The 1790 Poll for Knights of the Shire for Suffolk. Digitally enhanced images of the original text. Bookmarked by major headings. Fully printable.... More Info
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First published in 1888 this wonderful book is a comprehensive guide of the preparations made in the county for the expected invasion of England by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. In addition to this many hundreds of names are given in the various returns that were made during this period. The amount of information these contain varies from just a name and the hundred to a full entry such a...More Info
The following appear in this publication. Baptisms 1594 – 1840 Marriages 1594 – 1837 Burials 1571 – 1579, 1594 – 1838 Overseers 1739 – 1782 Settlement Papers 1730 – 1831 Bastardy Papers 1730 – 1831 Apprenticeship Papers 1694 – 1835 1811 Census This book is indexed, bookmarked and searchable. An ideal companion to the “Parish of Se...More Info
This book is a Diocesan history of the diocese of Bath and Wells. Starting with the development of the church in Celtic times through to a chapter called “Our Own Time” which at the time of writing was 1885. An excellent publication to expand your knowledge of Church history of this county.
Wills are one of the most important sources for family and local historians. Somerset, unfortunately, lost a large number of original wills during the Second World War. This book also contains Lambeth Wills between 1363 – 1491. There are many hundreds of wills and thousands of names in the publications.
This publication, of over 800 pages, was produced in 1905 and is described as being “A Handbook of Historical Reference to all the Places in the County. It gives details of surviving parish registers (at that time), references for selected actions, details of where to find notes, various grants and some of the wills of the local people. This book is invaluable for those studying local or family ...More Info