The Guild Conference welcomes Debbie Kennett Posted 2 February 2017 by Julie GoucherDebbie began researching her family history in 2001 and registered her Cruwys One-Name Study with the Guild in 2007. She started her Cruwys DNA project later that year. She now also runs the Devon DNA Project and the mtDNA Haplogroup U4 Project. Her expertise in genetic genealogy led to her appointment as an Honorary Research [Click to continue…]
Bumper Guide to DNA in Family Tree Magazine Posted 27 January 2017 by Julie GoucherThe February 2017 issue of Family Tree Magazine (UK) has arrived with subscribers and should be available in the shops here in the UK and digital download soon. This issue includes a bumper guide to DNA with contributions from Guild members Chris Pomery, Debbie Kennett, Julie Goucher and Susan Meates, Guild DNA Advisior
North Florida Genealogical Conference Posted 16 January 2017 by Julie GoucherIf would like to learn more about one-name studies then the North Florida Genealogical Conference in the United States in early March is the place to be. Paul Howes is the Guild Chairman and runs the impressive One-Name Study for the surname HOWES Paul will be presenting two sessions: An Introduction to One Name Studies Irish [Click to continue…]
Introduction to One-Name Studies Course Posted 6 January 2017 by Julie GoucherNews from the Guild Chairman – “The Guild has had a long association with Pharos Tutors – indeed two of our members helped develop the materials for their two One-Name Study course offerings, both of which have been taken by many members over nearly ten years. Guild member Helen Osborn of Pharos tells me that [Click to continue…]
Name of the Game Seminar Posted 15 November 2016 by Alan MoorhouseBearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Bearley, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 0SR 09:30am for 10:00am on Saturday 11th February 2017 Time for another seminar to attract those thinking about starting a one-name study and to inspire others to progress with their studies. As well as looking at the support and resources provided by the Guild through its website, this seminar will consider the use of official records and social media for one-name studies. There will be advice on managing a surname project and the day will conclude with highlights from different aspects of an established study. Full programme