Category Archives: One-Place Studies

Strategy for a Genealogical Project – Managing Research Results and Citations

In an earlier post I talked about strategy, breaking it down into ten segments. Today I am going to write a about managing research results and citations which is essentially segment six. You can read the strategy series HERE You are likely keen … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | 3 Comments

Strategy for a Genealogical Project – Research Logs

In an earlier post I talked about strategy, breaking it down into ten segments. Today I am going to write about retaining a research log and the value of it, essentially this is segment five. You can read the strategy series … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Stationery, Filofax, Journals & Notebooks, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | 2 Comments

Strategy for a Genealogical Project – Focus Elements

In an earlier post I talked about strategy, breaking it down into ten segments. Today I am going to write a about focus elements of a project, essentially this is segment four. You can read the strategy series HERE. In addition … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Place Studies, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | Leave a comment

Strategy for a Genealogical Project – What Project?

In an earlier post I talked about strategy, breaking it down into ten segments. Today I am going to write a  about deciding on a project, essentially segment one. What project?  There can be a whole host of reasons for embarking … Continue reading

Posted in Butcher One-Name Study, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Puttenham & Wanborough, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | 4 Comments

Strategy for a Genealogical Project

Over the course of the last few Introduction to One-Name Studies courses I have been asked a number of questions and thought that it was worth sharing them here. Over the course of the next few weeks I will share … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Strategy for a Genealogical Project | 11 Comments

National Library Week – A is for Institute of Archaeology

Some time ago, whilst working on something else I stumbled across this website, the Institute of Archaeology based at UCL (University College London). Scrolling to the bottom of the home page reveals the links for the Library as well as Museums … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Research Resources | Leave a comment

Examining Migration & Researching Migrants in the British Isles Webinar

This webinar will be broadcast live at 8pm US Eastern time (or 1 am UK time) on 12/13th September. The presentation will be available to all for one week before being made available to Legacy Webinar subscribers only. A comprehensive … Continue reading

Posted in DNA & Surname Projects, Genealogy, One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Presentations | 4 Comments

Webinar – My Italian One-Name Study

The webinar I jointly presented with Michael Cassara on Tuesday 21st August is now  available on the Guild of One-Name Studies website. Usually the webinars are available to the public for a week before becoming a members benefit, but Michael … Continue reading

Posted in DNA & Surname Projects, Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, One-Place Studies, Presentations | 1 Comment

Webinar – My Italian Surname Study

Next Tuesday, 21st August 2018 the Guild of One-Name Studies will be offering their latest webinar in their 7 Pillars series. Michael Cassara, who runs the Cuono One-Name Study and myself who runs the Orlando One-Name Study, will be talking about … Continue reading

Posted in Genealogy, Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901), One-Name Studies, Orlando One-Name Study, Presentations, Sutera, Sicily | 2 Comments

Favourite Book(s) #28 – Tracing Your Pre-Victorian Ancestors – A Guide to Research Methods for Family Historians by John Wintrip

This is a fabulous book for those who are embarking on researching their genealogical pursuits in England and Wales, whether you are new to this area of research or an established researcher. This book takes you back earlier than Civil … Continue reading

Posted in Books, Favourite Book(s), Genealogy, Puttenham & Wanborough | Leave a comment