One needs to examine every available resource when researching their ancestors. The GENUKI Internet site (representing General Information on the U.K. and Ireland) is a virtual reference library with all types of information gathered. Much of the data comes from the local Family History Societies within a region.
A special source available is a searchable database showing details of locations for England, Wales and the Isle of Man as of 1891.
Topics for all the counties in England include Church records, newspapers, obituaries, correctional institutions, maps, poorhouses, social life, medical records, schools, directories and occupations, just to name a few.
By selecting a certain county, such as Staffordshire, it provides some basic information about the number of cities, parishes and villages in that county. The physical features, the terrain, the major industries, population and weather are also covered. Then, a listing of information and related links are given. For Staffordshire the ‘Directories’ section provides links to the trade directories, public inns in that county, including some photos and the 1828 directory for the ‘Potteries’ section of Staffordshire.
The link for Scotland also has the country broken into its counties. Clicking Perthshire also offers general information on the county, its location and a listing of related topics for Perthshire. For newspapers in Perthshire there is information of current newspapers and then back issues available at the A. K. Bell Library. For all the counties there are good listings of historical and genealogical societies which can prove to be a wonderful source of information.
Wales has the 13 counties from Anglesey to Radnorshire with each having a full description of the area. Information relating to all aspects of Wales is offered, such as occupations of the citizens, directories, census, maps, church records, immigration, cemeteries, manors, court records, newspapers, etc.
In Glamorgan County the section on schools has a database of day school in Glamorgan in 1847, along with names of parishes. Also, with schools are the universities in Glamorgan. One of the best aspects provided are the Welsh Coal Mines, a site with details and photographs along with a list of miners killed in the mines.
Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Since Northern Ireland was part of Ireland for centuries, this section has the entire island with physical and cultural characteristics. All the counties are listed and can be clicked on individually.
In County Derry which has Londonderry, all the 47 parishes are given. The related information include about the newspapers, numerous historical and genealogical societies and an 1831 census for the Dunboe Parish.
This island in the Irish Sea is feature with its 30 miles in length and population around 50,000.
There is information about the 1881 and 1901 censuses for the Isle of Man, parish registers from the 17th century and toward, a gazetteer of places in 1891 on the Isle of Man and probate records, along with other topics.
The islands that make up the Channel Islands include Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm. The links available include about immigration, genealogical sources, maps, societies for Channel Islands family history and local militias.