Robert is an advanced and professional speaker, offering inspiring Family History stories based on practical research.
What stories might your ancestors tell?
Thank you for giving our members such good interactive entertainment last evening it was greatly appreciated as a very professional talk and fun too.
Jenny; July 2018Information [given] on less well-known sources, a very clear indicator of what is available and where
Society of Genealogists; Aug 2018Robert what a good talk you gave last Tuesday. One of the best I’ve been to,
MaureenI only wish the [talk] had been longer!
Society of Genealogists; Aug 2018| Title | Details |
|---|---|
1:Searching for William |
During World War Two William’s wife sent food parcels to William’s family in London. After the war the families lost touch… |
2:What stories would your ancestors tell? |
A talk for beginners, how to start discovering your ancestors using proven research techniques. |
3:What other stories would your ancestors tell? |
A talk for those that have begun their family research and want to continue discovering ancestors using proven research techniques. |
4:Electronic family history |
Using the Internet to search for your family; tips, techniques, free sites and pitfalls.
(Beginner and advanced level talk available) |
5:We will remember them… |
We will remember them is an engaging talk about the speakers research into his Grand Uncle’s Great War service. Discovering a letter encouraged Robert to uncover the real story behind Alfred’s sacrifice. |
6:The lopsided barge |
The Lopsided Barge is an engaging talk about the speakers journey of discovery, having located his only Cambridgeshire ancestor. |
7:Making sense of the Census |
A talk for beginners, or those that have been researching for years. Discover something new in the UK census. |
8:The shire for Men who Understand |
There is a rich collection of family history records for Cambridgeshire. This talk explores these records in the context of the social and local history of the County. |
9:Parish Registers |
Parish Registers are a key resource for Family History Research, they are also hard to track down and use. Discover crucial background information and research techniques and so discover more about your ancestors. |
10:Our ancestors 1939-1945 |
The 2nd World War is becoming an important area of study. What sources are available for tracking our ancestors at this crucially important time of their lives and how can you access them? |
11:Using Social Media for Family History |
In your family history you have probably stumbled upon social media or used it. Increasingly it is becoming a popular way to communicate. How can you use Social Media safely for your research? |
12: Smuggling an accursed thing |
Contraband running was rife along the entire length of the British coast and loud were the voices condemning it. How were the speakers ancestors involved? |
13: The Quiz |
A fun family history quiz to test your knowledge. Suitable for beginners to advanced level. What are you waiting for? |
14: The 1939 Register |
The 1939 Register is one of the most important contemporary documents available. How can you use this document effectively in your research? |
Planned talks
I have talks planned with the current groups/organisations for the year ahead:
- Talk (MFG): We will remember them, 16 October 2018, Dry Drayton
- Talk (MFG): Using Social Media for your family history, 25 October 2018, Medway branch of the Kent Family History Society, Frindsbury
- Event: The Genealogy Show, 7-8 June 2019, NEC,Starting your family history in the digital age
Other events for Family History
- Event: Open Day Essex Society for Family History, 20 October 2018, Galleywood Heritage Centre
- Event: Suffolk Family History Fair, 27 October 2018, University of Suffolk, Ipswich
- Event: Family Tree Live, 26-27 April 2019, Alexandra Palace, London
- Event: The Genealogy Show, 7-8 June 2019, NEC,Starting your family history in the digital age
Past talks
- Who Do You Think You Are? Live
- Society of Genealogists
- BIG Family History Show; St Ives
- Bedfordshire Family History Society
- Bedfordshire WI
- Cambridgeshire Family History Society
- Cambridgeshire Family History Fair
- Cambridgeshire WI
- Colmworth & Neighbours History Society
- Essex Family History Society
- East of London Family History Society
- Fenland Family History Society
- Hertfordshire Family History Society
- Huntingdonshire Family History Society
- Huntingdon and Peterborough WI
- Huntingdon Darby and Joan
- Letchworth Family History Society
- Lincolnshire Family History Society
- Peterborough Family History Society
- St Neots Museum
- St Georges Over 60s Club, Cambridge
- St Neots Rotary Club and Inner Wheel
- and many more
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Based in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
E-mail: rparker@myfamilygenealogy.co.uk
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