City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

How to trace your family tree in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the complete practical handbook for all detectives of family history, heritage and genealogy, Kathy Chater

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

How to trace your family tree in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

bibliography

Kathy Chater

the complete practical handbook for all detectives of family history, heritage and genealogy

Have you ever wondered what the lives of your British forefathers were like? What were their occupations? What conditions did they live in? Did they always reside in the United Kingdom, or did they venture further afield in search of a better life? Perhaps you are descended from aristocracy, or could you be the great-great-grandchild of one of history's more colourful characters? This practical book will take you on an exciting voyage of discovery into your family's past. It offers a complete introduction to the subject of genealogy and to the process of tracing your very own family tree. This book begins with the basics of starting your own search and guides you through each developing stage. Almost every feasible link your family may have had with archived information is discussed - was your ancestor a nurse, a miner, a landowner, a convict, a pedlar or a prostitute? You'll learn what clues to look out for as you study old photographs, certificates and documents, and find out about the organisations and website links that will help you to take your investigations further. Whatever clues you uncover, the book will help you to pick up the trail and take the next steps back in time. Not every family can have a remarkable history, but to the descendant who is finding out the detail everything is relevant and extraordinary, and there is always the tantalising chance that you will unearth hidden ancestral secrets. All that you need to know to get you started is in this book, with invaluable lists, checklists, hints and tips, as well as help on recording your data and using the most methodical research techniques. Enticing historical detail illustrates just how intriguing family history can be, and incredible photographs portray family and social life through the ages. Over 350 charts, diagrams and archive pictures make it lively and accessible reading. As you step back in time and the lives of your British forebears begin to unfold, you're guaranteed to be gripped as the fascinating links that connect you to the past are revealed

adult