Just in time for Halloween: TheGenealogist adds to its Court & Criminal records with a new collection of Quarter Session Registers covering a period from 1590 – 1839. Search these records to find your miscreant ancestors brought before the local court quarter sessions. They even include those accused of practising witchcraft! Session House, Clerkenwell c.1810 The Quarter Session Records were …
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A Swedish Surname
October 27, 2023 My maiden name is Fernelius. Since it’s not a common name, I’ve spent a lifetime spelling it and explaining its origins. I’ve always known that Fernelius is a Swedish name, but it wasn’t until I became a genealogist that I realized just how unusual it is. As most genealogists know, …
Millions of Records from Manchester on Findmypast
The following announcement was written by Findmypast: A huge 25 million brand-new electoral records added for Greater Manchester Plus, new additions for London and Berkshire Greater Manchester Electoral Registers 1820-1940 Over 25 million exclusive records have been added to Findmypast this week. This brand-new collection for Greater Manchester, with images and transcriptions to view, covers 1820-1940. They …