file in GEDCOM format for transfer into other programs.…

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-592

The Histories of Some Parishes in Dorset and Somerset

A series of articles taken from the Society's journal "The Greenwood Tree" about ?????? 87 Dorset parishes and 49 Somerset parishes are included.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-596

The Casebook of Sir Francis Ashley JP, Recorder of Dorchester 1614-35, edited by J H Bettey

Sir Frances Ashley was the Recorder of Dorchester, and the book is a calendar of the examinations, information, affidavits and cases heard before him. Includes an index of names. Published by the Dorset Record Society. 133 pages. Soft covers.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-433

The Building Accounts of Mapperton Rectory 1699-1703, edited by R Machin

Provides detailed information on building practices and costs at a crucially important period, which saw on of the greatest pre-nineteenth century building booms in England. Published by the Dorset Record Society. 37 pages. Soft covers.

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-434

The Love Poems and Letters of William Barnes and Julia Miles, edited by Charlotte H Lindgren

The letters etc were all written in the 1820s. Published by the Dorset Record Society. 99 pages. Soft covers

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-430

Downton 18th Century Folk - Cat No PS34

Records from petty sessions, Downton Society members and payments for illness, militia men etc. A5 softback 32 pages.

Supplied by: Wiltshire Family History Society Product Ref: WIL-PS34

MS12 Calendar of Surrey Apprenticeships 1711-1749

During most of the 18th century, a tax was levied on apprenticeship bindings, and central records kept of most indentures. In almost every case not only are the names of apprentices and masters (and the latter's occupation and parish) given, but also the apprentice's father's name and parish. This book provides a full list in index order of these documents for this period. Reprinted from Surrey Record…

Supplied by: West Surrey Family History Society Product Ref: WSY-MS12

The Scottish Migration to Ulster in the Reign of James I

This book by M. Perceval-Maxwell was first published in 1973, yet it continues to be one of the most significant works of scholarship on the Plantation of Ulster. This book describes in detail the initial establishment of settlement in Ireland's northern province over a comparitively short space of time, that is from 1603 to 1625. Dr Perceval-Maxwell examines the society that produced the Scottish…

Supplied by: Ulster Historical Foundation Product Ref: UHF-OT11

MW01 Surrey Archdeaconry Court Wills 1480-1490

Will register ‘Spage’ 1480-90 (from Surrey Record Society printed edition).

Supplied by: West Surrey Family History Society Product Ref: WSY-MW01

MW07 Surrey Will Register 1595-1608

Will register ‘Herringman’ 1595-1608 (from Surrey Record Society printed edition).

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LEEDS CHAPELRIES - Vol. 4

The Registers of Holbeck, Armley & Hunslet 1764 – 1812 The Baptism and Burial Registers of Holbeck, Armley & Hunslet, originally transcribed by members of the Thoresby Society in 1930. Thousands of baptisms and burials are recorded here. Includes full surnames index. The text is searchable.

Supplied by: Yorkshire Ancestors Product Ref: YAN-GW069

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Guide No. 14 - 1st edition. Based on the question and answer feature in the Society's magazine; answers the most common questions about research into Germans in the UK and German-speaking Europe. Fully indexed. Compiled and edited by Roy Bernard

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-7

Jewish Ancestors? A Guide to Jewish Genealogy in Poland (Revised February 2014).

By Susan Fifer, edited by Judith Samson. 2nd edition (2014). Published by Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain. Concentrates on research into families from historic Country of Poland covering areas formerly in Germany, Austria and Russia. Provides useful information on the historical geography of the area and advice on research in Polish records. (80 pages) A5

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-P12

Book of vouchers

vouchers in small denominations to pay for Society searches, etc FOR OVERSEAS MEMBERS ONLY

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-OTH1

Magazine binder for Mitteilungsblatt

light blue binder with Society name in gold on spine

Supplied by: Anglo-German Family History Society Product Ref: ANG-OTH4

CD18 An Index of Burials in METROPOLITAN Surrey plus some in rural Surrey parishes

Indexed by Alan Benny and Rosemary Cleaver from data transcribed by Cliff Webb and members of the Society, world-wide. Over 147,950 burials are included - 139,702 being in the Metropolitan Surrey Area and 8,273 in the Rural Surrey Area. METROPOLITAN PARISHES: Bermondsey St Mary Magdalen - 1548/49-1608, 1610-1642, 1653-1676, 1688-1699, 1725-1738, 1764-1785, 1795-1837; Bermondsey Holy Trinity RC - 1840-1854; Brixton…

Supplied by: West Surrey Family History Society Product Ref: WSY-CD18

Graveyard Headstone Search Free P&P

These are limited to requests from members of Calderdale FHS. Graveyards covered are those listed in the Society magazine. If found, a photograph will be sent to you by E-Mail. Requests must quote Graveyard Name, surname & forename of the deceased, grave no. (if known) & the year & quarter of death. Purchaser must quote their CFHS membership no. to allow this search.

Supplied by: Calderdale Family History Society, (incorporating Halifax & District) Product Ref: CAL-

Membership of Calderdale FHS - Overseas - for members pre Feb 2021 Free P&P

For individuals living outside the UK only. This is for renewals only for members who have been with the Society from before Feb 2021. Communication will be via E-Mail. The quarterly journal will be posted to you. Membership of Calderdale FHS is a ‘Single Use’ membership. Please refer to our website for more information on eligibility to join. Any material published by Calderdale FHS, whether…

Supplied by: Calderdale Family History Society, (incorporating Halifax & District) Product Ref: CAL-4M-07

THE SOMERSET MUSTER ROLL OF 1569

On March 26th 1569, due to the threat of Spanish forces, the Privy Council issued a directive to the counties to hold a general muster of all men over 16 years of age. Certificates of the muster, with the names of the men and their equipment, were to be returned by July 1st though this was later extended to August 12th. First published by the Somerset Record Society in 1904. Fully searchable.

Supplied by: WestCountryBooks Product Ref: TBS-005