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U3A Genealogy
May 15th 2012
YourInformation
Find itYourself
Known Relatives Information
Ask them
New relatives Information
Genes Reunited
BMDInformation
CensusInformation
ParishRegisters
Information
Other SourcesOf
Information
CENSUSES
CIVIL BMDRECORDS
About 1840
PARISHRECORDS
GENES REUNITED
GENUKI , FHS, GOONS, ETC
GOOGLE, ROOTSWEB and OTHER LISTS
Ancestry.co.ukLDS 1881
Findmypast.com
FreeBMDAncestry
Findmypast.comUKBMD
Local BMDsites
LDS Microfiche
LDS Family Search
Welcome• Welcome• A short video on Irish surnames• http://video.about.com/genealogy/How-to-Unco
ver-Irish-Heritage-With-Surnames.htm• Blog update• Scotland’s Old Parish Registers• Finding people in the National Archives• The Workhouse• Comparing Genealogy Software
Scotland's Old Parish Registers: How to Access, Use, and Interpret
• Learn how to access, use, and correctly interpret the information found in the christening, marriage, and burial registers of the established Church of Scotland. See examples of problems to watch for, clues given for further research, and what to do when your ancestor is not found.
• https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scotlands-old-parish-registers-how-to-access-use-and-interpret/316
Interested in Devon?
• a Genealogical Miscellany• Look at what is hidden in a simple family
history website!
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~terryw/
Did you notice this at the top?
The WorkhouseThe Workhouse often evokes the grim Victorian world of Oliver Twist, but its story is a fascinating mix of social history, politics, economics and architecture. This site is dedicated to the workhouse — its buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, even its poets...
• http://www.workhouses.org.uk/
• http://www.workhouses.org.uk/
The Workhouse
• http://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/genealogy/WorkhouseIntro.html4
• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/IRworkhouse.children.htm
• http://www.judandk.force9.co.uk/workhouse.html
• http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Paupers/
The Workhouse• http://www.londonlives.org/static/Workhous
es.jsp• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-136
9746/Dickens-darent-tell-truth-real-Oliver-Twist-workhouses.html
• http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/WorkhouseEpsom.html
• http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/manchester-collection/workhouse-registers.html
The Workhouse
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~todmordenandwalsden/workhouse.htm
• http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/exhibitions_talks_and_events/from_north_to_south_online/the_workhouse_orphans.htm
• http://www.machadoink.com/The%20Workhouse.htm
The Workhouse
Is anyone willing to undertake a review of the Workhouse information covered in these websites and summarise findings to the Group at a future meeting?
Genealogy Software Comparison
Genealogy Software“Millions of people have adopted genealogy as a hobby and even as a passion. People discover a sense of self-identity and family pride through uncovering their family's legacy. Genealogical research of your ancestral roots can bring your current family together by creating a project to which everyone can contribute. Whatever your reason for researching the past, genealogy software can become your most valuable tool. We found our top genealogy software products, Family Tree Maker, Legacy and RootsMagic 2011 to be especially valuable.”
Genealogy Software
• In the site below you'll find articles on genealogy and comprehensive reviews on genealogy software that will help you make an informed decision on which software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don't Have To.™
• http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
Things to look for• Feature Set
Genealogy software should include all of the features necessary to research and organize your family tree including reports, charts, searching capabilities, web access and insightful ways to store data.
• Ease of UseOne of the most important features in genealogy software is its user-friendliness, meaning it's easy for beginners and experienced computer users alike. The program should be well organized and easy to navigate.
Things to look for• Reporting & Publishing
The genealogy software should have a good selection of reporting and publishing features, including many different charts and many different export options for sharing your discoveries.
• Help/DocumentationThe genealogy software developer should provide ample help in the form of FAQs, email and phonesupport, online course and product tutorials so anyone can learn to use the program and conveniently access customer support.
Genealogy SoftwareIs anyone willing to undertake a review of the genealogy software covered in this website and summarise findings to the Group at a future meeting?