Whaddon Genealogical Records

Whaddon 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.

Brookthorpe with Whaddon Baptisms (1852)

A name index attached to original images of baptism registers. Records document parents' names, date of baptism and/or birth, residence, occupations and more.

Whaddon Baptisms (1813-1913)

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

Whaddon Baptisms (1617-1812)

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.

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.

Whaddon 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.

Brookthorpe with Whaddon Marriages (1852)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

Whaddon Marriages (1754-1938)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They may list residence, marital status, witnesses and more.

Whaddon Marriages (1617-1812)

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.

Whaddon Banns Records (1802-1837)

Registers of those who intended to marry. An intended marriage was called for three weeks at church, so parishioners could voice objection to the marriage. Contains details on an individual's parish of residence.

Whaddon 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.

Brookthorpe with Whaddon Burials (1852)

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

Whaddon Burials (1813-1988)

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

Whaddon Burials (1617-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

St Margaret, Whaddon Burial Records (1813-1851)

Burial records covering those buried at St Margaret, Whaddon_. This resource is an index and may not include all the details that were recorded in the burial registers from which they were extracted.

Whaddon 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 Whaddon

Gloucester Citizen (1877-1945)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from the Gloucester area. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

Cheltenham Looker-On (1833-1920)

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

Cheltenham Chronicle (1809-1950)

A searchable newspaper providing a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Cheltenham district. Includes obituaries and family announcements.

Gloucester Journal (1793-1950)

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

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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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 Whaddon

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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon Church Records

Whaddon Parish Registers (1617-1812)

The parish registers of __PLACE__ provide details of births, marriages and deaths from 1617 to 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

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.

Gloucestershire Parish Church Photos (1990-2000)

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

Biographical Directories Covering Whaddon

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.

Whaddon 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.

Whaddon 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

WHADDON is a parish and village, on the high road from Stroud to Gloucester, 3 miles south from Gloucester, in the Northern division of the county, middle division of the hundred of Dudstone and King’s Barton, Gloucester union, county court district and petty sessional division, and in the rural deanery, archdeaconry and diocese of Gloucester. The Great Western and Midland railways pass through the parish. The southern portion of the parish of Tuffley has been annexed to this parish for ecclesiastical purposes only. The church of St. Margaret is an ancient buliding of stone, consisting of chancel and nave, north porch, and an embattled western tower containing 3 bells: the nave and chancel belong to the 13th century and the tower to the 15th century: in 1855 the church was completely restored, with the exception of the chancel, which, in 1880, was restored by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners; there are 120 sittings. The register dates from the year 1674. The living is a vicarage united to that of Brookthorpe in 1843, joint gross yearly value £265, including 26 acres of glebe, in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Gloucester, who have three turns, and Sir John Neeld bart. who has one turn, and held since 1895 by the Rev. Ernest John Houghton L.Th, of the McGill University, Montreal, who resides at Brookthorpe. There is a provisional grant of £120 for a curate from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Charities:-Cox’s (Badgworth) charity of £1 5s. is distributed in money; Harris’s (Hempstead) charity is chiefly for apprenticing and distribution in clothes, including a sum of £1 7s. 6d. for a sermon; there is a third charity called Bedwell’s. Percy Walker esq. of Whaddon Court, who is lord of the manor, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners and Brent Smith esq. are the principal landowners. The chief crops are wheat, barley and beans, but four-fifths of the parish is pasturage. The soil is clay; subsoil, blue lias. The area is 537 acres; rateable value, £2,037; the population in 1891 was 106.

By Local Government Board Order, 16,525, March 25, 1885, The Gilberts and another detached part of Whaddon were added to Brookthorpe, The Toots transferred from Quedgeley and a detached part of Brookthorpe transferred to Whaddon.

The children of this parish attend the school at Brookthorpe.

Kelly's Directory of Gloucestershire (1897)

Most Common Surnames in Whaddon

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Dudstone and Kings Barton Hundred
1Smart81:140.83%83
1Vail81:1472.73%5,063
3Brown71:160.22%7
3Aston71:162.29%318
5Harding61:190.48%55
5Baylis61:191.44%222
5Whitney61:1935.29%3,738
8Smith51:220.05%1
8Long51:220.38%47
8Rea51:224.85%914
8Trew51:2225.00%3,335
12Davis41:280.08%4
12Watkins41:280.30%46
12Collier41:281.53%382
12Deakin41:2817.39%3,016
16Pearce31:370.17%25
16Wilding31:375.77%1,657
16Abell31:377.32%1,975
19Harris21:560.06%6
19Birt21:560.52%249
21White11:1110.03%9
21Carter11:1110.08%48
21Owen11:1110.23%217
21Matthews11:1110.10%73
21Gardner11:1110.07%35
21Kent11:1110.38%378
21Horton11:1110.41%408
21Harrington11:1111.27%1,179
21Knapp11:1110.80%760
21Hartland11:1110.63%598
21Bridgman11:1111.00%942
21Neate11:1111.18%1,100
21Dainty11:1111.82%1,571
21Berrows11:11133.33%11,273