Howick Genealogical Records

Howick 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.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Northumberland Baptism Transcripts (1578-1918)

Transcriptions of baptisms in Northumberland covering around 50% of Anglican parishes.

Northumberland BMD (1837-2010)

An index to births, marriages and deaths recorded in the county. Includes a facility to order certificates.

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.

Howick 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.

Howick Marriage Registers (1814-1837)

The Marriage registers of Howick, document marriages 1814 to 1837. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status, residence and signature.

Howick Marriage Index (1686-1812)

An index to marriages in between 1686 and 1812, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Northumberland Marriage Index (1540-1862)

An index to marriages from over 100 churches in the county of Northumberland.

Howick 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.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Durham Diocese Marriage Bonds (1692-1900)

Digital images of marriage bonds ordered by year, not indexed. These bonds record intention to marry and may include details not recorded in parish registers.

Durham Diocese Marriage Bonds Calendar (1594-1815)

Browsable images containing vital details extracted from marriage bonds.

Northumberland Burial Transcripts (1534-1959)

Transcriptions of burials from over 90 parishes in Northumberland.

Howick 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.

Northumberland Misc Records (1570-2005)

A wide collection of records, particularly those created by the government and church, such as electoral rolls, court of plea records, petty sessions and parish records.

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 Howick

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

Britain's most popular provincial newspaper, covering local & national news, family announcements, government & local proceedings and more.

Northumberland and Durham Advertiser (1855)

A short-lived regional newspaper covering news in Northumberland and Durham.

North & South Shields Gazette (1852-1858)

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

Northern Star (1838-1852)

A chartist newspaper published in Leeds that focused on affairs in Northumberland, Yorkshire and Lancashire. The paper focuses on politics, but does contain a limited number of family announcements

Northern Liberator (1837-1840)

A chartist paper published at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The paper covered working class issues.

Howick 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 Durham Probate Index (1527-1858)

An index to surviving wills, bonds and inventories proved by the Bishop of Durham's consistory court. The index contains name, occupation, residence, various dates and financial details.

York Peculiar Probate Records (1383-1883)

Digital images, indexed by testor's name, of 28,716 wills, administrations, inventories and other probate documents. The records can shed light on an individual’s relations, possessions, land holdings, legal agreements and more. They cover various jurisdictions throughout the north of England.

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1688-1858)

An index to 263,822 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, year of probate, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1267-1500)

An index to 10,195 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, occupation, will & probate year, language, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

Howick 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.

Howick Military Records

4th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (1908-1918)

A detailed history of the battalion in the early 20th century. It includes photos, biographical details, battle reports and more.

Northumberland Fusiliers Records (1881-1920)

Details of over 94,000 soldiers of the regiment, including name, residence, date and place of enlistment, service number, rank, battalion and more.

North-East Diary (1939-1945)

A chronicle of happenings in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire relating to the war in Europe. Contains much detail on ship building.

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.

Northumberland Misc Records (1570-2005)

A wide collection of records, particularly those created by the government and church, such as electoral rolls, court of plea records, petty sessions and parish records.

Northumberland Eyre Roll for 1293 (1293)

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

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.

Howick Taxation Records

Northumberland Northern Division Poll Book (1841)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

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.

Howick Land & Property Records

Northumberland Northern Division Poll Book (1841)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Northumberland Catholic Documents (1665-1799)

Contains a register of Roman Catholic estates in Northumberland and the correspondence of Miles Stapylton, a Catholic from a gentry family.

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.

Howick Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Northumberland (1921)

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.

Ward's Directory of Northumberland & Durham (1916)

A detailed directory of towns in the North East.

Kelly's Directory of Northumberland (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.

National Telephone Co's Northern Directory (1904)

A directory listing phone with telephones in Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland.

Kelly's Directory of Northumberland (1894)

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.

Howick Cemeteries

Northumberland Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Northumberland Monumental Inscriptions (1700-1985)

An index to vital details engraved on 1000s of gravestones and other monuments across the county of Northumberland.

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.

Howick 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.

Howick Histories & Books

Victoria County History: Northamptonshire (1086-1900)

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

Tyne and Wear Photos & Images (2000 BC-2000)

A database of over 15,000 images relating to the Tyne & Wear area. It includes postcards, photos, paintings, ceramics, monuments and more.

A History of Northumberland (1066-1890)

Two volumes detailing the history and geology of Northumberland and some of its parishes.

North-East Diary (1939-1945)

A chronicle of happenings in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire relating to the war in Europe. Contains much detail on ship building.

Northumberland Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Northumberland.

Howick 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.

Howick Occupation & Business Records

Durham & Northumberland Mining Images (1844-Present)

Photographs and other images of Northumberland & Durham collieries.

Collieries of The North (1869-1991)

Profiles of collieries in the north of England, with employment statistics, profiles of those who died in the mines and photographs.

Folk Archive of The North East (1694-1950)

A searchable database of artifacts relating to the history of music in Northumberland.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

Reports of mining distastes, includes lists of the deceased and photographs of monuments.

Smuggling on the East Coast (1600-1892)

An introduction to smuggling on the east coast of England, with details of the act in various regions.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Howick

Victoria County History: Northamptonshire (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.

Howick Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Northamptonshire (1086-1900)

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

Northumberland Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Northumberland'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.

Howick Church Records

Howick Parish Registers (1814-1837)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at Howick. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Northumberland Misc Records (1570-2005)

A wide collection of records, particularly those created by the government and church, such as electoral rolls, court of plea records, petty sessions and parish records.

Northumberland Catholic Documents (1665-1799)

Contains a register of Roman Catholic estates in Northumberland and the correspondence of Miles Stapylton, a Catholic from a gentry family.

Hexham & Newcastle Catholic Diocese (2000-Present)

Photographs and profiles of Catholic churches in the Diocese.

Biographical Directories Covering Howick

Who's Who in Northern Mining (1852-1910)

Abstract biographies of people connected with mining in the North of England.

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.

Howick Maps

Maps of Northumberland (1616-1920)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Collery Maps of The North (1807-1951)

A number of maps of northern England with the locations of collieries plotted.

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.

Howick 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

Howick, one of the manors of the barony of Alnwick in the possession of Sir Henry Grey. The old tower of Howick mentioned by Leland, is entered by a flight of steps, and is still a fair structure; to the north end of which is a large handsome house, with convenient offices. It is situated within a mile of the sea, on the north side of a stream, called Harwickburn, crossed by a handsome stone bridge of ashler work. To the north are the stables; and to the west is a shrubbery and plantations, through which the brook takes its course through grass lawns, and passes away by a gentle fall.

On the south-east is the church, dedicated to St. Michael, rebuilt in a handsome manner by the late Sir Harry Grey. Near it is a free-school for the education of his tenant’s children in reading, writing, and accounts; to which charity, at his death, he left 200l. for its support.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

HOWICK is a parish and village one mile from the sea, 1 ½ miles from Little Mill station on the main line of the North Eastern railway and 6 north-east from Alnwick, in the Berwick-on-Tweed division of the county, East Coquetdale petty sessional division, Alnwick union and county court district, rural deanery of Alnwick, archdeaconry of Lindisfarne and diocese of Newcastle. The church of St. Michael, built of stone, in the Classic style, in 1744, on the site of a former church, was altered in 1849 into an edifice in the Norman style; it consists of chancel, nave and a belfry containing one bell: there are several good stained windows, and on the south side of the chancel is a marble monument with canopy of Caen stone richly decorated to Charles, 2nd Earl Grey K.G. prime minister 1830-4, d. 17 July, 1845: the church affords sittings for 200 persons. The register dates from the year 1680. The living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge £246, gross yearly value £250, net £185, with residence and 3 acres of glebe, in the gift of the Bishop of Newcastle, and held since 1885 by the Rev. Charles Edward Green B.A. of University College, Durham. The charities are of £25 yearly value. Here is a parish hall built by Miss Copley in 1883, and used as a reading room as well as for other parochial purposes. There are remains of Roman encampments, and many Roman coins have been found here. Howick Hall, the seat of the Right Hon. Earl Grey K.G., P.C., G.C.M.G. was built in 1782 by Sir Harry Grey, 2nd bart. the older house, attached to an ancient Border tower, being then pulled down: the present house, which is in the Classic style, consists of a central block with two side buildings, united to the main structure by circular wings: the entrance and inner halls contain statuary and pictures, and in the other apartments are a number of family portraits by Sir Thomas Lawrence, and busts, together with other beautiful works of art: the house stands in a well-timbered park of 280 acres, watered by two rivulets. Earl Grey, who is lord of the manor, and John Craster esq. D.L., J.P. of Craster Tower, Lesbury, are the chief landowners. The soil is generally heavy; subsoil, clay. The chief crops are wheat, oats, barley and turnips. The area is 1,632 acres of land and 60 of foreshore; rateable value, £2,281; the population in 1891 was 266.

Church of England School (mixed), for 60 children; average attendance, 41.

Kelly's Directory of Northumberland (1894)

Most Common Surnames in Howick

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Bamburgh Ward
1Robison201:1616.95%584
2Turner151:211.60%62
3Dixon101:310.33%11
4Richardson91:350.33%15
4Reid91:351.52%104
4Ainslie91:3512.00%878
7McDonald81:391.33%103
7Whittle81:395.76%513
9Brown71:440.13%3
9Thompson71:440.13%1
9Chambers71:441.87%181
9Turnbull71:440.32%19
9Jefferson71:443.65%375
9Downey71:445.04%513
9Youll71:4417.50%1,448
16Watson61:520.21%12
16Russell61:521.43%154
16Douglas61:520.66%68
16Inglis61:526.38%704
16Blyth61:523.95%473
16Foreman61:522.41%279
16Nesbit61:521.47%161
23Henderson51:620.19%17
23Elliott51:620.26%26
23Hudson51:620.81%100
23Brewis51:621.18%151
23Chrisp51:623.45%494
28Dickson41:781.43%245
28Greaves41:784.40%723
28Goodfellow41:782.96%531
28Douglass41:780.92%147
28Bowey41:783.15%547
33Clarke31:1041.44%340
33Ferguson31:1040.49%102
33Hutchinson31:1040.34%70
33Darling31:1041.03%234
33Chirnside31:1045.00%1,058
33Cassy31:10460.00%6,847
39Clark21:1560.10%25
39Anderson21:1560.08%18
39Lloyd21:1562.74%899
39Davidson21:1560.12%29
39Oliver21:1560.17%49
39Tait21:1560.14%38
39Bowler21:15611.76%2,712
39Bickerton21:1562.67%878
39Bucknell21:156100.00%10,374
39Ker21:1568.70%2,184
39Ronaldson21:1568.00%2,061
39Heatly21:15613.33%2,972
39Thein21:156100.00%10,374
52Johnson11:3110.04%13
52White11:3110.07%41
52Hall11:3110.03%8
52Scott11:3110.02%6
52King11:3110.25%172
52Campbell11:3110.11%67
52Stewart11:3110.09%56
52Gray11:3110.06%31
52Mason11:3110.14%87
52Mills11:3110.18%110
52Gibson11:3110.05%22
52Graham11:3110.05%21
52Williamson11:3110.22%141
52Carr11:3110.05%27
52Holland11:3110.55%396
52Kennedy11:3110.17%107
52Briggs11:3110.60%430
52Knowles11:3110.91%617
52Smart11:3110.43%299
52Watt11:3110.53%387
52Randall11:3114.35%2,184
52Rice11:3111.27%834
52Blair11:3110.35%237
52Barr11:3112.33%1,363
52Grey11:3110.14%81
52Leonard11:3110.95%644
52Findlay11:3111.75%1,097
52Pringle11:3110.11%61
52Milton11:3113.85%2,005
52Cutler11:3114.55%2,244
52Chilton11:3111.05%696
52Dickie11:3117.69%3,274
52Coxon11:3110.25%168
52Stoker11:3110.23%146
52Baston11:3111.20%796
52Straker11:3110.81%566
52Straughan11:3110.30%198
52Andress11:311100.00%12,171
52Wakenshaw11:3111.30%856
52Sheel11:3112.50%1,448
52Cornet11:31111.11%4,232
52Basting11:311100.00%12,171
52Arries11:3115.26%2,498