Group meeting presentation May 15th 2012

2. U3A Genealogy
May 15th 2012

3. Census New relatives BMD
Information Information Information
Genes Reunited
Known Relatives
Information
Ask them
Your
Information
Find it
Other Sources Yourself Parish
Of Registers
Information Information

4. About 1840
LDS Microfiche Ancestry.co.uk
CENSUSES LDS 1881
Findmypast.com
PARISH FreeBMD
RECORDS Ancestry
CIVIL BMD
Findmypast.com
RECORDS
UKBMD
LDS Family Search Local BMD
sites
GENES REUNITED
GENUKI , FHS, GOONS, ETC
GOOGLE, ROOTSWEB and OTHER LISTS

7. Welcome
• Welcome
• A short video on Irish surnames
• http://video.about.com/genealogy/How-to-Uncover-
• Blog update
• Scotland’s Old Parish Registers
• Finding people in the National Archives
• The Workhouse
• Comparing Genealogy Software

8. 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-paris

9. Interested in Devon?
• a Genealogical Miscellany
• Look at what is hidden in a simple family
history website!
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestr
y.com/~terryw/

10. Did you notice this at the top?

15. The Workhouse
The 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/

16. The Workhouse
• http://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/genealogy/Wo
• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/IRworkhou
• http://www.judandk.force9.co.uk/workhouse.htm
• http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Paupers/

17. The Workhouse
• http://www.londonlives.org/static/Workhouses.jsp
• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369746
• http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk
• http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/mancheste

18. The Workhouse
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com
• http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/exhibitions_talks_
• http://www.machadoink.com/The%20Workhouse

19. 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?

20. Genealogy Software Comparison

21. 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.”

22. 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.c

23. 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 Use
One 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.

24. 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/Documentation
The 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.

25. Genealogy Software
Is anyone willing to undertake a review of
the genealogy software covered in this
website and summarise findings to the Group
at a future meeting?