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Breaking Down a Brickwall with AI: How I found my Great-Great Grandfather
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Artificial Intelligence in Genealogy: Helpful Assistant or Risky Shortcut?
Artificial Intelligence is now appearing everywhere — in search engines, photo apps, email tools and even word processors. It was only a matter of time before it reached genealogy. But what does AI actually mean for family historians? Is it transforming research, or simply speeding up what we already do? The answer, as ever in…
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Unlocking the UK Census – A Treasure Trove for Family Historians
For anyone researching their family history, the census is one of the most valuable record sets available. Taken every ten years, it allows us to trace families over time, watch children grow up, see occupations change, and follow movements around the country. Here we explore how to make the most of UK census records —…
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Why 1837 Matters So Much in Family History Research
If you spend any time researching family history in England and Wales, you very quickly come across a key date: 1837. It’s one of those dividing lines that separates two very different worlds of record keeping — and understanding it can make your research far more effective. Before 1837: Parish Registers Prior to 1 July…
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Service Records and The London Gazette: Exploring the Military History of Your Ancestors
Military records are among the richest and most revealing sources available to family historians. If your ancestor served in the armed forces, there may be detailed documentation that tells you far more than a census ever could — sometimes including physical description, medical history, promotions, disciplinary issues, and even the exact battles they experienced. This…
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Citations in Family History
