Category: English Genealogy

Genealogy Q&A: Missing Birth Records in England and Wales Premium

Does your ancestor have missing or conflicting birth dates? For English and Welsh ancestors, a bit of civil registration history can help lead you in the right direction.

The Top British Genealogy Websites

Rule, Britannia (research)! Discover your English and Welsh ancestors’ records in these must-search British genealogy websites.

Case Study: US Genealogy Finds in England Premium

One US researcher brings home surprising souvenirs from trips to England, including a Civil War photo and a lump of coal.

Finding English & Welsh Ancestry in UK Census Records Premium

We’ll let you in on search secrets to find your English and Welsh ancestors in UK census records.

5 Tips for Finding Your English Ancestors Online

There's no shortage of British genealogy records to document your family history. Follow these steps to find your English ancestors online.

Deciphering English Parish Records Step-by-Step Premium

In 1537, a law required Church of England ministers to record all baptisms, marriages and burials in their parishes, beginning no later than Jan. 1, 1538. A parish would record all events together in the same book until 1754, when legislation dictated that marriages be recorded in a separate book...

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Chapman Codes and Why They Matter for English Genealogy Research

Looking for locations of English ancestors? Here's a list of pre-1974 British counties and their Chapman codes.

Now What? GRO Records Premium

Q. I can’t find my ancestors in Lancashire, England, in the General Register Office (GRO) indexes to birth, marriage and death records. Could the index contain errors? Where else could I look?