Research Methodology

Researching Single People

It would be fair to say that the stories of many single people have disappeared from history, often because there are no direct descendants to carry the stories to the next generation, or perhaps because the person in question did not have a public profile of any significance. Dr Cheryl Griffin explores the principles and methodology used to identify individuals that do not appear frequently in surviving records. 

Webcast Duration
40 minutes
Presenter
Cheryl Griffin
Topics related to this webcast

Using Census Records for Family Historians

More and more historical census records from around the world are available online. These records provide valuable information about your ancestors, the places they lived and worked and provide insights into historical social conditions. This presentation explores where records may be located and provides tips to assist you to extract information to guide your research. 

Handout

 

Webcast Duration
50 minutes
Presenter
David Down
Topics related to this webcast

Birmingham: From Market Town to the 'Workshop of the World'

Samantha explores the social and economic history of Birmingham from a reference in the Domesday Book to the modern metropolis. She also comments on some of the challenges to researching families in Birmingham and provides many helpful resources.

Webcast Duration
49 minutes
Presenter
Samantha John