tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347014209601627312024-03-19T11:37:08.642+00:00The GENES BlogThe GENES Blog (GEnealogy News and EventS) ceased publication on 14 FEB 2020. You will now find all the latest genealogy news and views on Scottish GENES at https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com. The GENES Blog archive will remain live, with a record of the genealogy news for Britain and Ireland from 2013-2020. Thank you!Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.comBlogger6502125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-28568704177905249082020-02-14T19:45:00.001+00:002020-02-14T19:45:58.477+00:00That's it for The GENES Blog - thank you and goodbye!That's it folks - after eight years, The GENES Blog (previously British GENES), has now ceased to be! You will now find all the latest news from Scotland and Ireland, as well as the rest of the UK and its diaspora, on the newly reinvigorated <b>Scottish GENES </b>blog at <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
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In a post-Brexit world, Scotland and Ireland have some very exciting prospects ahead of them, which has led to me returning to my roots with Scottish GENES, as I wish to portray a more forward looking brand from the greatest country on Earth - Alba gu bràth!!!<br />
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If you have followed The GENES Blog over the last eight years, I would like to sincerely thank you for all your support, and I hope that you found the news coverage useful. I also hope that you will now consider following <b>Scottish GENES</b>, which originally kicked off the whole shebang many moons before The GENES Blog was even in nappies. All the latest news and views, from the Scottish based perspective of a long resident Ulsterman, with roots in both lands.<br />
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Thanks you once again, agus mar sin leibh an-dràsta - bye for now!<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The Scottish GENES Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-80075933846035608052020-02-09T18:01:00.001+00:002020-02-09T18:01:27.652+00:00Latest genealogy news on Scottish GENESThe latest stories on the renewed <b>Scottish GENES</b> blog:<br />
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<b>Ulster Historical Foundation's 'Things that Money CAN Buy' auction</b><br />
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<b>National Archives family history book sale </b><br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-2814691399269751792020-02-07T19:28:00.002+00:002020-02-08T21:16:32.482+00:00Latest genealogy news on Scottish GENESThe latest stories on Scottish GENES (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>):<br />
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<b>Scottish Vaccination Records</b><br />
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<b>Forthcoming talks at the National Records of Scotland</b> <br />
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<b>Forthcoming events at The National Archives </b><br />
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<b>What's happening to the Scottish censuses on FamilySearch? </b><br />
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<b>Scottish Indexes adds Scottish High Court Criminal Records guide </b><br />
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<b>TheGenealogist releases RAF Operations Book Records</b><br />
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<b>National Library of Australia's Family and Community History Survey</b> <br />
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<b>FamilySearch celebrates Black History Month in the USA </b><br />
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<b>FindmyPast adds Yorkshire, India and Canada records </b><br />
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<b>National Library of Scotland adds date range filter to maps site </b><br />
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<b>Have you visited... TalkingScot? </b><br />
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<b>PRONI: Using American Records to Tear Down Irish Brickwalls </b><br />
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* The GENES Blog will cease to carry news from February 14th, with Scottish GENES (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>) taking over from then.<br />
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You can subscribe to <b>Scottish GENES</b> for a daily email feed in the right hand column on the page, at the top, as shown, or through an RSS feed.<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-69491152286647250472020-02-04T20:35:00.004+00:002020-02-04T20:35:41.991+00:00Latest news posts on Scottish GENESThe latest news additions to <b>Scottish GENES</b> (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>):<br />
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<b>Heritage Tourism with Ancestry </b><br />
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<b>Latest additions to the British Newspaper Archive </b><br />
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<b>Forthcoming talks in Belfast and Beith </b><br />
<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/forthcoming-talks-in-belfast-and-beith.html">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/forthcoming-talks-in-belfast-and-beith.html</a><br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-72075151498384676592020-02-03T19:27:00.002+00:002020-02-03T19:28:27.202+00:00My LivingDNA updated ethnicity profile I've received an update on my LivingDNA ethnicity profile, which has raised some interesting findings! Full details at <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/my-livingdna-updated-ethnicity-profile.html">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/my-livingdna-updated-ethnicity-profile.html</a>.<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The Scottish GENES Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-70733928811492081632020-02-02T16:16:00.000+00:002020-02-02T16:16:57.231+00:00Book review: The Ruhleben Football Association by Paul Brown For a review of Paul Brown's new book, <b>The Ruhelben Football Association: How Steve Bloomer's Footballers Survived a World War Prison Camp</b>, please visit <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/book-review-ruhleben-football.html">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/book-review-ruhleben-football.html</a>.<br />
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* This blog will cease to carry news from February 14th, with Scottish GENES (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>) taking over from then. You can subscribe to Scottish GENES for a daily email feed in the right hand column on the page, at the top.<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The Scottish GENES Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-7842042133931082612020-02-02T13:48:00.002+00:002020-02-02T13:48:53.624+00:00Transcription Tuesday: Stobs Military Camp WW1 projectFor further information on this coming Transcription Tuesday's four projects, including the Scottish project to find the names of those interned at <b>Stobs Military Camp</b> in the First World War, please visit <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/transcription-tuesday-stobs-military.html">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/transcription-tuesday-stobs-military.html</a>.<br />
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* This blog will cease to carry news from February 14th, with Scottish GENES (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>) taking over from then. You can subscribe to Scottish GENES for a daily email feed in the right hand column on the page, at the top.<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-6904745926661669712020-02-02T13:06:00.004+00:002020-02-02T13:48:24.730+00:00Kirsty Wilkinson's new Scottish book available on Kindle, plus a new blogFor an update on Kirsty Wilkinson's new book, <b>Finding Your Scottish Ancestors: Techniques for Solving Genealogy Problems</b>, please visit Scottish GENES at <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/kirsty-wilkinsons-new-scottish-research.html">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2020/02/kirsty-wilkinsons-new-scottish-research.html</a>.<br />
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* This blog will cease to carry news from February 14th, with Scottish GENES (<a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>) taking over from then. You can subscribe to Scottish GENES for a daily email feed in the right hand column on the page, at the top.<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-16655888964975532472020-02-01T14:43:00.001+00:002020-02-01T15:43:29.165+00:00Blogicide or resurrection? Scottish GENES is back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over eight years ago, in December 2011, I suspended the <b>Scottish GENES</b> blog in order to widen the scope of the news coverage I was offering, with a separate blog British GENES (later The GENES Blog) established in parallel some months earlier. At the time another blogger (thanks John!) amusingly referred to the move as 'blogicide', but in fact the readership transferred and continued to expand over the years.<br />
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In this same period, however, there has been a dramatic change in world circumstances, and as we move forwards in the world on the day after Brexit, I want to regain control of the message of where this blog is coming from - it's from an Irish genealogist and blogger who has made his home in Scotland, with a fascination in his two areas of interest, Scotland and Ireland, but also in our closest neighbours in England and Wales and across the EU, and to Scotland's and Ireland's historic and continuing worldwide disaporas.<br />
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In this Crisis of Infinite Blogs, the timelines are now being reset, parallel earths and blogs are being removed, and I am heading back somewhat nostalgically and purposefully to the original and the best: <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Scottish GENES is back!</b></span><br />
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The GENES Blog at <a href="https://britishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://britishgenes.blogspot.com</a> will continue in parallel for a couple of weeks by way of a transition period, but there will soon be a hard exit with no hope of a further transition, although the blog will remain live as an archive - if you want the history of genealogy in Britain and Ireland over the last decade, you'll find it there and free to access!<br />
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But for the ongoing news from these islands and further afield, please sign up to<b> Scottish GENES</b>, and at its new dedicated address, <a href="https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com/">https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com</a>. (You can subscribe by email using the link at the top right of the page)<br />
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Alba gu bràth!<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-49698662203069834722020-01-31T13:42:00.002+00:002020-01-31T13:42:51.318+00:00FindmyPast adds Durham records and public sector worker calendarsFrom FindmyPast (<a href="http://www.findmypast.co.uk/">www.findmypast.co.uk</a>):<br />
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<b>Britain, Royal and Imperial Calendars 1767-1973</b><br />
Do you have ancestors’ who worked in the public sector? Explore more than three million records from the Royal and Imperial Calendars from 1767 to 1973 to find out about their career. This expansive collection of records from The National Archives includes lists of all the official departments of state, and branches of public service, the law, the church, national or commercial companies and institutions, and many additional articles of public utility. Each record includes a transcript and original image.<br />
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<b>Durham Baptisms</b><br />
Over 28,000 new addictions covering 9 parishes across the county are now available to search. These transcripts and images reveal not only your ancestor’s name but also their parents’ names. You will also discover their occupations and where they lived.<br />
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<b>Durham Marriages</b><br />
Search over 7,000 new records covering 9 Durham parishes have been added to the collection. Parish registers can reveal details of your relative’s marriage centuries before civil registrations began. Discover your ancestor’s marriage date, marriage place, and your ancestor’s father’s name.<br />
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</b> <b>Durham Burials</b><br />
Over 66,000 new additions covering 11 parishes have been added to the collection. Find out where your ancestor is buried, where they lived and additional relatives to add to your growing family tree.<br />
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</b> <b>British & Irish Newspaper Update</b><br />
This week we are delighted to welcome 71,598 additional pages to the collection as well as five brand new titles, including:<br />
Leinster Reporter - 1897-1925, 1927-1928<br />
Caernarvon & Denbigh Herald - 1850-1872, 1874-1877, 1897<br />
Times of India - 1861-1865, 1867-1888<br />
Wakefield Express - 1879, 1892, 1897-1898, 1902, 1911, 1918<br />
South Notts Echo - 1919-1923, 1927-1939<br />
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Further details and links at <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/new-imperial-calendars--durham-parish-registers">https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/new-imperial-calendars--durham-parish-registers</a><br />
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Chris<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-64257812927818613922020-01-31T13:26:00.001+00:002020-01-31T13:27:57.291+00:00WDYTYA announces Transcription Tuesday on Feb 4thFrom <b>Who Do You Think You Are?</b> magazine (<a href="http://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/">www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com</a>):<br />
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For the fourth year running, Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine will be running its Transcription Tuesday event, encouraging family historians to take part in a transcription project and give something back to the hobby they love. Transcription Tuesday 2020 will be held on Tuesday 4th February.<br />
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Four projects have been chosen this year including projects transcribing West Midlands police records, Royal Navy service records from the First World War and German internees at a British internment camp. This year, FamilySearch are uploading a range of non-conformist registers specifically for Transcription Tuesday. Thousands of family historians took part last year and it is hoped that even more will join in this year for a global ‘transcribathon’.<br />
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Although most transcribers will be working from home, this year, for the first time, volunteers will be able to join others and get support in their work at various sites. The National Archives in Kew, Surrey, will be hosting the Royal Navy First World War project (free ticketed event) while the Internment Research Centre, based at the Heritage Hub in Hawick will be open to transcribers all day. Some Family History Centers will also be hosting Transcription Tuesday events.<br />
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To find out more information, visit: <a href="http://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/transcriptiontuesday">http://www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/transcriptiontuesday</a><br />
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<i>(With thanks to Sarah Williams)</i><br />
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Chris<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-56158446134475988882020-01-29T18:07:00.005+00:002020-01-29T18:07:57.746+00:00MyHeritage and Legacy Family Tree genealogy webinar marathonMyHeritage (<a href="http://www.myheritage.com/">www.myheritage.com</a>) will be hosting a 24 hour genealogy webinar marathon with Legacy Family Tree on March 12th-13th. From the site:<br />
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<i>Join us in making history as we embark on the first-ever 24-hour genealogy webinar marathon, where you will learn how to trace your ancestors from the world's top genealogists and educators. From advanced Googling to DNA, from The Great Lakes to Australia and Germany, there's something for everyone... in every time zone. And thanks to FamilyTreeWebinars.com and MyHeritage, the entire event is free! Pop in for a session or two, or stick around for the full 24 hours — it's completely up to you. There will even be time for Q&A and door prizes. If you can't join us in real time, we've got you covered: all recordings will be available absolutely free for a week. Beyond that, you can watch them anytime with a webinar membership to FamilyTreeWebinars.com.</i><br />
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For further details of the presentations, and to register, visit <a href="https://familytreewebinars.com/intermediate_page.php?diply_nm=24">https://familytreewebinars.com/intermediate_page.php?diply_nm=24</a>.<br />
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Chris<br />
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You can pre-order my new book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scottish2</a> (out April). Also available, <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Irish1</a> and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1">http://bit.ly/ChrisPaton-Scotland1</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-58775628755744537332020-01-28T15:45:00.000+00:002020-01-28T15:45:36.582+00:00Living DNA updates European panelFrom Living DNA (<a href="http://www.livingdna.com/">www.livingdna.com</a>):<br />
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<b>Living DNA European panel update</b><br />
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Living DNA’s European panel update includes the addition of new European regions and the ability for users to update their current results. This will make for a much smoother user experience that sends out automatic notifications when any regions qualify for an update.<br />
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● 9 new European regions<br />
● Rich information covering genetic and cultural history<br />
● Compare your previous results against your updated ones<br />
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Using the unique methods that power the Living DNA ancestry offering, our researchers have gathered data from across Europe in order to deliver the world’s most advanced product for people with European ancestry.<br />
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What regions are covered:<br />
● Germany and immediate surrounding areas split into<br />
○ Northeast Germanic<br />
○ Northwest Germanic<br />
○ South Germanic<br />
● Iberia split into<br />
○ West Iberia<br />
○ East Iberia<br />
● Russia split into<br />
○ Finland<br />
○ Western Russia<br />
● Armenia and Cyprus split into<br />
○ South Caucasus<br />
○ Cyprus<br />
● Chechnya renamed<br />
○ Northeast Caucasus<br />
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<b>How the science works</b><br />
To determine your ancestral region(s) from the 73 current African regions, we analyze over 700,000 areas of your DNA. We then compare your unique DNA signature to our database of thousands of people with known ancestry throughout Europe and the world. Our ability to determine this incredible detail lies in our unique algorithms which compare not only which bits of DNA you have in common with populations but the arrangements and patterns they appear in. This extra power means we provide an unmatched resolution.<br />
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We used our own databases to retrieve genetic data from customers who had opted in to research and who had known ancestry from a specific region in Europe. Hierarchical clustering and chromosome painting methods were applied to the data in order to build a cluster tree which is later used to estimate the ancestry of every individual sample.<br />
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<i>(With thanks to Living DNA)</i><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-23145163955544156422020-01-26T17:17:00.002+00:002020-01-26T17:17:36.288+00:00AGRA recruitment event to be held in LeedsFrom AGRA (<a href="http://www.agra.co.uk/">www.agra.co.uk</a>):<br />
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<b>Encouraging professional researchers to be the best</b><br />
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The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) is organising an event for professional genealogists encouraging them to join the Association. It will take place at the St George’s Centre in Leeds on March 16 March 2020.<br />
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AGRA is the largest professional organisation of accredited members in the UK and we promote high professional standards in the field of genealogy and historical research. AGRA also acts as a representative voice in matters relating to genealogy. <br />
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AGRA is looking to encourage other paid researchers to join. Members are generally acknowledged to be the best in their field.<br />
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The event will include guidance on how to successfully run a professional genealogy practice and marketing, from members who have successfully run a business for many years. Other members will explain the advantages of joining the Association.<br />
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The event costs £15 and includes lunch. The entry fee will be deducted from the first year’s AGRA subscription for anyone attending this event who goes on to make a successful application to join the Association.<br />
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Bookings will close on Thursday 27 February.<br />
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For more details and a link to the booking form, please see <a href="https://www.agra.org.uk/event-network-day-for-professional-genealogists-2020-03-16">https://www.agra.org.uk/event-network-day-for-professional-genealogists-2020-03-16</a><br />
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Chris <br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-45741054035925699582020-01-24T11:32:00.006+00:002020-01-24T11:36:14.822+00:00FindmyPast adds Lanarkshire and Angus recordsAdded to FindmyPast (<a href="http://www.findmypast.co.uk/">www.findmypast.co.uk</a>) this week:<br />
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<b>Scotland, Poor Law & Poor Lists</b><br />
Do have ancestors from Scotland that fell on hard times? Explore this collection of poor relief records to find out. Each record includes a transcript and original record (where available) that will reveal your ancestor’s level of poverty, family details, occupation, residence, denomination and the nature of the relief they received.<br />
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</b> <b>Scotland, Lanarkshire School Registers and Records</b><br />
Search this collection of school registers and records to find out where and when your ancestor went to school. These images and transcripts may also reveal the child’s birth year and residence as well as the names and occupations of their parent’s.<br />
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<b>Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Births & Baptisms 1562-1855</b><br />
Over 186,000 additional records covering all parishes have been added to the collection. Search these parish birth and baptism records and discover the date and location of your ancestor’s baptism, their residence, parent’s names and father’s occupation.<br />
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<b>Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Marriages & Banns 1562-1855</b><br />
Over 92,000 new records covering all parishes are now available to search. These records may reveal when and where your relative’s banns where read, the date and location of their marriage, parent’s names, father’s occupation and corresponding details for their spouse.<br />
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<b>Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Deaths & Burials 1562-1855</b><br />
Find out where your Dundee and Forfarshire ancestors were laid to rest with over 74,000 new additions covering all parishes. These transcripts may also reveal the deceased’s occupation, condition, residence, father’s name and next of kin.<br />
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<b>British & Irish Newspaper Update</b><br />
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We have added six new Yorkshire titles this week including;<br />
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Otley News and West Riding Advertiser - 1867-1871, 1873-1888, 1890<br />
Richmond & Ripon Chronicle - 1855, 1860-1864, 1866-1876, 1878-1888, 1890-1894<br />
Scarborough Gazette - 1854, 1873-1875, 1877-1883, 1885-1892, 1894<br />
Halifax Evening Courier - 1899, 1901-1909, 1911-1913, 1915-1921<br />
Halifax Express - 1831-1834, 1838-1841<br />
Farmer’s Friend and Freeman’s Journal - 1850-1855<br />
West Bridgford Times & Echo - 1929-1939<br />
Warrington Observer – 1889<br />
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We have also added additional years of coverage to the Brecon County Times, Leven Advertiser & Wemyss Gazette and the Sligo Independent.<br />
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Further details and links at <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/celebrate-burns-night-with-new-scottish-records">https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/celebrate-burns-night-with-new-scottish-records</a><br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-33433381214744694992020-01-23T17:42:00.001+00:002020-01-23T17:42:29.963+00:00Pre-order my next book Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the InternetMy next book, <b>Tracing Your Scottish Family History on the Internet</b>, is now available to pre-order from publisher Pen and Sword <a href="http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/17717"><span data-offset-key="eair8-0-0"><span data-text="true">www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/17717</span></span></a>. The book is scheduled for publication on April 30th 2020.<br />
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Here's the blurb!<br />
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<i>Scotland is a land with a proud and centuries long history that far pre-dates its membership of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Today in the 21st century it is also a land that has done much to make its historical records accessible, to help those with Caledonian ancestry trace their roots back to earlier times and a world long past.</i><br />
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</i> <i>In Tracing Scottish Family History on the Internet, Chris Paton expertly guides the family historian through the many Scottish records offerings available, but also cautions the reader that not every record is online, providing detailed advice on how to use web based finding aids to locate further material across the country and beyond. He also examines social networking and the many DNA platforms that are currently further revolutionising online Scottish research.</i><br />
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</i> <i>From the Scottish Government websites offering access to our most important national records, to the holdings of local archives, libraries, family history societies, and online vendors, Chris Paton takes the reader across Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands, through the Central Belt and the Lowlands, and across the diaspora, to explore the various flavours of Scottishness that have bound us together as a nation for so long.</i><br />
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As with all my books, I hope it proves to be useful!<br />
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Don't forget also that <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> is also now available at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a> - I've just noticed that it is also now available to purchase in the United States on Amazon.com.<br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-35909918993763430832020-01-23T17:17:00.000+00:002020-01-23T17:17:31.692+00:00Forthcoming PRONI talks and events - and volunteers needed!Forthcoming events at PRONI (<a href="http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni">www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni</a>):<br />
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<b>Death in the North Channel: The Princess Victoria Disaster</b><br />
31 January, 1-2pm<br />
Stephen Cameron speaks on the mv Princess Victoria ferry which operated between Larne and Stranraer. She left Stranraer on 31 January and sailed into what has been called ‘The Great Storm of 1953’. The ship was lost and only 44 men survived the sinking. No women or children were saved.<br />
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<b>Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) Lectures</b> <br />
<b>- HERoNI lecture: Belfast Architecture of the 1930s</b><br />
24 January, 1pm<br />
Dr Tanja Poppelreuter, lecturer in the History and Theory of Architecture at the University of Salford, Manchester brings to attention the multi-faceted architecture of the 1930s. <br />
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<b>- HERoNI lecture: Salt of the Earth </b><br />
7 February, 1pm<br />
Timandra Nichols, Second Warden, Salters’ Company will outline the 600-year old history of the Salters’ Company, a livery company in the City of London and 9th in order of precedence of the 110 livery companies.<br />
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<b>Dreadful monsters and poor relations: the debate over Irish public finances </b><br />
6 February, 7pm<br />
The Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies invites you to a talk at PRONI by Prof Julian Hoppit, FBA, from University College London.<br />
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<b>History of Milltown Cemetery </b><br />
13 February, 1pm<br />
Author, Tom Hartley will talk about the history of Milltown Cemetery, those who are buried there and the importance of symbolism.<br />
Tom has written three comprehensive books on Belfast cemeteries.<br />
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<b>Sir Samuel C Davidson and his amazing Sirocco Works </b><br />
20 February, 1pm<br />
PRONI is pleased to welcome Eric Woods who will discuss the life and achievements of Sir Samuel Davidson, founder of the Sirocco Works.<br />
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<b>Could you help us enhance access to our collections at PRONI?</b><br />
We are currently looking for additional volunteers in conservation, our digital image library and enhancing our digital collections.<br />
If you would like to get involved and help to safeguard our community heritage, find out more and how to apply below!<br />
FIND OUT MORE at <a href="http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/volunteering-proni">www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/volunteering-proni</a><br />
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<b>PRONI Workshops</b><br />
Various dates<br />
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<b>Getting Started</b><br />
Various Dates, January - March, 11am-1pm<br />
Introductory workshops for those interested in local and family history.<br />
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<b>Online Resources</b><br />
Various Dates, January - March,<br />
11am-1pm & 7-9pm<br />
Introduction to using online records for family and local history research.<br />
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To book a free ticket at any of PRONI's events, follow the links at <a href="http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/public-record-office-northern-ireland-proni/whats-proni">www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/public-record-office-northern-ireland-proni/whats-proni</a><br />
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<i>(With thanks to the PRONI Express)</i><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-91713586778271224272020-01-23T16:52:00.001+00:002020-01-23T16:52:39.181+00:00Deceased Online adds Wood Green and Uplands Cemeteries recordsFrom Deceased Online (<a href="http://www.deceasedonline.com/">www.deceasedonline.com</a>):<br />
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<b>Wood Green and Uplands Cemeteries now available on Deceased Online </b><br />
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Records from Uplands Cemetery in Smethwick and Wood Green Cemetery in Wednesbury, held by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the Black Country, are available to view on www.deceasedonline.com. The records comprise digital scans of the original burial registers and grave details for each of the graves and their occupants. Uplands also includes a map showing in which section the grave is located.<br />
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There are multiple interpretations of the name Smethwick, historically thought to mean 'smiths' place of work', but recent interpretations suggest that the name is more likely to mean 'settlement on smooth land'. In the Domesday book Smethwick was recorded as 'Smedeuuich'. As the Anglo-Saxon pronounciation of D was 'eth', this means that the name has remained largely unchanged for many hundreds of years.<br />
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Wednesbury has a rich local history going back to the earliest medieval times. The first known spelling of the name was Wodensbyri, recorded in 1004AD. Wodensbryi translates as Woden's borough and Wednesbury is one of the few places in the UK still named after a pre-Christian deity. In 1086 the Domesday book described 'Wadnesburie' as a thriving rural community.<br />
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<b>Further information:</b><br />
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Sandwell records available to view on Deceased Online also include:<br />
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Fallings Heath Cemetery<br />
Heath Lane Cemetery<br />
Oldbury Cemetery<br />
Rowley Regis Cemetery<br />
Rowley Regis Crematorium<br />
Sandwell Valley Crematorium<br />
Tipton Cemetery<br />
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Other local records in the region are available on Deceased Online courtesy of the National Archives for the West Midlands.<br />
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<b>Upcoming Records</b><br />
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We're working hard on processing more than 1,000,000 burial and cremation records from authorities in London, the West and East Midlands, and the East of England. <br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-86072260641625227102020-01-21T19:25:00.000+00:002020-01-21T19:25:01.802+00:00Family Tree Live returns April 2020From Family Tree magazine:<br />
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NEWS RELEASE | 20 January 2020 | Family Tree Live 17-18 April 2020, Alexandra Palace, London<br />
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<b>Trace your WW2 family to mark the VE Day 75th anniversary</b><br />
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In May 2020 people across the globe will mark the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. And at the Family Tree Live family history show – coming to London’s stunning Alexandra Palace this spring – you’ll be able to learn how to research and remember your WW2 kin and heroes.<br />
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VE Day took place on 8 May 1945 and saw the end of World War II in Europe after the Nazis surrendered to the Allies. For millions, there was dancing, street parties and revelry but also, of course, memories of those who had paid the ultimate price, were imprisoned or displaced.<br />
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This historic day marked the end of six years of war, separation, hardship, death and destruction although, in fact, the conflict was to continue until August 1945, when Japan finally surrendered. This is known as VJ Day.<br />
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<b>Research & remember</b><br />
With these 75th anniversaries on the horizon, now is the perfect time to research and remember our WW2 family, whose lives would have been changed forever by the war.<br />
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And there’s no better place to start learning about wartime kin than at Family Tree Live 2020, where visitors will find a host of exhibitors, lectures and workshops to help them piece together their families’ past. All the family are welcome at the show, which will be marking VE Day to kick off this year’s commemorative events and help visitors find out about their WW2 families.<br />
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Organised by UK family history magazine Family Tree in partnership with genealogy experts from the Family History Federation, Family Tree Live takes place at London’s Alexandra Palace on 17 and 18 April 2020. <br />
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Family Tree Editor Helen Tovey said: ‘There can hardly be a family on the globe whose lives weren’t impacted by the Second World War in some way. Now, 75 years on from the end of the conflict, the war is on the edge of living memory – many of those who lived, fought and endured those years are no longer with us. So it’s more important than ever that we take the time to trace and remember the sacrifices they made, and cherish the peace they worked so hard for.’<br />
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<b>Learning & entertainment</b><br />
This unique show boasts family and military history lectures, workshops, one-to-one advice sessions, exhibition stands, living history and family fun, all included in the price of your ticket.<br />
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Lectures ideal for those tracing relatives during the 1940s include Keith Gregson’s Family records for Second World War service in which the stalwart genealogist and archivist will be looking at the kinds of records that might have been kept by both males and females who served in WW2.<br />
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Military historian Graham Bandy will be presenting Identifying your ancestors’ Second World War military photos, giving a fascinating look at the clues to spot to help you trace your World War II service personnel, while fellow military researcher Simon Fowler will talk on Sources for World War 2 Army ancestors, looking at the essential paper trail resources to help you trace your family heroes.<br />
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Tragically, many with Jewish ancestry will have family members affected by the Holocaust. If you have Jewish ancestors, then Michael Tobias’s Researching your Jewish ancestry on the internet lecture will be a perfect place to start tracing your family.<br />
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The workshop programme will also appeal to those tracing the stories of WW2 relatives. The varied topics include Why is the 1939 Register invaluable? with Dr Penny Walters, Jewish ancestors with Jeanette Rosenberg and How to use newspapers for family history with Keith Gregson. The workshops are small groups led by a tutor and places go quickly, so organisers advise booking them as early as possible.<br />
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These lectures and workshops are just a few of those taking place over the two days. Show-goers can browse them all and book when they buy their tickets online.<br />
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</b> <b>Military experts, living historians & more!</b><br />
Graham Bandy will also be hosting a Second World War-themed stand, where visitors will be able to ask him expert questions about the period and get old family military photos dated. <br />
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In addition, a team from the Ministry of Defence, which holds WW2 service records and medals, will be exhibiting and answering specific queries. And living historians from Basingstoke’s Milestones Museum will also be there with treasures and handling boxes from its collections to explore.<br />
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Exhibitors also include the British Library and National Library of Wales, Royal British Legion, Jersey Heritage, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain, Families in British India Society and a wonderful array of other family history organisations to help visitors trace their roots.<br />
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The Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA) will be running bookable advice sessions while show sponsors FamilySearch and FamilyTreeDNA (look out for the special DNA lectures and workshops if this is your interest area) will have plenty to offer family history enthusiasts of all levels of experience.<br />
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Tickets to the event that celebrates all things family history cost only £13 a day (children free), including all lectures, workshops, one-to-one advice sessions, exhibitions and living history entertainment. It is ideal for everyone interested in their heritage, so head to Family Tree Live this April to learn and treasure your family’s story.<br />
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Find out more and book tickets at <a href="http://www.familytreelive.co.uk/">www.familytreelive.co.uk</a><br />
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• Everyone has a story... discover yours at Family Tree Live. Watch the video at <a href="https://familytr.ee/ftlivestory">https://familytr.ee/ftlivestory</a><br />
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<i>(With thanks to Karen Clare)</i><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-30343491077294504642020-01-15T12:16:00.001+00:002020-01-15T12:17:31.037+00:00ScotlandsPeople website will be unavailable for 3 daysFrom ScotlandsPeople (<a href="http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/">www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk</a>):<br />
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<i>Please note, due to essential maintenance, the ScotlandsPeople website will be unavailable from 16:30 GMT Friday 17th January, and will be operational again on Tuesday 21st January. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.</i><br />
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NB: I understand from a conversation with the Burns Monument Centre in Kilmarnock yesterday that this will also affect all family history centres offering access to the ScotlandsPeople system.<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-40980775084147604652020-01-13T18:59:00.003+00:002020-01-14T19:03:37.339+00:00Back To Our Past's Belfast genealogy talks schedule confirmedThe genealogy talks schedules for <b>Back To Our Past</b> on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February 2020 are now confirmed and listed online at <a href="https://backtoourpast.ie/schedules/belfast-genealogy-lecture-schedule/">https://backtoourpast.ie/schedules/belfast-genealogy-lecture-schedule/</a>. The venue is the ICC in Belfast (<a href="http://www.iccbelfast.com/">www.iccbelfast.com</a>).<br />
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I am delighted to say that I will be returning to the event, having previously attended in 2018, to give a talk on <b>Tracing the Irish in Scotland</b>. This will take place at 1.30pm on Saturday 15th, weather and ferries permitting. I'm very much looking forward once again to not having to apologise to a crowd for my accent!<br />
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The DNA talks schedule is also available on the site at <a href="https://backtoourpast.ie/schedules/belfast-dna-lecture-schedule/">https://backtoourpast.ie/schedules/belfast-dna-lecture-schedule/</a>.<br />
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<i>(With thanks to Martin McDowell) </i><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-84392485160860698802020-01-10T18:00:00.000+00:002020-01-11T15:47:22.634+00:00Northern Irish government set to resume workAfter three years, it looks like everyone has finally caught themselves on in Belfast and decided to resume sitting as a government at the Assembly in Stormont. See <a href="https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0110/1105463-northern-ireland-politics/">https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0110/1105463-northern-ireland-politics/</a>. It's good news for democracy and for Northern Ireland.<br />
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Quite apart from the very serious issues that have been left to drift through the suspension, there is, of course, <i>always</i> a genealogy angle to such developments! In this case, the suspension of Stormont had led to a cessation of Freedom of Information enquiries being dealt with by government agencies, as the legislation requires there to be a sitting minister (see <a href="https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/temporary-suspension-foi-requests-proni-faqs">https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/temporary-suspension-foi-requests-proni-faqs</a>). This has impacted on the ability of agenices such as PRONI (<a href="http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni">www.nidirect.gov.uk/proni</a>) to deal with applications, for example, concerning enquiries into Northern Ireland's 1939 National Identity Register, a major census substitute.<br />
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Fingers crossed for things to go smoothly, and a for a resumption of normal service soon!<br />
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UPDATE: Deirdre Hargey of Sinn Féin has been appointed the new Communities minister, the ministry which oversees PRONI. Congratulations to her.<br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-25901103534863309012020-01-10T14:12:00.001+00:002020-01-10T14:12:28.813+00:00FindmyPast adds WW1 UK soldiers' medical recordsAs well as adding 85,000 records to the 1939 National Identity Register for England and Wales, FindmyPast (<a href="http://www.findmypast.co.uk/">www.findmypast.co.uk</a>) has also added the following records this week:<br />
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<b>British Armed Forces, First World War Soldiers' Medical Records</b><br />
More than 21,000 additional records have been added to the collection. This fascinating National Archives’ collection allows you to discover when and where servicemen were wounded, the nature of their injuries, where they were treated and notes on their recovery as well as details relating to their service.<br />
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The records in this series are a representative selection of the original collection. The records include admission and discharge registers from hospitals and casualty clearing stations, field ambulances, an ambulance train and a hospital ship.<br />
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<b>United States, National Veterans Cemetery Index</b><br />
Explore more than 1.8 million transcripts covering over a century of veterans who fought in various conflicts, from the American Civil War and the two world wars through to the Afghanistan war. Each result will reveal a variety of details relating to the deceased’s life, family and military service. Transcripts may include birth years, death years, service, rank, death date, home town, burial place, father’s name and spouse.<br />
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<b>British & Irish Newspaper Update</b><br />
With over 195,000 new pages recently added, there are a variety of new and updated titles available to search, including:<br />
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<i>New Titles</i><br />
· Western Evening Herald covering the years 1895, 1900-1920, 1922-1924<br />
· Newtownards Chronicle & Co. Down Observer covering the years 1873-1874<br />
· Warrington Advertiser the years 1865, 1877, 1879, 1884, 1887, 1889<br />
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<i>Updated Titles</i><br />
· South Wales Gazette covering the years 1903 & 1961<br />
· Newcastle Evening Chronicle covering 1926<br />
· Daily Review (Edinburgh) covering the years 1884 and 1886<br />
· Witness (Edinburgh) covering the years 1842-1845, 1848, 1854, 1861<br />
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Further details and collection links at <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/new-1939-register-entries-and-military-records">https://www.findmypast.co.uk/blog/new/new-1939-register-entries-and-military-records</a><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-28455245140340596732020-01-08T16:25:00.003+00:002020-01-08T16:25:59.729+00:00Paisley Poor Law indexes updatedPaisley Heritage Centre (<a href="http://www.renfrewshireleisure.com/heritage">www.renfrewshireleisure.com/heritage</a>) has announced a significant update to its online Poor Law records indexes:<br />
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<i>This important source of information for people researching their family history and Paisley and Renfrewshire’s social history is now much easier to search. The Heritage Centre has created an online version of the Paisley Poor Law Indexes to open up the collection to those with ancestors from this area.</i><br />
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<i>We have recently completed indexing Series 14 of the Poor Law statements, which consists of an additional 100 volumes dating from 1930 to 1948. This adds approximately 15000 entries to our existing index.</i><br />
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To consult the index, visit <a href="https://libcat.renfrewshire.gov.uk/iguana/uploads/file/Website%20version%202019.pdf">https://libcat.renfrewshire.gov.uk/iguana/uploads/file/Website%20version%202019.pdf</a><br />
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<i>(With thanks to the heritage centre)</i><br />
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Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-434701420960162731.post-49008786919219721622020-01-08T11:13:00.000+00:002020-01-08T15:14:25.019+00:00All pre-Partition marriage records now available on IrishGenealogy.ieJoseph Madigan, Minister of Ireland's <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht, has announced the completion of additions to historic marriage records for pre-Partition Ireland, with the release of marriage records from 1845-1864 on Irish genealogy (<a href="http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/">www.irishgenealogy.ie</a>):<br />
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<i>Delighted to announce new register records are now available to the public on the <a href="http://irishgenealogy.ie/">http://irishgenealogy.ie</a> website!<br />
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Birth records–1864 - 1919<br />
Marriage records–1845 -1944<br />
Death records–1878 - 1969<br />
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A rich tapestry of Irish history<br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">As noted the update also includes the latest additions for birth records from 1919, marriage records (Republic only) from 1944, and deaths (Republic only) from 1969, respecting the online closure periods for access to these records of 100 years, 75 years and 50 years respectively.</span></span><br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">(Note that Northern Ireland's records platform at <a href="https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/">https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk</a> has a rolling programme of updates to its database to comply with the same closure periods.) </span></span><br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Have fun exploring! </span></span><br />
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<i><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">(With thanks to @JosephMadigan) </span></span></i></span><br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">UPDATE </span></span>- have just carried out a search and it appears the records may have been added twice - I'm getting double copies of results!<br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">UPDATE 2: I've noticed with some of the birth records from 1919 and deaths from 1969 that whilst images are not available, transcripts are - for example, see <a href="https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/transcript-civil/2c07cb12977959">https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/transcript-civil/2c07cb12977959</a> and <a href="https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/transcript-civil/0ff08d0490408">https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/transcript-civil/0ff08d0490408</a>. Not sure I have seen this before on the site?</span><br />
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<span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Chris<br />
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Order <b>Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet (2nd ed)</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-Family-History-on-the-Internet-Paperback/p/16483</a>. and <b>Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Through Church and State Records</b> at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848">https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Scottish-Ancestry-through-Church-and-State-Records-Paperback/p/16848</a>. Further news published daily on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGENESBlog/">The GENES Blog Facebook page</a>, and on Twitter <b>@genesblog</b>.</span></span>Chris Patonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05073425769475523109noreply@blogger.com4