This repository contains the complete static HTML website for the Hingston One-Name Study, originally created and meticulously maintained from approximately 1995 by the late Dr. Chris Burgoyne (d. 2024). The study is a comprehensive genealogical resource dedicated to researching and documenting individuals and families bearing the Hingston surname (and its variants) across the globe.

Dr. Burgoyne's work was a significant contribution to genealogical research. While this repository serves as an archive of his foundational efforts, it is also intended that the study and research into the Hingston family will continue.

The live version of this website can be found at: genealogy.hingston.org

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Dr. Chris Burgoyne in 2024. His dedication to the Hingston One-Name Study, as well as his contributions to engineering and academia (as a Fellow of Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and his work with IABSE), were remarkable. This project serves as a tribute to his passion and diligence.

• IABSE Announcement of Dr. Burgoyne's passing
• Dr. Burgoyne in his own words (Emmanuel College)

The Hingston One-Name Study includes a wealth of information, such as:

• Hingston Family Trees (HA, HB, HD, etc.): Detailed descendancy charts.
• The Hingston Story: Narrative and historical context.
• Origins of the Hingston Name: Etymology and geographical distribution.
• Hingston Arms: Heraldic information.
• Geographical Information: Details on Hingstons in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, and other locations.
• Historical Records: Transcriptions, official lists, census data, obituaries, and links to earlier studies.
• Newsletters: Past communications from Dr. Burgoyne regarding the study.
• Maps: Visualizing Hingston distribution.
• And much more...

The original website was hosted by Emmanuel College, Cambridge, at https://cjb.emma.cam.ac.uk/hingston/. This repository is an effort to ensure its continued availability and future development by the community.

The main entry point to the website is index.html. The site also features a sitemap.htm page which lists all pages on the site and can be very helpful for navigation.

Note on Search Functionality: The original site included a search page (hingsearch.htm) that utilized Google to search the pages. As the site is now hosted statically on a new domain, this specific search implementation may no longer function as originally intended without adjustments.

• The website is composed of static HTML files, CSS, and images.
• It is hosted via Cloudflare Pages, linked to this GitHub repository.

The Hingston One-Name Study is a living project, and contributions from the wider research community are welcome and encouraged to build upon Dr. Burgoyne's foundational work.

There are a couple of ways to share new information, corrections, or additions:

1. The Hingston Genealogy Mailing List: This is the primary forum for discussion and sharing new research.

   • Join the list: hingstongenealogy@groups.io
   • To subscribe: Send a blank email to hingstongenealogy+subscribe@groups.io
   • Browse archives: New Group Archives | Old Rootsweb Group Archives If you have new research, documents, or corrections, please consider sharing them with the mailing list community. This is a great place for discussion, and if you're not comfortable with GitHub, others on the list may be able to help incorporate your findings into this website archive.

2. GitHub Pull Requests (for those comfortable with GitHub): If you are familiar with GitHub, you can propose changes or additions to the website content directly through this repository.

   • What is a Pull Request (PR)? A PR is a way to suggest changes to the files in this repository. You would essentially make a copy of a file (or the whole project), make your edits, and then "request" that your changes be "pulled" into the main project.
   • How to make a PR:
     1. Fork the repository: Create your own copy of this repository on GitHub.
     2. Make your changes: Edit the HTML files, add new images, etc., in your forked copy.
     3. Submit a Pull Request: From your forked repository, you can then open a Pull Request back to this main hingston/hingston repository.
     4. Describe your changes clearly in the PR.
   • New to Pull Requests? GitHub has excellent documentation:
     • About Pull Requests
     • Creating a Pull Request
   • Important: Please ensure any contributions are well-sourced and in keeping with the existing structure and style of the website. If you have substantial new trees or large sections, it might be best to discuss them on the mailing list first.

We understand that not everyone is familiar with GitHub, and that's perfectly okay! The mailing list is an equally valuable way to contribute and collaborate.

Types of Contributions Welcome:

• Corrections to existing information (e.g., dates, names, relationships).
• New genealogical data (births, marriages, deaths, new family branches) with sources.
• Scans of relevant historical documents or photographs (please discuss on the mailing list regarding how best to incorporate).
• Improvements to the website's accessibility or technical aspects (best raised as a GitHub Issue or PR).

The original work in this study is Copyright (c) 1995-2024 Dr. Chris Burgoyne. Subsequent contributions are Copyright (c) 2024-Present The Hingston One-Name Study Contributors. This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Dr. Chris Burgoyne: For his immense dedication and the creation of this invaluable resource.
• Emmanuel College, Cambridge: For previously hosting the study.
• The Hingston genealogy community: For their ongoing research and contributions.