Paddington Genealogical Records

Paddington 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.

St Simon, Paddington Baptism Records (1899-1906)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around St Simon, Paddington and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present.

Emmanuel, Paddington Baptism Records (1886-1906)

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names and more.

St Paul, Paddington Baptism Records (1870-1902)

Records of baptism for people born in and around Paddington between 1870 and 1902. Details include child's name, parents' names and date of birth and/or baptism. Records may also include parent's occupations, residence, place of origin and more.

St Mary Magdalene, Paddington Baptism Records (1865-1906)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around St Mary Magdalene, Paddington and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present.

Paddington 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.

St Simon, Paddington Marriage Records (1899-1921)

The Marriage registers of St Simon, Paddington, document marriages 1899 to 1921. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status, residence and signature.

St Luke, Paddington Marriage Records (1890-1910)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of St Luke, Paddington. Records document marriages from 1890 to 1910. Details may include a party's age, residence, martial status, father's name and signature.

Emmanuel, Paddington Marriage Records (1884-1921)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of Emmanuel, Paddington. Records document marriages from 1884 to 1921. Details may include a party's age, residence, martial status, father's name and signature.

St Paul, Paddington Marriage Records (1874-1921)

Name index linked to original images of the marriage registers of St Paul, Paddington. Records document marriages from 1874 to 1921. Details may include a party's age, residence, martial status, father's name and signature.

Paddington 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 John, Paddington Burial Records (1833-1852)

Burial records for people buried at St John, Paddington, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1833 to 1852.

Green St Mary, Paddington Burial Records (1813-1955)

Burial records for people buried at Green St Mary, Paddington between 1813 and 1955. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age.

St Mary, Paddington Burial Records (1790-1812)

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence.

St James, Paddington Burial Records (1655-1812)

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence.

Paddington 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.

London Land Tax Valuations (1910)

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

London Electoral Registers (1847-1913)

An index to and images of registers recording over 17 million voters' names, their residence and qualification to vote.

London Electoral Registers (1832-1965)

Lists of those registered to vote in London, including their residence and sometimes other supplementary details. Useful for tracing families in between censuses and can be used as a post-1911 census substitute, as listings are ordered by residence. A name index connected to original images.

Newspapers Covering Paddington

South London Press (1867)

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

London Evening Standard (1860-1870)

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

South London Chronicle (1859-1870)

A popular newspaper, which gives most of its coverage to the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.

Shoreditch Observer (1857-1867)

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

London City Press (1857-1870)

A newspaper, focusing on the City of Westminster, the houses of government and financial entities.

Paddington 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.

Royal Peculiar of Westminster Probate Index (1750-1858)

An index to probates granted by the Royal Peculiar of the Commissary Court of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster. The index contains name of the deceased, type and date of grant and residence.

Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex Wills & Probate (1608-1810)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of Middlesex. These records can help trace families back to the late 16th century.

Archdeaconry Court of London Wills & Probate (1524-1804)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of London. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Commissary Court of London Wills & Probate (1523-1857)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of London. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Paddington Immigration & Travel Records

Middlesex Convict Transportation Contracts (1682-1787)

Orders to remove convicts from Middlesex and deport them to penal colonies.

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.

Paddington Military Records

Paddington Rifles Muster Rolls (1860-1912)

An index to over 8,600 men enlisted in the volunteer force originally created as the 36th Middlesex Volunteers Rifles, commonly known as the Paddington Rifles.

London Volunteers Records (1859-1955)

Service records for various voluntary corps and regiments from London and Middlesex at large.

Historical Records of the Middlesex Yeomanry (1797-1927)

A general history of the yeomanry, focusing on the involvement of its men in WWI.

London County Council Record of War Service (1914-1918)

Details of almost over 10,000 London council employees who fought in WWI. Contains both occupational and military details.

Middlesex WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

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

London & District Settlements & Removals (1828-1930)

A collection of records that detail the forced removal and assisted settlement of people in the London area.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

London Electoral Registers (1847-1913)

An index to and images of registers recording over 17 million voters' names, their residence and qualification to vote.

Kentish Prison Hulk Registers (1811-1843)

Registers recording details of around 9,000 prisoners held in ships stationed in Kent. Records describe a convict's name, age, place of birth, physical description, offence, conviction, sentence, discharge and conduct report.

Middlesex Coroners' Inquests (1747-1803)

Digital images and transcriptions of records investigating suspicious deaths in the county of Middlesex.

Paddington Taxation Records

London Land Tax Valuations (1910)

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

City of London Coal Duties (1666-1889)

A history of coal duties paid on coal coming into the City of London and environs. Contains an investigation into posts marking where duty was due.

London & Middlesex Land Tax (1692-1932)

Digital images of records that detail land – its owners and tenants. Very useful for tracing the succession of freehold and tenancies, and thus genealogies. Records can be searched by a name index.

London & Middlesex Heath Tax (1666)

Records listing those who were assessed for taxation based on the number of hearths they possessed.

Income Tax Payments (1799-1802)

The details of income taxes paid by several thousand individuals and institutions in Surrey and Middlesex.

Paddington Land & Property Records

London Land Tax Valuations (1910)

An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.

London & Middlesex Land Tax (1692-1932)

Digital images of records that detail land – its owners and tenants. Very useful for tracing the succession of freehold and tenancies, and thus genealogies. Records can be searched by a name index.

London & Middlesex Feet of Fines (1189-1569)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

London & Middlesex Electors (1863-1894)

Records compiled by parish overseers, recording those who claimed eligibility to vote. The record name, address and the nature of their connection with that property.

London Rate Books (1684-1907)

An index to and images of books recording money paid for maintenance of the sick and poor. The records list the name of the owner and occupier of a property, the type of dwelling, the name or situation of the property, how much rent was collected, and the rates paid.

Paddington Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Middlesex (1937)

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 Middlesex (1933)

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 Middlesex (1926)

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 Middlesex (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.

Kelly's Directory of Middlesex (1899)

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.

Paddington Cemeteries

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.

Rail & Canal Photographs Catalog (1880-1970)

A searchable database of photographs relating to railways and canals in Britain.

Paddington 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.

Paddington Histories & Books

Old and New London (1878)

Detailed descriptions of Metropolitan London.

The Environs of London (1189-1796)

Detailed histories of parishes in the London area.

Survey of London (1066-Present)

Extremely detailed histories of parishes in and surrounding The City of London.

Survey of London Monograph (1066-Present)

Extremely detailed histories of parishes in and surrounding The City of London.

Collage: Guildhall Library Images (1500-1970)

A large database of images depicting people and places in Metropolitan London.

Paddington School & Education Records

London School Admissions & Discharges Registers (1840-1911)

Records or admission and discharge for over 1 million pupils attending over 800 state schools in London. Records are indexed by name linked to original images of the registers; and may contain details on the pupil's parents, date of birth, residence, parent's occupations and scholastic history.

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.

Paddington Occupation & Business Records

London Photographers (1841-1901)

Biographical stubs of 19th Century photographers and allied tradesmen in London.

London Taxi History (1634-1970)

A history of private road transportation in London, from the horse drawn carriage to the motorcar.

Royal Household Staff (1526-1924)

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Bethlem Hospital Patient Admission Records (1683-1932)

An index to and images of hospital records listing over 250,000 names. Records may list name, age or year of birth, occupation, residence, why in the hospital and a whole host of other details.

London County Council Record of War Service (1914-1918)

Details of almost over 10,000 London council employees who fought in WWI. Contains both occupational and military details.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Paddington

Boyd's Inhabitants of London and Boyd's Family Units (1200-1946)

An essential work for those researching in and around London. This publication gives genealogical and brief biographical information on several hundred thousands inhabitants of London and the surrounding area.

Victoria County History: Middlesex (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.

Paddington Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Royal Household Staff (1526-1924)

A name index connected to original images of over 75,000 records recording the lives of those employed by the royal family.

Victoria County History: Middlesex (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.

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.

Paddington Church Records

Paddington Parish Registers (1655-1812)

The parish registers of Paddington are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1655 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1655.

London Consistory Court Depositions (1586-1611)

An index to over 1,800 cases brought before the court. For witnesses, age and residence is usually given. The cases cover such matters as defamation, marriage and tithes.

Middlesex Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

An index connected to original images of most early Middlesex & London parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Surrey, Essex and Kent.

Middlesex Parish Registers (1538-1965)

The parish registers of Middlesex are a collection of books documenting baptisms, marriages and burials from 1538 to 1965.

The London Diocese Book (1890)

A calendar for the Diocese and a list of over 6,000 of its clergy.

Biographical Directories Covering Paddington

London Medical Directory (1846)

Biographical details for medical professionals, institutions and businesses in the London area.

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.

Paddington Maps

Maps of London & The Vicinity (1940)

Detailed maps of London and 125 other places in the vicinity.

Bethnal Green in Maps (1769-2008)

A series of maps showing the evolution of Bethnal Green from a rural village to metropolitan suburb.

Geological Map of London & Suburbs (1878)

A detailed map of the London area, showing buildings, streets, natural features and geological deposits.

Rocque's Map of London (1746)

A detailed map of London, showing streets and important buildings and features.

London and its Environs (1905)

A street map of London, with an index to streets.

Paddington Reference Works

Metropolitan Police Service Family History (1829-Present)

Outline details of records that will assist family historians tracing an ancestor who was a member of the Metropolitan Police Service in London.

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.

Historical Description

The village of Paddington is situated in the hundred of Ossulston. On the east it is bounded by Mary-le-bone, on the north by Wilsdon, on the west by a detached part of Chelsea and Kensington, on the south by Kensington, St. Margaret’s Westminster, and St. George’s Hanover Square.

The manor of Paddington was given by King Edgar, to Westminster Abbey, which grant was confirmed by Henry I. King Stephen, and Henry II.

Paddington Church is a handsome modern building, erected in 1788, upon the Grecian model, with a portico of the Doric order, towards the south, and a cupola on the top.

The Grand Junction Canal terminates in a bason at Paddington, after running nearly 100 miles, from the village of Braunston in Northamptonshire, where it enters the Oxford Canal, and by which it is connected with the Coventry and Birmingham Canals, the Grand Trunk Canal, &c. thus forming a regular line of water communication from London into Lancashire and Yorkshire.

A passage boat, or packet, sets out from Paddington to Uxbridge every morning, exactly at eight o’clock, and sets on its from Uxbridge, on its return, precisely at four o’clock in the afternoon. Another passage boat sets out from Uxbridge to London every morning at seven o’clock, and sets out on its return from Paddington to Uxbridge every afternoon at five precisely.

Every accommodation has been made at the canal head, for the convenience of a weekly market, held there for cattle, hay, &c.

A plan has been under consideration for opening a communication from this canal to the New Docks, Wapping.

There are a great many handsome houses in this village, Paddington House, a handsome brick edifice, on the east side of the Green, was built by Mr. Dennis Chirac, jeweller to Queen Anne.

Westbourne Place was built by Isaac Ware, the architect; the situation is extremely pleasant, and so remarkably retired, that a person residing there could scarcely conceive himself to be in a parish adjoining that of St. George’s Hanover Square.

Bayswater Tea Gardens, in this parish, wore formerly the Botanic Gardens of Sir John Hill, who cultivated there his medicinal plants, and prepared his Water Dock Essence and Balsam of Honey. The reservoir at Bayswater was intended for the supply of Kensington Palace, and the property was granted to the proprietors of the Chelsea waterworks, upon the condition that they should keep the bason before the palace full. The wheel at Hyde Park wall, near Knightsbridge Chapel, was made for the conveyance of this water. The conduit at Bayswater belongs to the city of London. It supplies that part of the city estate, situated in and about Bond Street with water.

In the reign of Queen Anne Mary-le-bone Gardens was much frequented by persons of the first rank. It afterwards grew into disrepute, and is made, by Gay, in his Beggar’s Opera, the scene of Macheath’s debauch. In 1740 Mary-le-bone Gardens were opened for public breakfasts and evening concerts. Some of the first singers were generally engaged there, and fire-works were frequently exhibited. About the year 1778 the gardens were finally shut up, and the site let to builders. The ground is now occupied by Beaumont Street, part of Devonshire Street, and part of Devonshire Place.

In the year 1400 the old church of Tybourne, which was the original name of this parish) was removed by licence from Bishop Braybrook, it having been situated in a lonely place (on or near the site of the present court-house, at the corner of Stratford Place) subject to the depredations of robbers, who frequently stole the images, bells, and ornaments; and a new church was built on, or near, the site occupied by the present church.

In the year 1741 Mary-le-bone Church, being in a very ruinous state, it was taken down, and the present structure erected. In one of Hogarth’s plates of the Rake’s Progress, the monuments are represented as they stood in the old church, and the following verses, pointing out the vault of the Forsit family, were accurately copied from the originals:

"These pewes un-crud and tine in sundir

In stone thers graven what is under

Te wit, a valt for burial ther is,

Winch Eduard Forset made for him and his. "

The two first lines are preserved in one of the galleries; they are raised in wood, on the panel of a pew.

Among the numerous monuments and memorials in this church are the following:

On the south wall that of George Mure, Esq. with the following inscription:

"Sacred to the memory of George Mure, Esq. Colonel in the service of the East India Company. He went to India in the year 1747. He was a captain, and led the advanced guard at the battle of Plassey. He commanded the army employed against the Muratta Chief Madaju Sandia; and by his judicious conduct negotiated a peace with that chief in 1781, which laid the foundation of the general peace concluded with the Maratta States in With a delicate sense of honour, he had all the ardour of his profession as a soldier. He was amiable in his manners, generous in his disposition, affectionate and steady in his friendships. He returned to England in 1786, and died the first of August 1786, aged fifty-two years. "

Upon the tomb of James Ferguson, F. R. S. in the Church-yard, is the following inscription:

"Here lies interred the body of James Ferguson, F. R. S. who blessed with a fine natural genius, by unwearied application (without a master) attained the sciences of astronomy and mechanics, which he taught with singular success and reputation, lie was modest, sober, humble, and religious, and his works will immortalize his memory, when this small monument is no more. He died 16th of Nov. 1776, aged 66."

There are eight private chapels, in this parish, belonging to the church of England: Oxford Chapel, built before 1739; Portland Chapel, about 1766; Bentinck Chapel, in 1772; Titchfield Chapel, 1774; Portman Chapel, in 1779; Quebec Chapel, about 1788; Margaret Street Chapel, first used as a place of worship, for the church of England, about 1789; and Brunswick Chapel in Upper Berkeley Street.

At the commencement of the last century Mary- le-bone was a small village, nearly a mile distant from any part of the metropolis. Between the years 1715 and 1730 Cavendish. Square, and several streets, on the north side of Tyburn road, were planned and built.

The Charity School in this parish was instituted in the year 1750, for instructing, clothing, and putting out apprentice the children of the industrious poor. The number of girls now in the school is about 50, the number of boys about 60. By the account of the rise and progress of this charity, printed in 1794, it appears that it had then a fund of 3900l. in the three per cents, arising from the donations of various persons.

The Middlesex Hospital in Charles Street, in this parish, was instituted in 1745, for sick and lame, and lying-in married women. Through the munificence of an unknown benefactor, an establishment was provided in this hospital for persons afflicted with cancer.

On the north side of Oxford Road, near Stratford Place, were some ancient conduits belonging to the city of London. Near them stood the lord-mayor’s banqueting house, where the city officers resorted, when they went to view the conduit. It was pulled down in 1737, when the springs were arched over. '

The place of public execution for criminals convicted in the county of Middlesex, was formerly in the parish of Mary-le-bone, at the end of Park lane, not far from Tybourn turnpike.

The Workhouse of this parish is particularly deserving of notice. It is situated in the Paddington New Road, near the upper end of Baker Street. It was built in 1775, and contains sometimes more than 1000 persons. This house and the Infirmary adjoining, as a parochial concern, excite admiration. The workshops, wash-house, laundry, wards, kitchen, bakehouse, chapel, and officers’ rooms, are excellently adapted to their different purposes. Dr. Hooper, the medical resident, politely shews the whole to any medical or other gentlemen applying to him for the purpose.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

Most Common Surnames in Paddington

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Ossulstone Hundred
1Smith1,4171:763.41%1
2Jones6931:1553.73%3
3Taylor5541:1943.73%4
4Brown5521:1952.88%2
5Williams5221:2063.97%5
6White4661:2313.79%6
7Davis4141:2603.80%8
8Harris4091:2634.09%9
9Wright3591:2993.62%10
10Green3431:3133.55%12
11Turner3411:3153.84%16
12Edwards3391:3174.10%17
13Clark3281:3282.85%7
14King3231:3333.37%13
15Baker3151:3413.54%15
16Wood3041:3533.84%20
17Johnson3021:3563.08%11
18Hill2991:3593.98%22
19Roberts2831:3804.20%31
20Wilson2821:3813.01%14
21Martin2781:3863.39%18
22Phillips2761:3894.44%37
23Evans2731:3943.66%24
24Walker2721:3953.64%23
25Cooper2701:3983.35%19
26Ward2601:4133.98%33
27Young2581:4164.48%42
28Parker2571:4184.48%43
29James2551:4214.76%47
30Webb2501:4303.69%30
31Thompson2491:4313.76%32
32Clarke2461:4374.02%38
33Morris2451:4394.09%41
34Robinson2391:4503.41%27
34Hall2391:4503.04%21
36Carter2361:4553.72%36
37Moore2311:4653.37%29
38Lewis2301:4673.80%39
39Cook2281:4713.15%26
40Cox2181:4933.43%35
41Allen2131:5042.88%25
42Thomas2121:5073.08%28
42Andrews2121:5075.09%70
44Scott2101:5123.88%46
45Lee2021:5323.82%50
46Richards2011:5345.47%89
47Miller1981:5433.75%51
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49Hunt1941:5543.50%44
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51Stevens1871:5753.38%45
53Powell1801:5975.34%95
54Harvey1771:6074.24%69
55Davies1741:6173.96%63
56Barnes1721:6254.21%75
57Cole1711:6283.68%58
58Knight1691:6363.61%55
58Day1691:6363.62%56
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63Collins1651:6512.57%34
63Payne1651:6514.06%77
65Bennett1641:6553.21%52
66Hughes1621:6633.76%65
67Fisher1611:6674.18%83
68Watson1561:6893.10%53
68Chapman1561:6892.94%49
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71Mills1501:7163.65%73
72Mason1491:7213.66%77
73Page1461:7363.53%72
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77Parsons1431:7515.54%124
78Richardson1411:7623.14%59
78Price1411:7623.56%81
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