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Gems from the “Gen Mag” 1929 – 1939

In 2025, the Society of Genealogists proudly celebrates a century of The Genealogists’ Magazine. To mark this remarkable milestone, Else Churchill is diving into the archives, sharing her favourite articles from the past 100 years. Join us each month to discover some fascinating stories, hear why they caught Else’s eye and explore the insights they reveal about family history and how it has changed (or not!). Don’t miss this exploration of a century of genealogical gems!

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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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