Kyre Wyard Genealogical Records

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard Baptism Records (1754-1812)

A searchable database containing transcriptions of the baptism registers of Kyre Wyard. These records may help trace a family as far back as 1754.

Worcestershire Baptism Transcripts (1538-1996)

Transcriptions of most Worcestershire parish baptism registers. They list children, their parents' names, residences, occupations and sometimes other details.

Worcestershire Baptism Transcripts (1538-1891)

Transcripts of Anglican baptism registers from over 250 churches in Worcestershire.

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.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard Banns Registers (1784-1866)

Banns registers list the names of people who intended to marry by the system of calling banns, in which the bride and groom's name were called for three weeks at church. At these callings objections could be made to a marriage. They record the bride and groom's parish of residence, which may be recorded differently in the marriage register.

Kyre Wyard Marriages (1779-1812)

A searchable transcript. These records may help trace a family as far back as 1779.

Worcestershire Marriage & Banns Transcripts (1538-1985)

Transcriptions of most Worcestershire parish marriage registers. They list brides and grooms, their residence, marital status and occasionally other details. Also included are transcripts of records that detail intentions to marry.

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.

Kyre Wyard 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, Kyre Wyard Burial Records (1694-1851)

An index of burials recorded at St Mary, Kyre Wyard_. The index includes the name of the deceased, the date of burial, age (where available) and occasionally other notes.

Worcestershire Burial Transcripts (1538-1993)

Transcriptions of most Worcestershire parish burial registers. They list the name of the deceased, the date of their death and/or burial and sometimes other details, such as age and occupation.

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.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Worcestershire Western Division Register of Electors (1832-1833)

A list of those eligible to vote, including their address and qualification to vote.

Worcestershire Hearth Tax (1664-1665)

A name index to records recording taxes levied against owners of hearths in Worcestershire.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Kyre Wyard

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.

Worcester Herald (1829-1857)

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

Worcester Journal (1808-1896)

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 Worcester 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.

Worcestershire Chronicle (1838-1870)

A database allowing full text searches of a newspaper covering regional news, family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more in the Worcestershire area.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Worcester Diocese Probate & Administration Index (1601-1652)

An index to probates and administrations granted by the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Worcester. Contains the deceased's name, occupation, residence and whether the grant was for probate or administration. Also lists which records contain an inventory.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Admon Index (1559-1660)

An index to estate administrations performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The index covers the southern two thirds of England & Wales, but may also contain entries for northerners.

Worcester Diocese Probate & Administration Index (1451-1642)

An index to probates and administrations granted by the Consistory Court of the Bishop of Worcester. Contains the deceased's name, occupation, residence.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Probate Abstracts (1630-1654)

A searchable database of mid-17th Century probates performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Supplies details of testator and executor.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard Military Records

Worcestershire WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Worcestershire WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Worcestershire Western Division Register of Electors (1832-1833)

A list of those eligible to vote, including their address and qualification to vote.

Calendar of Worcestershire Quarter Sessions (1591-1643)

Abstracts of legal records that cover numerous affairs of the county of Worcestershire, including military, criminal, land and trade. Contains a name & place index.

Eyre Rolls for Lincolnshire & Worcestershire (1218-1221)

Transcriptions of pleas brought before a court. They largely concern land disputes and cover: Lincolnshire, 1218-9, and Worcestershire, 1221.

Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury (1663-1859)

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

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.

Kyre Wyard Taxation Records

Worcestershire Hearth Tax (1664-1665)

A name index to records recording taxes levied against owners of hearths in Worcestershire.

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.

Kyre Wyard Land & Property Records

Worcestershire Western Division Register of Electors (1832-1833)

A list of those eligible to vote, including their address and qualification to vote.

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.

Kyre Wyard Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Worcestershire (1940)

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 Worcestershire (1936)

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.

Cope's Directory & Buyer's Guide for Worcs. (1933)

Contains a classified listing of companies and independent traders by each town or village in Worcestershire.

Kelly's Directory of Worcestershire (1932)

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 Worcestershire (1928)

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.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard Histories & Books

Victoria County History: Worcestershire (1086-1900)

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

Worcestershire Parish Church Montages (1990-Present)

Photographs of monuments, stained glass windows, fonts, memorials and other architectural facets of parish churches in Worcestershire.

Worcestershire Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Worcestershire.

Worcestershire Church Photographs (2006-Present)

High quality photographs of Worcestershire church exteriors.

Worcestershire Windmills (1998-Present)

An index of windmills in the county, with brief notes and some photographs.

Kyre Wyard 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.

Kyre Wyard Occupation & Business Records

Lost Pubs of Worcestershire (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.

Royal Navy Medical Journals (1817-1857)

Indexed medical journals from British ships containing personal and medical details of patients. The journals list names, ages, rank/status, diseases, illness duration and notes on symptoms and treatment. Contains details on military men as well as people immigrating or being deported to colonies.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Kyre Wyard

Victoria County History: Worcestershire (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.

Kyre Wyard Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Worcestershire (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.

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.

Kyre Wyard Church Records

Worcestershire Parish Registers (1820-1936)

The parish registers of Worcestershire are a collection of books essentially documenting births, marriages and deaths. Their records can assist tracing a family as far back as 1820.

Worcestershire Parish Register Transcripts (1538-1996)

Transcriptions of registers that record baptisms, which typically occur shortly after birth; marriages and burials. They can help establish links between individuals back to the 16th century.

Worcestershire Parish Church Montages (1990-Present)

Photographs of monuments, stained glass windows, fonts, memorials and other architectural facets of parish churches in Worcestershire.

Worcester Bishops' Registers (1301-1435)

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

Hereford Diocese Clergy (1275-1900)

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

Biographical Directories Covering Kyre Wyard

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.

Kyre Wyard Maps

Maps of Worcestershire (1607-1900)

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.

Kyre Wyard 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

The parish of Kyre Wyrad is remarkable for producing large quantities of wild saffron.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

KYRE WYARD (Kyre Magna, or Great Kyre) is a parish 4 miles south-east from Tenbury station on the Shrewsbury, Tenbury and Hereford section of the London and North-Western and Great Western joint railway, and 7 north-by-west from Bromyard, in the Western division of the county, Upper Doddingtree hundred, Tenbury union, petty sessional division and county court district, rural deanery of Burford, archdeaconry of Ludlow and diocese of Hereford. The church of St. Mary is an edifice of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel with side chapel, nave and a western turret containing 3 bells: the east window, restored by the late rector in 1897, contains glass of the 14th century: the east window of the chapel was erected Feb. 22nd, 1898, as a memorial to the Rev. E. G. Baldwyn-Childe M.A. rector 1892—98: there is a mural tablet to the Rev. Hugo Thomas, 60 years rector of this parish, d. 21 Oct. 1693, in his 107th year: there are 122 sittings. The register dates from the year 1694. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £113, including 42 acres of glebe and residence, in the gift of Mrs. Baldwyn-Childe, and held since 1898 by the Rev. Herbert John Martin, of Oxford University. Here are almshouses for eight widows for this and seven adjoining parishes and townships, viz., Collington, Edwin Ralph, Stoke Bliss and Thornbury (parishes), Butterley, Kyre Parva (townships), and Hanley Child (township and chapelry). Kyre Park is the seat of Mrs. Baldwyn-Childe lady of the manor and principal landowner: the estate is remarkable for possessing some of the finest timber in England. The soil is clayey loam; subsoil, sandstone. The chief crops are corn, grass, hops and fruit. The area is 1,510 acres; rateable value, £1,388; the population in 1891 was 109.

The children of this place attend Kyre and Stock Bliss schools.

Kelly's Directory of Worcestershire (1900)

Most Common Surnames in Kyre Wyard

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Doddingtree Hundred
1Passey121:98.11%471
2Franklin111:108.46%528
3Smith81:140.11%1
4Davis61:180.22%7
4Grainger61:182.11%234
4Mosley61:1816.22%1,510
7Morgan51:220.64%61
8Payne41:270.60%80
8Box41:273.96%669
10Lewis31:360.21%19
10Tyler31:360.61%125
12Griffiths21:540.15%22
12Reynolds21:540.36%100
12Watkins21:540.32%89
12Moseley21:540.95%323
12Kennett21:544.76%1,388
12Postans21:548.00%2,010
12Ellt21:54100.00%9,279
19Jones11:1080.02%2
19Taylor11:1080.03%3
19Evans11:1080.05%9
19Clark11:1080.16%88
19Hughes11:1080.06%11
19Price11:1080.04%8
19Webb11:1080.09%31
19Miles11:1080.30%205
19Potter11:1080.15%81
19Hammond11:1080.52%357
19Kemp11:1081.05%704
19Pratt11:1080.32%216
19Austin11:1080.58%401
19Norman11:1080.70%483
19Pugh11:1080.18%101
19Gunn11:1086.67%2,894
19Corbett11:1080.23%140
19Patrick11:1081.43%933
19Wharton11:1081.12%753
19Nott11:1080.45%306
19Benbow11:1081.43%933
19Badham11:1080.85%578
19Mapp11:1081.09%724
19Turbill11:10814.29%4,934
19Hopcutt11:1088.33%3,337
19Whither11:108100.00%10,876