MLitt FSAScot. Qualified Professional Genealogist, Local Historian & Writer. Founder of #AncestryHour @ancestryhour & champion of #AncestralTravel
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Using #localhistory sources for #ancestral research, Richard Holt @holtsfamhis1 takes a journey thru time & the #historic records for Bledow in #Buckinghamsire as he traces people and places in his #familytree. #AncestryHour bordersancestry.com/blog/cha…
Who lies entombed in 6 unmarked lead-lined coffins in #Ancroft Church, #Northumberland? Adam Sibbit & his 1st wife are two - but who occupies the other 4? bordersancestry.com/blog/six… #AncestryHour #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryresearch #genealogy #mystery #Ancroft #Northumberland
Richard Holt @holtsfamilyhis1 tells of his elusive #ancestor through #Admiralty records @UkNatArchives. A name change, conflicting evidence & two marriages later, Richard finally found him in the #RoyalMarines. #AncestryHour #genealogy #familyhistory
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#Familyhistory is full of unusual deaths. But the process relating to sudden, suspicious or unnatural deaths & accidents is different in England & Scotland, as are the records!
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Is your #familytree #DNA ready? Time to come forward as well as go back! Establishing living descendants & distant cousins helps identify matches AND provides potential testers to help solve #ancestral mysteries. #familyhistory #ancestry #ancestryhour bordersancestry.com/blog/hes…
ALT Door & entrance to historic Bolton Chapel in Northumberland
ALT Arms of Browns of Bolton - plaque in Bolton Chapel, Northumberland
Case study relating to the #ancestry and #familytree of the Hogg family of Hazon in #Northumberland. The principles & research process are laid out in 10 steps together with 8 'Top Tips' that can be widely applied to ANY #familyhistory project. bordersancestry.com/blog/anc…
ALT Memorial Inscription for Barbara Hogg of Hazon & two of her daughters who died in 1792.
ALT St James' Church, Shilbottle, Northumberland
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I have two new presentations at #RootsTech2022! The first, 'Top Ten Reasons To DNA Test for Family History', is a fun session in which I count down my personal top ten reasons to use DNA for family history from No 10 to No 1! #DNA #Genealogy #RootsTech
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I'm giving three talks at #RootsTech which starts later this week, on criminal records, civil litigation, and registers of deeds in Sheriff Courts. Add them to your playlist here
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The tragic suicide of a young Governess in 1910, sparked research into her #familyhistory - a far cry from the 'expected' middle-class background and up-bringing of a young lady! bordersancestry.com/blog/vic… #governess #edwardian #socialhistory #ancestryhour #womenshistory
In search of #ancestors working in agriculture? They can be tricky to trace, but #voicesfromthepast are everywhere. Its knowing where to look & tuning into the right frequency! #AncestryHour #ancestorstories #familyhistory #genealogy bordersancestry.com/blog/anc…
Weaving historical info about homes & communities into ancestral narrative brings depth & dynamic to #familyhistory. Here are 8 sources for #househistory & #localhistory either side of the Anglo-Scots Border. Some Free - a local flavour too! #AncestryHour
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The special #househistory issue of @familytreemaguk is now on sale! Can you help us? Do you record the #familyhistory & life stories of your #ancestors? How do you do it? Please tell us in this quick questionnaire #AncestryHour forms.gle/ngNCZWxTdfwZFycH9 #genealogy #ancestry
Just how do you interview an ancestor who died in 1895? There are many ways to write #ancestral stories & they don’t have to begin with a birth! One is given, another familiar, but what about the other six? #AncestryHour #Lifewriting #genealogy
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Truly one of the most inspirational, emotional, and thought provoking blogs that I have ever written, I hope you enjoy it....
The Girl With The Family History Tattoo chiddicksfamilytree.wordpres…… via @chiddickstree #tattoedgirl #tattoo #genealogy #chiddicks #familyhistory #ancestry
Great narrative doesn't have to be fiction & writing creatively doesn't make an account less factual! Rich historical setting are theatres for characters to re-enact their stories. #familyhistory #lifewriting #ancestryhour #genealogy #creativenonfiction
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Researching the Social History of our ancestors is so important. Study the lives of your people, the time period, and their communities. Course scheduled to begin Aug 2nd. Register today! #familyhistory #genealogy @GeneaStudies
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Had fab Q&A with journalist & author @SvenjaODonnell. 'Inge's War', her grandmother’s life in #Germany during #WW2 is an example of #familyhistory narrative at its best. Sensitive, compelling, unambiguous, honest & factual. @Miranda_J_Doyle #AncestryHour bit.ly/3kUl4sI
ALT Cover of Inge's War by Svenja O'Donnell
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I have an ancestor who was sentenced to death at 13, but it was never carried out. Another ancestor was transported to Tasmania. Another did a runner to New York to avoid a court case for running an illicit still.
It's a bit of an honour to be interviewed by 'genie' Natalie of @geneastories. Her #TwiceRemoved podcasts make so many different aspects of #history & #genealogy fun and accessible. They come highly recommended! #AncestryHour
Do you have criminal #ancestors in your #familytree? Amongst mine I have a 3rd gt grandparent who hanged for murder at #Durham in 1816. I use his story to outline English Courts & what info their records may contain for #familyhistory bordersancestry.com/blog/cri… #AncestryHour
ALT An old artisit representation of the hanging of William Burke the body snatcher