Genealogy Research & DNA Analysis
Over the past few years, I have been asked to write guest posts about family history research, for a number of genealogy organisations. These are captured below for reference and future use. Society of Genealogists As a volunteer… Read More
I have a number of talks and workshops that I can present. These are listed below in three categories: DNA; Beginners; and General Topics. I am also preparing new talks and it may be possible to develop a… Read More
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
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
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
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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
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 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 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
