Morris & Co's Commercial Directory Of Lincolnshire 1863

Morris & Co's Commercial Directory of Lincolnshire 1863 - Genealogy & History Resource (Digital Download or CD)

Product Description:

Step back into the Victorian era with this exquisite reproduction of Morris & Co's Commercial Directory of Lincolnshire, 1863. An essential addition to any family historian’s toolkit, this directory offers a fascinating snapshot of life in Lincolnshire midway through Queen Victoria’s reign. Whether you are tracing your family tree, researching local history, or exploring the evolution of the county, this directory provides the details you need.

Format & Navigation This directory is available as a high-quality Digital Download or on a CD. Please note that this is a facsimile of the original book, consisting of scanned images. While the text is not embedded as a searchable digital file, the directory is compiled alphabetically by both surname and trade, making manual navigation intuitive and straightforward. Furthermore, most modern PDF readers (such as Adobe Acrobat, Edge, or Chrome) now feature "OCR on the fly." This means you can often use the search function in your PDF viewer to find names and places directly within the images.

Bridging the Census Gap The 1860s present a unique challenge for genealogists due to the gap between the 1861 and 1871 Census records. Families moved, changed trades, and grew significantly in this decade. This 1863 directory is the perfect resource to bridge that gap, helping you pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived and what they did for a living ten years before the next census was taken.

What’s Inside? This comprehensive directory is divided into easy-to-use sections:

• County Information: A detailed overview of Lincolnshire’s geography, topography, and administrative structure, including lists of Magistrates and public officers.
• Court Directory (Private Residents): An alphabetical list of the gentry, clergy, and prominent citizens (heads of households) living in the county at the time.
• Commercial & Trades Directory: A comprehensive classified list of trades and professions. From Blacksmiths to Wheelwrights, this section allows you to see the commercial landscape of every town and village.
• Town & Village Histories: Descriptive sketches of the major towns and villages, noting local landmarks, churches, and economic activities.
• Advertisements: A collection of contemporary Victorian advertisements, offering a charming glimpse into the products and services available to your ancestors.

Lincolnshire Life in 1863 The year 1863 was one of innovation and industry in Lincolnshire. This directory captures the county at a pivotal time:

• The Industrial Rise: Lincoln was rapidly becoming a hub of engineering. This was the era when Joseph Ruston was beginning to make his mark (he would later found Ruston & Hornsby). The directory lists the early engineering firms that would power the Industrial Revolution.
• Agricultural Heartland: As the breadbasket of England, the directory is rich with farmers, millers, and agricultural implement dealers, reflecting the county's reliance on the land.
• Famous Connections: This era is the lifetime of the great poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson (born in Somersby, Lincs). While he had moved away by 1863, his family roots and the local circles he moved in are often recorded among the gentry. You will also find references to the legacy of Sir Joseph Banks, the renowned botanist and President of the Royal Society who hailed from Revesby, as his family and estates are still prominent in the local records.
• Maritime Heritage: In the port of Grimsby, the fishing industry was undergoing a massive expansion following the arrival of the railways. The directory details the mariners, ship owners, and fish merchants fueling this growth.

Map Disclaimer Please note: In the original 19th-century bindings, maps were often issued as separate inserts and have frequently been lost or damaged over the last 160 years. We cannot guarantee that a map is present in this specific edition. However, if a map is included with the original scanned source, it will be present in this digital copy—consider it a bonus if found!

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