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Author : Ashton Emery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Apartheid
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070867747
Author : F. C. Markwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : IND:39000000249263
This is an A to Z glossary of terms relating to genealogical research in Britain. Arranged alphabetically, it contains definitions, explanations, bibliographies, sources, addresses, and signposts pointing to every conceivable to topic of interest to the family historian. It is everything known about those curious British terms such as "Poor Law", Letters Patent, State Papers, Chancery Proceedings, GRO, and CRO. Also covered are what market towns are so important in the search for elusive marriage records. "The A-Z Guide To Tracing Ancestors In Britain" answers all these questions and hundreds more.
Author : Jonathan Scott
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473892545
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees. Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find: *definitions of genealogy terms *timelines *details of available archives and websites *advice on research methods *explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
Author : Kory Leland Meyerink,Paul Milner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : British
ISBN : 0806318872
Author : Judith P. Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1996-06-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0788177915
An aid for the many researchers who come to the Library of Congress's (LC) Reading Room to research family roots in England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales. LC's collection of local history and genealogical material for the British Isles and Ireland is so large that it ranks second only LC's holdings of material relating to the U.S. In fact, British local historical societies have pursued active publishing programs since the 1700s and have produced hundreds of parish registers and other local records; LC holds many of these publications. Also useful for those researching English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh genealogy in other large libraries.
Author : Peter Christian
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781408171158
This practical guide identifies the major websites and online sources of data available to family historians. It is ideal for both beginners and more experienced researchers as it explores the most useful sources and helps readers to navigate each one. The Genealogist's Internet features fully updated URLs and all of the recent developments in online genealogy. This fully updated fifth edition, endorsed by the National Archives, is the comprehensive guide for anyone researching their family history online. It covers: ·Online census records and wills, including the 1911 Census ·Civil registration indexes ·Information on occupations and professions ·DNA matching ·New genealogy websites and search engines ·Surname studies ·Passenger lists and migration records ·Information on digitised historical maps and photographs This book also includes the impact of blogging, podcasting and social networking on family history research, allowing family historians to find others with similar research interests and to share their results. Whether you want to put your family tree online, find distant relatives or access the numerous online genealogical forums, discussion groups and mailing lists, this book is a must-have.
Author : David Hey
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780191044939
The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and for anyone working in genealogical research, or the social history of the British Isles. This fully revised and updated edition contains over 2,000 entries from adoption to World War records. Recommended web links for many entries are accessed and updated via the Family and Local History companion website. This edition provides guidance on how to research your family tree using the internet and details the full range of online resources available. Newly structured for ease of use, thematic articles are followed by the A-Z dictionary and detailed appendices, which includefurther reading. New articles for this edition are: A Guide for Beginners, Links between British and American Families, Black and Asian Family History, and an extended feature on Names. With handy research tips, a full background to the social history of communities and individuals, and an updated appendix listing all national and local record offices with their contact details, this is an essential reference work for anyone wanting advice on how to approach genealogical research, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in the past.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : PURD:32754068118409
An aid for the many researchers who come to the Library of Congress's (LC) Reading Room to research family roots in England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales. LC's collection of local history and genealogical material for the British Isles and Ireland is so large that it ranks second only LC's holdings of material relating to the U.S. In fact, British local historical societies have pursued active publishing programs since the 1700s and have produced hundreds of parish registers and other local records; LC holds many of these publications. Also useful for those researching English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh genealogy in other large libraries.
Author : Judith P. Reid,Simon Fowler
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0806316322
Author : James Henry Lea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1906
Category : England
ISBN : WISC:89017313040
Author : Kip Sperry
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1593310269
Presents a detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, alphabetic symbols, initials, contractions, and shortenings of words found in both original records and printed sources used in genealogy. Listings are arranged alphabetically, appear just as they would in the original documents, and include a brief explanation or description. Useful as a reference for genealogists, historians, and reference librarians. Sperry teaches family history at Brigham Young University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Mark D. Herber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : British
ISBN : 0750924845
Researchers in family history are guided through British archives with a view of the records and published sources avilable. Each type of record, from personal recollections, photographs and other memorabilia to civil, legal and religious records, newspapers and directories, is analyzed, and the researcher is guided to the many detailed finding aids or indexes. The early chapters help the beginner take the first steps in obtaining information from living relatives, drawing family trees and starting research in the records of births, marriages and deaths, or in census records. For more experienced researchers, it offers information on records that are harder to find or use. Research in the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands is also covered, as are developments in information technology, applications on CD and through the Internet, and a reading list is included.
Author : Angela Smith,Neil Bertram
Publisher : Pen and Sword Family History
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781399003339
A practical handbook for family historians looking to verify dates and add historical context to their British ancestry. Ancestral research can often lead to a foggy realm of the distant past where dates and details become muddled. For those interested in shedding light on their British family lineage, this volume offers a wealth of genealogical resources. Here you will discover what records are available and how far back they go. It also presents a handy timeline to historical events from 1066 to the present. Created with the family historian in mind, each page presents historical facts of genealogical relevance alongside significant socio-cultural events. The timeline focuses on subjects such as migration, extreme weather, epidemics, famine, taxation, transport, the armed services, organized labor, political unrest, and scientific advances. Entries cover all four countries of the UK plus Ireland and the Channel Islands, as well as significant historical events in the wider world. Genealogically, it includes information on changes to BMD certificates and the associated register entries, as well as to censuses and the facts they collected, plus much more.
Author : J. Konrad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : England
ISBN : OCLC:989919598
Author : Jane Cox
Publisher : Pen & Sword
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1873162405
This is a first-time guide for anyone wishing to research their family history at the Public Record Office at Kew. It provides clear and helpful advice on finding one's way around the newly reorganized PRO, using the finding aids and beginning research. It also includes a comprehensive A-Z index of useful sources, from apprenticeship records to wills, case studies of individuals and illustrations of some of the most commonly found documents.