Broughton Genealogical Records

Broughton 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.

Broughton Baptisms (1671-1914)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index. They list parents' names - their occupations, residence and sometimes other details.

Broughton Baptisms (BTs) (1600-1843)

A name index attached to original images of baptism registers. Records document parents' names, date of baptism and/or birth, residence, occupations and more.

West Yorkshire Non-conformist Baptisms (1646-1910)

A name index linked to images of birth and baptism registers from West Yorkshire non-conformist churches. These records document the birth or baptism of over 275,000 people.

Yorkshire Birth Index (1837-2010)

A growing index of births registered in the county. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

Broughton 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.

Broughton Marriages (BTs) (1600-1836)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Broughton Marriages (1575-1930)

Details of those who were married at the church between 1575 and 1930. Information given may include parents' names, ages, marital status, abode and more.

Broughton Banns (1754-1812)

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.

West Yorkshire Non-conformist Marriages (1659-1935)

A name index linked to images of marriage registers from West Yorkshire non-conformist churches. These records document the marriage of over 250,000 people.

Broughton 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.

Broughton Burials (1671-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence.

Broughton Burials (BTs) (1600-1843)

A name index linked to digital images of the burial registers of the church. 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.

West Yorkshire Non-conformist Burials (1646-1985)

A name index linked to images of burial registers from West Yorkshire non-conformist churches. These records document the death and burial of over 170,000 people.

Yorkshire Death Index (1837-2010)

A growing index of deaths registered in the county. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

Broughton 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.

Yorkshire Lay Subsidy (1301)

A tax on the county's wealthier residents, ordered by wapentake or liberty and settlement.

1901 British Census (1901)

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

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Broughton

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.

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.

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

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

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer (1866-1953)

An illustrated, conservative newspaper with a national focus.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer (1866-1953)

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

Broughton 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.

Broughton 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.

Broughton Military Records

The History of the North York Militia (1650-1900)

A history of the militia, supplemented by lists of its officers.

19th Foot Regiment (North Riding) Historical Records (1688-1844)

A general history of the regiment, including biographies of its colonels.

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.

Yorkshire Feet of Fines (1486-1503)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

Eyre Rolls for Yorkshire (1218-1219)

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

South Yorkshire Asylum Admission Records (1872-1910)

Transcripts of 17,368 admission records, including name, gender, age, occupation, date of admission, cause of insanity, outcome of incarceration, date of leaving the institution and more.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

Broughton Taxation Records

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1868)

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

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1807)

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

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1741)

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

Lincolnshire Domesday & Lindsey Survey (1066-1118)

A transcription of the Lincolnshire section of the Domesday Book, which records land ownership, use and value in the late 11th century; and similar survey completed in 1118.

Yorkshire Lay Subsidy (1301)

A tax on the county's wealthier residents, ordered by wapentake or liberty and settlement.

Broughton Land & Property Records

North Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for North 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.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1807)

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

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1741)

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

Yorkshire Feet of Fines (1486-1503)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

Broughton Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1937)

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

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1925)

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

Directory of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire (1913)

A directory outlining the history of settlements in the North and East Ridings and listing their commercial, private and professional residents.

Kelly's Directory of N & E Ridings of Yorkshire (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.

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1909)

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..

Broughton Cemeteries

North Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of North 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.

Broughton 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.

Broughton Histories & Books

History of the East and North Ridings (1840)

A general history of the area and its divisions.

North Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for North 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.

Broughton 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.

Broughton Occupation & Business Records

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.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

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

Smuggling on the East Coast (1600-1892)

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

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

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

Yorkshire Rugby Union Commemoration Book (1914-1919)

A searchable book detailing the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union around the time of the Great War. Contains the names of many players and other persons associated with the sport.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Broughton

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.

Broughton Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

North Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of North 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.

Broughton Church Records

West Yorkshire Non-conformist Parish Registers (1656-1985)

A name index linked to images of birth and baptism registers from West Yorkshire non-conformist churches. These records document the birth or baptism of over 275,000 people.

West Yorkshire Non-conformist Membership Records (1772-1973)

Tens of thousands of entries from non-conformist records detailing churches' membership. Records can include details such as date & place of birth, residence, familial relations and occupations. Records are indexed by name and connected to original images.

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 Broughton

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.

Broughton 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.

Broughton 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

At Broughton, a mile and a half north-west from Malton, was an hospital of St. Mary Magdalen, founded by Eustace Fitz-John, who died in the reign of Henry II.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

BROUGHTON is a township and 3 miles west from Skipton, in the Northern division of the Riding, Skipton union, county court district and petty sessional division, eastern division of the Staincliffe and Ewcross wapentake, rural deanery of West Craven, Craven archdeaconry and Ripon diocese. The church of All Saints, standing in a solitary situation, almost a mile from the village, is a building in the Early English and Late Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel, nave and north aisle, with angular columns and niches, although it originally resembled almost all others in the district in being destitute both of tower and aisles: at the east end, is the chapel of the Tempest family, with mural monuments to Stephen Tempest (1771), the inscription including also an entire genealogy of this family, from the year 1406; to Stephen Walter Tempest (1784), Frances Olive Tempest, his wife (1795), Stephen Tempest (1654—1742), and his wife Elizabeth (Fermor) (1738), and to Richard Tempest (1792), The register dates from the year 1674. The living is a rectory, yearly value £250, in the gift of Christ Church, Oxford and held by the Rev. Thomas Evans M.A. of Christ Church. Here is a Catholic chapel. Broughton Hall, the seat of Mrs. Semon, anciently called Gilliott’s Place, and originally standing near the brook, was removed to its present site in 1597, and rebuilt with timber given, it is said, by George, Earl of Cumberland, out of his park at Carlton; it is now a handsome stone mansion in the Ionic style, pleasantly situated in a park and grounds of 80 acres, through which a feeder of the river Aire passes, adding considerably to the beauty of the estate. The trustees of the late Sir Charles Robert Tempest are lords of the manor and principal landowners. The soil is loamy; subsoil, limestone. The land is chiefly in pasture. The area of the township is 2,041 acres; of the parish 4,148 acres; rateable value, £3,517 5s. 8d. and the population in 1871 was-township 181; parish 268.

School, supported by the landowners, Samuel skippings, master.

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

BROUGHTON is a parish comprising the hamlets of Great and Little Broughton, in the Cleveland division of the Riding, west division of Langbaurgh liberty, petty sessional division of Langbaurgh West, Stokesley union and county court district.

Kelly's Directory of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire (1913)

Most Common Surnames in Broughton

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Ryedale Wapentake
1Shaw121:220.09%11
1Kidd121:221.75%710
3Austin111:241.72%762
4Pickard101:260.52%265
4Blamire101:2614.49%4,182
6Southwell81:322.07%1,209
7Walker71:370.04%5
7Hargreaves71:370.20%115
7Mitton71:372.95%1,815
7Lowcock71:374.24%2,353
11Savage61:430.66%542
11Driver61:430.45%370
11Whiteoak61:431.91%1,448
14Davies51:520.29%289
14Booth51:520.06%32
14Moorhouse51:520.23%209
17Green41:650.04%26
17Dickinson41:650.12%113
17Clough41:650.16%175
17Shuttleworth41:650.42%523
17Lynn41:651.99%2,068
17Hardisty41:650.59%721
17Altham41:654.88%3,763
17McKwell41:655.71%4,156
17Kaley41:6528.57%11,617
26Harrison31:860.02%10
26Holmes31:860.03%25
26Lord31:860.20%328
26Lister31:860.07%80
26Moor31:860.34%562
26Hird31:860.26%439
26Cowgill31:860.61%988
33Evans21:1300.08%193
33Robinson21:1300.01%4
33Clark21:1300.03%40
33Cooper21:1300.03%42
33Watson21:1300.02%18
33Hudson21:1300.03%44
33Dobson21:1300.05%95
33Pickles21:1300.05%87
33Oldfield21:1300.11%287
33McDermott21:1300.51%1,198
33Tempest21:1300.23%570
33Catlow21:1302.94%4,221
33Skippings21:130100.00%35,728
46Smith11:259< 0.01%1
46Brown11:2590.01%7
46Wright11:2590.01%14
46Hall11:2590.01%17
46Jackson11:2590.01%8
46Turner11:2590.01%20
46Wilkinson11:2590.01%13
46Adams11:2590.05%208
46Bradley11:2590.02%68
46Carr11:2590.02%89
46Nicholson11:2590.02%71
46Harper11:2590.05%231
46Watkins11:2590.31%1,433
46Lawson11:2590.04%165
46Kemp11:2590.08%417
46Noble11:2590.04%177
46Blackburn11:2590.02%83
46Herbert11:2590.17%855
46Nichols11:2590.09%441
46Wills11:2590.65%2,478
46Crowther11:2590.02%64
46Wyatt11:2590.52%2,131
46Roper11:2590.11%552
46Tattersall11:2590.15%750
46Hepworth11:2590.04%162
46Gaskell11:2591.52%4,292
46Jenkin11:2592.04%5,204
46Hodkinson11:2590.70%2,648
46O'Brian11:2590.46%1,935
46Grange11:2590.14%699
46Rix11:2591.37%4,038
46Denby11:2590.16%783
46Wallbank11:2590.70%2,648
46Nickson11:2592.78%6,368
46Winterburn11:2590.19%912
46Maud11:2590.24%1,128
46Onion11:2592.33%5,692
46Bulcock11:2591.10%3,519
46Sparling11:2590.78%2,848
46Litton11:25914.29%18,720
46Swire11:2590.85%3,012
46Aldersley11:2591.09%3,487
46Cage11:2596.25%10,667
46Goodhind11:2592.70%6,259
46Flanery11:2594.55%8,765
46Enson11:2598.33%12,789
46Farmworth11:259100.00%40,917
46Dingwal11:259100.00%40,917
46Karagin11:259100.00%40,917
46Maible11:259100.00%40,917