Bilbrough Genealogical Records

Bilbrough 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.

Bilbrough Baptisms (1695-1887)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index, essentially recording births, but may also include places of residence and occupations.

West Yorkshire Baptisms (1813-1910)

Digital images of baptism registers that can be searched by name. They record baptisms, which typically occur shortly after birth, and list the baptised's name, date of birth and/or baptism and parents' names. They may also list where the parents lived, their occupations and occasionally other details.

West Yorkshire Bastardy Records (1690-1914)

Records of over 14,000 illegitimate births, which will typically name the child's father.

West Yorkshire Baptisms (1512-1538)

Digital images of baptism registers that can be searched by name. They record baptisms, which typically occur shortly after birth, and list the baptised's name, date of birth and/or baptism and parents' names. They may also list where the parents lived, their occupations and occasionally other details.

Bilbrough 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.

Bilbrough Marriages (1653-1899)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status, residence and signature.

Bilbrough Banns (1725-1899)

Banns registers give details of parties who intended to marry. They record an individual's real parish of residence if they moved to a parish temporarily for the purpose of a marriage.

Archbishop of York Marriage Licences Index (1613-1839)

An index to over 150,000 licences to marry applied for from the Diocese of York.

West Yorkshire Marriages & Banns (1813-1935)

Digital images of marriage registers that can be searched by name. They contain written records of marriages and typically record the name of the bride and groom and date of marriage. They may also record occupations, residences, fathers' names, witnesses and other information about the marriage.

Bilbrough 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.

Bilbrough Burials (1695-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They may detail the deceased's name, residence and age.

St James, Bilbrough Burial Records (1780-1837)

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

West Yorkshire Burials (1813-1985)

Digital images of burial registers that can be searched by name. They contain records of burials, which typically occur a few days after death, and record the name of the deceased and date of death and/or burial. They may also list where the deceased lived, their age, names of relations, occupation and occasionally other details.

West Yorkshire Burials (1512-1538)

Digital images of burial registers that can be searched by name. They contain records of burials, which typically occur a few days after death, and record the name of the deceased and date of death and/or burial. They may also list where the deceased lived, their age, names of relations, occupation and occasionally other details.

Bilbrough 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.

West Yorkshire Tax Valuation (1910)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of records recording over 600,000 properties in West Yorkshire, their owner, occupier, description and details of their taxable value.

West Yorkshire Electoral Registers (1840-1962)

An index to and images of registers listing over 22.5 million names of those who were registered to vote. The records list name, address and qualification to vote.

West Yorkshire Land Tax Records (1704-1932)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registered recording almost 4 million tax payments on properties. They record land owners, occupiers, taxable value and sometimes a description of the property.

Newspapers Covering Bilbrough

Leeds Times (1833-1901)

This fully searchable newspaper will provide a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Leeds district. Includes family announcements.

Leeds Mercury (1807-1900)

Fully text-searchable articles from a local newspaper covering the Leeds district. It includes family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more.

York Herald (1801-1900)

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

Leeds Intelligencer (1754-1866)

Fully text-searchable articles from a local newspaper covering the Leeds district. It includes family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more.

Yorkshire Evening Post (1890-1903)

This fully searchable newspaper will provide a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Yorkshire district. Includes family announcements.

Bilbrough 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.

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.).

Derbyshire Will Index (1858-1928)

An index to wills, proved by the Derby Probate Registry. Index includes name, residence and year of probate. Contains entries for Yorkshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and other counties.

Bilbrough Immigration & Travel Records

West Yorkshire Removal & Settlement Records (1689-1866)

An index to and images of over 14,000 records detailing the removal and settlement of people between parishes in West Yorkshire.

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.

Bilbrough Military Records

West Riding Yorkshire Territorials in the Great War (1908-1919)

Three books detailing the unit's history from the period before and during WWI. Also contains a list of members, with dates of service and a roll of honours and awards.

West Yorkshire Militia Records (1779-1826)

Digital images of records that record those serving in and assessed for service in the militia and details of payments for the militia. The records can be searched by a name index.

North East War Memorials (1882-1951)

An inventory of memorials commemorating those who served and died in military conflicts.

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.

Roll of Officers of the York and Lancaster Regiment (1756-1884)

Lists of officers by rank, regiment and name.

West Yorkshire Electoral Registers (1840-1962)

An index to and images of registers listing over 22.5 million names of those who were registered to vote. The records list name, address and qualification to vote.

West Yorkshire Prison Records (1801-1914)

Digital images of various documents, searchable by an index of over 335,000 names. The records include registers that record prisoners' names, ages, occupation, crimes, criminal history, education, religion, genealogical information and more.

West Yorkshire Bastardy Records (1690-1914)

Records of over 14,000 illegitimate births, which will typically name the child's father.

West Yorkshire Coroners Notebooks (1852-1909)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording over 19,000 deaths deemed suspicious or otherwise worth investigating.

West Yorkshire Poor Law Records (1663-1914)

Records details of the distribution of funds to the poor, churchwardens' records, maintenance for illegitimate child and other similar records.

Bilbrough Taxation Records

West Yorkshire Tax Valuation (1910)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of records recording over 600,000 properties in West Yorkshire, their owner, occupier, description and details of their taxable value.

West Riding of Yorkshire Poll Book (1835)

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

West Yorkshire Land Tax Records (1704-1932)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registered recording almost 4 million tax payments on properties. They record land owners, occupiers, taxable value and sometimes a description of the property.

West Riding of Yorkshire Hearth Tax (1672)

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

West Riding of Yorkshire Hearth Tax (1672)

A name index to records recording taxes levied against owners of hearths in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

Bilbrough Land & Property Records

West Yorkshire Tax Valuation (1910)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of records recording over 600,000 properties in West Yorkshire, their owner, occupier, description and details of their taxable value.

West Riding of Yorkshire Poll Book (1835)

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

West Yorkshire Land Tax Records (1704-1932)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registered recording almost 4 million tax payments on properties. They record land owners, occupiers, taxable value and sometimes a description of the property.

West Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for West Riding settlements found in the Domesday book. Includes the modern & 11th century place name, land owners and details of later history.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1868)

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

Bilbrough Directories & Gazetteers

York & Ainsty Directory (1822)

A directory of York & the Ainsty district, detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Directory of York (1885)

Directory of York and Neighbourhood, including all villages within 6 miles of York, containing the private & commercial residents (alphabetically arranged), court directory, the trades classified, historical notes, local intelligence etc.

Kelly's Directory of West Riding (1927)

A directory of settlements in the riding detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of West Riding (1908)

Descriptions of physical and geological landmarks, a listing of government offices and descriptions of the villages & parishes, including a list of the private Descriptions of physical and geological landmarks, a listing of government offices and descriptions of the villages & parishes, including a list of the private residents..

Kelly's Directory of West Riding (1897)

A directory of the riding detailing its history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Bilbrough Cemeteries

West Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Yorkshire Graves Index (1408-2003)

An index to close to 150,000 names listed on gravestones in Yorkshire.

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.

Bilbrough 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.

Bilbrough Histories & Books

History & Antiquities of Lower Wharfedale (0-1902)

Various articles of history from the Lower Wharfdale area of Yorkshire.

West Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for West Riding settlements found in the Domesday book. Includes the modern & 11th century place name, land owners and details of later history.

Yorkshire Domesday Records (1086)

An English translation of Yorkshire domesday records. This transcripts details the county's landowners in 1086.

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (1086-1900)

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

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.

Bilbrough School & Education Records

West Yorkshire Reformatory School Records (1856-1914)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording admission, residence and discharges for schools that aimed to reform criminal youths. A great deal of detail may be gleaned on over 9,000 individual, including genealogical details, employment record and photographs.

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.

Bilbrough Occupation & Business Records

West Yorkshire Police Records (1833-1914)

Digital images of registers recording appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions, transfers, applications, injuries and more. The records can be searched by an index of over 32,000 names.

West Yorkshire Occupation Records (1793-1930)

An index to and images of occupational records. They may list name, residence, age, birth date, occupation, date of employment, employer, and marital status. Certificates of fitness for employment can include parents’ names.

West Yorkshire Alehouse Licences (1771-1962)

An index to and images of over 75,000 alehouse licences, listing name of the person who held the licence, the name and location of the public house, dates the licence was issued and renewed, and whether the licence was transferred.

West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Records (1627-1894)

An index to and images of around 7,000 apprenticeship records. They may list name, age, parents' names, master's name, trade, date, residence, terms of apprenticeship and more.

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.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Bilbrough

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (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.

Bilbrough Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

West Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (1086-1900)

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

The Visitation of Yorkshire: 1584-5 (1000-1585)

Pedigrees compiled from a late 16th century heraldic visitation of Yorkshire. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

The Visitation of Yorkshire: 1612 (1000-1612)

Pedigrees compiled from a early 17th century heraldic visitation of Yorkshire. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat 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.

Bilbrough Church Records

West Yorkshire Bastardy Records (1690-1914)

Records of over 14,000 illegitimate births, which will typically name the child's father.

West Yorkshire Parish Registers (1512-1538)

Digital images of registers that record baptisms, which typically occur shortly after birth; marriages and burials. The registers can be searched by name and can help establish links between individuals back to the 16th century.

Yorkshire Parish Registers & Bishop's Transcripts (1538-2001)

Digital images of baptism, marriage and burial registers from Church of England places of worship in Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Confirmations (1859-1915)

Records recording teens and young adults commitment to the Christian faith.

England Parish Registers (1914-2013)

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

Biographical Directories Covering Bilbrough

Yorkshire Who's Who (1912)

A listing of the prominent residents of the county of Yorkshire, giving details on family, education, careers, hobbies, associations and more. Also includes details on the county's government officials, military officers, members of parliament, religious leaders and demographics.

Officers of The Green Howards (1688-1931)

Biographies of hundreds of men who served as officers in The Green Howards, an infant regiment in the King's Division. Details given include parentage, date of birth, military career and later professional career.

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.

Bilbrough Maps

Maps of Yorkshire (1407-1922)

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.

Bilbrough 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

BILBROUGH is a civil parish and pleasant and well-built village, situated on an eminence, 3 ½ miles north-east-by-east from Tadcaster railway station and 6 west-southwest from York, in the West Riding for civil purposes, but as regards parliamentary elections belongs to the North Riding: it is in the Tadcaster union and county court district, Ainsty wapentake and petty sessional division of West Ainsty, Bishopthorpe rural deanery, archdeaconry and diocese of York, situated near the Leeds and York road. The old church, being in a dangerous state of dilapidation, was pulled down in the year 1873 and wholly re-built, at the sole expense of Thomas Fairfax esq.: it now consists of chancel and nave, and contains 3 bells: the chantry, situated to the south of the church, from which it is separated by two Pointed arches, and originally belonging to the Alien Priory of Holy Trinity, York, has also been restored; it contains the magnificent altar-tomb of Thomas, third Lord Fairfax, the celebrated Parliamentary general, ob. 1671, adorned with shields of arms and the well known canting motto “Fare Fac;” in the chancel is the altar-tomb of John Norton, merchant of London, founder of the church, on which are two shields, one of them containing his merchants’ mark: beneath the present communion table has been placed the ancient altar-stone with the five stigmata, formerly used as a flag-stone in the body of the old church; there is every reason to suppose that this stone was brought from the chapel of Nun Appleton Nunnery. The register dates from the year 1695 and is in good condition. The living is a peculiar, without the cure of souls, tithes commuted at £270 yearly, without residence, in the gift of Col. Fairfax and held by the Rev. Joseph Powell Metcalfe M.A. of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. John Norton, lord of the manor, in 1492 founded a chantry here, and endowed it with £4 6s. 8d. which sum is paid by the Treasury yearly to The rector of Bilbrough. Thomas, Lord Fairfax, by a codicil to his will, dated 11th November, 1671, gave all his tithes at Bilbrough and Sandwith to trustees for the use and behoof of “a preaching minister” at Bilbrough. There is a chapel for Wesleyans. The charities are £9 yearly value. Bilbrough Hall, the seat of Col. Fairfax J.P. is a plain building, standing close to the church, and surrounded by fine trees; in the pasture field opposite the house are some ancient barrows, opened a few years since and found to contain ashes and various relics. Col. Fairfax is lord of the manor, and with the trustees of Newark and Hemsworth schools principal landowner. The soil is clay and loam; the subsoil is clay and red sandstone. The crops are wheat, barley, oats, turnips, seeds and potatoes; there are also some fine grazing pastures. The area is 1,376 acres: rateable value, £2,640; and the population (1871) 207.

Board. School, Miss Elinor Anson, mistress.

Kelly's Directory of the West Riding of Yorkshire (1881)

Most Common Surnames in Bilbrough

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Ainsty Wapentake
1Fletcher91:220.17%66
1Dickinson91:220.26%113
1Eccles91:221.05%575
4Britton81:251.01%622
4Medcalf81:257.69%3,241
4Kneeshan81:2561.54%12,159
7Young71:280.21%125
7Jagger71:280.36%252
7Fearby71:2814.29%5,204
10Wright51:400.04%14
10Robinson51:400.02%4
10Howard51:400.25%249
10Blades51:400.94%916
10Mouncer51:4055.56%15,484
10Driffley51:40100.00%24,127
16Brown41:500.02%7
16Holmes41:500.04%25
16Powell41:500.21%254
16Pool41:500.81%980
16Ridsdale41:500.76%928
16Fairfax41:5022.22%9,914
16Delley41:5050.00%16,907
16Carlert41:50100.00%27,751
24Johnson31:660.02%12
24Spink31:660.29%475
26Wilson21:1000.01%3
26Harrison21:1000.01%10
26Atkinson21:1000.02%21
26Carr21:1000.05%89
26Sanderson21:1000.05%102
26Beckett21:1000.25%606
26Buckle21:1000.22%550
26Whincup21:1000.72%1,602
26Dunnington21:1001.17%2,307
26Waud21:1001.64%2,944
26Elland21:1006.06%6,714
26Kildin21:10018.18%13,541
38Hall11:1990.01%17
38Jackson11:1990.01%8
38Ward11:1990.01%15
38Richardson11:1990.01%30
38Booth11:1990.01%32
38Bird11:1990.10%487
38Hodgson11:1990.01%37
38Woodward11:1990.11%538
38Wade11:1990.03%137
38Cartwright11:1990.07%330
38Pickering11:1990.04%166
38Daniel11:1990.12%564
38Fenwick11:1990.17%810
38Shephard11:1990.26%1,224
38Holgate11:1990.10%490
38Eason11:1991.49%4,252
38Raper11:1990.12%601
38Anson11:1990.37%1,628
38Gant11:1991.05%3,426
38Colbeck11:1990.21%1,031
38Wilman11:1990.19%946
38Dunwell11:1990.20%957
38O'Rourke11:1992.04%5,204
38Cleaton11:1997.69%12,159
38Harrap11:1991.64%4,512
38Easterby11:1991.05%3,426
38Kingsmill11:199100.00%40,917
38Dunnill11:1990.92%3,137
38Mennel11:1994.00%8,077
38Septon11:1997.69%12,159
38Brese11:199100.00%40,917
38Derves11:199100.00%40,917