 The
best databases for getting started are the English Parish and
Probate Records, the Pallot Baptism and Pallot Marriage Indexes, and
the England and Wales, Civil Registration Indexes. In addition, the
Ancestry World Tree has linked family trees of thousands of English
families.
Step 2 – Post a query on the Ancestry Message Boards.
We have created a community of millions of family historians from
all over the world that are very willing to help you. With thousands
of posts per day, the message boards can be viewed by locality or
surname and will help you tap into the family history community for
the area of England that you are researching.
One of the most useful places to post your questions is in the
Locality section of the messages boards. Here you can focus on the
areas where you believe your ancestor lived. If you don’t know which
county they lived in, post to the general England message board.
Remember to post all of the information you have about the individual.
Instead of saying "I am searching for William Anderson in England,"
you should list birth, death and marriage information, specific place
names, and any known family members.
Step 3 – Record what you find.
Record your information in Ancestry’s Online Family Tree, a free
service that allows you to record, preserve, and share your family
tree on the Internet without any additional software.
Additional Resources
For information about specific English research strategies and
sources,
Ancestry.co.uk has many resources to help you in your quest.
You can click on the Sources tab above to get specific information
about where to go to find certain record types in England.
The Maps tab will lead you to our map centre for interesting
historical maps.
For those who prefer professional tutors to help them through their
family history, an Ancestry Online Genealogy Training Class for
England may be available. Enrolment schedules and availability of
these classes vary based on interest, so be sure and check when
the next class starts.
Ancestry has created a wealth of tools, products, and services that
are all geared toward making your family history research
successful. We wish you the best of luck in your adventure to find
your roots.
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