We began by trying to bring together all records about people named Docwra (and its many variant spellings) into one database to help anyone who has an interest in the surname to be able to find information more easily.

The database currently holds over 2250 entries drawn mainly from the IGI [International Genealogical Index of the Church of Latter Day Saints] and some other published works.

The data can be sorted by any of a range of fields including names, parents, spouses, dates, parishes or occupations, and whilst not yet complete is a very useful resource for searchers.

If any Docwra researchers would like a copy to work with on their own PC the database to date is available for download, as a zipped file, in one of two formats - db for reading in a database program such as dbase or Paradox, and xls spreadsheet format for reading in Microsoft Excel or Open Office.

Click DATABASE to download the db format zip file (58kb)
or SPREADSHEET to download the xls format zip file (97kb)

For those who do not wish to download the files the database can be viewed online in a series of webpage tables in our RESEARCH SECTION.

This area includes the surname database itself, parish and census records, will transcripts, pedigrees, variant spelling list, document and image archives, details of reference books relating to Docwras.

There are also links to the mailing lists and message boards covering the name variants, and to other Docwra researchers websites.

You may like to join one of the Mailing Lists hosted by ROOTSWEB. To go directly to the page with details of the Surname Lists and Message Boards relating to these names please use the link in the RESEARCH SECTION.