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CS259 Alderton Manor Court Records 1614-1799

A4 book softback. We are publishing a Summary and Names Index of some of the Wiltshire manorial court records held in Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre (WSHC). The Manorial Documents Register (MDR), maintained by The National Archives, provides information on the surviving records for a manor and their location in the archives holding manorial documents in England. WSHC holds court records for…

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CS045 Trowbridge Settlement Examinations 1740-1831

Settlement examinations provide much evidence of the trials and tribulations of life and the resourcefulness of the poor in seeking to make a living as best as they can in conditions that were often not conducive to stable and settled lives. Full transcripts of these settlement examinations were made by Fred Pitt of Trowbridge in 1950. The summarised versions were made by Ken Rogers, c 2000. These…

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CD08 The Guildford Collection

The contents of this CD include: Parish Registers of Holy Trinity, St Mary's and St Nicolas Guildford, Stoke-next-Guildford and Worplesdon. Marriages to 1837, Baptisms to 1840 and Burials to 1865. Census Indexes - 1851 and 1861 for the above parishes plus Merrow. 1891 and 1901 Census Indexes for Worplesdon. 1801 Census for Guildford and a 1790 Poll Book for Guildford - transcribed and with Index of…

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CD13 The Elmbridge Collection (Walton and Weybridge Area)

Parish Registers from nine parishes - Cobham, Esher, East & West Molesey, Long Ditton, Stoke D'Abernon, Thames Ditton, Walton on Thames and Weybridge. (Marriages to 1837; Baptisms to 1840 & Burials to 1860s - some indicating burial in places outside the area) 1851 Census Indexes for eight of the nine parishes by Surname and Family Groups (Long Ditton is not included as it has been indexed by East…

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KELLY'S DIRECTORY OF THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 1927 Free P&P

Kelly's 1927 Directory of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Filling in the gaps between the 1901 census and living memory, this directory can help. Includes History, Topography, Street Directory, Alphabetical Directory, Trades Directory and Official Information. There are listings for Private Residents, Trades & Professional and, for the larger towns, a street index. Note: The West Riding includes some…

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1897 KELLY’S DIRECTORY OF THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE Free P&P

Another great Kelly's Directory. This one has the whole of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Note: The West Riding includes some places which are now within the boundaries of North Yorkshire and also East Yorkshire, since the administrative boundary changes in 1974. Includes History, Topography, Street Directory, Alphabetical Directory, Trades Directory and Official Information. The contents include a…

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CASTLES & ABBEYS OF YORKSHIRE

A history and description of over forty of the most interesting ruins, most of which were visited by the author, during the two years previous to his writing this work in 1855. Includes: Barden Tower, Bolton Priory, Bolton Castle, Bowes Castle, Bridlington Priory, Byland Abbey, Cawood Castle, Conisborough Castle, Coverham Abbey, Craike Castle, Easby Abbey, Eggleston Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Guisborough…

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Yorkshire Probate by Colin Blanshard Withers

The Family History Show Special Offer \*\*\* Now less than half price! RRP £35 \*\*\* Probate is both the most frustrating and the most rewarding source a genealogist can discover. Frustrating because of its complexity, particularly in the Diocese of York, and rewarding because it can unlock the personalities, likes, dislikes and personal relations of our ancestors. Where else could…

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The Laws of Rossendale and the Upper Calder Valley 1500 to 1750/1800 (2001). By Milton B Ormerod & Frank T Haylett

This illustrated book gives an account of the Law family from the Rossendale & Calder valley of Lancashire and contains nine family trees. The various genealogical sources in the Honor of Clitheroe are detailed and their value to family history research is discussed. Thus this is a useful publication anyone researching their roots in north-east Lancashire prior to 1750.

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HUMPHREYS WELLINGTON by Arthur L. Humphreys

At the beginning of the 20 th century Arthur L. Humphreys researched and published a series of books were entitled “Materials for the History of the Town and Parish of Wellington in the county of Somerset ”. This CD contain all four books that were published in this series, Part 1 – Wills of Wellington and West Buckland 1372 to 1811. Part 2 – Manorial Court Rolls 1277 – 1908 . Part 3 – The Independents…

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MAGNA BRITANNIA – SOMERSETSHIRE By The Reverend Thomas Cox

First published in the 1720's this book is probably one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the county of Somerset published. It was almost certainly used as a reference by the Reverend John Collinson when he compiled his “History and Antiquities of the Country of Somerset”. If you have a historical interest or ancestors in this county then this publication is a must to for your collection with…

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DEVON TAXES 1581 to 1660 by T. L. Stoate

Throughout history monarchs and governments have needed to raise money for various causes. This is usually done by way of subsidies or taxes and of course lists had to be made of those who paid or were liable to these taxes. This CD contains the lists of those, in Devon , who were eligible for a number of taxes between the years of 1581 and 1660.

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CORNISH WORTHIES Volumes 1 and 2 by Walter H. Tregellas

Published in 1884 this set of two volumes contains, what is described by the author as being "Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families". Describing them as being sketches is rather doing an injustice to his work, as most are exceptionally well researched and not at all lacking in detail. Some of those mentioned are The Arundells, William Borlase, Davy and Mrs Boscawen to name just a few.…

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TRANSCRIPTION OF POOR BOOK OF THE TITHINGS OF WESTBURY-ON-TRYM, STOKE BISHOP AND SHIREHAMPTON 1656 TO 1698 by H. J. Wilkins

This book deals with an unsettled period of English History, for it runs from 1656 to 1698 which is a period that embraces part of the Protectorate (1653 to 1659), the restored Commonwealth (1659), the reign of Charles II (1660 to 1685) the reign of James II (1685 to 1688) and William and Mary to 1689. As with all “Poor Books” it deals with the income and disbursement to the poor. There are many…

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THE CIRCLE OR HISTORICAL SURVEY OF SIXTY TOWNS AND PARISHES IN CORNWALL printed and published by William Penaluna

This book was first published in 1819 and covers sixty towns and parishes giving a brief description of the parish at that time and its history. The following parishes appear; Breage, Budock, Camborne, Constantine, Crowan, Cury, Falmouth, Feock, Germoe, Grade, Gulval, Gunwalloe, Gwennap, Gwinear, Gwithian, Helston, Illogan, Kea, Kenwyn, Lalant, Landewednack, Ludgvan, Mabe, Madron, Marazion, Mawgan…

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DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS + WHO's WHO IN DEVONSHIRE

First published in 1895 this book gives details of the great and good of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful publication for those who have an interest in the history of both these counties. Also included on this CD is “Who's Who in Devon” with almost three hundred pages of biographies.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE PARISH OF SAINT NEOT by William A. Axworthy

This publication includes notes on the history of the village, Berry Down, Ancient Families of St. Neot, The Life of St. Neot, The life of St. Neot, the Parish Church and Windows, St. Dominick and the Ballad of Tregeagle to name a few. This publication is invaluable to anyone interested in this area of Cornwall. Searchable and bookmarked

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THE CORNWALL REGISTER by John Wallis

This book, which was published in 1847, is NOT a transcript of the parish registers but the full, rather long, title gives a good basic description in that it is “Containing collections Relative to The Past and Present State of the 209 Parishes Forming the County, Archdeaconry, Parliament Divisions and Poor Law Unions of Cornwall To which is added A Brief View of the Adjoining Towns and Parishes…

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AMID DEVONIA’S ALPS by William Crossing

The book also had the title Wanderings and Adventures on Dartmoor and is by one of the best known and respected writers about Dartmoor. The publication is packed with information and tales about the history of that has been called the “Last Wilderness in England” and an invaluable guide for anyone who has an interest and love of Dartmoor.

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BIBLIOTHECA DEVONIENSIS by James Davidson

This catalogue was originally a compilation held in a private library and was published in 1852. It lists published works relating to Devon for anyone who is interested in the Topography, History and Biography of Devon. An important work for any Devonshire student.

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THE STORY OF DARTMOOR PRISON by Basil Thomson

A lot of people know Dartmoor Prison through Arthur Conan Doyle’s book The Hound of the Baskervilles, which builds a very bleak picture on this establishment. In reality this was not so very different than it was, at that time, in the nineteenth century. Even today when the prison is much more accessible it is still a forbidding place, even in bright sunshine. This book published in 1907 is a thorough…

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THE DEVON CARYS - Privately Printed by The De Vinne Press

The name of Cay is synonymous with the West Country and in particular the county of Devon. This history published in two volumes in 1920 concentrates on the Devon family, Cary of Cary, with sections on the descendants who moved away. This family appears in records at the start of the 14th Century and there are suggestions that they were land holders in the previous century. Over 700 pages in…

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GEMS IN A GRANITE SETTING by William Crossing

Anyone who has previously taken an interest in the life and history of Dartmoor will be familiar with the names of Beatrice Chase and Sabine Bearing-Gould. One other must also be added to this illustrious list and that is William Crossing. He is now considered one of the best authorities on Dartmoor and its antiquities, having made it the subject of his life's work and his writings being as popular,…

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THE PRACTICE OF THE SHERIFF'S COURT IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON by George Blaxland Rogers

Published in 1824 this book gives a collection of the most modern forms of precedents for the practice on the Sheriffs Court. In his preface the states that he “is not without a hope, that something may be found useful in them in prosecuting of defending a Suit in the Sheriff' Court”.Obviously when it was published this it was meant for the profession, however for anyone who has an interest in the…

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DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS

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