In these days of the 21st Century when advances in technology and the way we do things seem to have changed so much, it is perhaps not surprising that more and more people are researching the history of their ancestors and a way of life which was certainly simple and, maybe to some, more attractive.
However, researching every aspect of a family tree can be a lengthy and sometimes frustrating business. So many of the records kept were open to misfiling, misunderstanding and misadventure. In some cases, the information given was deliberately falsified for a variety of reasons; in others, mistakes were made when the details were first recorded or afterwards, when they were copied. At a time when a third of all men and half of all women were illiterate, information supplied to officials could not always be checked over for accuracy.
In this book, John Titford, an acknowledged expert on genealogy and a regular contributor to Family Tree Magazine, guides the reader through the many likely pitfalls and cul-de-sacs of early research, step by step. The topics covered here are: Names (first names and surnames), English and Welsh Certificates (BMDs), and Census Returns from their inception in 1841.
The author's thorough but light-hearted approach is sure to encourage both those just setting out on their research and those who are some way down the line. The many tips and time-saving words of advice are both a reassurance and an inspiration.
Helpful hints and time-saving tips by John Titford. Paperback with 112 pages.
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