Wormsley Genealogical Records

Wormsley 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.

British Birth and Baptism Records (1400-2010)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of birth and baptism records that cover over 250 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

FreeBMD Births (1837-1957)

An index to births registered at the central authority for England & Wales. The index provides the area where the birth was registered, mother's maiden name from September 1911 and a reference to order a birth certificate.

British Army Birth Index (1761-2005)

An index to births registered to British Army personal at home and abroad.

Birth Notices from The Times (1983-2003)

An index to over 100,000 birth and christening notices from The London Times.

Wormsley 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.

Vicar General’s Office Marriage Licences (1600-1679)

Abstracts of marriage licences granted by the Vicar-General in London. These licences could be used to marry in any church in the Province of Canterbury.

British Marriage Records (1392-2011)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of marriage records that cover over 160 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

UK Divorce Records (1858-1911)

Digital images of documents from civil divorce cases. The cases cover both the cause of the case and the outcome, such as division of property and visitation rights. These records also contain details of illegitimate children. Cases can be searched by a name index.

FreeBMD Marriages (1837-1961)

An index to marriages registered at the central authority for England & Wales. To March 1912 only the area of registration and name of one party is given. From then on, the spouse's surname is also given. Provides a reference, which can be used to order a marriage certificate with more details.

Wormsley 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.

St Mary, Wormsley Burial Records (1813-1839)

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

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.

British Death and Burial Records (1379-2014)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of death and burial records that cover over 140 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

FreeBMD Deaths (1837-1964)

An index to deaths registered at the central authority for England and Wales. To 1866, only the locality the death was registered in was listed. Age was listed until 1969, when the deceased's date of birth was listed. Provides a reference to order a death certificate, which has further details.

Wormsley 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 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.

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 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 Wormsley

Hereford Times (1832-1867)

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 Hereford district. Every line of text from the newspaper can be searched and images of the original pages viewed.

Hereford Journal (1781-1867)

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

Cardiff Times (1858-1910)

A Welsh newspaper that circulated throughout most of Wales and The Marches. Editions can be searched and images of pages viewed.

Monmouthshire Merlin (1829-1884)

A weekly newspaper covering local and national news in Monmouthshire, Breconshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Glamorgan. Each edition has been indexed and digitised.

Cambrian (1804-1910)

Digital images, searchable by a text index, of Wales' first newspaper. As well as circulation in South Wales, it was read in the British Colonies.

Wormsley 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.

Wills Proved by the Consistory Court of Gloucester (1541-1650)

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

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.

Wormsley 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.

Wormsley Military Records

Herefordshire WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Herefordshire WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Herefordshire, 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.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

British Army WWI Medal Rolls (1914-1920)

Index and original images of over 5 million medal index cards for British soldiers It can be searched by individual's name, Coprs, Unit and Regiment. Due to the loss of many WWI service records, this is the most complete source for British WWI soldiers

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

England & Wales Electoral Registers (1832-1932)

Digital images of ledgers recording those registered to vote, searchable by an index of 220 million names. Entries list name, address, qualification to vote, description of property and sometimes age and occupation.

Prison Hulk Registers (1802-1849)

From the late 18th century many prisoners in Britain were kept on decommissioned ships known as hulks. This collection contains nearly 50 years of registers for various ships. Details given include: prisoner's name, date received, age, year of birth and conviction details.

England & Wales Criminal Registers (1791-1892)

This collection lists brief details on 1.55 million criminal cases in England and Wales between 1791 and 1892. Its primary use is to locate specific legal records, which may give further details on the crime and the accused. Details may include the accused's age, nature of crime, location of trial and sentence. Early records can contain a place of birth.

Wormsley Taxation Records

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.

Index to Death Duty Registers (1796-1903)

An index to wills and administrations that incurred a death duty tax. The index can be used to order documents that give a brief abstract of the will and details on the duty. It can be used as a make-shift probate index.

Wormsley Land & Property Records

Herefordshire Field Names (1839-1846)

An index to fields and their owners, extracted from tithe apportionments.

The Red Book (1240-1274)

An account of the Hereford bishopric estates in the 13th century.

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.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Wormsley Directories & Gazetteers

Directory of Herefordshire (1934)

A directory of the county's settlements, followed by listings of their principal residents, men of commerce and professionals.

Kelly's Directory of Herefordshire (1934)

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 Herefordshire (1934)

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 Herefordshire (1917)

A collection of directories detailing the history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents of Herefordshire.

Kelly's Directory of Herefordshire (1913)

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.

Wormsley Cemeteries

Herefordshire Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Herefordshire'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.

Wormsley 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.

Wormsley Histories & Books

Herefordshire Placenames (1086-1916)

A dictionary of places in Herefordshire listing variations in the rendering of place names.

Herefordshire's Past (90000 BC-1875)

A series of articles covering the period from the Palaeolithic period up until the late 19th century.

Herefordshire Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Monuments (4000 BC-Present)

A database containing 1,000 of movable and immovable artifacts and buildings found or located in Herefordshire.

Visit Herefordshire Churches (1035-Present)

Profiles of parish churches in Herefordshire, with interior & exterior photographs and details for visiting.

Wormsley 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.

Wormsley Occupation & Business Records

Stationer Apprentices from Herefordshire (1605-1625)

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

Lost Pubs of Herefordshire (1750-Present)

Short histories of former public houses, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

British Trade Union Membership Registers (1870-1999)

An index to and images of registers recording over 3.7 million trade union members.

UK Medical Registers (1859-1959)

Books listing doctors who were licensed to operate in Britain and abroad. Contains doctor's residencies, qualification and date of registration.

Railway Employment Records (1833-1963)

A rich collection of records documenting those who worked for railway companies that were later absorbed by the government. Records include: staff registers, station transfers, pensions, accident records, apprentice records, caution books, and memos. Records may include date of birth, date of death and name of father.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Wormsley

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.

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

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

Wormsley Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Herefordshire Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Herefordshire'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.

Visitation of England and Wales (1700-1899)

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Knights of England (1127-1904)

The most comprehensive listing of Knights of the Crown, listing details where known to the order, date, place and reason for elevation.

Wormsley Church Records

Gazetteer of Herefordshire Chapels (1670-2000)

Short profiles and references to the geographic location of chapels in the county.

Hereford Diocese Clergy (1275-1900)

Lists of the Bishop of Hereford and position holders of its subordinate bodies.

Hereford Bishops' Registers (1275-1387)

A transcription of registers that record the affairs of the diocese, such as governance, ordination, judicial matters, visitations, confirmations etc.

The Red Book (1240-1274)

An account of the Hereford bishopric estates in the 13th century.

Visit Herefordshire Churches (1035-Present)

Profiles of parish churches in Herefordshire, with interior & exterior photographs and details for visiting.

Biographical Directories Covering Wormsley

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.

Wormsley Maps

Maps of Herefordshire (1610-1900)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

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.

Parish Maps of Britain (1832)

Maps of parishes in England, Scotland and Wales. They are useful in determining which parish records may be relevant to your research.

Wormsley 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

WORMESLEY is a parish, on the old Weobley and Hereford high road, 6 miles north-east from Moorhampton station on the Hereford, Hay and Brecon railway, 3 south from Weobley and 8 north-west from Hereford, in the Northern division of the county, Grimsworth hundred, Weobley union, Hereford county court district and petty sessional division, rural deanery of Weobley (1st division) and archdeaconry and diocese of Hereford. The church of St. Mary is a small but ancient and interesting building of stone, consisting of chancel, nave, south porch and a western turret containing 2 bells: the communion plate includes a pewter flagon dated 1716, but the plate now in use is of silver, and was the gift of the Rev. Christopher Jones, vicar here from 1819: there is also a silver paten-cover, dated 1571: the church has been restored and affords 50 sittings: in the churchyard are several monuments, with Latin inscriptions, one to two sisters, Ursula and Barbara Knight, 1775-7. The register dates from the year 1749. The living is a perpetual curacy, gross yearly value £78, from land, in the gift of Andrew J. Rouse-Boughton-Knight esq. and held since 1891 by the Rev. Henry Auriol Barker M.A. of Wadham College, Oxford, also vicar of King’s Pyon, where he resides. The parish commands delightful views of the Malvern and Clee Hills and May Hill. Andrew J. Rouse-Boughton-Knight esq. of Downton Castle, who is lord of the manor, the Rev. George Horatio Davenport M.A. and Daniel Henry Theophilus Peploe esq. are the principal landowners. The soil is clayey and gravel; subsoil, clay. The chief crops are turnip, wheat, barley, oats and hops. The area is 1,249 acres; rateable value, £1,076; the population in 1891 was 85.

The children of this place attend Mansell Lacy & King’s Pyon schools.

Kelly's Directory of Herefordshire (1895)

Most Common Surnames in Wormsley

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Grimsworth Hundred
1Evans71:110.48%10
1Hall71:111.40%30
3Prosser61:130.86%24
4Jones51:160.11%1
4Brace51:163.11%106
6Davies41:200.14%3
6Powell41:200.20%4
8Mason31:260.79%40
8Humphries31:264.55%273
8Minton31:264.05%249
8Rollings31:264.05%249
8Godsall31:261.97%115
13Smith21:390.11%6
13Brown21:390.36%27
13Gardener21:392.94%264
13Preece21:390.13%8
17Williams11:780.03%2
17Griffiths11:780.10%15
17Moss11:780.67%116
17Hopkins11:780.88%154
17Pritchard11:780.12%18
17Bowen11:780.30%48
17Horn11:7850.00%3,674
17Ray11:7816.67%2,121
17Bagley11:782.50%455
17Moyle11:783.85%676
17Holley11:784.76%807
17Baugh11:782.38%437
17Gunter11:781.23%230
17Hancocks11:782.08%378
17Pinfold11:7850.00%3,674
17Sirrell11:780.96%173
17Snuggs11:78100.00%4,436