London born and bred, I have been researching my own family history for the last 30 years. I have traced my family back from Southwark, through 100 years of London history, into Dorset, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Essex and Middlesex, encountering members of the Church of England, Catholics and Independent Congregationalists along the way. In doing so, I have discovered branches of my family spread across the world.
Genealogy is a wonderful hobby. It is absorbing and fascinating, full of surprises and every discovery provides a fresh lead to investigate. If you have always wanted to trace your ancestors but don’t know where to start, then see my BEGINNERAssistance Service.
Over the years I have built up a sound knowledge of the records available at the London repositories. For anyone with ancestors in London, particularly in the 19th century, they can be a rich source of information. Travel to London can be time-consuming and expensive and is often not an option for those overseas. I visit all major and most local record offices in London, Surrey and Middlesex as well as the main record offices of Sussex and Hampshire.
I can assist with your research in the London parishes (including those areas historically in Surrey and Kent) and Middlesex. Please see LONDON for an overview of sources available or e-mail details of your enquiry.
Searches also undertaken in the counties of Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.
If you are researching ancestors in London (including the Metropolitan areas of Surrey, Kent and Middlesex prior to the late 19th Century) or the counties of Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire, then you may have seen a reference to a baptism, marriage or burial, in e.g. the IGI, NBI, Vital Records Index or Pallot's. I offer low-priced single entryPARISH REGISTER TRANSCRIPTIONSproviding the register is CofE and has been deposited in the archives I visit - this is a simple way to find out whether the entry you have found has any connection with your family by checking whether the original record includes any further details, such as occupation or abode. Some registers remain in the care of the parish (unfortunately the Single Entry Transcription Service does not apply to such registers). It is not possible to offer this service for Nonconfirmist registers.
Coming to England to find your roots? See my OVERSEAS VISITORS SERVICE which can help you get the most from your visit and ensure you visit the correct archive for the records you need.
Please contact me for a free initial assessment of your requirements:
Please provide in your e-mail any information you feel is relevant. I regret that I cannot provide a free initial assessment if I'm asked to visit a website to locate information from your published family tree.
By post (for a free initial assessment please provide a return e-mail address or s.a.e.):-
Patricia O'Neill, 6 Mansergh Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6YN
I regret that I am unable to respond to enquiries for general information.
