Author Archives: Ros
How to deal with a Wobbly Ancestor
We probably all have one. And I don’t mean an ancestor who drank too much (though we probably all have a few of those too!). What I mean is an ancestor who you are around 70-90% sure is your ancestor, … Continue reading
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Are you in the Family of Lancelot “Capability” Brown?
This year is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot Brown, who went on to create some of the greatest landscaped gardens of England. Continue reading
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The 1939 Register – Why is It Important?
I am very excited about the forthcoming release of the 1939 Register on FindMyPast.co.uk. This is going to be very useful for people tracing ancestors and relatives after the 1911 census – and not only that, future genealogists will find it indispensable to bridge the gap made by the lack of census records between 1921 and 1951. Continue reading
Can You Trace Ancestry for Free?
If you are thinking of tracing your ancestry, you may be wondering exactly what and how much you can do for free, and what the minimum amount you will have to spend if you continue with your tree for the long term. Continue reading
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Are You in Lord Nelson’s Family Tree?
I have attempted to find as many descendants as possible of Nelson, his parents and grandparents. Continue reading
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Women of World War I – Dorothy Read – Woman of the Future
This is the last in my series of blog posts about my grandmother and her six sisters. This one is about the youngest, but perhaps most enterprising of the seven girls. Continue reading
Women During WWI – My Grandmother – and a Mystery Sweetheart?
In my series looking at my female ancestors and their experiences of World War I, we have now come to my own maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Reid. Obviously I knew a bit more about her before I began my research. She … Continue reading
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Enter to win my book
I’m running a giveaway competition over at Goodreads for my family history themed novel. If there are enough entries I may make more books available! Winners are encouraged to write a review. See below for details. Goodreads Book Giveaway Out … Continue reading
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New charges for professional genealogy service
Just a short post to let everyone know that I will be putting up my hourly genealogy service charges from £20 per hour to £22 per hour. The new charges will be in effect from Monday 22nd September. However, if … Continue reading
