Land & Property Records
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.
A full name index, connected to original images of the registers. These records list those who were eligible to vote and may give a description of an individual's property.
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.
A collection of various land valuation documents extending as far back as 1650, but primarily covering the period after 1884. Useful for establishing the ancestry of land owners and their tenants.
An index linked to original images of over 250,000 land tax assessments. These records can be a useful aid for establishing ancestry among land owning families and their tenants; and are also useful for locating relevant estate records.
An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in Fife. Records contain information on tenants, landowners and properties.
An index linked to original images of lists of those eligible to vote in London. Records contain properties - their owners and occupiers and the yearly rent or value of a property.
A name index linked to original images of copy bonds, acts, obligations and other legal documents. These were collected by a central registry to safeguard losses of documents, forgeries and legal disputes.
A collection of documents pertaining to the Abbey and those living in the lands surrounding. Contains genealogical information, particularly in relating to land disputes.
A full name index, connected to original images of the registers. These records list those who were eligible to vote and may give a description of an individual's property.