Family Records and How to Preserve Them Introduction There is a considerable variety of material that might be considered within this heading. Family documents can either provide the framework for a pedigree, provide personal information to expand the family story or possibly contribute to both. The value of family documents is not always immediately apparent. […]
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African Roots –
African roots results. 229 British African Caribbean’s took part in a unique study to trace their genetic roots. They all gave DNA samples to try to find out where in Africa their families originated from. When the results were analysed together, some striking conclusions were drawn about British African Caribbean heritage. One quarter of British […]
Continue readingFamily Tree Search: How To Find Your Ancestors
Family Tree Search: How To Find Your Ancestors Are you planning on making your family tree? Are you curious to find where you come from and uncover your family’s history throughout the years? You must know that it’s not an easy task and you will need time and effort to create a complete family tree. […]
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Genealogy – Trace Your Family’s History Did you ever consider that your great-great-grandfather may have fought in the civil war? Perhaps your great-great-great grandfather made his way here from the […]
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Tracing Scottish ancestors – your family tree journey Live in Scotland? Or have relatives/ancestors in/from Scotland, then read on to find out how to trace your Scottish roots. This is a great place to start your journey “If you are starting to compile your family tree the best advice is to work backwards in time. […]
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Family History Information at GOV.UK Getting FREE information is always a bonus. Welcome to GOV.UK where you can find lots of free advice and information to help you with your Family History (genealogy). Carol and I use Gov.UK a lot whilst researching. Direct Links to Some of the Guides Available at GOV.UK General Register Office […]
Continue readingFederation of Family History Societies
Family History Societies My wife Carol and I are members of our local Family History Society here in Doncaster. We believe that becoming a member of YOUR local society should be one of the first steps towards researching your own family history. You will meet many people with experience to share, which will give you […]
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Learn more at their website Family History For All.UK highly recommends this valuable resource when researching your family history (Genealogy Research) (FHCs) are branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The centres supply resources for research and study of […]
Continue readingQueen Elizabeth II Feb 1952 to Sept 2022
Queen Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom from February 1952 until September 2022 Our family were deeply upset on hearing the sad news that our Queen had passed away on Thursday the 8th of September 2022. The end of an era. She was an inspiration to the world. We send our condolences to the […]
Continue readingDNA Testing – Is it Worth It?
Genealogical DNA Testing – Is It Worth It? Read to the end for our experience. A genealogical DNA test is a DNA-based test used in genetic genealogy that looks at specific locations of a person’s genome in order to find or verify ancestral genealogical relationships, or (with lower reliability) to estimate the ethnic mixture […]
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