Kent FHS holds numerous people, place and transport records of use to Kent family historians
The following are indexes of books and various pieces of information we hold in the archive. If you would like further information please email Anne at archivist@kfhs.org.uk
Biddenden Families | Details of Families
The Biddenden Collection by H L Bennett dated 1952. A collection of extracts from sources including Parish Registers, Tithe map apportionments, Parish Chest Records, wills, MIs etc for the following families
ALLARD, BACHELOR, BAILEY, BATEMAN, BEALE, BIGG, CHALKER, CUTBUSH, HENDEN, HICKMOTT, HORNER, LEEDES, MAYNE, PATTENSON, RANDOLPH, SEYLIARD, STEDE, STEDMAN, STOWE, TAYLOR, WHITFIELD, WILDE, WILLARD, WITHERDEN, WOLBALL
It was compiled by the granddaughter of Louisa WITHERDEN who died in 1886. A Louisa WITHERDEN born c1827 in Biddenden married George BENNETT in 1849. He was a grocer in Tenterden, she died in 1880.
Jane AustenNew - June 2026 | Two booklets on Jane Austen from the estate of the late Duncan Harrington | Jane Austen and Godmersham | Jane Austen 1775-1975
Story of E. F. Enston from CanterburyNew June 2026 | His diary and life story (in his own words)| Diary
Eythorne Baptist Church | Members list of the Baptist Church
Membership book of the Baptist church 1839-1900
Hawkhurst | The slipmill rental of Hawkhurst | Hawkhurst Coronation Programme - 1937New - Apr 2026 | St Lawrence and All Saints Monthly Magazine - April 1943New - Apr 2026
Hawkhurst Players | It's Never Too Late - 1960New Jul 2026 | Winter Sunshine - 1960New Jul 2026 | A Month of Sundays - 1961New Jul 2026 | If This Be Error - 1962New Jul 2026 | Here We Come Gathering - 1962New Jul 2026 | By A Hand Unknown - 1963New Jul 2026 | Hay Fever - 1963New - Mar 2026 | The Camel's Back - 1964New Jul 2026 | A Wine and Cheese Party - 1964New Jul 2026 | Importance of Being Earnest - 1965New - Jul 2026 | End of the Honeymoon-1965New Jul 2026 | A Drama Evening - 1965New Jul 2026 | Count Your Blessings - unknownNew Jul 2026
Hollingsbee Surname Index | Index
A large collection of information gathered by Kathleen Hollingsbee about the people of East Kent.
Jurors of CranbrookNew - Feb 2026 | A list of Jurors in Cranbrook in 1696 | List
Pecham's Index | Index
Surnames recorded in the survey of Kentish Manors owned by the Archbishop of Canterbury 1283-5.
Romney Marsh Doctor | Full document
Romney Marsh Doctor blends family memory with local history and gives an unusually vivid picture of medical practice and domestic life in nineteenth-century Kent.
Miscellaneous Family Information | Index
Family files, articles and other materials containing family information, that have been archived by Kent FHS. If you would like further information please email Anne at archivist@kfhs.org.uk
The Order Of Women FreemasonsNew - Feb 2026 | Booklet
A history of women Freemasons.
Ashford, St Mary's | Index
An Index of the Bell Ringers at St Mary's from 1781-1996 as noted on plaques in the Belfry
Bethersden Some information about the village and its residents. The original papers are held by the church. Bethersden | Vol 1 | Vol 2 | Bethersden Vicars and other notes | Diary of Charles John Kingsnorth | Letter from John Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury | Bethersden Murder of 1849
Canterbury Catch ClubNew Mar 26, A leaflet found among the paperwork of the Late Duncan Harrington about the Canterbury Catch Club, A musical club dating from 1779-1865| Leaflet
Cleve CourtNew Feb 2026 | A history of Cleve Court
Deal Land Tax 1726 | Land Tax Assessment
Dover Electors 1802 | Electors
A transcription of the Dover Electors by Kathleen Hollingsbee.
East Farleigh Parish Magazine | 1905 | 1906 | 1907 | 1908 | 1909 | 1910 |1915 - 16 | 1917 | 1918
East Peckham War Memorial | 'The Life They Left Behind' Those Who Lost Their Lives 1914-1918 and 1939-1945
This is a book written by the late Margaret Lawrence commemorating the lives of the men of the village, below is an index of the men mentioned.
Eastry Union | Masters Reports | Visitors Book
An index of the masters's reports 1871-1912 and the visitors book 1833-1924.
Elham Union | Part 1 | Part 2
A Statement showing the Receipts and Payments of the Guardians of the Elham Union during the half year ended at Michaelmas, 1908.
Faversham Farmers Club | Details of members
Details about the members who belonged to the Faversham Farmers Club.
Manor of Glassenbury Rentals 1606New - Feb 2026 | Rental record
The rental record was made for Thomas Roberts of Glassenbury.
Gravesend | The Conservative Year book 1958 | The Philharmonic Society
Hamstreet, Ruckinge & Warehorne | The Rural Post | Hamstreet and Orlestone A glimpse in to the past
A brief history of the rural post in Hamstreet and the surrounding villages.
Herne Bay Arpeggios Choir | November 1948 Programme | August 1956 Programme
Kennington At War by Robin Britcher | Index
A story of the village in the First World War and of those who are remembered on the Kennington War Memorial. This index contains the names of the men mentioned in the book.
Meopham Overseers AccountNew - Feb 2026 | Accounts
The accounts made in 1683.
Mersham | Index
An index of inhabitants made by Edward Finn during the 18th and early 19th century.
Mid Kent Poor Law Records | Index by Name | Index by Place
New Romney Wrecks | Index
An index of the vessels and the Masters from the genealogical papers of Richard Finn-Kelcey
OareNew - Feb 2026 | The History of Oare
Written by Sidney Wilson.
PlaxtolNew - Feb 2026 | Church Life
An insight into church life in Plaxtol village.
Rochester, St Peter | Index
An index to names in “The Parish of St Peter with St Margaret Rochester. A book which was privately published and contains details of those lost in St Peter’s Parish during the First World War 1914-1918”, compiled by Mrs Pat Bishop and Mrs Jean Lear. Publisher unknown. Further enquiries please email archivist@kfhs.org.uk
The Port of SandwichNew Jul 2026 | Leaflet from 1920
St Andrew's Convalescent Home | Annual Report 1906 | Annual Report 1922
St Leonard, Deal | Census Returns
Census in 1801, 1811 and 1821.
The History of ShepherdswellNew Jul 2026 | Histor 1780-1800
Stede Hill Estate, Harrietsham | High resolution map
The Stede Hill Estate, Harrietsham in 1728. More details in article.
Stone Cricket ClubNew - Feb 2026 | A booklet celebrating the History of Stone Cricket Club | Booklet
Thanet Union WorkhouseNew - Feb 2026 | Census Return 1851
West MallingNew - Feb 2026 | West Malling Tithe Apportionments 1840 | List
The Caroline and her Passengers by Glenn Wright | Index
This is an index of passengers who travelled to Canada in 1832 on board The Caroline.