Talks and Workshops
I have a number of talks and workshops that I can present. These are listed below in three categories: DNA; Beginners; and General Topics, which covers everything else. I am also preparing new talks and it may be… Read More
Category: Mia’s Blog
Family History Month in New Zealand
I am pleased to be giving a number of talks at events in New Zealand (via Zoom rather than in person) while they celebrate Family History Month this August. What Did They Do? – Sources for Trades, Occupations… Read More
A Very Busy 2022
I had intended to write a New Year blog post and I am finally making time to write. 2022 saw a big change for me by reducing my commitment to my engineering job so I can increase the… Read More
Good start to 2021
After a strange but successful 2020 for my genealogy life, I am looking forward to a busy 2021. The year starts off with client work and a number of online talks. If you want to learn about DNA,… Read More
Protected: Arthur John BENJAMIN (1914-1996)
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Breaking Down Brickwalls
John EAYRS (1744-1812) As part of the lockdown, I have been sorting through all those scraps of paper. One piece of paper was an extract of possible leads for one of my brickwalls. So rather than keeping a… Read More
Update on UK Genealogy – April 2020
For Talking Family History The attached PowerPoint presentation is from an update I gave to Talking Family History on 17 April 2020. It covers Family Tree Virtually Live, Family History Show Online, Society of Genealogists and various archives.
Samuel Herbert BENJAMIN (1874-1963)
Samuel Herbert BENJAMIN was my maternal grandfather’s father. He was born on 9 November 1874 at Box Quarries, Box, Wiltshire1. His mother was Cecelia BOWMAN (who had been married to George BENJAMIN) and, thanks to DNA testing, his… Read More
Muriel Nellie BRAYBROOK (1915-2004)
Muriel Nellie BRAYBROOK was my maternal grandmother. She was born on 17 January 1915 at 37, Milton Road, Old Fletton, County of Soke of Peterborough1. Her parents were John George BRAYBROOK and Emma Elizabeth GARFOOT. Her father died… Read More
Mia’s Blog
Mia’s Family History Blog is split into three categories; Hints and Tips for Family History Research; Mia’s Family; and Mia’s Genealogy Journey. ‘Hints and Tips for Family History Research’ will share research techniques and useful sources that I… Read More