To most people researching their family tree, the information that they need most is the Birth,Death and Marriage records. If you belong to one of the family history research sites then this information is available for your research.
If you are looking for free information then take a look at this site where Birth, Death and Marriage Records are available for England.
http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
1939 National Register
Conducted on 29 September 1939, this emergency census-style survey of the civilian population of England and Wales was taken in order to issue identity cards to the country's residents in response to World War II.
Much like a traditional census, the Register contains personal details including name, date of birth, occupation, marriage status and address for each of the country's residents.
Members of the Armed Forces were not included in this Register as they had already been called up for military service.
Information from the 1939 National Register is available to applications, but only for individuals who have died and are recorded as being deceased. The application is expensive - £42 - and no money will be refunded, even if a search of the records is unsuccessful. Information can be requested on a specific individual or a specific address, and information on up to a total of 10 people residing at a single address will be provided (if you ask for this).
NHS Information Centre - 1939 National Register Request
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-ic-launches-the-1939-register-service
Much like a traditional census, the Register contains personal details including name, date of birth, occupation, marriage status and address for each of the country's residents.
Members of the Armed Forces were not included in this Register as they had already been called up for military service.
Information from the 1939 National Register is available to applications, but only for individuals who have died and are recorded as being deceased. The application is expensive - £42 - and no money will be refunded, even if a search of the records is unsuccessful. Information can be requested on a specific individual or a specific address, and information on up to a total of 10 people residing at a single address will be provided (if you ask for this).
NHS Information Centre - 1939 National Register Request
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/news-and-events/news/nhs-ic-launches-the-1939-register-service
Labels:
1939 National Register,
England,
WW2
Free Lancashire Parish Records
This is my favourite free resource for Baptism, Marriage's and Burial in Lancashire. The Database is being updated daily so it pays to visit this site at least once a week.
http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/
http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/
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Databases,
Free Resource,
Lancashire
1901 Irish Census
Find your Ancestors in the 1901 Irish Census for free. This database has been updated, so take a look even if you have viewed this web site before.
Search using Townland or Surname. Tick the box to search using the Soundex code.
Area's covered are Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Waterford and Wrexford.
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/census.shtml
Search using Townland or Surname. Tick the box to search using the Soundex code.
Area's covered are Donegal, Down, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Waterford and Wrexford.
http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/census.shtml
Labels:
1901 Irish census,
Ancestors,
Soundex Code
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Free Irish History Resource
One of the most important surviving 19th Century history resource is Griffiths Valuation. This was the 1st full scale valuation of property in Ireland. It was overseen by Richard Griffith and was published between 1847 and 1864.
The web site 'Ask Ireland's a very good search engine where you can search the valuation by name or by townland.
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/
The web site 'Ask Ireland's a very good search engine where you can search the valuation by name or by townland.
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/
Labels:
Ask Ireland,
Griffiths Valuation,
Irish History
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