Lanarkshire

Archives

• Glasgow City Archives

  See what collections are available and how to view them.

• The Mitchell Library

  Discover your family history at the Mitchell Library. Lots of records available, with some online.

Births, Marriages & Deaths

• Glasgow & Lanarkshire Death & Burial Index

  Discover your ancestor who died and was buried in Glasgow and the county of Lanarkshire. From the index you may learn your ancestors' birth year, death and burial dates, age at death, burial place, and mortcloth price.

• New Monkland Churchyard

  A monumental inscription index of names, dates and references. You can request more details if you find a name of interest.

Historical Directories

View street directories which might help you find your ancestor's address and occupation in a particular year.

• Glasgow Directories
• Glasgow 1927 Directory

Local History

• Glasgow Memorials

  An old book available online with a lot of Glasgow history and 100 illustrations.

• Old Glasgow Pubs

  History and location of old pubs and their landlords where possible.

Maps

• Old Lanarkshire Maps

  Many old maps of Lanarkshire, mostly of Glasgow.

Military Records

• Evening Times Roll of Honour

  During the First World War, the Evening Times newspaper printed short biographies of service personnel from Glasgow and surrounding areas who were reported missing, wounded or killed. Entries usually include regiment, address, family names, occupation and often a photograph.

• Lanarkshire Fallen

  A comprehensive database of over 15,000 men and women. Search by name, rank, regiment, and more.

Occupations

• Merchants House of Glasgow

  A list of the matriculated members of the Merchants House of Glasgow from 3rd October 1768 to 10th June 1891.

• Glasgow Police Heritage Society

  View information about famous police officers, detectives, personalities and the police force in general.

Societies & Forums

• Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society

  Get help with researching your Glasgow ancestors and visit the society's regular events.

• Lanarkshire Family History Society

  If you have an interest in family history or research in the historic county of Lanarkshire, the society could be a good place to start.

• RootsChat Lanarkshire

  Ask a question about your Lanarkshire or Glasgow ancestors or just browse the previous posts to see info and links to help with your research.

Additional Records

• The Glasgow Story

  Tells the story of Glasgow in words and pictures. Many items of interest for family historians, including the 1913–1914 valuation rolls, a list of Glasgow placenames and personalities.

• Glasgow Smallpox Vaccination Registers 1801–1854

  Did your ancestor get an inoculation against smallpox?

• Virtual Mitchell

  Old photos and memories of Glasgow. Search by area, street, subject or just browse the collection.

• Glasgow Roll of Graduates

  A roll of graduates of the University of Glasgow from 31st December 1727 to 31st December 1897, with short biographical notes.