The Library @    

 

        
YORKSHIRE ANCESTORS.COM
 
Our purpose-built
 
 
Family History Research Centre
 
   
 
Here are thousands of resources to help with family history research in Yorkshire, and the rest of the world We have a vast collection of books, files, folders, CDs, microfiche, etc., two computers connected to the internet, three microfiche readers, scanner, photocopier and laminator
       
   
LIBRARY CONTENTS  
   
Parish Registers  
 
We now have several local parish registers on microfilm, as well as many transcripts in print, microfiche and CDs.
 
   
Monumental Inscriptions (MI's)
 
 
Most of the publications transcribed by the East Yorks FHS, the Cleveland & North Yorks Society and The York & District Society, various other Yorkshire based Societys' MI publications, plus some privately transcribed, i.e. Beckett Street (Burmantofts Leeds 1845-1991)
   
       
Census Returns
 
 
Covered by microfiche, microfilm or CD  
Excellent coverage of all Yorkshire 1841 - 1901
 
       
    Surname Census Indexes for Yorkshire      
Pre 1841
Very limited. West Riding only      
   
1841
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Bradford & district, Rotherham, few Leeds suburbs, a few institutions.
     
    Some East Riding indexes
   
1851
 

Surname Indexes to over 1,000 towns, villages and hamlets

   
       

East Riding complete

    
 
       

North Riding complete

 
        City of York and the Ainsty  complete  
        West Riding almost complete  
           
   
1861
  East Riding index complete, some West Riding including Sheffield & Rotherham       
   
1871
  Bradford & district surname index, Rotherham, few Leeds suburbs, plus a few institutions    
   
1881
  All Yorkshire on fiche, plus British Census & National Index for England, Scotland, Wales,    
    Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Royal Navy on CD  
   
1891
  Complete coverage of North Riding & South Durham indexes. Bradford & district, some    
    Leeds, some East (inc Hull) & West Riding indexes, - Ebberston, printed copy with index  
   
1901
  England & Wales online - with a searchable index. (The index is free but charge for interent    
    use) Vouchers (or credit card) needed to extract further information for places outside Yorkshire  
All years
Workhouses & some prisons - collection of indexes for various census years      
               
   
       
         
Trade & Post Office Directories
     
  Excellent coverage of all Yorkshire 1822 - 1921, Leeds 1798 - 1947 (over 40 in all)      
           
International Genealogical Index (IGI)          
 
This is an index on microfiche, compiled by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (The Mormons) Millions of entries of Baptisms and Marriages (no Burials) We have the IGI for Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland, Lincolnshire and Warwickshire The IGI for the whole of the Country is online
       
         
Parish Register Transcriptions      
  Many Yorkshire Parishes, in printed, CD or fiche form - Also photocopies of some original Bishops Transcripts and churchwardens accounts  
1672/3 Hearth Tax        
  Printed copies:
      North Riding - complete
      East Riding - complete
      West Riding - complete

       
             
Telephone Directories
 
  Collection of telephone directories for all British Isles - mid 1970's
1904 National Telephone Directory - Northern Section
 
             
Marriage Indexes          
  Include:
York Marriage Index, 1701-1837

Index to the Archbishop of York's Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 12 Vols , 1690-1839
Index of Marriage Bonds and Allegations in the Peculiar Jurisdiction of the Dean and Chapter of York, 1613-1839
Index to Pavers Marriage Licences, 1630-1714
Index to Leeds Parish Church Marriages, 1769-1837 (A-B only)
York Marriage Index, 1701-1837
All printed Marriage Registers produced by the East Yorkshire FHS
             
Burials            
     National Burials Index      
Index to Beckett Street (Burmantofts) Leeds Burials, 1845-1991 (15 Vols)
Index to Fulford Cemetery    
      
Index to York Cemetery    
       
Yorkshire Wills Indexes
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Guide to Record Offices Contents
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Local Histories
Source Books
Maps
Social Histories
Family History Society Journals
Military Histories
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Books for Beginners and Getting Started
Yorkshire Archaeological Society Journals
Federation of Family History Societies Publications
   
Family Tree Magazines
Every issue from introductory issue November 1984, many with Indexes
 
Genealogy via the Internet
Keep up to date with the latest genealogical news and websites
We have a huge list of useful URLs
       
Ancestry.co.uk Vouchers
Retail Outlet
Equipment
3 fiche readers, 1 portable fiche reader, 1 film reader,
2 computers linked to the internet
Photocopier, laminator, CD-Rom access
 
Refreshments
Tea/coffee & biscuits available
Good pub lunch only 5-10 minutes walk
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The Library is open daily, by appointment. To book, please phone Brenda on 01723 859285, or CLICK HERE to email
Why not try one of our 2-hour 'kick start' classes for beginners
details HERE
 
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updated Sunday, 1st July 2007

   
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