Selected British Genealogy Holdings at the Washington State Library
www.sos.wa.gov/library/Genealogy.aspx
General Research
Ancestral trails: the complete guide to British genealogy and family history. Herber, Mark D. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub., 2006. GEN 941 HERBER 2006
Family ties in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland: sources for genealogical research. Reid, Judith P. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1998. LC 1.2:F 21
Genealogical research in England's Public Record Office: a guide for North Americans. Reid, Judith P. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2000. GEN 942 REID 2000
A genealogist’s guide to discovering your English ancestors: how to find and record your unique heritage. Milner, Paul. Betterway Books, 2000. GEN 973.042 MILNER 2000
Local newspapers 1750-1920: England and Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: a select location list. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2002. GEN 942 GIBSON 1750-1920
Record interpreter: a collection of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in English historical manuscripts and records. Martin, Charles Trice. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Clearfield, 2003 (reprint of 1910 ed). GEN 473.1 MARTIN 1997
Record offices: how to find them. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 9th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2002. GEN 942 GIBSON 2002
Specialist indexes for family historians. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2001. GEN 941 GIBSON 2001
Topographical dictionary of England. Lewis, Samuel. 4 v. in 1. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1996 (reprint of 1831 ed). GEN 942 LEWIS 1996 v1-4
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Guides to Vital Records
Bishops' transcripts and marriage licenses, bonds and allegations: a guide to their location and indexes. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 4th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 942 GIBSON 1998
Coroners' records in England and Wales. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 942 GIBSON 1998
Key to the ancient parish registers of England & Wales. Burke, Arthur Meredyth.. Baltimore: Clearfield, 1989. (reprint of 1908 ed). GEN 942 BURKE 1989
Probate jurisdictions: where to look for wills. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 5th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2002. GEN 942 GIBSON 2002
Quarter sessions records for family historians: a select list. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 4th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 942 GIBSON 1998c
References to English surnames in 1601 and 1602: with an appendix indexing the surnames contained in 186 printed registers during 1601. Hitching, F.K. 2 v. in 1. Baltimore: Clearfield: 2000 (reprint of 1910, 1911 ed). GEN 942.05 HITCHIN 1601-1602
Pedigrees and Surnames
Dictionary of English and Welsh surnames: with special American instances by the late Charles Wareing Bardsley. Bardsley, Charles Wareing Endell. Rev. ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1996 (reprint of 1901 ed). GEN 942 BARDSLE 1996
Directory of British peerages: from the earliest times to the present day. Leeson, Francis L. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2003 (reprint of 1984 ed). GEN 942 LEESON 2003
Genealogist's guide. Marshall, George W. Baltimore: Clearfield , 1998 (reprint of 1967 ed). GEN 941 MARSHALL 1998
History of surnames of the British Isles: a concise account of their origin, evolution, etymology, and legal status. Ewen, C. L'Estrange. Baltimore: Clearfield, 1995 (reprint of 1935 ed). GEN 941 EWEN 1995
Homes of family names in Great Britain. Guppy, H.B. Baltimore: Clearfield, 1998 (reprint of 1890 ed). GEN 941 GUPPY 1998
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Index to printed pedigrees contained in county and local histories, the Heralds' visitations: and in the more important genealogical collections. Bridger, Charles. Baltimore: Clearfield, 1997 (reprint of 1867 ed). GEN 942 BRIDGER 1997
Magna Carta ancestry: a study in colonial and medieval families. Richardson, Douglas. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2005. GEN 973.042 RICHARD 2005
Surnames of the United Kingdom: a concise etymological dictionary. Harrison, Henry. 2 v. in 1. Baltimore: Clearfield , 1996 (reprint of 1912, 1918 ed). GEN 941 HARRISO 1996
Guides to Census Records
Census returns, 1841-1891 in microfilm: a directory to local holdings in Great Britain, Channel Islands, Isle of Man. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 6th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 941 GIBSON 1998
Lists of Londoners. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 2nd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 942.1 GIBSON 1998
Local census listings, 1522-1930: holdings in the British Isles. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 3rd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998 GEN 941 GIBSON 1522-1930
Poll books, c. 1696-1872: a directory to holdings in Great Britain. Gibson, Jeremy Sumner Wycherley. 3rd ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1998. GEN 941 GIBSON 1696-1872
Pre-1841 censuses & population listings in the British Isles. Chapman, Colin R. 5th ed. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2004 (reprint of 1998 ed.). GEN 941 CHAPMAN 2004
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