Robert is an advanced and professional speaker, offering inspiring Family History talks, stories and webinars based on practical research.
What stories might your ancestors tell?
Best Lecturer I’ve heard at the Society of Genealogists
Mar 2020
Information [given] on less well-known sources, a very clear indicator of what is available and where
Society of Genealogists; Aug 2018Thank you very much for a very interesting talk, at the Family History Day at Ipswich. Hope to hear another of your talks sometime
Margaret; Sept 2019I 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. What happened next will amaze you… |
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… |
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 |
A fascinating talk with a twist 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:Parish Registers |
A key resource for Family History Research. Discover crucial background information and research techniques and so discover more about your ancestors. |
9:Our ancestors 1939-1945 |
What sources are available for tracking our ancestors at this crucially important time of their lives and how can you access them? |
10:Using Social Media for Family History |
An increasingly popular way to communicate. How can you use Social Media safely for your family history research? |
11: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? |
12:The Quiz |
A fun family history quiz to test your knowledge. Suitable for beginners to advanced level. What are you waiting for? |
13:The 1939 Register |
One of the most important contemporary documents available. How can you use this document effectively in your research? |
14:Pre 1858 Wills |
Where to search for pre-1858 Wills, how to overcome brick-walls in your research and the reading of old Wills. An interactive workshop |
15:Searching for your alien ancestors |
Get your head around the key tips and techniques for successful research and start locating your ancestors in any other country. |
Planned talks/webinars
I have talks/webinars planned with the current groups/organisations for the year ahead:
- 28 May 2020: Electronic Family History 2, Kent FHS (Medway Branch)
- 14 June 2020: UK Parish Registers, VGA 2020 Webinar Series
- 20 June 2020: The 1939 Register, Society of Genealogists
- 15 Nov 2020: Searching for William, VGA 2020 Webinar Series
I hope you can join me for one of these talks
- Contact me about future webinars (online talks)
Other events for Family History
- The Family History Show, 20 June 2020, Online
- The Genealogy Show, 26-27 June 2020, Birmingham CANCELLED
- The Family History Show, 26 Sept 2020, London
Past talks
Over 100 talks delivered and counting…
- The Genealogy Show 2019
- Who Do You Think You Are? Live 2017
- 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
Booking
- Please contact me to book one of my talks
Talk rates
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Location?
Based in Kent, United Kingdom
E-mail: rparker@myfamilygenealogy.co.uk
Phone
Mobile: 07803 129207