United Kingdom Genealogy Resources

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Featured websites for United Kingdom

Ancestral Eye
A professional photographic service providing exclusive, tailor made portfolios of subjects relating to your family heritage. Based in England and covering the British Isles. European commissions also accepted....[More]
http://www.ancestraleye.com/

AncestralLinks
List of links to sites of interest those researching their family history in the United Kingdom. Sister site of AncestralPast...[More]
http://uk.geocities.com/ancestrallinks

Family Research :: British Genealogy News, Forums and Links
British genealogy news, links and forums. Features tutorials, surname articles and website reviews...[More]
http://www.lineages.co.uk

17th Century Maps
Fascinating range of old maps on antiqued parchment. 17th century Britain and many World titles...[More]
http://www.oldmap.co.uk

1901 Census Supplies
Details on how to order the UK 1901 Census Pre-payment Voucher records.
http://www.web-community.co.uk/census

A Comedy of Errors
A book on the structures and workings of the BDM record system of England and Wales 1837-1899, resulting from unique research within the General Register Office.
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/mikefost/

A-Z of British Genealogical Research
A guide to researching British ancestry both locally and at a distance. Information for the family historian wanting to know about the IGI, using parish registers, Civil Registration system, the 19th century Census returns and dozens of other archives. Part of GENUKI pages.
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/EmeryPaper.html

AgLab Family History Research
Service searching the Family Record Office in London - GRO certificates, census returns and wills. Details of how to order and contact forms.
http://www.aglab.co.uk

Alex Glendinning
Resources for UK genealogists, plus Channel Islands, Hungarian, Asian and doctor-specific information.
http://user.itl.net/~glen/index.html

Ancestors Reunited
Get photographs of your ancestors gravestones located anywhere in the UK. Join Waiting Room to keep costs to a minimum....[More]
http://www.ancestorsreunited.com

Ancestors UK
Family history research and photography service. Details of services available and contact forms.
http://www.ancestorsuk.com/index.html

Ancestral Research UK
Offering family history research services in the UK. Details of services available, and contact forms.
http://www.ancestralresearchuk.com

ASAP Document Agency UK
Operate a specialist certificate and document service acquiring on behalf of overseas clients UK certificates and documents from the appropriate UK government offices.
http://www.docsasap.com

Beginning Genealogical Research for England & Wales
Guide to the basics of English & Welsh research.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/ukbegin.htm

Bernard Spaughton
A member of a number of genealogical societies. Site includes a list of families whose names are being researched, by region.
http://www.bspau.com/

Big Family
Family history research for English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh ancestry. Birth marriage and death certificates and professional research from secure online card payments.
http://www.bigfamily.co.uk

Bob's Genealogy World
List of UK genealogy links.
http://www.nittlion.com/uk_gene.html

British Certificate and Document Service
Operates a specialist certificate and document service acquiring British certificates on behalf of overseas clients.
http://www.docsasap.com/list.html

British Home Children
Site's ethos is to increase awareness of the British Child Emigration Scheme and provide links to useful sites.
http://charsnow.tripod.com/one.html

British Isles GenWeb
Comprehensive help for family research in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Gibraltar, Isle of Man and St Helena. Part of the WorldGenWeb Project.
http://www.britishislesgenweb.org/

Burke's Peerage & Gentry
Burke's Peerage & Gentry - the definitive genealogical guide to the family histories of the British....[More]
http://www.burkes-peerage.net

Cemetery Inscriptions UK and Ireland
Monumental inscriptions taken from various cemeteries, with a list of locations covered and a name search facility, with related links.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/jimsweb/cemeteries.htm

Census Searches
Promotes the services offered by a well-known genealogist, Lady Teviot, including family history and probate searches.
http://www.census-searches.co.uk/

Clan Cleary Web Site
History and Genealogy of Cleary/Clary/Cleare/Clarke family - anciently Kings of South Connaught, and more recently Lords of Kilbarron under O Donnell in Tirconnell, and related Irish, Scottish, English and Welsh families. ...[More]
http://www.clancleary.com

Coppin family home page and genealogy
A family web site dedicated mainly to genealogy.
http://www.coppinhomepage.btinternet.co.uk

Cyndi's List
UK and Ireland section of a global genealogy site. Wide range of information and links.
http://www.cyndislist.com/uksites.htm

Dallaway Family History
Link for research into the Dallaway Family History, from their roots on the river Loire, to England and the world. Includes links to other Dallaway and Genealogy sites
http://www.dallaway.org/hub/

Dethick, Lea & Holloway
A history of this parish in Derbyshire and its people. Transcripts of parish registers, containing information on marriages, baptisms and burials.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dlhdby/

Duckmanton
A genealogy site concerned with the Duckmanton family name and based in Grimsby, UK.
http://www.duckmanton.info/

Edgar Gregory's Web Pages
Lists the ancestors of Edgar and Maureen Gregory, with brief biographical details and an outline of other interests.
http://www.gregory.ndo.co.uk/

England (General): Parish and Probate Records
This database is a collection of historical parish and probate registers from the Country of England. The records in this collection can range in date from the early 1500s to the mid- to late-1800s. Some non-parish records may be included from as early as the twelfth century. Parish records--primarily baptisms, marriages, and burials--provide the...[More]
http://www.ancestry.com?db=5877

English Record Offices and Archives on the Web
Arranged alphabetically by county.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/englishros.htm

Entertainer Genealogy
Resources for research of Entertainer families; including circus, showmen, theatre and music hall. Mainly United Kingdom but also worldwide.
http://www.entertainer-genealogy.org.uk

Family History Online
Search Family history online,members area includes forum, our history, look ups, occupations,Devon, Dorset, A new and expanding website- bookmark us...[More]
http://www.familyhistory-online.co.uk

Family History Services
Offers genealogical research services for families originating in England and Wales. Links to genealogy sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/sd/education4u/index.html

Family Tree Magazine
List and extracts of current month's articles as well as ifnroamtion on how to subscribe.
http://www.family-tree.co.uk/

FamilyLine
UK family history researchers.  
http://www.family-line.co.uk/

Federation of Family History Societies
FFHS is an international organisation based in the UK which represents, advises and supports over 220 family history societies and genealogical organisations world-wide, with a total Membership of over 180,000.
http://ffhs.org.uk/

Fourbears Family History Research
Family research service for the UK.
http://www.fourbears.worldonline.co.uk/

FreeBMD
Free Births, Marriages, and Deaths, a project with the aim of providing free Internet access to the Civil Registration index information for England and Wales.
http://FreeBMD.rootsweb.com/

Fulcher Organisation
A useful site for all Fulchers trying to research the Fulcher family name.
http://www.fulcher.org

Gendex
Searchable genealogical index and fee based storage of genealogical pages.
http://www.gendex.com/

Genealogy & Family Reseach UK
Online application form to apply to have the research done for you.
http://www.genealogyfamilyresearch.com

Genealogy Help for private researchers
Genealogy Help provides help for family tree researchers. Includes census and parish records, also village histories and photographs. All information relates to the UK only.
http://www.genealogyhelp.co.uk/

Genealogy of Mathieu Vallet, chemist and balloonist.
The site for the Vallet surname and similar-sounding surnames in England and in the Ain district of France.
http://www.valletons.fsnet.co.uk/

Genealogy of the Isles
Starting point for anyone researching their English, Irish, Manx, Scottish, and Welsh roots. Post a genealogy query, read other queries, and explore a variety of resources.
http://www.io.com/~crberry/isles/

Genealogy Today
UK edition. A genealogy e-zine and directory. News, articles, surname queries, family research tips, and genealogy search tools.
http://www.genealogytoday.co.uk/

Genealogy-Links
Genealogy & history links related to the UK counties of Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Suffolk.
http://www.genealogy-links.co.uk/

Generation Link
Professional and friendly company which helps to trace ancestors in the United Kingdom.
http://www.generationlink.co.uk

Genes reunited
Genes Reunited is a genealogy site which allows users to upload or start a tree online and link trees together by sharing information with others researching the same ancestor. ...[More]
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk

GenesConnected.com
GenesConnected is the UK’s number one family tree and genealogy site. Search for ancestors and build your family tree free. Find your English, Irish or Scottish ancestry by searching our growing database of millions of names. Connect with living relatives and share information. ...[More]
http://www.GenesConnected.com

Genetic Testing
Laboratory offers testing on genealogy, paternity, maternity, sperm detection as well as dna banking and family genetic information storage services.
http://www.geneticdiscovery.co.uk/

Gentrace the genealogy page
Gentrace . . . Family History Research Facility in the UK with over 20 years experience in genealogical research
http://freespace.virgin.net/jim.kimpton/gentrace/home.htm

Genuki
Large resource for UK and Irish genealogy, lists various guides, county by county links, bulletin boards, mailing lists and many other relevant articles and links.
http://www.genuki.org.uk/

Geordie Genealogy
Information for genealogists researching the Tyneside area. Also local history, Geordie folklore and photographs of the area.
http://members.tripod.com/geordie_gen/

Gould Genealogy
Where else will you find over 10,000 genealogy related products. Software, data disks, books, maps, microfiche, archival products....[More]
http://www.gould.com.au

Greetham Name
Details of the history and development of this name in various areas of the UK.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/p_greetham/village/name.html

Hale Family History
Research into the Hale name from the west of England and South Wales. Contains many extractions from census returns, parish registers and town directories.
http://www.halefamily.net/

Hannah Cunliffe, Historical Researcher
Maritime and genealogy specialist. Details of services offered, qualification, areas of expertise, personal interests including sailing and links to major English record offices.
http://www.researchthepast.com/

Heraldry by David Linstead of Covent Garden
An authentic Coat of Arms researched for your Surname, hand painted either in enamels onto copper plate and mounted on a hardwood Shield, or in matt enamels onto parchment style paper.
http://jubileemarket.com/heraldry.html

Ibertek
Lots of resources, links, searches and information.
http://www.tcwaters.free-online.co.uk

Internet Genealogical Bookshop
Sells British genealogical books.
http://www.soft.net.uk/samjraymond/igb.htm

Isle of Man - Genealogy - Gedcom files
http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/genealogy/gedcom/index.htm

John Cordwell
Information on genealogy and relations, including the surnames Capaldi, Cordwell, Faccenda, Harrison, Hobson, Jaconelli, Lyons, McKendrick, Mills, Myers, Pelosi, Rutter, Smith, Sawyers, Valente, Wilkinson and Wood. Contact details and submission form.
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/johncordwell/home.html?f=fs

Kane Surname Genealogy
Kane family genealogy in Newcastle-on-Tyne and the Celtic origins of the surname Kane.
http://davekane.tripod.com/kanefamilyhistory.html

KBA Research
Utilises experienced family and local history researchers.
http://members.aol.com/kbaresch/

Kin - History of a British Family
Genealogy stretching back 300 years and across England, Wales, Ireland and India. Surnames Baxter, Brooker, Brown, Crutchfield, Curtis, Durran, Edney, Freeman, Goffen, Hewitt, Key, Larke Ling, Lawn, Matthews, Merrison, Norton, Rose, Shawers, Shepherd, Smith, Tammas, Thacker, Tovell.
http://www.harnser.fsnet.co.uk/famweb/index.htm

Kirkpatrick Macandrew Trust for Scotland
Scottish recognised charity for preservation and perpetuation of Scottish heritage.
http://pages.eidosnet.co.uk/~kirkpatrick/kirkpatrickwebindex.htm

Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and the Commonwealth.
Holding information on Military History, Regiments and Corps, Uniforms and Badges, Wars. Numerous related links to other Web resources containing Forces information covering the whole of Britain and it’s campaigns abroad. Contains a site map and search facility.
http://www.regiments.org/milhist/uk/uk.htm

Lookup United Kingdom
Find lost friends and family online in the UK. With genealogical search facility.
http://www.lookupuk.com/

Lost Connections
Beginners guide, chat room, links and a variety of information.
http://www.lostconnections.co.uk

Lost London Street and Places
A database of 4000 streets that can no longer be found in London. If you have lost a street where an ancestor lived then try here.
http://members.aol.com/WHall95037/london.html

Lutwyche - Family Genealogy
Describing the origin of the surname in England, showing photographs of Lutwyche Hall in Shropshire, Family Crest, message board and contact link.
http://geocities.com/lutwycheuk/index.html

Maberly Family
The genealogy and history of Maberly (inc Mabberley and Maberley) family.
http://www.maberly.net/

Milestone Family History
Ancestry research into the surname, including a searchable database, photographs, information, message board, contacts list and links.
http://www.milestonefamilyhistory.com/

Montgomery Society International
Clan Montgomery Society International (CMSI); Contains information about the surname Montgomery, including a searchable online genealogy database.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/6070/index.htm

My Roots
Genealogy research site which includes links to community web sites.
http://www.myroots.co.uk/

MyAncestry.org: History for Shelley, Jacklin, Ryskamp and Wa
History, Mormon pioneer emigration, Hundreds of pictures, Villages in Shropshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Groningen....[More]
http://myancestry.org

Northern Heritage, Watermen and Boatmen ancestors.
Listing useful canal boat mailing lists for researchers, along with links to web sites containing information about those who worked or lived on the waterways of England. Also gives contact details and addresses.
http://townsleyb.members.beeb.net/Boatmen/contact01.htm

Ordering Birth Registration Certificates
Instructions on how to order birth certificates for England and Wales.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/ukbirths.htm

Parish Pictures - Photographs of Yorkshire and Durham
We can provide photographs of towns, villages, homes, schools, churches, gravestones and anything else by email, on CD or as prints. If your ancestors came from Yorkshire or Durham we can bring your family tree to life. ...[More]
http://www.parishpictures.com

Pedigrees and People of the United Kingdom
Genealogy site with hundreds of indexes, covering births, deaths, marriages particular to the United Kingdom. Help available from the Webmistress, Sheila Jones.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/sheila.jones/ppp.htm

Pollitt Genealogy Website
A website devoted to the Pollitt surname (and variations) includes a growing database of UK births, marriages and deaths.
http://www.pollitt.info/

Public Record Searches
I search the records held by the Public Record Office in London for clients whose family history has individuals who served in the military/navy or in colonial positions in 17th to 19th centuries. I also research historical subjects including pre-Revolutionary North America.
http://www.users.dircon.co.uk/~searcher/

Quaker Family History Society
Information on the records held by this British based society, lists membership and contact details, membership fees, related links.
http://www.qfhs.co.uk/

Reeley Family Web Site
Provides genealogical and historical data for the Reeley surname, also Spencer, Fall and Ames surnames.
http://www.reeley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Research-UK
Provides links to thousands of pages designed for the family historian.
http://www.research-uk.co.uk/

Researching Ancestors from the United Kingdom
Using the resources of the LDS Family History Centres, this article discusses the basics of UK family history research.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/uksearch.htm

RootsChat.com
Chat about your British and Irish Genealogy UK Family History around England Wales Scotland Ireland. 1881 1901 Census lookups of your ancestors. Fun and easy to use. ...[More]
http://www.rootschat.com

RuthAnn's Genealogy Index
Lists links to resources for the USA, and includes lists of other links relating to International information, including the UK.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ruthann/

S and D Family History Services
Offering a research service in England and Wales. Gives an introduction to family history, also details of types of research undertaken, charges, and full contact information.
http://www.snd.clara.net

Scottish Record Offices and Archives on the Web
Arranged alphabetically by county.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/scotsros.htm

Skinner Family Tree
Genealogical information on the family dating back to 14th century with details of English, Scottish, Australian and American branches.
http://www.skinnerfamilytree.co.uk/

Society of Genealogists
Our Library is the foremost in the British Isles with a large collection of family histories, civil registration and census material, and the widest collection of Parish Register copies in the country (over 9,000). They are arranged with local histories, poll books and directories, other topographical material, and the publications of county record
http://www.sog.org.uk/

The Family Business
Offering a genealogical and historical research service covering North Wales and the surrounding area. Gives information on the services available, order form and contact details.
http://www.thefamily-business.co.uk

The Gee Parchments
A genealogical research book about people in the UK. References from the mid 1500's to early 1900's.
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/river/5630

The Horne Site
Information on the surname "Horne" and it's origins in England and Europe, also details of a book written by the author, a link to the Horne Genealogy Forum and contact details.
http://www.thehornesite.com/

The Munford Family Web Site
A link to ancestors and others who share the Munford surname or its derivatives with links for those who wish to do serious research.
http://www.ozemail.com.au/~munfordb/

The Pettle Family Archive
Index to all information collated on the Pettle Family, plus contact information for all enquiries, and viewing documents stored in the North Devon Records Office, Barnstaple.
http://members.aol.com/adfielder/

The Tattersfield Family
A resource for members and relatives of the Tattersfield Family, including a Tattersfield Family History, information regarding the Tattersfield Family Tree, Tattersfield Family links, and access to hosted e-mail and web pages on the Tattersfield Family Website.
http://www.tattersfield.net/

Thomas and Langley
Details of the ancestors of Albert Thomas of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd and of William Evan Langley of Hazelslade, Staffordshire. Other surnames on the site include Brailsford, Eyre, Jones, Lloyd, Steadman, Tyson.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/flindy4/index.html

Tim Hughes and Associates
A group offering historical and genealogical research throughout the UK. Information about services provided, resources used (with many links) general information on genealogy and contact details.
http://www.timhughes.com/

UK Family History Online
Links to public records, registers, plus news, events, and advice.
http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/

UK Family History Research
Comprehensive genealogy service. Tracing family history throughout UK.
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/gordonh/index.html

UK Family Search
Free online search databases and other resources for those researching their family tree.
http://users.breathe.co.uk/mjack/

UK Genealogy
Portal for UK research.
http://www.ukgenealogy.co.uk

UK Genealogy Common Acronyms and Jargon
Explains common jargon expressions for UK genealogy, their definitions, and some web-based resources for them.
http://www.oz.net/~markhow/acronym-uk.htm

UK genealogy heraldry and history
Free United Kingdom genealogy resources online including parish registers, herald's visitations and a name database.
http://www.uk-genealogy.org.uk/

UK Genealogy Webring
Containing an index of Web pages relating to genealogy or family history, site submit facility and contact information.
http://www.kbnet.co.uk/brianp/webring.html

UK Placename Finder
Searchable database comprising more than 60,000 UK placenames.
http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/placename.htm

UKAncestor.com
A family and local history directory, specific to the UK. Includes forums, projects, transcriptions and extracts, links & more....[More]
http://www.ukancestor.com

United Kingdom and Ireland Records
RootsWeb presents United Kingdom and Ireland Records. Searchable database contains records of births, marriages, deaths and census plus a whole lot more!...[More]
http://userdb.rootsweb.com/uki/

Unmasking Your Heritage
Basic and easy to understand advice on researching your family tree.
http://www.cigs.netfirms.com

Warren Research
A Family History Researcher in the UK.
http://www.btinternet.com/~warren.research/

Webster Genealogy Research Site
Search facilities of the 1881 census and links to sites in the UK.
http://www.webby1.fsnet.co.uk

Wedmore And Tutton Genealogy Pages
All the parish records from Wedmore in Somerset can be found here, as well as the Tutton family tree.
http://www.tutton.org/

Wells Genealogy Home Page
Family history site which hosts pages for researchers of the names Wells, Apperley, Dallison, Kewitsch and Bumpus.
http://www.wells-genealogy.com/

Worzencraft, Wozencraft Family Tree Information
Giving details of families bearing the surname, listing spelling variations of the name and family locations in the UK, plus historical information. Also lists links to related resources, contact details.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/jworz/index.htm

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