Welcome to My Genealogy Blog
Welcome to my genealogy blog, where family history is made simple for beginners. Whether you’re starting your first family tree, searching for ancestors, or learning how to use historical records, you’ll find practical tips, research guides and inspiration to help you uncover your family’s story.
But this blog is about more than names, dates and documents. It’s about the people behind the records and the stories that bring our ancestors to life. I’ll be sharing family stories, discoveries, memories and the fascinating places, occupations and events that shaped the lives of those who came before us.
So, take a small step into genealogy with us, discover something new, and perhaps find a story from your own family waiting to be uncovered.
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Day 1 – Let’s start a family history Journey!
🌳 Join in the Challenge! Fancy joining us for our latest genealogy challenge? Whether you’re a seasoned family historian or just taking your first small…
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The Stirzaker Family – A Life Along the Lancaster Canal
The story of Robert Stirzaker (1855–1934) and Elizabeth Ormand (1856–1926) takes us into the heart of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Lancashire, following a family whose…
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New Books from the Geordie Genealogist are on the way…
Ready to take your family history research a step further? The Geordie Genealogist has created a growing collection of practical genealogy books designed to help…
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🍂 Our October Family History Challenge! 🍂
Throughout October, I’m going to share something from my family history every day — it could be a little snippet of information I’ve discovered, a…
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The Alcock Family – A Story of Sunderland, Shipbuilding and Family
John Alcock and Sarah Broom The story of John Alcock and Sarah Broom takes us into the heart of nineteenth-century Sunderland, a world shaped by…
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The Life of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard
The story of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard is very much a story of Sunderland itself. Their lives spanned a period of enormous change, from…
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Life of Thomas Laidler and Sarah Alcock
Remembering Thomas and Sarah The story of Thomas and Sarah Laidler is much more than a list of census entries, addresses, occupations and dates. Their…
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Did You Know? Findmypast Offers a Pay-Per-View Option
If you’re researching your family history on a budget, here’s a handy tip: Findmypast offers a pay-per-view option* as well as its subscription plans. This…
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Original vs. transcribed records
Whenever possible, always work from original records rather than transcriptions or indexes, because transcribed records can contain errors such as – Original documents can also…
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Parish Records: The Foundation of UK Family History Research
If you’re beginning your family history journey, you’ll quickly discover that parish records are among the most valuable resources available. Long before governments kept official…
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Who Do You Think You Are?
This week’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring Ruth Madeley was one of the most interesting I’ve watched in a long time.…
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About me
Thought I’d share a little bit about me and why I created this website. I began researching my family history over 23 years ago. It…
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Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates – When Do You Really Need One?
Birth, marriage and death (BMD) certificates are among the most important documents in family history research. They provide official evidence of key life events and…
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New Forum for Genealogy Beginners
Please come and join our new community Welcome to Small Steps into Genealogy! Whether you’re just beginning to explore your family history or have years of…
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Welcome to Small Steps into Genealogy: A New Home for Family History Beginners
Have you ever wondered where your family came from? Perhaps you’ve heard stories passed down through generations, discovered old photographs in a box, or become…
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