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Classification:Census
Title:1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 & 1911 Census On-Line.
Link:1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 & 1911 Census On-Line.
Description:UK Census collection for England, Wales, Scotland & the Channel Islands for 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911
Extra Info:Including 1939 registers.
Classification:Census, National
Title:1939 Register from Find My Past
Link:1939 Register from Find My Past
Description:41 million lives recorded in one day at the outbreak of World War II
Extra Info:Records of people younger than 100 and still alive, or who died after 1991 are officially closed.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:Ancestry DNA
Link:Ancestry DNA
Description:Ancestry DNA - explore your ethnic heritage, and possibly find new cousins along the way.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:Family Tree DNA - Genetic Genealogy Starts Here
Link:Family Tree DNA - Genetic Genealogy Starts Here
Description:DNA tests for : Male line, Female line, Family Finder and Combined Tests
Classification:Baptisms, Births, Burials / Cremations, Deaths, Marriages, One Name Study, National
Title:Guild of One-Name Studies
Link:https://one-name.org/
Description:Surnames Registered with the Guild of One-Name Studies
Extra Info:A good place to start and see if your surname is being researched. The guild maintains a list of registered one name studies, many of which have data and information online.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:Living DNA
Link:Living DNA
Description:Find out where you really come from.
Extra Info:Living DNA is a personal DNA service, designed to help people understand more about themselves and where they came from in unparalleled detail.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:MyHeritage DNA testing
Link:MyHeritage DNA testing
Description:Uncover your ethnic origins and find new relatives with a simple DNA test.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:The Genealogist DNA
Link:The Genealogist DNA
Description:The Genealogist DNA
Extra Info:Test all the avenues or pick the test that's right for you, with access to the most advanced paternal, maternal and ethnicity tests.
Classification:Baptisms, Births, Burials / Cremations, Deaths, Marriages, One Name Study, National
Title:The Surname Society
Link:https://surname-society.org/
Description:The Surname Society - encouraging members to collaborate in their surname studies
Extra Info:Membership is open to any individual, group or association with an interest in surname studies, regardless of their location in the world, the surname studied, or level of research expertise. One registration fee allows you to register multiple surnames.
Classification:Census
Title:1921 Census substitute from The Genealogist.
Link:https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/affiliate/?affid=...
Description:These records form part of the Trade, Residential & Telephone record sets on The Genealogist, covering a period currently not served by a census.
Extra Info:More counties will be added in the coming months.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:23andMe - Genetic Testing for Ancestry; DNA Test
Link:23andMe - Genetic Testing for Ancestry; DNA Test
Description:Discover your ancestral origins and lineage with a personalized analysis of your DNA.
Extra Info:Learn what percent of your DNA is from populations around the world. Contact relatives across continents or across the street. Build your family tree and enhance your experience with relatives.
Classification:DNA Research
Title:A Y and mitochondrial DNA Database
Link:https://www.mitoydna.org/
Description:A Y and mitochondrial DNA Database
Extra Info:A website for uploading Y-DNA and mitochondrial DNA to create a YDNA and mitochondrial DNA database.
Classification:Deaths, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Armed Forces Memorial
Link:https://www.gov.uk/search-armed-forces-memorial-ro...
Description:Armed Forces Memorial
Extra Info:Searchable database of members of the armed forces that have been killed since WW2. Includes birth date and location.
Classification:Births, Census, Deaths, Marriages, Monumental Inscriptions, One Name Study, Wills / Probate
Title:BAIRD's of Scotland
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20140215101720/http://w...
Description:BAIRD's of Scotland
Extra Info:This is an archived copy of a site that is no longer seems to be active. Most information still seems to be accessible.
Classification:Burials / Cremations, Burial Plots, Monumental Inscriptions
Title:Billion Graves
Link:https://billiongraves.com
Description:Billion Graves
Extra Info:Billion Graves says it is the world's largest resource for searchable GPS cemetery data.
Classification:Adoption Records
Title:Birthlink : Adults affected by adoption
Link:https://birthlink.org.uk/
Description:Birthlink : Adults affected by adoption with a Scottish connection
Classification:DNA Project
Title:British Isles DNA Project
Link:http://www.britishislesdna.com/
Description:British Isles DNA Project
Extra Info:The British Isles DNA Project is a dual (Y-DNA and mtDNA) project that is open to persons with a documented direct paternal or maternal lineage originating in the British Isles.
Classification:GRO BMD, Banns, Marriages
Title:British Nationals Armed Forces Banns and Marriages
Link:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Banns and Marriages
Description:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Banns and Marriages
Classification:GRO BMD, Baptisms, Births
Title:British Nationals Armed Forces Births and Baptisms
Link:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Births and Baptisms
Description:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Births and Baptisms
Classification:GRO BMD, Burials / Cremations, Deaths
Title:British Nationals Armed Forces Deaths and Burials
Link:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Deaths and Burials
Description:Search British Nationals Armed Forces Deaths and Burials
Classification:Births, Deaths, General, Marriages, Obituaries, National
Title:British Newspaper Archive
Link:https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
Description:Explore over 200 years of history - British Newspaper Archive
Extra Info:Access also available via selected subscriptions to Find My Past and Genes Reunited
Classification:Births, Census, Deaths, Marriages, Wills / Probate
Title:British Presence in South Patagonia
Link:https://patbrit.org/
Description:British Presence in South Patagonia
Extra Info:A wealth of information about those British who settled in here.
Classification:Baptisms, Burials / Cremations, Marriages, Monumental Inscriptions, Obituaries, Wills / Probate
Title:British Settlers on Argentina and Uruguay
Link:http://www.argbrit.org/
Description:British Settlers on Argentina and Uruguay
Extra Info:Many of the marriage records indicate place of birth.
Classification:Census, National
Title:British Surnames
Link:https://britishsurnames.co.uk
Description:Research the origins and distribution of your surname
Extra Info:Information on similar surnames, most common surnames, surname distribution maps as well as surname meanings and etymologies.
Classification:Obituaries, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:British Transport Police Website
Link:https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-tr...
Description:British Transport Police Website
Extra Info:Includes a Roll of Honour.
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:British War Memorial Project
Link:https://britishwargraves.co.uk/
Description:British War Memorial Project
Extra Info:British War Grave Photographs.
Classification:Name Changes & Deed Polls
Title:Changes of name - The National Archives
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:How to look for records of Changes of name
Extra Info:Use this guide for advice on how to find records, or other forms of proof, of a person changing their name.
Classification:Deaths
Title:Coal Mining History Resource Centre
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20160305062046/http://w...
Description:National Database of Mining Deaths and Injuries, plus other information.
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer available. Most information still seems to be available, although the layout is not good in parts. Search does not work. May be slow to load.
Classification:National, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Link:https://www.cwgc.org
Description:Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Classification:Deaths
Title:Convict Death Register - New South Wales, Australia
Link:New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879
Description:New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879
Extra Info:Includes name, age, transport ship, date of burial and comments.
Classification:DNA Project
Title:Dalton International DNA Project (DIDP)
Link:http://www.daltongenealogicalsociety.org/dnaprojec...
Description:The DALTON Genealogical Society's Y-DNA project.
Classification:Births, Wills / Probate
Title:Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825
Link:Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825
Classification:Divorces
Title:Divorce - The National Archives
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:A guide to help you to find the different types of records which exist for divorce and separation.
Classification:Baptisms, Births, Marriages, Parish Records
Title:Family Search Records Collection
Link:Family Search Records Collection
Description:Family Search Records Collection - Scottish Data
Extra Info:Check the coverage for areas covered so far.
Classification:Burials / Cremations
Title:Find A Grave in Scotland
Link:https://www.findagraveinscotland.com/
Description:Find A Grave in Scotland
Extra Info:A resource for finding graves, with the option to contribute information. Includes many military grave details.
Classification:Adoption Records
Title:Former Barnardo's children
Link:https://www.barnardos.org.uk/former-barnardos-chil...
Description:Former Barnardo's children Making Connections service
Classification:Births, Deaths, Marriages, Obituaries, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Free Scottish family tree inscriptions and links from HappyHaggis.
Link:http://www.happyhaggis.co.uk/
Description:HappyHaggis is a website that concentrates on just Scotland
Extra Info: Details many birth, marriage and death notices from newspapers 1844-1854
Classification:Census, National
Title:FreeCen Project
Link:FreeCen Project
Description:FreeCen Project
Extra Info:A 'free-to-view' online searchable database of the 19th century UK census returns.
Classification:Births, Deaths
Title:Genealogy and Family History in Scotland - Scottish genealogy records
Link:https://www.oldscottish.com/
Description:Old Scottish Genealogy & Family History
Extra Info:Many deaths listed in the Anatomy Registers and births in the Father's Found indexes.
Classification:GRO BMD, Births, Deaths
Title:General Register Office - Search the GRO Online Index
Link:General Register Office - Search the GRO Online Index
Description:Search Births and Deaths held at the General Register Office.
Extra Info:Includes mother's maiden name for births and age at death in early records. You will need to register, for free, prior to first use.
Classification:Adoption Records
Title:General Register Office for Scotland - Registration - Adoption
Link:https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/research-gu...
Description:Adoption Information for Scotland from the General Register Office for Scotland
Classification:Census
Title:Graham Maxwell Ancestry
Link:https://www.scottishindexes.com/
Description:Graham Maxwell Ancestry
Extra Info:Click on the Free Census Search link. Now has an online searchable database for paternity cases in Sheriff Courts in the south of Scotland.
Classification:Deaths
Title:Great Britain, Royal Naval Division Casualties of The Great War, 1914-1924
Link:Great Britain, Royal Naval Division Casualties of The Great War, 1914-1924
Description:Great Britain, Royal Naval Division Casualties of The Great War, 1914-1924
Classification:Baptisms, Births, Deaths, DNA Project, Marriages, One Name Study
Title:HORSMAN & HORSEMAN One Name Study
Link:https://horsman.one-name.net
Description:A One Name Study of Horsman, Horsman and Horsaman families
Classification:Baptisms, Burials / Cremations, Marriages, Monumental Inscriptions, Parish Records
Title:Internet Archive
Link:http://archive.org/
Description:Internet Archive
Extra Info:Has many scanned books, including some parish registers. Click on texts and then search the archive. Note baptism and baptisms give different results.
Classification:Births, Burials / Cremations, Census, Deaths, Marriages
Title:Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
Link:https://www.jgsgb.org.uk/
Description:Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain
Extra Info:Searchable database and also records/files to download.Click on JCR-UK.
Classification:Burials / Cremations, Census, Marriages, National
Title:JewishGen: The Home of Jewish Genealogy
Link:https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/UK/
Description:JewishGen UK Database
Classification:Births, Burials / Cremations, Burial Plots, Deaths, Marriages, Monumental Inscriptions, One Name Study
Title:KEMP(E) Family History
Link:https://www.kempfamilyhistory.com
Description:A one-name study into the KEMP, KEMPE KEMPF, KEMPS, KEMPT, CAMP and CAMPE names
Extra Info:Worldwide research into the name and its variants.
Classification:Deaths, Obituaries
Title:Legacy - Search Obituaries and Death Notices
Link:https://www.legacy.com/search
Description:Legacy - Search Obituaries and Death Notices
Extra Info:Search an archive of obituaries, death notices, memorials and acknowledgements from over 200 local UK newspapers
Classification:Marriages, Parish Records
Title:Marriage Registers for Gretna Green, Scotland
Link:Marriage Registers for Gretna Green, Scotland, 1794-1895
Description:Marriage Registers for Gretna Green, Scotland, 1794-1895
Classification:DNA Research, National
Title:Medievalists.net
Link:https://www.medievalists.net/
Description:Where the Middle Ages begin.
Extra Info:Includes the largest-ever study of Viking genetics
Classification:Burials / Cremations, Monumental Inscriptions
Title:Memento Mori - Scottish Cemeteries
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20200806002858/http://...
Description:Memento Mori - Scottish Cemeteries
Extra Info:This is an archived copy of the site that is no longer active. Each cemetery has an alphabetical list of graves,as a file which you can view through you web browser or download.
Classification:DNA Project
Title:My True Ancestry
Link:https://mytrueancestry.com/en/
Description:Discover your ancient past : My True Ancestry
Extra Info: Discover your ancient relatives by comparing yourself to thousands of ancient samples from real archaeological sites.
Classification:General, National
Title:named: by PublicProfiler
Link:https://named.publicprofiler.org/
Description:Predicting places from names in the UK
Extra Info:The website is part of a wider research project funded by the ESRC.
Classification:Births, Deaths, Marriages, Wills / Probate
Title:National Archives - Digital Microfilms Online
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Digital Microfilms Online
Extra Info:Please read the instructions and information before downloading. Includes seaman's wills and some foreign returns of births, marriages and deaths.
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:National Archives - Online Navy Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Navy Records and Indexes
Extra Info:Includes wills of Royal Navy Seamen 1786 -1882.
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:National Archives - Online Records and Indexes
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Records and Indexes (UK)
Extra Info:Includes wills. Many detailed records require payment.
Classification:Monumental Inscriptions, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Officers Died Website
Link:https://glosters.tripod.com/memindex3.htm
Description:Officers Died Website
Classification:GRO BMD, Births, Census, Deaths, Marriages, National
Title:People Finder from 192.com
Link:People Finder from 192.com
Description:1861 Census, GRO BMD index 1837-2004, Electoral Rolls & Business Directories.
Classification:General, National, Heir Hunters / Probate Researchers, Family Tracing Services
Title:People Trace UK
Link:https://www.peopletraceuk.com/
Description:People Trace UK
Extra Info:Electoral rolls search.
Classification:Monumental Inscriptions, Obituaries
Title:Police Roll of Honour
Link:https://policememorial.org.uk/
Description:The National Police Officers Roll of Honour
Classification:GRO BMD, Banns, Baptisms, Births, Burials / Cremations, Certificate Exchange, Deaths, Marriages
Title:Scotland BDM Exchange
Link:https://sctbdm.com
Description:Scotland BDM Exchange - Births, Deaths, Marriages, Baptisms, Burials, Banns
Extra Info:Easy to search.
Classification:Census, Wills / Probate
Title:Scotland Data from Ancestry
Link:Scotland Data from Ancestry
Description:Scotland Data Collection from Ancestry
Extra Info:Includes 1861-1901 censuses; Scottish Covenanters Index; Scots in the West Indies, 1707-1857; Various wills
Classification:GRO BMD, Banns, Baptisms, Births, Burials / Cremations, Census, Deaths, Marriages, National, Parish Records, Wills / Probate
Title:Scotland's People
Link:Scotland's People
Description:Scotland's People
Extra Info:Official Government Source of genealogical data for Scotland.
Classification:Births, Burials / Cremations, Deaths, Marriages
Title:Scots in Argentina
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20180722214755/http://...
Description:Scots in Argentina 1800-1932, Including the Argentine and Chilean Patagonia
Extra Info:An archived copy of a site that is no longer live. Most information still seems to be available.
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Scottish Footballers in the Great War
Link:http://www.oocities.org/gherriott/
Description:Scottish Footballers in the Great War
Extra Info:This is an archived copy of the site. Most information seems to be available.
Classification:Baptisms, Burials / Cremations, Marriages, Parish Records, Wills / Probate
Title:Scottish Genealogy Databases
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20080602101740/http://w...
Description:Scottish Genealogy Databases
Extra Info:The site is no longer running but is archived. Also includes surname specific databases. If the site doesn't load clicking on the word impatient often works.
Classification:Banns, Baptisms, Births, Burials / Cremations, Census, Deaths, Marriages, Parish Records
Title:Scottish Indexes - Helping you trace your Scottish family tree
Link:https://www.scottishindexes.com/
Description:Non-OPR Births/Baptisms, Banns/Marriages and Deaths/Burials, 1841, 1851, 1861 Census Indexes
Extra Info:Full details of the coverage can be found on their Record Sets page.
Classification:Deaths, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Scottish Mining Website
Link:http://www.scottishmining.co.uk/
Description:Scottish Mining Website
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Scottish National War Memorial
Link:https://www.snwm.org
Description:Scottish National War Memorial
Classification:National
Title:Society of Genealogists
Link:https://www.sog.org.uk/our-collections/
Description:County Sources in the Library of the Society of Genealogists
Extra Info:An important source of off-line information.
Classification:Burials / Cremations, Monumental Inscriptions, War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Soldiers' Memorials Website
Link:https://www.angelfire.com/mp/memorials/memindz1.ht...
Description:Soldiers' Memorials Website
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:The Gazette - Official Public Record
Link:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/
Description:The Gazette - Official Public Record
Extra Info:The Gazette is formally the combination of three publications: The London Gazette, The Belfast Gazette and The Edinburgh Gazette. The Gazettes are official journals of record.
Classification:Births, Deaths, Marriages, Obituaries
Title:The Honourable East India Company
Link:http://web.archive.org/web/20110207202311/http://h...
Description:Finding East India Company Ancestors
Extra Info:This is a copy of a site that is no longer active. May take a few moments to load, but most information still seems to be available. Collected from various publications.
Classification:DNA Project
Title:The International Society of Genetic Genealogy
Link:https://isogg.org/
Description:An international society founded to promote the use of DNA testing in genealogy
Extra Info:The mission of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy is to advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists.
Classification:Births, Deaths, Marriages, National
Title:The Jewish Chronicle Archives
Link:The Jewish Chronicle Archives
Description:The Jewish Chronicle from 1841 - search Births, Marriages and Deaths announcements.
Classification:GRO BMD, National
Title:The National Archives
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Description:Explore over 1,000 Years of History from Domesday to the Present Day
Classification:National, Wills / Probate
Title:The National Archives Online Collections
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/
Description:The National Archives - Collection of Digitised Public Records
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:The Roll of Honour
Link:http://www.roll-of-honour.com/
Description:The Roll of Honour - Lest We Forget
Classification:Marriages
Title:The Ships List Website
Link:http://www.theshipslist.com/
Description:The Ships List Website
Extra Info:Also includes some marriages at sea.
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:The Story of the Taiwan POW Camps and the Men who were Interred in Them
Link:http://www.powtaiwan.org/
Description:The Story of the Taiwan POW Camps and the Men who were Interred in Them
Classification:Adoption Records, National
Title:UK Birth Adoption Register
Link:http://www.ukbirthadoptionregister.com/
Description:UK Birth Adoption Register
Extra Info:The Contact Register was founded by Missing Links UK in association with LookupUK.com as a resource for all adopted people, birth parents, brothers, sisters and extended natural family, to get in contact with one another, to register their interest.
Classification:Deaths
Title:US National Archives
Link:https://www.archives.gov/
Description:US National Archives
Extra Info:Click on start your research, then access to archival databases(AAD). Includes Gorgas Hospital Mortuary Death Records, 1906 - 1991, with English, England, Wales, British, Britain, Scotland, Ireland listed as nationalities.
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:War Memorials Online
Link:https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/
Description:War Memorials Online - Recording, Conserving and Remembering our war memorials
Extra Info:War Memorials Online is an unprecedented opportunity for the public to upload images of war memorials and log concerns for the conservation of these important community and historical sources for future generations.
Classification:War Memorials & Other Memorials
Title:Waymarking - Interesting Locations
Link:https://www.waymarking.com/default.aspx
Description:Waymarking - Interesting Locations
Extra Info:Pictures of all types of interesting places and features including memorials, easy to search.
Classification:National, Wills / Probate
Title:WILLS - Find a Will from UK Government Site
Link:https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
Description:Search for the will or probate of any person in the UK who died in or after 1858
Extra Info:UK Government Probate Search for Wills and Probate, including wills of soldiers who died while serving in the British armed forces between 1850 and 1986
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:Wills - The National Archives Records - Seamen's Wills
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:Wills of Royal Naval Seamen (1786 - 1882)
Extra Info:Search and download the wills of around 35,000 men who joined the Royal Navy between 1786 and 1882
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:Wills and Death Duties Records and Indexes - National Archives Online
Link:https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your...
Description:National Archives - Online Wills and Death Duties Records and Indexes
Extra Info:Includes wills from the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1384-1858, death duty registers 1796-1811 and wills of Royal Navy seamen 1786-1882.
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:Wills Index for Scotland 16th - 17th Century
Link:https://web.archive.org/web/20070807101749/http://...
Description:Scottish Wills Index 16th - 17th Century
Extra Info:This is a site that is no longer active. The index is still visible, but obviously the searches and trascription service is no longer available.
Classification:Wills / Probate
Title:Wills, Probate and Tax Records
Link:Wills, Probate and Tax Records
Description:Ancestry's Wills, Probate and Tax Records
Classification:GRO BMD, Census, General, Monumental Inscriptions, Wills / Probate
Title:GENUKI Country Page for Scotland
Link:https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/sct/
Description:General Information for Scotland
Classification:Certificate Ordering - GRO BMD
Title:UK Document Services
Link:https://www.uk-document-services.co.uk/
Description:UK Document Services - UK Birth, Marriage and Death Certificate Replacements
Classification:Certificate Ordering - GRO BMD
Title:UK Official Records
Link:https://www.ukofficialrecords.co.uk/certificate.as...
Description:Copy Birth, Marriage or Death Certificates British UK

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