April 2022 Webinar – The Decade of Centenaries: Researching Ireland 1912-1923 Posted 14 January 2022 by Julie GoucherIn this talk Chris looks at the landmark events that led to the Partition of Ireland in 1921 and its consequences. It includes the Suffragette struggle in Ireland, the Ulster Covenant of 1912, the formation of the Irish Volunteers and the Ulster Volunteers, the Dublin Lock-out of 1913, the First World War, the Easter Rising, [Click to continue…]
June 2022 Webinar – How to Find American Ancestors in the 1950 US Census Posted 1 January 2022 by Julie GoucherLearn about the quirks, assumptions, and treasure trove of genealogical information built into this mid-century US Census, publicly available for free as of 1 April. See, step by step, how to look for American ancestors before indexing is complete and then how to interpret what you find. Follow along on brief case studies demonstrating the [Click to continue…]
Webinars 2022 Below is the information on the forthcoming webinars. These tend to follow the following themes: Technology Tools Resources for your Study Researching in…… Connecting with … where we connect with another society or institution Spotlight on…..this is where we focus on a particular topic, study or event If you have an idea for a webinar, [Click to continue…]
March 2022 Webinar – Hiding in the Chancery Cupboard Posted 31 December 2021 by Julie GoucherIn this webinar we welcome Guild member, Sue Swalwell in Hiding in the Chancery Cupboard, The Trials & Tribulations of an 18th Century Wife. This is a talk about the joy of Chancery records and the stories they can reveal. It is a case study based on her investigation of Richard & Elizabeth Swalwell of [Click to continue…]
February 2022 Webinar – Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales with Myko Clelland Posted 30 December 2021 by Julie GoucherThe 1921 Census of England and Wales is here. Join Findmypast for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history, discover the stories and secrets contained within. Along with the historical context, tips for effective searching and using it [Click to continue…]