This is a handy chart to have next to you when looking at census returns. Calculate possible birth year working back from age given at any census 1841-1911. Includes the actual census dates as well.


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This is the third edition of what has became an almost indispensible aid for family historians. In compiling the new edition, every single entry from the 2nd e4dition has been meticulously checked for accuracy. Web address and descriptions have been updated and many valuable new genealogical sites have been added.
A5 paperback.


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Family History research has coma a long way in the last few years as the internet makes information easily accessible to all. However the documents and records are still the same, whether viewed electronically, on a mcrofilm or fiche, or in their original form. This practical book focuses on these essential documents in England and Wales and guides you through them clearly and sensibly. It explains where to find them and how to get the most out of them when you do. Written by professional researcher Pam Ross it will answer your questions and help solve your problems before they arise, ensuring that you enjoy the fun and exhilaration of tracing your family history.


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IF YOU AGREE WITH ANY OF THE STATEMENTS BELOW, YOU NEED THIS BOOK

She was born in 1839 so she must be registered at the GRO.
Of course they were married… .
He was 80 when he died so he was born in ... .
I knew her as Auntie Gladys; she must be my mother’s or father’s sister.
She was called little Cis so she must have been Cicely or Cecilia.
She’s described as his mother-in-law in the 1851 census; she must be his wife’s mother.
They both said they were 21 on their marriage certificate so they were both born in ... .
My name is Blomiley; Blummelie, Brimiley & Bromley are nothing to do with my family.
The minister wrote my ancestor’s name as Amery in the marriage register and he must be correct. What if my ancestor did sign as Emery?
My great grandfather left his son only one shilling in his Will; they must have fallen out.

If your ancestors are proving elusive and the records are not where you expected, or do not contain the information you anticipated, then Pitfalls and Possibilities is the book for you. Based on a series of articles with the same title published in Family Tree Magazine, updated and expanded, it is not a book on ‘how to do your family tree.’ Rather it suggests unexplored avenues and additional sources which you may not have considered. Possible errors and omissions in original records, transcriptions and indexes – often caused by poor handwriting, inconsistent spelling and regional accents are described and illustrated. Family history is like a game of snakes and ladders and this book should help you to reach the final square





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By Stuart A. Raymond (2010) 32 pages.

Records of birth/baptisms, marriages and deaths/burials are vital sources for famiy historians. It is impossible to trace pedigrees without consulting them. Civil and parish registers are particularly important, but are not the only places where you can find relevant information. In this series, the author describes the wide range of resources available, indicating where they can be found, and how they should be used.


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Written by Brian Smailes a tutor of family history courses this is a practical beginners guide for anyone setting out on this rewarding hobby. The book will explain to you the basics of how to start, what you need, how and where to obtain information and how to record details of your findings.


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By Anthony Adolph. The definitive and only book on the market designed to help children trace their family trees. How is Prince William descended from Dracula? Do we all come from Africa? Were some of our ancestors really only three feet tall?

This book, teeming with fascinating facts, history, photos and activities will inspire children to dig out their family records to discover their own ancestors and family connections. Using step-by-step activities, readers will be able to trace their histories through existing family records and interviews with members of the family. By the end of the book, children will have created their very own extended family tree, will have understood why we have surnames and how Genghis Khan is related to the British Royal Family. This book is suitable for children aged 9 to 14 years of age and compliments the national Curriculum Key Stage 2 & 3.

Anthony Adolph is a professional genealogist, writer and broadcaster. He is presenter of TV’s Extraordinary Ancestors, Antiques Ghostshow and Ancestor Hunters as well as Radio 4’s Meet the Descendants. He has his own genealogy practice and has helped many clients including celebrities and the royal family to trace their family trees.

Hard back book, 208 pages.

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Author - Dan Waddell
Publisher - BBC Books
Date Published - October 200
Cover - Paperback
Size - 24.5 x 19.3cm
Pages - 191

This is the book that accompanied the BBC2 series. The book equips you with the basic tools to start and maintain your search. There is information on everything from where to find census information and how to order a birth certificate, to tracking down immigration documents or finding out if your navy officer great-great-uncle ever committed a disciplinary offence.

The book also covers the stories behind each of the ten TV personalities from the series. This is a jargon-free guide showing you how to find out about you own family tree.

(Publishers price £12.99)


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Author: John Titford
Date Published: 2001
Cover: Paperback
Size: A5
Pages: 112

!John Titford, with his usual clarity and enthusiasm, guides the family historian through the many likely pitfalls and cul-de-sacs of early research, step by step. The topics covered here are - Names (first names and surnames); English and Welsh Certificates (birth,marriage and death); and Census Returns, from their inception in 1841.


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Author: John Titford
Date Published: 2002
Cover: Paperback
Size: A5
Pages: 256




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Author: Society of Genealogists
Date Published: 2005
Cover: Paperback
Size: A4
Pages: 51

Originally published in 1993 this latest edition of First Steps in Family History updates the Society of Genealogists' essential guidance manual for anyone beginning their family history. First Steps in Family History introduces the sources and record offices that will help anyone start family history research. It also includes information about web sites, CD ROMs, electronic databases, online indexes as well as useful books and finding aids.

There are some excellent search tips and advice for beginners and a useful quick reference time line chart of sources that can be of help as you climb further up your family tree. Take up the challenge and see if you can fill in the birth brief pedigree chart at the back of the book and collect all your 16 great -great-grandparents.


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By Stuart A. Raymond.

146 pages.

ISBN 1-86006-196-6.

Every family has a history. Most of us know something about our parents and our grandparents, but there is usually much more information that could be discovered. That information can be fascinating, and often explains why things were the way they were in our childhood.

Family history has become much easier to research in the last few years. Some of the most important sources are now available at the click of a mouse on the Internet. However, a basic understanding of these sources is still essential if you are to trace your family tree.

This book provides the basic guidance needed to begin your investigations into your family history. The author explains what sources of information are available, where to find them, and how to use them. He tells you how to trace your ancestors, and encourages you to understand their lives against the background of the society they lived in.




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Author: Emma Jolly
Publisher: Pymer Quantrill Publishing Ltd
Date Published: 2007
Cover: Paperback
Size: 23.6 x 16.6cm
Pages: 64

Family History for kids includes everthing children need to know about discovering their family history through the ages, including:

• A four-generation family tree chart.
• Tips and suggested activities.
• Projects sheets to complete.
• Links to school work.

Get the grandchildren interested in their family history. A 24 page full colour book for children to fill in basic details about immediate family members. The book asks questions such as:

Where were your born?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
How many aunts and uncles do you have?
What are their names?




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