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Unravelling the Code: Coads and Coodes of Cornwall now available

Posted 30 August 2023 by Joe Flood

I published one of the first complete books on a one-name study with Lulu in 2013. It contained not just a complete list of all Coads and Coodes up to 1911 (including non-Cornish families) but a great deal of quirky material of general interest. the social and economic history of Cornwall and the places the [Click to continue…]

Researching Non-Conformists – Webinar Available

Posted 16 August 2023 by Julie Goucher

Our August webinar was from Jackie Depelle who shared her knowledge about researching Non-Conformist ancestors. For most genealogy research first port of call for people before 1837 is usually the Baptism, Marriage and Burial entries in the Church of England’s Parish Registers.  However, many of people chose to not to belong to the Anglican Church [Click to continue…]

Seminar Apprenticeships Guilds and Friendly Societies

Posted 4 August 2023 by Karen Burnell

On Saturday 21st October 2023 we head to the former pit village of Outwood, north of Wakefield, in Yorkshire’s rhubarb triangle for our next seminar. During our research we discover our ancestors’ occupations. They may have followed in their father’s footsteps, learnt a trade, joined the forces or gone into one of the ‘professions’. By [Click to continue…]

Spotlight on Surnames…..

Posted 22 July 2023 by Julie Goucher

Over the last 18 months the Guild have hosted a number of spotlight on…..segments about specific studies – Aitchison, Braund, Featherstone, Howes and Liddiard.  Visit the Guild of One-Name Studies website and search for the relevant surname. From there you can visit their individual websites and their Study Profile Page. You can watch these surname webinars [Click to continue…]

My ancestor was on the 1921 census – well they should have been with John Hanson Recording Available!

Posted 7 July 2023 by Julie Goucher

The latest lecture was from John Hanson who looked at the history behind the 1921, its release, and the problems that exist in trying to find people. As always about 90% of people will be easy but it is that missing 10% that can be so frustrating. John showed how to get the best from [Click to continue…]

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