Secrets of the Scilly Isles
Off the tip of the Cornish coast, to the south and west, is a group of islands. They are not so well known as other Isles of the British Isles. Do you have ancestors from here?
There are many useful research resources available. Here are just a few, starting with the FamilySearch Wiki containing a great deal of information and links to other resources.
- https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Isles_of_Scilly,_Cornwall_Genealogy
- https://www.familytreeforum.com/articles/british-isles-index/1276034-isles-of-scilly
- https://www.parishmouse.co.uk/cornwall/scilly-islands-cornwall-family-history-guide/
- https://forebears.io/england/cornwall/scilly-islands
- https://www.iosmuseum.org/familyhistory
"Family history has long been one of the major reasons that researchers call on us at the Museum. We are always pleased to help with genealogical research provided that we receive advance notice of names, dates, places, etc. Visiting family history researchers come from as near as next door and as far away as Australia and New Zealand.
The Isles of Scilly Family History Group has been formed as part of the Isles of Scilly Museums ever expanding remit. The social history of the islands, held by the museum, is of great benefit to those carrying out research on their family's life style all those years ago. Photos, articles of clothing, tools and instruments, books and records etc., held in the museum, have been acquired mainly from local sources and Island families. All of these help the researcher build up a picture of life in Scilly."
These suggestions are not exhaustive and you may find more to help you research. Good luck and let us know how you have progressed with your research. If you have any questions, we would be happy for you to post them here for discussion.
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FamilySearch Support
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