West Middlesex FHS Journal, Volume 1 (1978-80)
This page contains a summary of the articles that appeared in the Journal
issues of 1978, 1979 and 1980 (part). For 1980 you may select
an article and go straight to the right page in the journal, or use the links below to browse the journal
from its cover.
Chairman's Message - David Hawkings
David Hawkings opens the journal with a forward looking message.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 2-3 (Winter 1978)
Constitution on the West Middlesex Family History Society
Our Constitution has evolved over the years. This is the original version.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 7-10 (Winter 1978)
The Functions of a Family History Society - John L Rayment
This is an edited record of an address given to the Inaugural Meeting of the Society
on 19th July 1978 by John Rayment, Chaitram of the Essex Family History Society.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 11-14 (Winter 1978)
A Brief Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree - Michael J and Christopher T Watts
The article is intended to be a concise guide to assist the beginner in getting started on
his own family tree.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 15-19 (Winter 1978)
Transcription and Indexing - The Society's Task - V E Gale
Vic Gale is very definite about the importance of transcription of records by members of
the Society, and he mentions the recording of memorial inscriptions from churchyards as
among the most pressing of tasks to be undertaken. The need to record Strays is also
emphasized.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 20-22 (Winter 1978)
Topography: Kensington - Robert Cook
The history of Kensington is presented, all the way from being a rural village in 1086,
to the residential suburb of London that it was in 1965. Plenty of details on the
population and its activities are given for the hyears between.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 23-25 (Winter 1978)
Aids to Research: Registration District Reference Numbers at the General Registry Office - V E Gale
As indicated in the title, this a list of district reference numbers used by the General
Registry Office.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(1) 26-27 (Winter 1978)
The Local Library in tracing a Family History
A write-up of a talk given by Andrea Cameron, Librarian in charge of
Local Studies at Hounslow Library. The article provides a good summary of the
relevant reference material that can be seen at the library.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 33-35 (Summer 1979)
Browsing through my Family History - Erica Parker
Erica tells of her research into the surname Brows, and of her ancestors
who lived around Ipswich in Suffolk.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 36-37 (Summer 1979)
Out of Area ("Strays") Index
This is the start of the Society's Strays Index, which were recorded on slips.
Over 100 strays references are listed.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 38-41 (Summer 1979)
Notes & Queries
Various requests for help in family history research.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 41 (Summer 1979)
Map of West Middlesex Parishes
A detailed map showing the Society's parishes, from about 1851.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 42-43 (Summer 1979)
Aids to Research - Boundaries in West Middlesex - Robert Cook
The article identifies which parishes belong to our four Hundreds, namely Spelthorne,
Isleworth, Elthorne and Ossulston. The article then goes on to identify how the parishes were
grouped into urban and rural disticts in 1894, and then into municipal boroughs.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 44-45 (Summer 1979)
Research Report - V E Gale
Vic Gale gives a summary of the research projects ongoing at the Society.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 46 (Summer 1979)
Directory of Repositories
A list of Record Offices in London and Middlesex, relevant to doing family history.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 47-48 (Summer 1979)
Middlesex Marriage Indexes - V E Gale
Vic Gale sumarises the various marriage indexes available for researching family history.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(2) 49-50 (Summer 1979)
From Your Chairman - D T Hawkings
David Hawkings reports on the progress made by the Society in its first year.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 61 (Winter 1979)
Note Taking and Record Keeping - V E Gale
Vic addresses the problem all genealogists face - how to maintain an
orderly, and complete, set of notes on our ancestors. All very sound advice.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 62-65 (Winter 1979)
Records from Quarter Sessions - D T Hawkings
David tells us what type of records you may expect to find among Quarter
Session Records, and he provides some examples.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 66-69 (Winter 1979)
Research Report - V E Gale
Vic provides an update in the Society's work collecting memorial
inscriptions, and other activities.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 74-75 (Winter 1979)
Sources: Poll Books - Robert Cook
Robert explains the purpose of the Poll Books, and what they may be
expected to contain, and where to find them, and therefore their use
to family historians.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 76-80 (Winter 1979)
Notes & Queries
Various requests for help in family history research.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(3) 83 (Winter 1979)
A Sensation beyond Description - H G Winch
We are given a sad tale about ancestor James Winch, who having witnessed
the death of one Thomas Truesdale Clarke subsequently committed suicide.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(4) 89-90 (Spring 1980)
The Stately Homes of Acton - R N G Rowland
This is an account of a talk given to the Society by R. N. G. Rowland on
12th September 1979. Acton was for many years a favoured choice of residence
for the wealthy who wished to live in the country but within easy range of the
City of London. Mr. Rowlands mentions many stately homes with their
distinguished owners.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(4) 93-96 (Spring 1980)
Out of Area ("Strays") Index - Vic Gale
Vic provides an update on the work of building a slips index of Middlesex
folk who were baptised, married or buried in another place.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(4) 97-98 (Spring 1980)
Research Report - Vic Gale
Vic provides a general summary of the Society's indexing projects,
including the marriage index and particular parish registers.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(4) 99-100 (Spring 1980)
The Accounts, 1979
This page provides the Society's accounts for the year ended 30th September 1979.
West Middlesex FHS Journal 1(4) 108 (Spring 1980)
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