by Michael Turner | 4 February 19 | Resources
How far back? That’s a frequent question when searching for ancestors. My answer is usually on the following lines. If your ancestors were agricultural labourers (like many of mine) not that far. If they were from noble families quite a long way and argued by...
by Michael Turner | 4 October 18 | Resources
Finding and choosing a professional genealogist. There are a number of reasons why people turn to a professional genealogist to research their family history. It might be following the death in a family and a need to know; for probate and inheritance; you tried...
by Michael Turner | 1 September 18 | Resources
The website to use when ordering certificates – English and Welsh birth, marriage and death certs is the website of the General Register Office. The significant changes are For births the mother’s maiden name will be shown. Previously this was only for...
