The English began taking direct interest in North America beginning in the early 1500s by fishing its coastal waters, then claiming land in Newfoundland in 1583. Immigration grew by increasing numbers through the colonial years. Official government records for people departing was only required for the years 1890 to 1960.
Genealogy At A Glance: English Genealogy Research, written by Paul Milner, works to help genealogists in “unlocking English family history”. Like all the Genealogy At A Glance guide sheets, English Genealogy Research is a four-page, full-color limited guide meant to be easily stored and sized to take with you when conducting related research.
This guide is packed with information to help family historians locate their ancestors through a variety of record types; including printed and online resources. The author includes additional tips throughout the guide to provide interest and research value.
Like each At A Glance, the top of the first page provides Contents and Quick Facts. The Contents of this sheet include:
English Emigration Background
- Passenger Lists
Unlocking English Family History
- Locations
- Surnames
- Paleography
- Dates
Basic Record Sources
- Civil Registration
- Parish Registers
- Diocesan Records
- Probate Records
- Census Returns
Supplementary Sources
Major Online Resources
Parish Registers includes subsections for christenings, marriages, banns, and burials. Diocesan Records includes subsections for bishop’s transcripts, marriage licenses, and accessing parish and diocesan records. Probate Records includes subsections for post 1858 and prior to 1858
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