Alfold Genealogical Records

Alfold 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.

Alfold Baptism Records (1813-1836)

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 Nicholas, Alfold Baptism Records (1813-1896)

Baptism records from people born in and around Alfold between 1813 and 1896. Lists the name of people's parent's, their occupations and abode.

St Nicholas, Alfold Baptism Records (1658-1812)

Baptism records from people born in and around Alfold between 1658 and 1812. Lists the name of people's parent's and other details.

Sussex Baptism Index (1538-1961)

An index to over 350,000 baptisms extracted from the registers of parish churches in Sussex.

Alfold 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.

Alfold Marriage Records (1813-1836)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in Alfold. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain ages and father's names.

St Nicholas, Alfold Marriage Records (1797-1875)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in St Nicholas, Alfold. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on.

St Nicholas, Alfold Marriage Records (1658-1754)

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Alfold Marriages (1587-1837)

Brief notes on marriages that occurred at the church between 1587 and 1837.

Alfold 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.

Alfold Burial Records (1813-1836)

Burial registers record burials that occurred at Alfold. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present.

St Nicholas, Alfold Burial Records (1813-1900)

Burial records for people buried at St Nicholas, Alfold between 1813 and 1900. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age.

St Nicholas, Alfold Burial Records (1658-1812)

Name index linked to original images of the burial registers of St Nicholas, Alfold. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age and residence. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

St Nicholas, Alfold Burial Records (1587-1865)

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

Alfold 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.

Sussex Election Poll (1820)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in Sussex, listing their residence, location and nature of freehold, name of the property's occupier and who they voted for in the election.

Sussex Electoral Poll (1734)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in the county.

Lay Subsidy Rolls of Sussex (1524-1525)

Transcriptions of property tax records for Sussex residents.

Newspapers Covering Alfold

Brighton Patriot (1835-1839)

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

The Sussex Agricultural Express (1895-1944)

A county newspaper, publishing news, editorials, family notices, adverts, sports news etc.

Kent & Sussex Courier (1873-1939)

A conservative-oriented newspaper reporting on local news, births, marriages and deaths in the two counties.

Kent & Sussex Courier (1873-1950)

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

Sussex Agricultural Express (1857-1954)

Fully text-searchable articles from a regional newspaper covering the Sussex area. It includes family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more.

Alfold 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.

Sussex Will Transcripts (1490-1560)

Transcripts of wills of Sussex regiments, indexed by name & place and ordered by parish.

Consistory Court of Chichester Probate Calender (1482-1800)

A searchable calendar to wills proved at this court. Contains references to order probate documents.

Sussex Will Transcripts (1622-1917)

Transcripts of Sussex wills. Names of of people occurring in these wills have been indexed.

Sussex Wills Database (1502-1929)

Transcripts and abstracts of wills made by Sussex residents. These records usually contain vital genealogical information.

Alfold 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.

Alfold Military Records

Wartime in West Sussex (1939-1945)

A collection of articles detailing life in West Sussex during WWII. It includes a number of oral histories.

East Sussex Police WWI Roll of Honour (1914-1918)

Biographies of East Sussex Constabulary police officers who lost their lives in The Great War.

Royal Sussex Regiment History (1701-Present)

A history of a regiment in the British Army. Includes information on the regiment's colours, badges, uniform and marches.

Sussex in the great Civil War (1616-1660)

A detailed history of the puritan revolution in Sussex, includes biographies of county men involved in the turmoil.

Southdown Pals Battalions (1914-1918)

A register of several-thousand men of the 11th, 12th and 13th (Service) Battalions, The Royal Sussex Regiment.

Sussex Feet of Fines (1190-1509)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

Sussex Election Poll (1820)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in Sussex, listing their residence, location and nature of freehold, name of the property's occupier and who they voted for in the election.

Sussex Electoral Poll (1734)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in the county.

Lay Subsidy Rolls of Sussex (1524-1525)

Transcriptions of property tax records for Sussex residents.

Poll for the Election of Members of Parliament (1705)

A list of those who voted in the election, listing the candidates they voted for and organised by settlement.

Alfold Taxation Records

Sussex Lay Subsidies (1296-1333)

Transcriptions of tax records that name those who had to pay property tax and how much was due. Returns for 1296, 1327 and 1332/3 are included.

Sussex Lay Subsidies (1296-1332)

Transcriptions of property tax records for Sussex residents. The years covered are 1292, 1327 and 1332.

East Sussex Window and House Tax Assessments (1747)

Transcripts of assessments for the taxation of wealthier households in the east of Sussex. Indexed by name.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Alfold Land & Property Records

The Book of John Rowe (1597-1622)

A book comprising rentals from twenty-seven manors in Sussex - their customs and information concerning the Borough and Hundred of Lewes.

Sussex Feet of Fines (1190-1509)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

The Victoria History of Sussex, Vol. 1 (99999 BC-1086)

Notes on Sussex's natural history, early man, the Anglo-Saxon period, earthworks and political history. Also includes a translation of the Sussex portion of the Domesday Book.

Sussex Election Poll (1820)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in Sussex, listing their residence, location and nature of freehold, name of the property's occupier and who they voted for in the election.

Sussex Electoral Poll (1734)

A list of freeholders eligible to vote in the county.

Alfold Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Sussex (1938)

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 Sussex (1930)

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 Sussex (1918)

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 Sussex (1915)

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 Sussex (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.

Alfold Cemeteries

East Sussex Church Monuments (1530-1830)

Over one thousand photographs of monuments inside Sussex churches.

Sussex Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Sussex Monumental Inscriptions (1750-2000)

Abstract details of over 2,000 monuments in Sussex; includes photographs of some monuments.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey'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.

Alfold 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.

Alfold Histories & Books

Picturesque Sussex (1906)

A guide to the county and its settlements, focusing on topography, history and architecture.

Sussex Postcards (1890-1930)

A collection of Sussex postcards, all of which have been geographically referenced.

West Sussex Photographic Database (1860-Present)

5000 digital images which cover the social, agricultural, industrial and historical development of West Sussex from the Victorian era to the present day.

Sussex Postcards (1708-1920)

A collection of over 13,000 postcards and other images.

West Sussex Past Pictures (1640-2004)

A database of over 12,000 heritage photographs, prints, drawings and paintings depicting scenes and life in West Sussex.

Alfold School & Education Records

The Victoria History of Sussex, Vol. 2 (1000-1900)

A volume produced by one of the foremost authorities on English history. It covers religious houses, maritime history, industry, agriculture, forestry, education and sport.

St Saviour's Grammar School Admissions (1690-1895)

Details of 3,600 students of a grammar school in Southwark, Surrey; now part of London. Entries include name, year of birth, birth order, date of admission, parents' names, address and a reference to original 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.

Alfold Occupation & Business Records

The Book of John Rowe (1597-1622)

A book comprising rentals from twenty-seven manors in Sussex - their customs and information concerning the Borough and Hundred of Lewes.

The Victoria History of Sussex, Vol. 2 (1000-1900)

A volume produced by one of the foremost authorities on English history. It covers religious houses, maritime history, industry, agriculture, forestry, education and sport.

Sussex Photographers (1841-1910)

A directory of photographers who plied their trade in Sussex. Some studios are given lengthy profiles, complete with biographies, genealogical information and examples of work.

Sussex Apprentices and Masters (1710-1752)

Abstracts of apprenticeship details collected by tax authorities. The abstracts usually contain genealogical information and details on the nature and terms of the apprenticship.

Smuggling on the South East Coast (1675-1871)

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

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Alfold

Victoria County History: Sussex (1086-1900)

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

Pedigrees of Sussex Families (1066-1830)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Sussex's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

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

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

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.

Alfold Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Sussex (1086-1900)

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

Pedigrees of Sussex Families (1066-1830)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Sussex's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

East Sussex Church Monuments (1530-1830)

Over one thousand photographs of monuments inside Sussex churches.

Post Mortem Inquisitions in Sussex (1485-1649)

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

Post Mortem Inquisitions in Sussex (1558-1583)

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

Alfold Church Records

Alfold Parish Registers (1658-1812)

The parish registers of Alfold provide details of births, marriages and deaths from 1658 to 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1658.

Sussex Parish Churches (600-Present)

A study of the architectural development of each Anglican parish church in Sussex.

East Sussex Church Monuments (1530-1830)

Over one thousand photographs of monuments inside Sussex churches.

West Sussex Protestation Returns (1641)

The names of over 12,000 males who signed oaths of loyalty to the Crown and Church of England.

West Sussex Protestation Returns (1641-1642)

The names of over 12,000 males who signed oaths of loyalty to the Crown and Church of England.

Biographical Directories Covering Alfold

East Sussex Police WWI Roll of Honour (1914-1918)

Biographies of East Sussex Constabulary police officers who lost their lives in The Great War.

Sussex in the great Civil War (1616-1660)

A detailed history of the puritan revolution in Sussex, includes biographies of county men involved in the turmoil.

Glimpses of our Ancestors in Sussex (1878)

Biographies of county persons mixed with past incidents.

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.

Alfold Maps

Old Sussex Mapped (1695-1840)

Good quality digital images of early Sussex maps. They vary in scale, from plotting major roads and settlements, to individual fields.

Printed Maps of Sussex (1575-1900)

A book containing reproductions of around 30 maps of Sussex, with detailed information on their background and cartographer.

Sussex: With Maps Diagrams & Illustrations (1909)

A description of the county, some of its settlements and sights.

Maps of Sussex (1579-1900)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Sussex Parish Map (1841-1974)

A map delineating parishes and probate jurisdictions in Sussex.

Alfold Reference Works

A Dictionary of the Sussex Dialect (1875)

A work that attempted to record the provincial Sussex dialect due to its perceived erosion. Includes etymologies.

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

ALFOLD (or Aldfold) is a parish and village, situated partly in Sussex, 4 miles west from the Baynards station on the London, Brighton and South Coast railway, 9 south-east from Godalming and 1 east from the Surrey and Sussex canal, in the South-western division of the county, hundred of Blackheath, Guildford and Godalming county court district, Guildford petty sessional division, Hambledon union, rural deanery of Godalming, archdeaconry of Surrey and diocese of Winchester. The church of St. Nicholas is an edifice of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave, with arcades of two arches, aisles, north and south porches and a small western tower with spire, containing 3 bells: in the chancel, which is divided from the nave by an oak screen, is a piscina, and a monument to Francis Donington, dated 1693: the east window is stained: in the church is an old oak chest bearing the date 1687 and the names of the churchwardens of that period: there are 200 sittings. The register of baptisms and burials dates from the year 1658, marriages from 1659. The living is a rectory, average yearly value from tithe rent-charge £258, net income £178, with residence and 17 acres of glebe, in the gift of Capt. Cecil Norton, and held since 1879 by the Rev. William Henry Fisher M.A. of Exeter College, Oxford. Here is a Baptist chapel. The Earl of Onslow is lord of the manor. The principal landowners are John King esq. Mrs. Luttman-Johnson and trustees of the late Jonah Oastler esq. The soil is heavy; subsoil, clay. The chief crops are wheat, beans, barley, oats, turnips and mangolds. The area is 2,960 acres in Surrey and 290 in Sussex; rateable value, £2,476; the population in 1881 was 540.

A School Board of five members was formed in 1874; William Charmain, clerk to the school board & attendance officer.

Board School, built in 1876 & enlarged in 1882, for 62 children; average attendance, 54.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

Most Common Surnames in Alfold

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Blackheath Hundred
1Barnett261:213.34%251
1Covey261:2131.33%2,418
3Butcher221:251.96%154
4Luff191:284.47%500
5Ede181:303.23%370
6Foster151:360.85%91
6Weale151:3617.05%2,288
8Parsons141:390.73%82
8Muggeridge141:396.57%994
8Eede141:3963.64%7,333
11Routley111:4923.40%3,948
12Matthews101:540.65%104
13Edwards91:600.20%17
13Turner91:600.20%19
13Warren91:600.61%109
13Lucas91:600.73%137
13Hook91:601.66%383
13Sparkes91:605.26%1,237
19Smithers81:681.22%299
20Andrews71:770.34%73
20Wells71:770.31%64
20Tate71:772.87%872
20Pullen71:770.89%244
20Balchin71:772.38%718
25Shepherd61:900.53%153
25Reeves61:900.58%176
25Mercer61:901.35%477
25Lever61:904.32%1,505
25Boxall61:900.74%236
25Henly61:9021.43%6,112
25Shrubb61:906.38%2,164
25Spensley61:90100.00%19,994
25Amorre61:90100.00%19,994
34Hunt51:1080.19%46
34Francis51:1080.41%143
34Salmon51:1081.14%481
34Foreman51:1081.87%797
34Farley51:1081.54%653
34Brooker51:1080.70%275
34Booker51:1081.22%522
34Heather51:1081.11%470
34Tickner51:1080.88%360
34Strudwick51:1081.32%562
34Sturdwick51:10862.50%15,757
45Brown41:1350.05%2
45Lane41:1350.26%103
45Potter41:1350.29%120
45Collyer41:1350.66%336
45Dicker41:1352.42%1,274
45Luxford41:13512.50%5,497
45Stovold41:1352.42%1,274
45Glue41:13522.22%8,554
53Davis31:1800.06%10
53Cook31:1800.09%27
53Thorpe31:1800.66%461
53Goodchild31:1800.92%650
53Hemming31:1802.08%1,453
53Keddie31:18037.50%15,757
53Sole31:1807.32%4,456
53Winson31:1806.82%4,203
53Puttick31:1803.19%2,164
53Gumbrell31:1808.57%5,079
53Reen31:18025.00%11,502
64Stevens21:2700.06%31
64Fuller21:2700.12%97
64Warner21:2700.18%155
64Faulkner21:2700.30%295
64Sayers21:2700.56%596
64Penfold21:2700.30%297
64Henley21:2700.71%755
64Whittington21:2701.31%1,367
64Fairbrother21:2701.52%1,575
64Botting21:2700.94%994
64Tyrell21:2701.77%1,836
64Rands21:2703.57%3,409
64Thayre21:27028.57%17,617
64Limburn21:270100.00%36,014
64Patchell21:27033.33%19,994
64Stalkartt21:270100.00%36,014
80White11:5400.02%5
80Hughes11:5400.06%89
80Young11:5400.03%33
80Knight11:5400.03%25
80Fisher11:5400.05%80
80Newman11:5400.05%78
80Woods11:5400.07%121
80Moss11:5400.12%224
80Alexander11:5400.11%200
80Little11:5400.18%366
80Johns11:5400.30%628
80Ellison11:5400.71%1,493
80Cannon11:5400.19%393
80Beer11:5400.51%1,074
80Redman11:5400.48%1,021
80Cleaver11:5400.86%1,787
80Pickett11:5400.32%684
80Kelsey11:5400.50%1,064
80Whale11:5400.72%1,518
80Tipper11:5401.61%3,118
80Hone11:5400.42%888
80Hedger11:5400.45%961
80Puttock11:5400.43%905
80Dench11:5400.75%1,552
80Stemp11:5400.37%794
80Buckman11:5400.93%1,949
80Rugman11:5404.00%6,646
80Prier11:5406.25%9,272
80Plaw11:5402.78%4,955
80Like11:540100.00%42,452
80Guilfoy11:540100.00%42,452