I am a professional genealogist and writer (see my author site at rosamundebott.com). I have a First Class Honours Degree in Humanities (History and Literature) and a Diploma in Modern Social History Research. I am a full member of the Society of Genealogists and an Associate Member of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA). I abide by the AGRA Code of Practice at all times.
I have been fascinated by genealogy since my early twenties, and took it up professionally after majoring in history with an Open University degree in the nineties. I have taught classes in Family History for Beginners, and have had several articles published in some of the top family history magazines, including Family Tree Magazine and Family History Monthly. I now also create online genealogy courses at Udemy and other sites.
I also write novels (you can view my books at Amazon HERE), and they are usually based on a family history theme, connecting the present with the past. This is what I love about family history – we are all connected to history via our ancestors, and understanding how our ancestors lived gives us a direct and personal connection to the past. It is a great way to learn about history, and also to get a sense of who we are and where we came from.
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hi, i would like to find out more about my great grandparents and there background the only information i have is there date of births, would u be able to see my grandparents details if there parents were born in the UK or were ever they were born?
Hi Liam – I have sent you an email.
Cheers
Ros
Hello, Ros,
I’m researching my ancestor who came to the American colonies in 1650. I have some information from family, the name of the ship he was crew on, dates of arrival, home port, etc. I will be in London in late May – early June and would like to find a path or two to follow about the ship, the ancestor, whatever I can find. Thanks, Pam
Hi Pamela – I am sending you an email.
Ros
Hi Ros
I came across your blog on the Nelson line, which I will find useful in doing my cross-checks. I don’t need anything now (possibly in the future with other branches of my family), but just wanted to alert you to quite a bit of work already done on Geni.com on some branches of the families you mention. I am still working with curators to tidy up some of it in my line, but you may be interested in looking at it if you are still researching those families. (Just FYI.)
Hi Melanie. Many thanks for this. I am aware of geni.com, and other similar sites. They certainly can be useful for finding leads on a family you are researching. However, as with any published trees online, you have to be very careful – not everyone has researched properly so they can be many errors on these trees. They always have to be backed up with original source research – which it looks as though you are doing. But thanks for the post – these sites are certainly useful as long as they are not the only source one uses!
Ros
Hi I would like you to find out if my Father Robert William Hart was a distant relative of William Wilberforce Because when I was a child he told me many times. he was.I never did find out if true.
I would like you to find out if my Father Robert William Hart from Kingston upon Hull was a distant relative of William Wilberforce
Hi Janice.
I am sending you an email.
Cheers
Ros
Hello Ros,
I have hit a brick wall with research into my 2 x great grandfather, a convict, David Rees. I have all his convict records and newspaper articles about the murder he committed, along with his marriage and subsequent children here in Australia. My problem is I can’t find out who is parents are. I have a tree on Ancestry and find that many of my relatives are just accepting the ‘hints’ that appear, but according to my reckoning, they are incorrect. Would you be able to give me an idea of what you would charge to be able to find his parents, please?
Kind regards, Desleigh Crilley
Hi Desleigh – I am sending you an email.
Cheers
Ros
Hello Ros,
I’m looking to see if there is a connection between my family and a line in Scotland in the 1700’s? Any help is great, whether I can pay for some advice (the flat fee) or have you take an in-depth look for me. I’m very excited!
Kind regards,
Harry
Hi Harry
Many thanks for your comment. Could you please email me with the details at info@tracingancestors-uk.com. I can then make a better informed reply to you.
Best wishes
Ros
Ah, Sorry for the name spelling mistake.
No problem – it happens a lot!
Ros
I am looking to engage the services of a genealogical search professional to attempt to identify my recently deceased life partner’s next of kin.
Are you able to assist?
Hi Elizabeth – I have sent you an email.
Ros