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 Ancestry.com - Is That a Postmaster in Your Family Tree?
Article from "Along Those Lines..." by George Morgan.
- Ancestry.com - Message Boards - Occupations
- FamilyOldPhotos.com - Fire Department Old Photos
Old, antique, or vintage photos. User submitted with family history and details.
- Family Tree Connection - Employment Records
Search the listings for free, view full details with a fee-based subscription.
- Historical Information About Georgia Governors
- Judges of the United States Courts
The Federal Judges Biographical Database contains the service record and biographical information for all judges who have served on the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Circuit Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court since 1789.
- HM Customs & Excise - Our History ~ United Kingdom
- Law Enforcement Memorial Directory
Links to states and cities who have memorial pages including names and often descriptions of officers who have died in the line of duty.
- Law Enforcement Memorial Links
Links to many sites regarding law enforcement officials who died in the line of duty. Some have historic lists of names.
- The Official Register of the United States, 1816–1959
Article on the genealogical value of the national directory of employees, agents, and officers of the U.S. federal government. From the NARA quarterly publication - Prologue .
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 OK-POLITICAL-HISTORY Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in Oklahoma politicians including those in pre-statehood Territorial governments, post-statehood State government, and local governments during both of these periods. Archives: browse or search.
- American Police Hall of Fame and Museum
- The British Postal Museum & Archive
Holds the records of the British Post Office from the seventeenth century to the present day.
- City of Vancouver Archives - (Vancouver, B.C.). Board of Police Commissioners
Vancouver Board of Police Commissioners fonds -- 1886-1968.
- Civilization.ca - Canadian Postal Museum
- Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia ~ Canada
- Fire Museum Network
Information about more than 300 Fire Museums in the U.S. and Canada.
- Galleries of Justice ~ United Kingdom
- [The original link is broken. This link points to an archived copy on the Wayback Machine]
Garda Síochána Museum/Archives
Museum of the Republic of Ireland's national police force, outlining the history of policing.
- Georgia Governors
From the Georgia Archives.
- Hall of Flame Fire Museum ~ Phoenix, Arizona
- Heritage Royal Mail ~ London, England, United Kingdom
- Kent Police Museum ~Chatham, England
- Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Archive ~ California
- The Metropolitan Police Service Historical Archives ~ London, England
- National Archives of Canada - Genealogy Research
- Employment Records
Information for Federal civil servants, Postmasters and Postmistresses, Provincial/Territorial civil servants, and railway employees.
- Post Offices and Postmasters
A database that documents changes of postmasters at individual post offices located across Canada.
- Newport Pagnell Police Museum ~ England
- New York City Police Museum
- Peabody Historical Fire Museum ~ Massachusetts
- Philadelphia Police Department - Philadelphia Police Memorial Museum
- San Francisco Fire Department Museum ~ California
- San Francisco Public Library >>> History Center >> Research Guides > Police Files ~ California
- Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum ~ Waco, Texas
- Toledo Firefighters Museum ~ Ohio
An extensive collection of scrapbooks, reference materials and Toledo Fire Division journals dating back to the 1800's are housed in the museum's library.
- West Midlands Police Museum ~ Birmingham, England
- York County Heritage Trust (Fire Museum) ~ York, Pennsylvania
- 1909 NE Omaha Police Souvenir Book
- Buckinghamshire Constabulary ~ England
- Cardiff and Glamorgan Police ~ Wales
- Chicago: Brief History of the Chicago Police Department ~ Illinois
- Directory of Archives in Australia - Victoria Police, Historical Unit
- Fallen Heroes - Bureau of Prisons Staff Killed in the Line of Duty 1901-1997
- Fort Smith National Historic Site
Dedicated to telling the story of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorates the Federal District Court for the Western District of Arkansas during the years that the court's jurisdiction included the Indian Territory, 1872-1896.
- Index to Missing People Found in Victoria Police Correspondence Records
An index of letters sent to the Police department in Victoria, Australia seeking assistance in contacting missing people. The letters came from all over the world and date from 1853 to 1930.
- Issaquah Law Enforcement History ~ Washington
Including a list of Sheriffs, Marshals, and Police Chiefs of Gilman and Issaquah since 1891.
- Jane's Police Review
An index to Police Review magazine (UK) 1893-1919 providing references to articles about 25,000 policemen including biographies and photos.
- Lawmen & Outlaws - Oklahoma Lawmen & Outlaws Including O. T. & I. T.
- Lincolnshire Police - History ~ England
- London Metropoltan Police Orders ~ England
Online searchable database of over 405,000 entries from the Metropolitan Police orders from 1899-1930.
- Manawatu District Police Personel ~ New Zealand
- Metropolitan Police Service - History ~ U.K.
- My Ancestor Was a Policeman
A book by Antony Shearman.
- National Archives | Family history | Metropolitan Police
National Archives, United Kingdom
- New Westminster Police History Project ~ British Columbia, Canada
- OK Lawmen & Outlaws
Lawmen and outlaws from Oklahoma Territory, Indian Territory or the State of Oklahoma.
- Police History UK - Metropolitan Police Orders Search
- The Police Index
- Police Museums
- Police Roll of Honour Trust
In remembrance of those police officers of the United Kingdom who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
- Police Uniform and Equipment
A book by A. A. Clarke.
- The National Archives | The Catalogue | Research Guides: A to Z
Research Guides from the National Archives, United Kingdom .
- RCMP History
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Historical Highlights.
- Roster Of The Jacksonville Police Force 1913-1920 ~ Florida
- Royal Irish Constabulary Officers: A Biographical and Genealogical Guide, 1816-1922
A book by W. E. Vaughan.
- Tasmania Police - Police ~ Australia
- The Thin Blue Line ~ England
History of the men from the six constituent Sussex Police Forces who fought in the Great War. Includes biographies of some of the men.
- Victorian Police Force History ~ Australia
- Police & Police Station Database Victoria ~ Australia
Details of both members of Victoria Police Force and the stations at which they served, taken from various souces, including archival and newspaper.
- U.S. Marshals, Arizona Territory
U. S. Marshals and Deputy Marshals sworn in 1864 - 1912.
- Witch Hunters: Professional Prickers, Unwitchers and Witch Finders of the Renaissance
A book by P. G. Maxwell-Stuart.
- The American Local History Network - Postal History
- Blocksburg History: Post Office ~ California
Includes history and lists of postmasters and mail carriers, some with biographies.
- Civil Service
Civil Service jobs: firefighters, police, goverment, postal, telephone, etc. for Brooklyn, New York.
- Confederate (CSA) Stamps and Postal History
- History of the United States Postal Service 1775-1993
- Postmasters ~ Pass Christian, Mississippi
- Postmasters & Post Offices of Texas, 1846-1930, by Jim Wheat
Listings of all postmasters in Texas, 1846-1930, with dates of appointment; listings of all post offices in Texas, 1846-1930, with dates of establishment and discontinuance.
- White Pine County Nevada Postmasters by Surname
List of all postmasters, both appointed and acting for White Pine County Nevada from 1869 through 1998.
Mailing lists are interactive e-mail forums that are free for you to subscribe to and participate in. Click on the links below and be sure to follow the instructions provided exactly as shown in order to subscribe to the mailing list of your choice. Be sure to keep a copy of the welcome message that you receive. This message will contain details about the mailing list, the person who runs the list and instructions you will need in order to participate in the list, unsubscribe from the list, etc.
- AHTA Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in the Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) and the people associated with it. The AHTA began before the Civil War in Missouri to prevent criminality. It guaranteed protection to members and helped law enforcement with the pursuit, capture, arrest, conviction and recovery of stolen horses, mules, equipment, etc.
- AUS-WA-PENSIONER-GUARDS Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in the ex-army personnel and their families who went as Pensioner Guards on the Convict Transport ships carrying prisoners from the British Empire to Western Australia.
- KY-REGULATORS Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the history of the Kentucky Regulators, their surnames, and the deeds that they did.
- OCCUPATIONS Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding occupations from a genealogical standpoint.
- OK-LAWMEN-OUTLAW Mailing List
For the discussion and sharing of information regarding ancestors who were lawmen or outlaws in the Oklahoma or Indian Territories.
- POLICE-UK Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in former police officers of the United Kingdom, the formation and history of all United Kingdom police forces, and general discussion of related matters. Archives: browse or search.
- POSTALWORKERS-UK Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in postal workers in the United Kingdom. Archives: browse or search.
- TOWNCRIERS-UK Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in towncriers and/or beadles throughout the United Kingdom including their livery, customs, and responsibilities. Archives: browse or search.
- USMARSHALLS Mailing List
For anyone with a genealogical interest in US Marshalls and deputies of old. Archives: browse or search.
The sites found in this category vary in content. Some sites have extractions or transcriptions of actual records. Other sites have helpful lists, articles, tips or guidelines. In a few cases there are scanned images of the original source documents themselves, with more of these types of records coming online each day. Keep in mind that extractions & transcriptions may have errors or may be missing certain portions of the original source material. Always refer to the original source material whenever possible and only use extractions & transcriptions as a starting point to help guide you in your research.
- Ancestry.com - U.S. Census
Census images available by subscription:
- Ancestry.com - Ireland, The Royal Irish Constabulary 1816-1921
Searchable database available by subscription.
- Chicago Police Department Homicide Record Index, 1870–1930
- City Officials ~ Pass Christian, Mississippi
- Exempt Firemen's Collection, 1871-1955
Description of the record group from the Monmouth County (N.J.). County Clerk.
- Firemen Records ~ New York City, New York
Information from the Archivist for the New York City Fire Department.
- Heritage Collection
Holds the records of the British Post Office from the seventeenth century to the present day.
- Indianapolis and Marion County Employees, 1890-1926 ~ Indiana
Online searchable database from the Indiana State Archives.
- The Metropolitan Police Service Historical Archives ~ London, England
- Oaths of Office ~ Washington state
Searchable online database from the Washington Secretary of State. Contains names of nearly 16,000 elected officials who took an oath of office between 1854 and 1978.
- Police Index
Index for references to members of the police force, who are mentioned in articles of information from the newspapers Belfast 'Gazette', 1851 - 1900, the Portland 'Advertiser', Belfast Banner, Warrnambool 'Examiner', Launceston Advertiser.
- Post Office Records
From the National Archives and Records Administration.
- Ramsgate Lifeboat ~ Kent, England
- Family History Research
Contact information for family historians requesting information on ex crew members, persons rescued or lost during rescues and other persons connected with the Ramsgate Lifeboat. Includes an index of historic crew members with selected photos and life saving medals information.
- Stamford Historical Society - Records Groups, Publications, etc. ~ Connecticut
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