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West Middlesex Family History Society

We are pleased to be working in partnership with the West Middlesex Family History Society.

West Middlesex Family History Society was formed in 1978 to cover family history interests in the county of Middlesex, in the area of London west from Kensington to Uxbridge and south to Shepperton, and has a membership of some 600.

The Society holds regular monthly meetings at Hounslow, at which members can hear a variety of speakers, seek advice, and meet like-minded people. They also provide an opportunity to view the collection of research material, parish record indexes, CDs and microfiche.

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Vital records

Thanks to our partnership with the West Middlesex Family History Society, there are more vital records than ever available for you to discover on Findmypast. If you have family roots in Middlesex, then delve into records of baptisms, marriages and burials as well as monumental inscriptions to uncover more details about your ancestors and the lives.

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Middlesex Poor Law Records

Delve into this collection of Middlesex Poor Law Records where you can browse the records of 10 parishes in the west of the ancient county of Middlesex. The majority of records relate to the Poor Law process of determining where a person rightfully belonged and, by extension, which parish was responsible for providing for them.

This collection includes records of examinations, removals, settlements and bastardy bonds.

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Protestation Returns, 1641-1642

The West Middlesex Family History Society have also made contributions to our collection of Protestation Returns. This collection allows you to discover whether your ancestor took the oath of allegiance to the Protestant religion as well as where your ancestor lived.

These records are an important resource for local historians for estimating populations, to genealogists trying to find an ancestor immediately before the English Civil War and for scholars interested in surname distributions.

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Middlesex War Memorials

Is your ancestor commemorated on a war memorial in Middlesex? This collection of war memorials contains names from the Napoleonic War through to the Korean War from over 40 parishes in Middlesex.

You will also find the names of at least 130 women who participated in the First and Second World Wars included in this collection.

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Additional information about the society

The West Middlesex Family History Society have also contributed to the National Burial Index for England & Wales and the National School Admission Registers.

The Society’s “Journal”, published quarterly, has articles on family history research in the area; on record sources and research methods; and on local history. It also includes details of Society meetings, projects and services, local and national family history news, with a useful ‘Help!’ section for those seeking assistance. The surname interests section for new members is also a regular feature. Similar information can be found on the website, including details of local publications of parish records, projects and how to join the society.

West Middlesex FHS is a registered charity (no 291906) and is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies.