Adlestrop Genealogical Records

Adlestrop Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Adlestrop Baptisms (1813-1891)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index. They list parents' names - their occupations, residence and sometimes other details.

Adlestrop, Broadwell Baptisms (1580-1812)

A name index, connected to digital images of baptism registers. These record relationships between parents and their children and may detail where they lived and how they made a living.

Adlestrop Baptisms (1538-1812)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index, essentially recording births, but may include residence, father's occupation and more.

Gloucestershire Baptism Registers (1813-1913)

An index to and images of close to 1.1 million baptism records from the Church of England. The records were typically made shortly after a child's birth and consist of the child's name, date of baptism, parents' names, residence, father's occupation and occasionally other details.

Adlestrop Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Adlestrop Marriages (1754-1938)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They are the primary source for pre-1837 marriages. They may record the bride and groom's residence, the groom's occupation, parents' names, marital status and witnesses.

Adlestrop, Broadwell Marriages (1580-1812)

Details on those who were married at the church between 1580 and 1812. Information given usually includes abode and marital status. After April 1837 father's names and ages are recorded.

Adlestrop Marriages (1538-1812)

Name index linked to digital images of the church's marriage registers. Details may include a party's age, residence, marital status, father's name and signature.

Adlestrop Marriage Licences (1802-1835)

Transcriptions of marriage licences kept with the parish registers of Adlestrop. These records may include details not entered into marriage registers, such as age, abode and the name of the bride's father.

Adlestrop Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Adlestrop Burials (1813-1988)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Adlestrop, Broadwell Burials (1580-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They may detail the deceased's name, residence and age.

Adlestrop Burials (1538-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They may include the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

St Mary Magdalene, Adlestrop Burial Records (1813-1851)

An index of burials recorded at St Mary Magdalene, Adlestrop_. The index includes the name of the deceased, the date of burial, age (where available) and occasionally other notes.

Adlestrop Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Gloucestershire Lay Subsidies (1581-1595)

Four lay subsidies that record tax levied on real estate.

Gloucestershire Wills & Administrations (1801-1858)

An index to 14,195 wills proved by the Consistory Court of Gloucester. The index includes the testor's name, residence, occupation document type and reference.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Adlestrop

Oxford Times (1862-1870)

A regional newspaper including news from the Oxford district, business notices, family announcements, legal & governmental proceedings, advertisements and more.

Oxford Journal (1753-1900)

A local paper including news from the Oxford area, legal & governmental proceedings, family announcements, business notices, advertisements and more.

Gloucestershire Echo (1888-1950)

Regional news; notices of births, marriages and deaths; business notices; details on the proceedings of public institutions; adverts and a rich tapestry of other regional information from the Gloucestershire district. Every line of text from the newspaper can be searched and images of the original pages viewed.

Weekly Mail (1879-1910)

A weekly newspaper that circulated through Wales and parts of Somerset and Gloucestershire. It published general news, literature, commentary, family notices, adverts etc. Each edition has been indexed and digitised.

Western Daily Press (1858-1949)

A regional newspaper covering the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. It covers local and national news, family announcements, business news, legal proceedings and more.

Adlestrop Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Diocese of Gloucestershire Wills & Inventories (1541-1858)

Digital images of over 85,000 wills and inventories, searchable by a name index. The records may provide information on possessions, land held and family relationships.

Wills Proved by the Consistory Court of Gloucester (1660-1800)

An index to wills proved in the Consistory Court of Gloucester. The index includes the testator's name & residence.

Worcester Diocese Probate & Administration Index (1601-1652)

An index to probates and administrations granted by the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Worcester. Contains the deceased's name, occupation, residence and whether the grant was for probate or administration. Also lists which records contain an inventory.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Admon Index (1559-1660)

An index to estate administrations performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The index covers the southern two thirds of England & Wales, but may also contain entries for northerners.

Adlestrop Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Adlestrop Military Records

Soldiers of Gloucestershire (1694-1995)

A digital library containing artifacts and commentary relating to military history in Gloucestershire. Includes a database of soldiers and digital images of all kinds of military paraphernalia and ephemera.

Stroud District and its Part in The Great War (1914-1919)

A chronological account of the war from the perspective of part of Gloucestershire. Contains lists of many men from the area who served.

Gloucestershire WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Gloucestershire, with some service details.

Gloucestershire WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Gloucestershire, with some service details.

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1637-1642)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1625-1649)

Abstracts of inquisitions post mortem from the Court of Chancery from the reign of Charles I. These records were made on the death of landowners and can contain considerable details on landholdings and families. Ages are often recorded.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1302-1358)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1236-1300)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Gloucs, Warks & Staffs Eyre Rolls (1221-1222)

Transcriptions of pleas brought before a court. They largely concern land disputes.

Adlestrop Taxation Records

Gloucestershire Lay Subsidies (1581-1595)

Four lay subsidies that record tax levied on real estate.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures (1710-1811)

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

Red Book of the Exchequer (1066-1230)

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

Adlestrop Land & Property Records

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1637-1642)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1625-1649)

Abstracts of inquisitions post mortem from the Court of Chancery from the reign of Charles I. These records were made on the death of landowners and can contain considerable details on landholdings and families. Ages are often recorded.

Gloucestershire Lay Subsidies (1581-1595)

Four lay subsidies that record tax levied on real estate.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1302-1358)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Gloucestershire Inquisitions Post Mortem (1236-1300)

Abstracts of records detailing the deaths of landowners in Gloucestershire and the inheritance of their lands.

Adlestrop Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1939)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1935)

A directory of residents and businesses; with a description of each settlement, containing details on its history, public institutions, churches, postal services, governance and more.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1927)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1923)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Adlestrop Cemeteries

Gloucestershire Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Gloucestershire's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Maritime Memorials (1588-1950)

Several thousand transcribed memorials remembering those connected with the nautical occupations.

Adlestrop Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Adlestrop Histories & Books

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

Victoria County History: Gloucestershire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Gloucestershire Parish Church Montages (1990-Present)

Photographs of monuments, stained glass windows, fonts, memorials and other architectural facets of parish churches in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire Parish Church Photos (1990-2000)

Low-resolution photographs of 379 CoE churches in the county.

Gloucestershire Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Gloucestershire.

Adlestrop School & Education Records

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge Alumni Database (1198-1910)

A searchable database containing over 90,000 note-form biographies for students of Cambridge University.

Adlestrop Occupation & Business Records

Gloucestershire Pubs & Breweries (1400-Present)

A database of profiles of Gloucestershire pubs and breweries.

Smuggling on the West Coast (1690-1867)

An introduction to smuggling on the west coast of Britain & the Isle of Man, with details of the act in various regions.

Carpenter Apprentices from Gloucestershire (1654-1694)

A list of Gloucestershire boys who were apprenticed to the Carpenters Company in London. Includes father's names.

Stationer Apprentices from Gloucestershire (1605-1625)

A list of Gloucestershire boys who were apprenticed to the Company of Stationers in London. Includes father's names.

Gloucestershire Pub Histories (1820-Present)

Histories of Gloucestershire pubs, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Adlestrop

Victoria County History: Gloucestershire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Adlestrop Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Gloucestershire (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

The Visitation of Gloucestershire: 1682-3 (1000-1683)

Pedigrees compiled from a late 17th century heraldic visitation of Gloucestershire. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Gloucestershire Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Gloucestershire's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Adlestrop Church Records

Adlestrop, Broadwell Parish Registers (1580-1812)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at __PLACE__. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1580.

Adlestrop Parish Registers (1538-1812)

The parish registers of __PLACE__ are a collection of books essentially documenting births, marriages and deaths from 1538 to 1812.

Gloucestershire Parish Records (1538-1813)

An index to and images of registers recording over 2.25 million baptisms, marriages and burials.

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

Gloucestershire Parish Church Montages (1990-Present)

Photographs of monuments, stained glass windows, fonts, memorials and other architectural facets of parish churches in Gloucestershire.

Biographical Directories Covering Adlestrop

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

The Concise Dictionary of National Biography (1654-1930)

A directory containing lengthy biographies of noted British figures. The work took over two decades to compile. Biographies can be searched by name and are linked to images of the original publication.

Adlestrop Maps

Maps of Gloucestershire (1607-1922)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Map of Gloucestershire (1805)

A useful map of the county, charting settlements and important landmarks, such as turnpikes, parks, castles, abbeys etc.

UK Popular Edition Maps (1919-1926)

Detailed maps covering much of the UK. They depict forests, mountains, larger farms, roads, railroads, towns, and more.

Ordnance Survey 1:10 Maps (1840-1890)

Maps showing settlements, features and some buildings in mainland Britain.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Adlestrop Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

ADLESTROP is a parish and village near the small river Evenlode, and bounded on the north-east and south by Oxfordshire; it has a station on the Oxford and Worcester branch of the Great Western railway, and is 3 miles east-north-east from Stow-on-the-Wold, 5 south-south-east from Moreton-in-Marsh, 29 east-by-north from Gloucester and 80 from London, in the Eastern division of the county, Upper Slaughter hundred, Stow-on-the-Wold union, petty sessional division and county court district, rural deanery of Stow, archdeaconry of Cirencester and diocese of Gloucester. The church of St. Mary Magdalene is an ancient building of stone, partly in the Early English style, and consists of chancel, nave, transepts and an embattled western tower containing a clock and 5 bells; there are several inscribed floor stones and mural tablets of modern date to members of the Leigh family: the east window is stained, and in the chancel is a memorial window to Margarette, Lady Leigh, who died February 5, 1860: there is another to the Rev. Lord Saye and Sele D.C.L, and rector here 1825—52, erected in 1892, and one erected in 1893 by members of the congregation. The register dates from the year 1538. The living is a rectory, annexed to that of Broadwell, joint gross yearly value, from 500 acres of glebe, £350, with residence, in the gift of Lord Leigh, and held since 1852 by the Rev. the Hon, Henry Pitt Cholmondeley MA. and formerly fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and hon, canon of Gloucester, Adlestrop House, the property of Lord Leigh LL.D., MA. is a noble mansion of stone in the Tudor style, situated in a well-wooded and picturesque park of about 50 acres, containing a lake; it is at present occupied by Col. Stanley Arnold J.P. Lord Leigh is lord of the manor and sole landowner. The soil is strong clay; subsoil, the same. The chief crops are wheat, oats, beans and roots. The area is 1,285 acres; rateable value, £1,793; the population in 1891 was 164.

National School (mixed), for 50 children; average attendance, 27; & supported by Lady Leigh; there is a house for the mistress.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1897)

Most Common Surnames in Adlestrop

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Slaughter Hundred
1Newman141:121.17%58
2Webb91:180.37%15
3Price81:210.35%17
3Woolliams81:2188.89%5,792
5Howes71:244.05%563
5Wiggins71:245.83%787
7Beacham61:285.22%822
8Powell51:330.24%20
8Reeves51:331.31%248
8Cholmondeley51:3383.33%7,764
11West41:410.72%160
11Arnold41:410.94%218
11Hope41:412.23%547
11Wyatt41:410.92%214
11Haines41:410.56%123
11Buckland41:412.96%711
11Hodgkins41:418.70%1,807
18Phillips31:550.20%32
18Berry31:550.55%169
18Stone31:550.28%68
18Nash31:550.33%95
18Akerman31:556.00%1,709
18Acock31:556.52%1,807
18Rachall31:55100.00%11,273
25Davis21:830.04%4
25Anderson21:831.07%528
25James21:830.07%10
25Gregory21:830.43%193
25Wilcox21:830.51%242
25Alcock21:832.06%978
25Franks21:839.52%3,223
32Brown11:1650.03%7
32Butler11:1650.13%107
32Miles11:1650.11%91
32Haynes11:1650.27%266
32Mercer11:1651.72%1,496
32East11:1650.68%654
32Phipps11:1650.17%148
32Gillett11:1650.36%362
32Large11:1650.64%612
32Timms11:1650.90%853
32Morrell11:1651.96%1,684
32Willoughby11:1652.86%2,205
32Saul11:16525.00%9,935
32Argent11:165100.00%15,284
32Winch11:16533.33%11,273
32Howse11:1651.19%1,116
32Wilder11:16520.00%8,777
32Lardner11:1654.55%3,113
32Share11:16520.00%8,777
32Hodgins11:16516.67%7,764
32Role11:165100.00%15,284
32Harbet11:165100.00%15,284
32Stiffel11:165100.00%15,284
32Royman11:165100.00%15,284
32Sourman11:165100.00%15,284