Enjoy my Family History Blogs; techniques for researching your family history.
What stories might your ancestors tell?
The long, white cloud
The land of the long, white cloud New Zealand is a place many in the UK know of, even if they haven't visited. This is probably because of the connection New Zealand has with the United Kingdom. How can you research your Kiwi ancestors and what records are...
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I will share more secrets and successes
I will share more secrets and successes My subscription newsletter is packed with further information and advice for your Family History Research 12 issues over 12 months Delivered to your inbox on the 23rd of the month £12 for 12 issues (£1 per issue;...
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Up, up and away
Up, up and away You'll be aware of the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) if you read a newspaper or watch the TV. Continue reading this blog which will enable you to discover more about the RAF and the records that you might discover for your ancestors. The RAF...
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Australian Records
Australian Records The first fleet arrived in Sydney in 1788, since then we have had a fascination with ‘The land down under’. Many of us can claim ancestors from Australia, or find ancestors that travelled to Australia. With the loss of Britain’s American Colonies...
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Talk: Smuggling an accursed thing
Talk: Smuggling an accursed thing Smuggling is an 'accursed thing' according to John Wesley, founder of the Methodists. Contraband running was rife along the entire length of the British coast and loud were the voices condemning it. The inhabitants of many towns and...
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2017 Blog Summary
2017 Blog Summary I published 10 blogs in 2017, based on the talks I conduct on researching ancestors. Here is a review of each blog and the stories researched and the sources of information that were invaluable to me. Have a look, and click on the title of those that...
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