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Genealogy UK

Tracing ancestors is an extremely popular hobby in the United States and Australia, where you can quickly learn what records you need, where to find them and how to use them. But sooner or later, many, or most, people are … Continue reading

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Free Genealogy – Is It Possible?

One of the most common genealogy searches made on Google is something along the lines of “trace your family tree for free online”. It seems that there are many people eager to find their ancestors, but feel unable to pay the subscription fees for the major search websites.

So, is it possible to trace your family tree for free? Is free genealogy a thing? Continue reading

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Genealogy for Beginner’s Course – Tracing Ancestors in the UK

I have recently published my step-by-step course, Tracing Ancestors in the UK on Udemy. This is a step by step course in Genealogy for Beginners, and you can find out more here. Continue reading

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Tracing Your Ancestors in the UK – My new eBook

For all you people out there who are struggling to get started with your ancestry, my new eBook, downloadable on Amazon Kindle, may be just the thing to help get you going, and avoiding some of the pitfalls of amateur … Continue reading

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Ten Common Genealogical Problems – and How To Solve Them

If you have been tracing your ancestors for even a short while, it is more than likely that you will have come against at least one genealogy brick wall, and if you’ve been doing it as long as I have, … Continue reading

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Tracing Ancestors Is Not As Easy As It Looks – Take Care!

Tracing ancestors has never been so popular – or so easy. But this speed and ease can lead to mistakes. So, if you are an amateur genealogist, it is ESSENTIAL that you take heed of the following guidelines. Continue reading

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Finding Your Ancestors…and Getting to Know Them

People are interesting.  Every single person who ever lived has a story to tell.  When you look beyond the surface of any human being you will find a fascinating assortment of events that go to make up who that person … Continue reading

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Warwickshire History – What of Whatcote?

It’s been a long time since I last posted, and this is because I have recently moved house – to the very rural village of Whatcote in Warwickshire. Of course, being interested in all things historical, I have looked on … Continue reading

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FREE – Tracing Your Ancestors in the UK – Volume I

If you would like a quick introduction to genealogy – its background, the origins of surnames, and how you can get started without falling into the many pitfalls that beginners are vulnerable to, then do read my FREE ebook, Tracing … Continue reading

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Why is Tracing Ancestors Such an Addictive Hobby?

It is only in the past 5 decades that tracing ancestors has become a popular past-time for all members of society. However, it is not a new idea. In times when it mattered to be a part of the upper … Continue reading

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