Tracing your Manchester and Salford ancestors : a guide for family and local historians / Sue Wilkes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkes, Sue, author.

Series:

Family history from Pen and Sword.

Family history from Pen and Sword

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manchester (England)--Genealogy.

Manchester (England).

Lancashire (England)--Genealogy.

Lancashire (England).

Great Britain--Genealogy.

Great Britain.

Salford (Greater Manchester, England)--Genealogy.

Salford (Greater Manchester, England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages).

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Family History, 2017.

Summary:

For readers with family ties to Manchester and Salford, and researchers delving into the rich history of these cities, this informative, accessible guide will be essential reading and a fascinating source of reference. Sue Wilkes outlines the social and family history of the region in a series of concise chapters. She discusses the origins of its religious and civic institutions, transport systems and major industries. Important local firms and families are used to illustrate aspects of local heritage, and each section directs the reader towards appropriate resources for their research. No previous knowledge of genealogy is assumed and in-depth reading on particular topics is recommended. The focus is on records relating to Manchester and Salford, including current districts and townships, and sources for religious and ethnic minorities are covered. A directory of the relevant archives, libraries, academic repositories, databases, societies, websites and places to visit, is a key feature of this practical book.

Contents:

Intro

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Introduction

Chapter 1 Begin Exploring the Past

Chapter 2 Family History Basics

Chapter 3 The Transport Revolution

Chapter 4 Made in Manchester

Chapter 5 Local Government and the Poor

Chapter 6 Health and Education

Chapter 7 Court Records, Estates, Crime and Taxation

Chapter 8 We, The People

Appendix 1 Archives and Resources

Appendix 2 Useful Addresses

Appendix 3 Family History, Heritage and History Societies

Appendix 4 Useful Websites

Appendix 5 Poor Law Unions in Manchester and Salford Appendix 6 Timeline of Key Dates

Appendix 7 Places to Visit

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-4738-6379-1

1-4738-5642-6

1-4738-5637-X