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A Beginner’s Guide to British and Irish Genealogy
You've decided that you want to trace your British and Irish family history, but have absolutely no idea where to start. If only there was a handy beginner's guide...? Here is the answer. 72 pages
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British and Irish Newspapers
In this Unlock the Past guide, family historian Chris Paton reviews the availability of newspapers from across the British Isles
56 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Buried Treasure: What’s in the English Parish Chest
'Buried Treasure: What's in the English Parish Chest' examines all the records created by parish officials for the civil and religious administrations of the English parish, except the baptism, marriage and burial records described. 60 pages
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Discover English Census Records
Census research methods have changed drastically in the last few years, as nationwide indexes have come online, other with attached images. This book also shows how to effectively use these different online databases and indexes.
56 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Discover English Parish Registers
English parish records are a fundamental source for English research. In this detailed guide, family historian Paul Milner explains how and why the records were created, beginning in 1538, what the records look like and what information they contain.
52 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Discover Protestant Nonconformity in England and Wales
Discover Protestant Nonconformity in England and Wales. As more and more records relating to protestant nonconformists become available online, the task in discovering more about them is becoming easier. And that trend is sure to continue.
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Discover the Poor Law in England and Wales
Necessarily, the Poor Laws produced a wealth of documentation referring to individuals and families across the country. Survival of the records varies from parish to parish, town to town, and from 1834, Poor Law Union to Poor Law Union. However, when and where the records do survive, then they can be a goldmine of information and a major source for family historians.
64 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Handy Guide: Civil Registration Births, Marriages and Deaths in Britain and Ireland
In this handy guide (4 page booklet) Chris Paton outlines what to expect from the records, and where to find them.
4 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Handy Guide: English Given Names: Popularity, Spelling Variants, Diminutives and Abbreviations
The names of our ancestors are the gateway to tracing our family history. This Handy Guide is filled with tables which enable you to find the "very common"and "common" English male and female names from 1700s-early 1900s.
8 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Handy Guide: Online Newspapers, Getting the Most Out of the British Newspaper Archive (United Kingdom)
This brief guide gives an overview of what the British Newspaper Archive site offers, and how to use it to advantage. You'll read about the coverage, how to search and refine your search, advanced searching, bookmarking, tagging, and leaving comments.
4 pages, Digital (.pdf) Download Only
Manorial Records for Family Historians
The aim of this book is to cut through a complex mix of social and legal history to give family historians the knowledge and confidence to start utilising English and Welsh manorial records. 80 pages
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