Monthly Archives: February 2013

Criminal Ancestors

Like it or loathe it, most of us have black sheep in our ancestry – and the criminal records can be very interesting.  How else would I know that Thomas Matthews Palmer was 5’7″, had brown hair and eyes, a … Continue reading

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Making sure they’re your ancestors: the Genealogical Proof Standard

First of all, I’ll start this post by stating that I do realise that for most people family history is a hobby, and that many people researching their family history have neither the time nor the inclination to spend hours … Continue reading

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Birthday Books and Other Personal Papers

The first anniversary of the blog is rapidly approaching – happy birthday, dear Blog – which led me to muse on Birthday Books and other personal papers. If you’re lucky enough to inherit any personal papers, these can be a wonderful … Continue reading

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Update: New page added.

I’ve added a new page on GRO Indices and updated the page ‘Where do I start? A beginner’s guide.’ Now – a question.  Would a page of questions and answers be of help?  If so, let me know your questions, … Continue reading

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