• The following is a list of reference works on Northamptonshire which volunteers are willing to search for specific entries. To ask for a look-up, please click on the name by the reference. Requests should be specific, giving as much detail as you can. Where possible, please give information about the sources you have already used so that time and effort is not wasted on duplicating work.

 
• Please don't ask for all references to a common name, or for time-consuming research. The people who have offered their services are all doing their own research as well as trying to help you and others!

 
• To ensure that your message receives prompt attention please use the words Northants Lookups in your subject line. It would also help if you give an indication of which source you are asking for information from. Many volunteers work on several projects at once and it can be hard for them to try and guess which one you are responding to. Failure to do so could result in your request being overlooked.

If you are new to family history research please take time to look at sites such as Getting started in genealogy and family history (GENUKI) or The National Archives / Family Records (formerly Public Record Office) which give guidance on where and how to look for information. Alternatively why not try your local library. There are several publications which give a comprehensive guide to researching family history (and taking the time to read them at the beginning may well save you time!)

Please also remember that it is unlikely you will be able to find everything you need via the Internet /WWW and you will still need to refer to printed and manuscript sources.

Links to Northampton and County web pages