Researching and building your own family tree is a surprisingly addictive activity. Like doing a jigsaw puzzle or a crossword, it can be mentally satisfying, working those brain cells to make links and solve problems, and it can also relax you after a hard day at work. There is a network of family historians out there that’ll enable you to connect with like-minded souls who can help you and share research.
Where do you begin, though? It may seem obvious, but always start from recent times and work your way back. Ask your parents and grandparents about what they know – who do they remember, and what did they do for a living? Where were they born, and were they brought up there? You’ll find it helpful to record these conversations;…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2019