The Armed Forces

 General

 There are numerous sources of information about the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. For anyone wanting background information about the history and organisation Wikipedia's entry for Military of the United Kingdom is good place to start. Other useful sites include

This article contains the links from Ian Williamson's talk about Google Maps in Family History Research

 

 

For up to date comparason of software for family history or some local history projects see Comparison of genealogy software at Wikipedia

The Irish were regarded as British citizens so there are few records of their departure from Ireland.

USA passenger lists began in 1819 UK passenger lists began in 1890

A selection sites covering people employed in a specific occupation

These are links to websites created by families with Buckinghamshire connections. If you would like your site included here please contact the Society with details. Please note that Buckinghamshire Family History Society is not responsible for these sites or their contents

If you have interests in areas other than Bucks you will find links to a Family History Society covering your area of interest here. The links are all to members of the Federation of Family History Societies or the Scottish Association of Family History Societies

Below are listed just a selection of sites you might find useful.

Some help in tracking down the Registrar's Offices for your post 1837 certificates

Sites which give access to historic Trade Directories.

Links to websites giving information about old occupations from bodgers to yatmen.

Where was that place mentioned in my ancestor's will?
Here are some links that might help you find it.