Spotlight on Surnames….. Posted 22 July 2023 by Julie GoucherOver 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 GoucherThe 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…]
Connecting with American Cousins – In completing a One Name Study with Denys Allen Webinar Available Posted 30 June 2023 by Julie GoucherOur June webinar, In completing a One Name Study, considered that you may wish to include distant cousins in the United States. In this session, Denys Allen will gave a suggested approach of sources to use based on when immigration occurred to America. What will people learn? What problems/difficulties might it help with? Immigration [Click to continue…]
News from Pharos Tutors, Posted 20 June 2023 by Julie GoucherThe Guild does not usually share press releases, but we are making an exception for this one, from Pharos Tutors, who is a Guild partner. Pharos has released the details of Brand new Pharos Tutors branding, website and student experience – Pharos Tutors Website Press Release The next Pharos One-Name Studies courses are available to [Click to continue…]
My ancestor was on the 1921 census – well they should have been with John Hanson Posted 1 June 2023 by Julie GoucherThe lecture will look 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. So, we will try to show how to get the best from it [Click to continue…]