Two forthcoming events at the Institute for Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk) in Canterbury:
Professional Approach Seminar 2015 - 7th March 2015.
The course has been confirmed as running and places are filling up. So do book early to avoid disappointment.
If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether practising or not, are invited to join in discussion of research and business practices. The day will be led by professional genealogists.
Heraldry - 21st February 2015
Many genealogists and family historians turn aside from heraldry with the misconception that it is not for them but rather some medieval mystery. This course aims to show that the records of heraldry can be of great use to family historians and is suitable for absolute beginners and those with some experience. Practical guidance will be given on how to understand heraldry and how to identify coats of arms.
The price for each course is £40.00 or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students. Buffet lunch is included. To book, visit http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html.
(With thanks to the IHGS)
Chris
For details on my range of genealogy guide books please visit http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html. To commission me for genealogical research, please visit my research site at www.scotlandsgreateststory.co.uk.
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Tuesday, 6 January 2015
Tuesday, 2 September 2014
IHGS courses in October
Forthcoming courses from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk):
Parish and the Manor - 18th October 2014
There is much more to parish records than merely the registers of baptisms, marriages and burials. This course will introduce you to the many other records available and how they can not only help you to trace your family history but can also give an insight into the daily life of our ancestors.
Military Records - Army, RAF and Navy -11th October 2014
Most of us will have ancestors who served in the armed forces at some time. Military records can give invaluable insight not only into your ancestor's life whilst in the military but can also give essential genealogical information to help extend your family tree. The course will cover records from the 18th-21st centuries and will discuss both online and original sources.
The price for each course is £40.00 or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students. Buffet lunch is included. Full details on the IHGS website.
(With thanks to the latest IHGS newsletter)
Chris
Now available for UK research is the new second edition of the best selling Tracing Your Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians, whilst my new book British and Irish Newspapers is also now out. And please consider purchasing the great new version of Caledonia by The Libations at 79p via www.caledonia2014.com - all profits go to help fund Scottish foodbanks
Parish and the Manor - 18th October 2014
There is much more to parish records than merely the registers of baptisms, marriages and burials. This course will introduce you to the many other records available and how they can not only help you to trace your family history but can also give an insight into the daily life of our ancestors.
Military Records - Army, RAF and Navy -11th October 2014
Most of us will have ancestors who served in the armed forces at some time. Military records can give invaluable insight not only into your ancestor's life whilst in the military but can also give essential genealogical information to help extend your family tree. The course will cover records from the 18th-21st centuries and will discuss both online and original sources.
The price for each course is £40.00 or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students. Buffet lunch is included. Full details on the IHGS website.
(With thanks to the latest IHGS newsletter)
Chris
Now available for UK research is the new second edition of the best selling Tracing Your Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians, whilst my new book British and Irish Newspapers is also now out. And please consider purchasing the great new version of Caledonia by The Libations at 79p via www.caledonia2014.com - all profits go to help fund Scottish foodbanks
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Phillimore's British parish maps added to Ancestry
There's a fairly major addition to Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) in the form of a new collection entitled Great Britain, Atlas and Index of Parish Registers, located at http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=8830. This is in fact a reproduction of The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers, published by the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies.
The Phillimore maps are incredibly useful for England, Wales and Scotland, not only showing the historic early 19th century boundaries of established church parishes (the Presbyterian based Church of Scotland and the Anglican church in England and Wales), but also indicating when the known surviving parish records commence their runs.
One of the things that may be a surprise to some is to see a parish or county split into two unconnected parts - in Scotland, look at the map for Ross and Cromarty, for example, where various areas within Ross are noted as 'part of Cromarty', whilst in Perthshire, a split parish example is Logierait, which is in two parts, separated by the parishes of Dull and Fortingall, and where you will see a line resembling a stretched H joining the two parts as a visual aid to highlight the fact.
Although the collection title mentions indexes, the index pages from the book have not been digitised, only the maps themselves (in fact, these appear to have been digitised separately from the standalone maps on sale from the IHGS). Instead, the indexes have been made into a searchable database, allowing you to locate certain parishes via the search box. In the book, the indexes carry considerably more useful information per parish, including for England and Wales, the registration district it is to be found in, the coverage on the IGI, whether covered by Boyd's marriage index, and much more. The database, however, merely provides information on parish, county, country, map reference, if registers have been deposited, the registration district it was located within from 1837-1851, and the map reference. This last reference is not great though, in that there are no grids on the maps, as in the book, with Ancestry noting "The maps we have available do not have the grid printed along the sides. All maps have a grid range from A1 to M10, with the letters falling along the longest side."
The Scottish indexes in the database are similar, despite being more limited in the book, though the final term returned, 'parishes within this registration district', is a bit moot - in most cases, when civil registration was introduced in 1855, the parish became the registration district, so this will in most cases just repeat the name of the parish.
A thoroughly useful collection. Although online, I would still recommend to those working professionally as genealogists that you buy a copy (though it is expensive), but for most folk, the online presentation of the collection is a huge release - check out where your ancestors lived, you may find that the landscape was not carved up quite as you imagined it.
Chris
Now available for UK research is the new second edition of the best selling Tracing Your Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians, whilst my new book British and Irish Newspapers is also now out. And FindmyPast - please reinstate the original Scottish census citations on your new site.
The Phillimore maps are incredibly useful for England, Wales and Scotland, not only showing the historic early 19th century boundaries of established church parishes (the Presbyterian based Church of Scotland and the Anglican church in England and Wales), but also indicating when the known surviving parish records commence their runs.
One of the things that may be a surprise to some is to see a parish or county split into two unconnected parts - in Scotland, look at the map for Ross and Cromarty, for example, where various areas within Ross are noted as 'part of Cromarty', whilst in Perthshire, a split parish example is Logierait, which is in two parts, separated by the parishes of Dull and Fortingall, and where you will see a line resembling a stretched H joining the two parts as a visual aid to highlight the fact.
Although the collection title mentions indexes, the index pages from the book have not been digitised, only the maps themselves (in fact, these appear to have been digitised separately from the standalone maps on sale from the IHGS). Instead, the indexes have been made into a searchable database, allowing you to locate certain parishes via the search box. In the book, the indexes carry considerably more useful information per parish, including for England and Wales, the registration district it is to be found in, the coverage on the IGI, whether covered by Boyd's marriage index, and much more. The database, however, merely provides information on parish, county, country, map reference, if registers have been deposited, the registration district it was located within from 1837-1851, and the map reference. This last reference is not great though, in that there are no grids on the maps, as in the book, with Ancestry noting "The maps we have available do not have the grid printed along the sides. All maps have a grid range from A1 to M10, with the letters falling along the longest side."
The Scottish indexes in the database are similar, despite being more limited in the book, though the final term returned, 'parishes within this registration district', is a bit moot - in most cases, when civil registration was introduced in 1855, the parish became the registration district, so this will in most cases just repeat the name of the parish.
A thoroughly useful collection. Although online, I would still recommend to those working professionally as genealogists that you buy a copy (though it is expensive), but for most folk, the online presentation of the collection is a huge release - check out where your ancestors lived, you may find that the landscape was not carved up quite as you imagined it.
Chris
Now available for UK research is the new second edition of the best selling Tracing Your Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians, whilst my new book British and Irish Newspapers is also now out. And FindmyPast - please reinstate the original Scottish census citations on your new site.
Friday, 11 January 2013
Forthcoming IHGS courses
Forthcoming courses from the Canterbury based Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk):
The Professional Approach ~ 9th March 2013
10:30 – 16:45
If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether practising or not, are invited to join in discussion of research and business practices.
Led by professionals working in the field who will share the benefit of their experience and offer advice to those wishing to work as a genealogist or record agent.
Only a few places are left so book now to avoid disappointment. This course is usually over subscribed.
The price for the course is £40.00, or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 7th March 2013.
Click here to book online with your credit card.
How to Trace Your Family History ~ 6th April 2013
10:15 – 16:30
This course is aimed at those people just starting out within this fascinating subject. Some of the topics under discussion will include family records, birth, marriage and death certificates, censuses, parish registers and compiling pedigrees. A thorough grounding in the basic sources will enable students to make an excellent start in tracing their own family history. Both original and online resources will be discussed alongside practical advice on how to get the most from them.
The price for the course is £40.00, or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 28th March 2013.
Click here to book online with your credit card.
Correspondence Course Students
The weekend tutorial course for beginners to intermediate students will now take place on the 10-12th May. Please visit the forum for further details
(With thanks to the IHGS newsletter)
Chris
Pre-order my new book, Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet, through Pen and Sword (30 April 2013), or purchase early at Who Do You Think You Are Live 2013 in London. For my other genealogy books, please visit http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html; whilst for online Scottish based genealogy courses please visit the Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd site.
The Professional Approach ~ 9th March 2013
10:30 – 16:45
If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether practising or not, are invited to join in discussion of research and business practices.
Led by professionals working in the field who will share the benefit of their experience and offer advice to those wishing to work as a genealogist or record agent.
Only a few places are left so book now to avoid disappointment. This course is usually over subscribed.
The price for the course is £40.00, or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 7th March 2013.
Click here to book online with your credit card.
How to Trace Your Family History ~ 6th April 2013
10:15 – 16:30
This course is aimed at those people just starting out within this fascinating subject. Some of the topics under discussion will include family records, birth, marriage and death certificates, censuses, parish registers and compiling pedigrees. A thorough grounding in the basic sources will enable students to make an excellent start in tracing their own family history. Both original and online resources will be discussed alongside practical advice on how to get the most from them.
The price for the course is £40.00, or £35.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 28th March 2013.
Click here to book online with your credit card.
Correspondence Course Students
The weekend tutorial course for beginners to intermediate students will now take place on the 10-12th May. Please visit the forum for further details
(With thanks to the IHGS newsletter)
Chris
Pre-order my new book, Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet, through Pen and Sword (30 April 2013), or purchase early at Who Do You Think You Are Live 2013 in London. For my other genealogy books, please visit http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html; whilst for online Scottish based genealogy courses please visit the Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd site.
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Forthcoming IHGS tuition events
The following events are on the 2013 programme for the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk):
March
9 Day School "The Professional Approach"
April
6 Day School "How to Trace Your Family History"
20 Day School "Family History: Beyond the Internet"
May
18 Day School "Heraldry"
June
8 Examination - Higher Certificate in Genealogy
15 Examination - Diploma in Genealogy
July
2-30 Weekly Evening Course “Tracing Your Roots” – The Internet and Beyond
September
7 Day School “The Foundations of Family History”
October
5 Day School “The Parish and The Manor”
12 Day School “Military Records – Army, RAF and Royal Navy”
November
1-3 Correspondence Course Tutorial Weekend – Intermediate to Advanced (with accommodation or without)
16 Day School “Wills and How to Read Them”
Further details via the website
(With thanks to the IHGS newsletter)
Having a Christmas present crisis?! Check out my range of genealogy books at http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html - perfect for the family historian's Christmas stocking...! Also now out - new Kindle edition of Tracing Your Family History on the Internet, from http://tinyurl.com/d3vqtz5
March
9 Day School "The Professional Approach"
April
6 Day School "How to Trace Your Family History"
20 Day School "Family History: Beyond the Internet"
May
18 Day School "Heraldry"
June
8 Examination - Higher Certificate in Genealogy
15 Examination - Diploma in Genealogy
July
2-30 Weekly Evening Course “Tracing Your Roots” – The Internet and Beyond
September
7 Day School “The Foundations of Family History”
October
5 Day School “The Parish and The Manor”
12 Day School “Military Records – Army, RAF and Royal Navy”
November
1-3 Correspondence Course Tutorial Weekend – Intermediate to Advanced (with accommodation or without)
16 Day School “Wills and How to Read Them”
Further details via the website
(With thanks to the IHGS newsletter)
Having a Christmas present crisis?! Check out my range of genealogy books at http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html - perfect for the family historian's Christmas stocking...! Also now out - new Kindle edition of Tracing Your Family History on the Internet, from http://tinyurl.com/d3vqtz5
Friday, 5 October 2012
IHGS military course in Canterbury
Forthcoming course in Canterbury from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk):
Military Records - Army, RAF and Royal Navy
13th October 2012
Most of us will have ancestors who served in the armed forces at some time. Military records can give invaluable insight not only into your ancestor's life whilst in the military but can also give essential genealogical information to help extend your family tree. The course will cover records from the 18th-21st centuries and will discuss both online and original sources.
The day will be led by Les Mitchinson, a professional genealogist and Tutor on The Institute's Correspondence Course, who also specialises in military records.
The course timetable is as follows:-
10.15 Registration
10.30-10.45 Introduction
10.45-12.30 Army Records
12.30-1.00 RAF Records
Luncheon
2.00 - 4.00 Naval and RM Records
4.00 - 4.30 Tea
4.30 - 5.00 Reserve Forces/the Royal Naval Division/Miscellaneous
5.00 Summing Up/Depart
The price for the course is £37.00, or £30.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The course is confirmed as running. There are places left but please book quickly to avoid disappointment.
Book a place on the course at www.ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
Chris
Scottish Research Online - 5 weeks online Pharos course, £45.99, taught by Chris Paton from 26 SEP 2012 - see www.pharostutors.com
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
Military Records - Army, RAF and Royal Navy
13th October 2012
Most of us will have ancestors who served in the armed forces at some time. Military records can give invaluable insight not only into your ancestor's life whilst in the military but can also give essential genealogical information to help extend your family tree. The course will cover records from the 18th-21st centuries and will discuss both online and original sources.
The day will be led by Les Mitchinson, a professional genealogist and Tutor on The Institute's Correspondence Course, who also specialises in military records.
The course timetable is as follows:-
10.15 Registration
10.30-10.45 Introduction
10.45-12.30 Army Records
12.30-1.00 RAF Records
Luncheon
2.00 - 4.00 Naval and RM Records
4.00 - 4.30 Tea
4.30 - 5.00 Reserve Forces/the Royal Naval Division/Miscellaneous
5.00 Summing Up/Depart
The price for the course is £37.00, or £30.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The course is confirmed as running. There are places left but please book quickly to avoid disappointment.
Book a place on the course at www.ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
Chris
Scottish Research Online - 5 weeks online Pharos course, £45.99, taught by Chris Paton from 26 SEP 2012 - see www.pharostutors.com
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
Friday, 4 May 2012
IHGS family history residential course
The latest newsletter from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk) has details of a residential course that it will be running in August:
Grow Your Family Tree
6th August 2012 - Residential Course
This residential course welcomes beginners to the subject of family history but even the experienced will benefit. All the sources needed to have a good grounding in family history will be discussed focusing on both original documents and online sources. Practical experience is gained with the help of a simulated genealogical exercise and research time in the library alongside individual advice and guidance.
The full fee includes all meals and accommodation, which is provided at a local guesthouse, and there will be plenty of free time to make use of the Institute's library or explore the medieval splendours of the city. Day attendees not requiring accommodation are also welcome.
Monday
4.45 Tea and Registration
5.00 Introduction and Tour of Library
6.00 Supper
7.00 Family Sources
Tuesday
9.15 General Registration
10.45 Coffee
11.15 Census Returns
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Pedigrees
2.30 The Elephant Hunt
4.30 Tea
5.00 Free time in Library
6.00 Supper
7.00 I'm Stuck!
Wednesday
9.15 Parish Registers
10.40 Coffee
11.15 More Elephant Hunting
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Parish Chest Part 1: Parish Officers
3.30 Tea
3.50 Parish Chest Part 2: The Poor
5.00 Library Time
6.00 Supper
7.00-8.00 Free or Library Time
Thursday
9.15 Wills & Probate
10.45 Coffee
11.15 More Elephant Hunting
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Palaeography
4.00 Tea
4.30 Library Time
6.00 Supper
7.00 Elephant Hunt Solution
Friday
9.15 Military Records: An Introduction
11.00 Coffee
11.30 Census Substitutes
12.30 Buffet Luncheon
1.30 Future Study & Closing address
Library time is arranged, so do bring any notes you may need on your own research. For those who do not wish to use the library the time may be used to explore the historic city of Canterbury or to relax in our walled garden.
The price for the course is £480.00. Day attendees are welcome at a reduced rate of £240.00.
The closing date for bookings with accommodation is 1st July 2012. The closing date for bookings with no accommodation is 1st July 2012.
To book a place visit http://ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
(With thanks to the IHGS)
Chris
British GENES on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BritishGENES and Twitter @chrismpaton
Grow Your Family Tree
6th August 2012 - Residential Course
This residential course welcomes beginners to the subject of family history but even the experienced will benefit. All the sources needed to have a good grounding in family history will be discussed focusing on both original documents and online sources. Practical experience is gained with the help of a simulated genealogical exercise and research time in the library alongside individual advice and guidance.
The full fee includes all meals and accommodation, which is provided at a local guesthouse, and there will be plenty of free time to make use of the Institute's library or explore the medieval splendours of the city. Day attendees not requiring accommodation are also welcome.
Monday
4.45 Tea and Registration
5.00 Introduction and Tour of Library
6.00 Supper
7.00 Family Sources
Tuesday
9.15 General Registration
10.45 Coffee
11.15 Census Returns
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Pedigrees
2.30 The Elephant Hunt
4.30 Tea
5.00 Free time in Library
6.00 Supper
7.00 I'm Stuck!
Wednesday
9.15 Parish Registers
10.40 Coffee
11.15 More Elephant Hunting
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Parish Chest Part 1: Parish Officers
3.30 Tea
3.50 Parish Chest Part 2: The Poor
5.00 Library Time
6.00 Supper
7.00-8.00 Free or Library Time
Thursday
9.15 Wills & Probate
10.45 Coffee
11.15 More Elephant Hunting
1.00 Buffet Luncheon
2.00 Palaeography
4.00 Tea
4.30 Library Time
6.00 Supper
7.00 Elephant Hunt Solution
Friday
9.15 Military Records: An Introduction
11.00 Coffee
11.30 Census Substitutes
12.30 Buffet Luncheon
1.30 Future Study & Closing address
Library time is arranged, so do bring any notes you may need on your own research. For those who do not wish to use the library the time may be used to explore the historic city of Canterbury or to relax in our walled garden.
The price for the course is £480.00. Day attendees are welcome at a reduced rate of £240.00.
The closing date for bookings with accommodation is 1st July 2012. The closing date for bookings with no accommodation is 1st July 2012.
To book a place visit http://ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
(With thanks to the IHGS)
Chris
British GENES on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BritishGENES and Twitter @chrismpaton
Scotland's Greatest Story research service www.ScotlandsGreatestStory.co.uk and www.facebook.com/ScottishGenealogyResearch
Friday, 27 January 2012
IHGS now on Twitter
The Canterbury based Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk) is now on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/TheIHGS or @TheIHGS. Well worth following!
(Thanks to @GeneJean)
Chris
(Thanks to @GeneJean)
Chris
Thursday, 5 January 2012
IHGS Professional Approach course
The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (www.ihgs.ac.uk) in Canterbury still has availability on a course next month which is designed to help those wishing to professionalise their skills. Here's the blurb from the school's latest newsletter:
The Professional Approach
18th February 2012 - The course has been confirmed as running but there are still some spaces left. Book now to avoid disappointment.
If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether professional or not, are invited to join in discussion of research and business practices.
The course timetable is as follows:-
10.30 Registration
10.45 Education & Qualification
11.15 Acquiring clients
12.00 Presentation
12.45 Buffet luncheon
1.45 What to charge
2.30 Using agents and public services
3.00 Keeping records
3.30 Tea and Discussion
4.00 Keeping accounts
4.45 Assessment and depart
The price for the course is £37.00, or £30.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 17th February 2012. To book online visit http://ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
(With thanks to the IHGS)
Chris
The Professional Approach
18th February 2012 - The course has been confirmed as running but there are still some spaces left. Book now to avoid disappointment.
If you wish to develop your hobby into a part or full time occupation then this seminar day will provide invaluable advice and assistance. All genealogists, whether professional or not, are invited to join in discussion of research and business practices.
The course timetable is as follows:-
10.30 Registration
10.45 Education & Qualification
11.15 Acquiring clients
12.00 Presentation
12.45 Buffet luncheon
1.45 What to charge
2.30 Using agents and public services
3.00 Keeping records
3.30 Tea and Discussion
4.00 Keeping accounts
4.45 Assessment and depart
The price for the course is £37.00, or £30.00 for IHGS Members and correspondence course students.
The closing date for bookings is 17th February 2012. To book online visit http://ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/courses/dayresieven_courses/index.html
(With thanks to the IHGS)
Chris
Monday, 19 December 2011
Tyler's East Kent parish register indexes online
Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) has uploaded parish register indexes compiled by Frank Watt Tyler for the East Kent region, covering the period from 1538-1874 - some records do stretch as far as the 1900s however, and the collection includes some monumental inscriptions. The records have been sourced from the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies.
For a full description, visit http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1901
Chris
For a full description, visit http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1901
Chris
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