Resources by county > Somerset
UK BMD - Online Parish Clerks (OPC) websites
The term OPC refers to unpaid volunteers who collect, collate and transcribe records for various parishes. This site lists the details and links to OPC projects for the following parishes and … more
This free site has a focus on the West Country (Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire) but does include information for the Channel Islands, England, Isle of Man, Ireland, … more
Somerset Parish Registers - Transcription Index
These records are arranged alphabetically by parish with links to available sites. more
Nailsea Parish Family History and OPC Page
Nailsea is a town some eight miles west of Bristol and historically lay within the county of Somerset. The town was formerly a major glassmaking centre. Other important industries have included coal … more
An an online history of the port and its people. Find out about Bristol’s role in the transatlantic slave trade and also about Bristol’s rare collection of Chinese glass. more
Findmypast - United Kingdom Records- Life Events (BMDs)
Findmypast is a commercial family history site offering access to a worldwide collection of records. There are free searches available but a subscription or Pay As You Go is needed to access … more
GENUKI - UK and Ireland Genealogy - County Somerset
This page has detailed, categorised information and relevant links for researching your family from this area. more
Birth, death and marriage indexes from Bath & North East Somerset register office (1837-2007) are being put online. This ongoing project is adding new data as it becomes available. more
Findmypast - England & Wales Published Wills & Probate Indexes, 1300-1858
The National Wills Index features a growing and unique set of indexes for English wills and probate documents. They currently consist of: • Archdeaconry Court of London Wills Index 1700-1800 … more
Somerset & Dorset Family History Society
The Somerset & Dorset Family History Society was founded in 1975 and helps people to research their family history, especially those with ancestors in the two counties. The Society's Family … more
Weston-super-Mare Family History Society
Weston-super-Mare & District Family History Society was founded in 1983 and covers 70 parishes in North Somerset. more