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Electoral Registers can be fascinating and not just to find out where your ancestors lived. This talk looks at the What, Why, When, Where and How we …
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Messages written before WW1 reveal stories from both sides of the Atlantic. And finally, a sobering story of how quickly disasters become old news.…
View EventA Beginner's Guide for Family HistoriansStephen MillerWhen people first begin researching their family history, they naturally look for census records, birth c…
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