Go Further

Nine more websites that you can’t afford to miss

DEVON MILITIA LISTS

w genuki.org.uk/big/eng/dev/militaryhistory/

militialists

Some transcriptions of Devon militia lists are available via GENUKI.

FAMILYSEARCH

w bit.ly/familysearch-english-militia

The extensive FamilySearch Wiki includes a guide to militia records in England.

THE GAZETTE

w thegazette.co.uk

The Gazette published details of appointments and commissions for militia officers.

THEGENEALOGIST

w thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2013/ militia-records-121/

This article introduces the English and Welsh militia muster lists collection launched in 2013.

GENGUIDE

w genguide.co.uk/source/militia-records-military This excellent page includes many useful links and suggestions for further reading.

GLASGOW MILITIA

w glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/ExploreRecords/ Pages/Militia.aspx

Learn more about the Glasgow militia records held at the Mitchell Library.

HAMPSHIRE MILITIA

w hants.gov.uk/librariesandarchives/archives/ collections/militialists

This is another example of the useful information you might find at a local record office.

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

w bit.ly/nrs-militia

Don’t miss the NRS’s guide to the militia records it holds if your ancestor served in Scotland.

YEOVIL MUSTER ROLL

w yeovilhistory.info/1569-muster.htm

Search names and data from the 1569 muster.