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It can be such a joy to research families with unusual names. It is certainly easier, but don’t be fooled by it. A name that can seem unusual to you might be common in the local area where your ancestor came from. In our ‘Q&A’ section, Terri is confused by two Amelia Harringtons on page 45 and on page 48 Jane has to contend with two Nicholas Stubberfields. Always double-check that there aren’t other candidates for a name. You may need to look at all incidents of the name in a locality, and build up a picture of the families who may also be related.
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Every time a new series of Who Do You Think You Are? arrives on our screens it inspires more people who want to explore their family’s past. I would like to welcome any of you who have picked up this magazine for the first time to get some help with your first steps. It can seem daunting at first, but gradually you will find your feet and your tree will grow (and grow!). Even those of you who feel they have gone beyond the beginner stage will appreciate Laura Berry’s expert tips on page 15. As a genealogist for the TV series, she spends her working life starting new trees, so who better to get advice from? We’ve got other articles inspired by the current TV series, including our guide to Jamaican research (page 33) revealing details relating to Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s episode, and our feature on railway accidents (page 20) written by Mike Esbester who appears in Rose Ayling-Ellis’ episode. Even our ‘Best Websites’ article on the Second Boer War on page 39 is a nod towards Paddy McGuinness’ episode. I loved his reaction when he received his grandfather’s medals. It’s moments like this that demonstrate the power of family history.
There’s plenty this month to inspire and guide any family historian, but I particularly want to encourage those of you who are planting the first seeds of your tree. May it lead to some fascinating discoveries!
Sarah Williams Editor sarah.williams@ourmedia.co.uk
Contributors
Laura Berry Laura is a lead genealogist for the TV series. This month she shares her tips for getting started (page 15), as well as advice on tracing Jamaican roots (page 33).
Mike Esbester When researchers discovered a railway accident in Rose Ayling-Ellis’ tree, they went straight to Mike who heads up research on the topic. Read his tips on page 20.
Else Churchill Else is the genealogist at the Society of Genealogists, and on page 24 she inspires us to think about where our ancestors lived and join the society’s All About That Place online event.
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