Monthly Archives: January 2020

Genealogical Mailing Lists

Posted on January 16, 2020 by

In the early days of the genealogical world online, the mailing lists were the way to virtually meet other genealogists, swap information and learn from each other. The world moved on to Facebook, Twitter and a plethora of other methods. … Continue reading →

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine – February 2020

Posted on January 15, 2020 by

I am always fascinated by the material folk left behind in the forms of diaries, journals, notebooks etc and the insight it provides to their lives or the communities they lived in. This month, I share one of those resources … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Software and Applications

Posted on January 13, 2020 by

Ahead of the new Pharos course, Practicalities of a One-Name Study we are going to explore the subject of Software and Applications. Any posts will be categorised the same and will be found HERE. The software or applications (apps) chosen … Continue reading →

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Demise of RootsWeb Mailing Lists

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

I do not generally speaking post news announcements, but felt that this one was worthy of sharing. Earlier this week, RootsWeb shared the following information – Beginning March 2nd, 2020 the Mailing Lists functionality on RootsWeb will be discontinued. Users … Continue reading →

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Rectors and Curates #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 2

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

As genealogists we spend a lot of time exploring the parishes our families or those we are researching have lived in. I have been very lucky to have ancestors who resided in two parishes where either the Rector or the … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Live 2020 #FamilyTreeLive

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

I can now share with you that I will be delivering two workshops at Family Tree Live in April 2020. The event will take place at Alexandra Palace on 17th and 18th April 2020. You can read about the event, … Continue reading →

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Genealogical Plans for 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by

We are past the first week of the year and I should have shared this a week ago, but the days got away from me. I have spent much of the last week thinking and planning a few genealogical research … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Planner

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

As soon as Moleskine planners for the following year are available on Amazon I select a colour and wait for the price to drop. Whilst I love Moleskine daily planners they are expensive – £22 is extortionate. The feature I … Continue reading →

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