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English Genealogy from Afar

Researching English Ancestry can be a challenge if you don’t live in England or are unfamiliar with its geography, institutions and (yes 😊) idiosyncrasies. This talk will ensure that anyone who’s familiar with genealogical research and methods in general can use English resources with confidence.

Speaker(s)

Else Churchill

Else Churchill

Else Churchill is the Genealogist at the Society of Genealogists in London. Formerly a professional genealogical librarian and researcher, Else has worked for the SoG since 1994. She is the Society’s subject lead, working across the organisation and runs the publishing programme. She was the recipient of the IHGS Julian Bickersteth Memorial Medal in 2023 for her exemplary contribution to family history studies.

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