British Army World War One records
and Probate Calendars are now online at Ancestry.co.uk
Millions of records are on Find My Past including
Family History Society transcripts
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A selection of
books that may be of interest to those with an interest in Wakefield, its
surroundings and history or general family history (best viewed in IE, thus allowing the links to be seen) also includes books that are available from Amazon and AbeBooks.co.uk
Charts Printable charts &
research logs etc for keeping your research organised!! For example : fan chart,
family group sheet,research log and inquiry forms,
Links to maps
of Wakefield can be found on this page -
other maps will coming soon
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Military
Abbreviations military - as used in service records, military papers, publications and in the language of those with military connections
Roll of Honour.
Members of the Normandy Veterans Association Leeds 61 Branch, who have died since the
Association was founded and who are commemorated at Pegasus Wood, Temple Newsam,
Leeds. 60th Anniv. of D. Day Rehearsal pictures for the service in Leeds Parish Church, June 13th 2005 the
60th Anniversary
of D-Day Service
South African Memorial to those of Horbury + additional information for those on the plaque
Those who served the community of
Wakefield. Whether a nurse, police or fireman or a soldier - Why not add your picture to this page.
War Memorials - from the Wakefield area - incl. Ossett, Rhyill, Wragby and many more
War Memorials for other areas can be found at genealogyjunction including Eton College ; areas just outside Wakefield ; other counties and some memorials and CWGC headstones in France and Belgium
War Memorial - guide to
Regimental Order. Useful when looking on Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Memorials such a Menin Gate at Ypres (Ipres), gives
you the knowledge to know which regiment is top of the 'pecking order' and
where the other regiments fit into that order.
Transcribers are needed
for the Freereg project which is
hosted by Rootsweb. If you would like to know more about the venture
visit the website or can you spare some time and would like to take
part - contact the co-ordinator for your chosen county.
Names
Naming traditions,
names and nic-names. (this may take a little time to load, due to the amount of information on the page)
Add your own surnames to the Worldwide list of name
being researched, areas,dates, additional info, where included and email address of researcher. If you have
included your interests, please re-visit to check the email address is
correct
Who were the Chief Costables, Bishops, Rectors, Vicars and Provosts etc., mentioned in Walkers History of Wakefield
Township of
Wakefield, Statement of accounts 1858.
Transcripts of in-door and out-door paupers, unpaid rates and empty property - a very interesting transcript from the Overseer accounts
The Wakefield
Union Accounts 1886. Was a family member getting money from the Union, if so
you can see how much they received and for what reason.