Author Archives: Ros
Genealogical Services for the 21st Century
I was thinking yesterday how much the nature of genealogical research has changed over the last 2 decades. When I first started in the business my genealogical services were mostly restricted to searching local archives that were within an hour’s … Continue reading
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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Finding an Elusive Ancestor
At some point in your ancestry searches you are going to hit a brick wall. Even the most experienced genealogists will have difficulty tracing a particular ancestor at some point. While it is not always possible to get beyond this … Continue reading
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How Easy is it to Trace Your Ancestors?
Family history research has certainly become more and more popular in the last decade, particularly with programmes like Who Do You Think You Are, which stimulate interest and show the excitement of finding out who your ancestors were, what they … Continue reading
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GRO – Ordering certificates – Delay until 17th May
For some reason the GRO have got a 7 day delay on their certificate ordering service at present. Normally, I find they are pretty quick at sending out certificates when you order online, but I have ordered several certificates lately, … Continue reading
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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Tracing Ancestors in the UK – Fees
HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone tracing ancestors in the UK! In February, I am going to increasing my charges from £15 per hour to £18 per hour….BUT… … if you order any of my services now, I will keep you at … Continue reading
Unusual Christmas Gifts – Genealogy Gifts
If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary for Christmas, why not buy some genealogy gifts for your loved ones? If you have a genealogy enthusiast amongst your family or friends, there are plenty of products to … Continue reading
Tracing Ancestors Online: My Favourite Genealogy Sites
When I started tracing ancestors (way back in the early 80s) the internet had not yet been born, and the computer was yet to become a household item. So when I started getting interested in my own heritage my first port … Continue reading
I’m Still Here!
Hi there. If you’re a regular reader of Tracing Ancestors in the UK, you might have noticed that I haven’t posted recently. I haven’t fallen off the planet – I’ve just been very busy with some genealogy work and writing … Continue reading
