Editorial When I'm asked why I spend so much time researching my family tree, I often tell people that one of my main motivations is to bring to life those who would otherwise be forgotten. I love to learn about my ancestors' lives and in doing so, I have found quite a few unsung heroes…
Ancestors in Kent – A Guide
Oast Houses, Sissinghurst, KentImage courtesy of Derek Winterburn via Flickr- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/ The Garden of England, as Kent is often described, is the county of my birth and indeed, my ancestors have been living here since the earliest dates. Kent is known as the Garden of England because historically, it was full of pretty apple, pear,…
Top Ten Tips to Finding your Ancestors pre-1837
(c) Paintings Collection; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation Introduction Even if you have only limited expertise or experience, it is often possible to trace your family history back to the early years of the Victorian period without too much difficulty. Speeding through the records of General Registration and census you can make rapid progress.…