Wick Genealogical Records

Wick 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.

Wick Baptism Records (1754-1891)

A searchable transcript of the baptism registers of Wick. Baptisms are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837. They may record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names, occupations, residence and more.

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.

Wick 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.

Wick Marriage Records (1777-1811)

A searchable database containing a transcription of the marriage registers of Wick. These records may help trace a family as far back as 1777.

Wick Marriages (1777-1811)

Transcriptions of records from baptism registers. They are the primary source for pre-1837 marriages. They may record the bride and groom's residence, the groom's occupation, parents' names, marital status and witnesses.

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.

Wick 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, Wick Burial Records (1695-1900)

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

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.

Wick 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 Wick

Gloucester Citizen (1877-1945)

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

Cheltenham Looker-On (1833-1920)

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

The Tewkesbury Yearly Register and Magazine (1830-1849)

A yearly magazine that contains a profuse amount of birth, marriage and death notices; and details on local affairs.

Worcester Herald (1829-1857)

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

Cheltenham Chronicle (1809-1950)

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

Wick 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.

Lichfield and Coventry Diocese Probate Index (1650-1760)

An index to wills, administrations and inventories proved by the Diocese of Lichfield and Coventry. Copies of wills can be ordered or viewed at the record office in Lichfield.

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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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 Wick

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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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 Wick

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.

Wick 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.

Wick 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

WICK, near Pershore, is a village and parish, bounded on the north-east by the navigable river Avon, 2 ¾ miles south-east from the Pershore station on the Worcester and Wolverhampton section of the Great Western railway, 1 east from Pershore, 5 ½ miles north-west from Evesham and 10 south-east from Worcester, in the Southern division of the county, Pershore hundred, petty sessional division, union and county court district, rural deanery of Pershore and archdeaconry and diocese of Worcester. The church of St. Bartholomew is an ancient edifice of stone in mixed styles, consisting of chancel, nave of three bays, north aisle, vestry, north porch and a western belfry containing one bell: in 1861 the church was thoroughly repaired and a north aisle and vestry added; in the chancel is a memorial tablet to the Rev. Arthur Carden B.A. d. 10 Aug. 1863: in 1893 the chancel was rebuilt and lengthened, a new oak chancel screen erected, an organ chamber and vestry added, the nave repaired, the church partly reseated, three stained windows placed and a new organ provided, at a total cost of £1,600: there are sittings for 200 persons. The register dates from the year 1695. The living is a vicarage, net yearly value £176, including 73 acres of glebe, in the gift of the vicar of Pershore, and held since 1888 by the Rev. William Henry Bolton M.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge. The vicarage house was erected in 1889, at a cost of £1,710, of which the Ecclesiastical Commissioners contributed £1,500. Wick House is the residence of Alfred Ricketts Hudson esq.; Upper Wick House, of Mrs. Hemming; Avonbank, of Major Henry C. Marriott; Bryn Issa, of Mrs. John Hilditch Evans; and The Grange, of Mrs. Morgan. Alfred Ricketts Hudson, who is lord of the manor of Wike Burnel and Wyke Waryn, the Rev. Charles Henry Bickerton Hudson M.A. of St. Giless, Oxford, Mrs Carden, Miss Woodward, Major Henry C. Marriott, Mrs. John Hilditch Evans and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners are principal landowners. The soil is three-fourths sandy and loam and one-fourth strong land; subsoil, gravel and day. The chief crops are wheat, hops, barley, beans and fruit. The area is 1,558 acres; rateable value, £3,207; the population in 1891 was 294.

Parish School (mixed), opened in 1864 & supported by voluntary contributions, for 60 children; average attendance, 40.

Kelly's Directory of Worcestershire (1900)