Getting Started with Tracing Jewish Ancestors
Do you have Jewish ancestors but don’t know where to start?
From Family Bible to Family History Career: Tracing Walter Brown
A single family bible was the starting point for an extraordinary journey into family history.
Researching Romany and Traveller Ancestors
Have you ever wondered if you have Romany, Gypsy, or Traveller roots? Tracing the history of a nomadic family presents unique challenges.
What’s New at TheGenealogist?
Smarter Search Strategies and Latest Launches: Discover advanced techniques to break down brick walls fast, and see how the latest launches on TheGenealogist can reveal more about your ancestors’ lives.
Finding “Stuff” at the Society of Genealogists
We will cover the physical and digital collections and the various ways of pinpointing our holdings via the online catalogues.
My Ancestor Was an ‘Alien’
Discover what an alien was, how it changed over time and who were recorded or classed as aliens.
Dipping into Methodology
Are you new to family history or have you been researching for a while but feel stuck? This talk explores key methodological techniques to take your genealogy research further.
Annoying Ancestors
Do you have annoying ancestors?! “Annoying Ancestors” is a compelling anecdotal talk that delves into the fascinating yet sometimes frustrating journey of researching your family tree.
Sources for Titled and Landed Families in the SoG’s Library
The Society’s collections of antiquarian and essential reference works listed within our catalogue subject headings – Peerage/Royalty and Gentry are remarkable.
Illegitimacy in England & Wales 1837-1960: birth registers & beyond
Discover the rules governing the registration of births introduced in 1837, the broader legal framework that determined when a child would be classified as illegitimate and the circumstances in which that classification might change. Other potential sources of information about fathers who were not recorded on the birth certificate are discussed.