Category Archives: A-Z Challenge

I had to be a little creative with this one and instead of citations went with notations and citations. Google gives this definition for notations: “annotation, jotting, inscription, comment, footnote, entry, minute, record, item, memo, gloss, explanation, explication, elucidation, marginalia, … Continue reading →

The best way to proceed with a Surname Project is to have given some thought to the approach of your study. It won’t always be a perfect method and it may change over time depending on a variety of factors … Continue reading →

There are several ways you can learn about the concept of a One-Name Study or Surname Research. The first is the Guild of One-Name Studies website, the second is the Introduction to One-Name Studies offered by Pharos for which I … Continue reading →

I am almost too embarrassed to tell you where I keep my One-Name study material. I once had a boss who said “there are filers and pilers and which one of you?” It was a rhetorical question and I just … Continue reading →

We associate the word Jubilee with an anniversary typically 25 or 50 so I am stretching this Jubilee post, but only a little. The Guild of One-Name Studies was founded in 1979 and will be 40 years old in 2019.  … Continue reading →

We are all individuals and our studies are just like us, totally individual. One of the great things I love about the Guild is the is the ethos of sharing with others, members and non-members alike, and encouragement for others … Continue reading →

The Guild of One-Name Studies is one of the most progressive genealogical organisations that I know, certainly in the UK at least. Firstly, full disclaimer, I am a Trustee and an Officer, so I am bound think positive things. Do … Continue reading →

All Guild members with a registered study sign up to aiming to make their study global. Over recent years a number of people have expressed concern about the global aspect & commitment. There is no pressure to be global and … Continue reading →

Focus is really important in a One-Name Study, otherwise you will flit from individual to individual and not build up your study in a controlled and constructive manner. That said, there are no One-Name study police to come round and … Continue reading →

Just as with regular genealogical research you require evidence to substantiate events in your One-Name study. Of course, if you are undertaking family reconstruction and have two people with the same name and same geographical area then you should  have … Continue reading →