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Genealogy Research Tips

We have previously posted about useful genealogy research tips for beginners however, even our most seasoned of genealogists need help from time to time. With that being said, we have mustered up some of what we think are the most … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on May 31, 2017May 25, 2017Categories Starter Tips

Divorce Record Search

When conducting your genealogy research, some of your ancestors may have gone through a divorce within their lifetime. This means that there could be many undiscovered branches of your tree. Finding out that your ancestors went through a divorce could … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017Categories Helpful Information

Policemen Records

If you had an ancestor who was part of the police force, then they will have their own police file. With the first modern police force being the Metropolitan Police Force, which was created in 1829. Nearly all of the … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on May 6, 2017May 18, 2017Categories Helpful Information

Genealogy School Records

Schools are a primary source for genealogists. Almost all of the school registers will have records of the children who attended; these records will include important information such as date of birth, the address, the name and occupation of the … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on April 30, 2017April 24, 2017Categories Helpful Information

Apprenticeship Indenture Records

The concept of apprenticeships have been around since the Middle Ages; an expert craftsman takes on a young worker in exchange for food, lodging and, as times have developed, money. When stamp duty was payable on indentures of apprenticeships, the … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017Categories Helpful Information

World War 1 Records

With the size and scale of World War 1 taking its toll on all countries involved, let us not forget the individuals who sacrificed their lives for their country. Due to the severity and escalation, many soldiers were forced to … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on April 4, 2017April 3, 2017Categories Helpful Information

The Importance of Wills

A will is a legal document that contains a person’s wishes regarding giving ownership to their properties after they pass away. Wills are an excellent piece of documentation to find as they can tell you more about the possessions of … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on February 20, 2017April 3, 2017Categories Helpful Information

Family Medical Records

Medical records are an excellent source of information that can tell us a lot about our ancestors’ lifestyle. Having said that, as they are confidential documents, they are difficult to get a hold of; not only are they confidential, but … Read More

Author ForGenPosted on February 8, 2017February 8, 2017Categories Helpful Information

BLACKADDER & CO. REALLY DID GO FORTH

The names of Blackadder, Darling, Lieutenant George and Baldrick will be familiar to people nationwide thanks to the BBC’s Blackadder series. But they may be surprised to learn that the characters, originally invented by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, really … Read More

Author Tom BenPosted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on BLACKADDER & CO. REALLY DID GO FORTH

Learning the Ropes

I am passionate about genealogy. Some may say addicted. I don’t mind, I just continue to do my own thing, and ignore the comments, raised eyebrows, and total lack of interest by my friends and families. They just don’t know … Read More

Author shewhoseeksPosted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016Categories Starter TipsLeave a comment on Learning the Ropes

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    • Beginners Guide to Genealogy
    • Types of Resources
    • 5 Top Tips for using a Genealogy Forum
    • Which family history software is best for you?
    • Top tips to consider when building a family tree
    • What to search for when researching your family history online
    • Why People Start Researching their Genealogy and Ancestral History
    • Online Family History; How to get past the Brick Wall
    • Why make Records?
    • Transcribing Marriage Records
    • Graveyard Transcriptions
    • Reading Genealogy Numbers and Dates
    • Nottingham Churches
    • Littledean Prison – Inmate Information
    • UK County Classifications and Information
    • Vandalism in Churchyards
    • How to Cope with Illegible Pages
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    • Full Pigots 1830 Oxfordshire Directory
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    • Census Schedule Numbers, and how the census was carried out
    • Techniques to Read Difficult Writing in a Census
    • The National Archives Census References
    • Birth Certificates
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    • First Steps
    • Making A Scale Plan of the Graveyard
    • Presenting Records of Monumental Inscriptions
    • Who will want a copy of your records?
    • Transcribing Gravestones
    • Decorations on Monumental Inscriptions
    • Photographs of Monumental Inscriptions
    • Recording in the Field
    • Abenhall - Burials
    • Abenhall Village, Gloucestershire
    • Littledean Village, Gloucestershire
    • Littledean - War Memorial
    • History of Nottingham
    • Baptism Registers After 1813
    • Baptism Registers Before 1813
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    • Early Combined Registers
    • English Parish Registers
    • First Names & Abbreviations
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    • Latin Words in old documents
    • Marriage Registers 1754 to 1837
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    • Transcribing Baptisms
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