 British
The first successful English colonies were established in North America at
Jamestown, Virginia, and Plymouth, Massachusetts, early in the 17th century.
By the time of the first United States census in 1790 (following independence
from England in 1776), English colonists and their descendants constituted well
over 50% of the 3.1 million white residents and formed the majority in every
state except Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Since this time, the English have
continued to immigrate to the United States in significant numbers, forming
the third largest immigrant group from 1820 to the present.
Contacts and Sources
It is strongly recommended that you obtain the passenger list for the
boat or boats on which your ancestors arrived from England. This is an
excellent starting point for research in both England and America.
The Family History Library of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an excellent collection of
records from England. In addition, the following texts and organizations
may be able to help:
International Society for British Genealogy and Family History
P.O. Box 3115
Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3115
Publication: International Society for British Genealogy and Family
History Newsletter
Genealogical Institute
P.O. Box 22045
Salt Lake City, UT 84122
Telephone: (801) 250-6717
E-mail: eakle@xmission.com
Publication: Research News, Immigration Digest, and more than 40 others
(They also have a video series, workshops, and seminars.)
Web Sites
In Helpful Web Sites, you can find links to
useful resources about Britain.
Books
- Genealogical Research in England and Wales, by Frank Smith and David
Gardner
- In Search of Your British and Irish Roots, by Angus Baxter
For some tips on researching abroad, see the topic All about
international resources.
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