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Correspondence
The Kilted Ancestors prompt for April 2023 in line with the Genealogy Challenges & Triumphs topic was in relation to Correspondence.
Treehouse Genealogy
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Food & Drinks
The Kilted Ancestors Prompt for November was Food & Recipes & the prompt for December was Drinks & Alcohol.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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Mining, Steelwork & Shipbuilding
The Kilted Ancestors Prompt for September was Mining, Steelwork & Shipbuilding.
Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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Police Stories
The Kilted Ancestors Theme for June was 'Police Stories'
Ok so let’s face it not everyone has a Policeman in their Family Tree, or do they?
Treehouse Genealogy
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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Skeletons & Scandals
The Kilted Ancestors Theme for May 2022 was ‘Skeletons & Scandals’.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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What is the Mass Observation Archive?
The 12th of May Diary Project, as well as other projects, help the Mass Observation Project collect material about ordinary life.
Treehouse Genealogy
May 3, 20224 min read
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Crime
The Kilted Ancestors theme for April 2022 is Crime. Find out about some of the minor offences committed in my family.
Treehouse Genealogy
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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Scottish Folklore
The Kilted Ancestors Topic for January 2022 is 'Scottish Folklore' Ok, so this topic has been a bit of a difficult one for me as I am...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 28, 20227 min read
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Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022
Visit Scotland have designated 2022 as Year of Stories, check out some of the Amazing Events we have planned for this amazing year!
Treehouse Genealogy
Dec 29, 20214 min read
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The Glasgow Fair
You may be surprised to learn that this local holiday actually dates back to the 12th Century when it was granted by the King of...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 18, 20214 min read
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British Home Children
Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain Between 1869 & the Great Depression.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 21, 20213 min read
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Review – Tracing your Ancestors through Local History Records by Jonathan Oates
Family history should reveal more than facts & dates, lists of names & places – it should bring ancestors alive in the context of their time
Treehouse Genealogy
May 23, 20214 min read
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Review – Aero-Neurosis by Mark C. Wilkins
The young men who flew & fought during the First World War had no idea what was awaiting them.
Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 26, 20214 min read
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What is a One Place Study?
One Place Studies have similarities to both Family History & Local History & focus on a single place. The definition of ‘Place’ can vary...
Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 8, 20215 min read
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Robert Burns & the Burns Supper
Robert Burns (1759-1796) often referred to as Rabbie Burns was Scotland’s National Bard & is probably among one of the most famous Scots.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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What is Hogmanay?
New Years Eve or the 31st December is celebrated the world over, but in Scotland there is a massive celebration called Hogmanay...
Treehouse Genealogy
Dec 28, 20204 min read
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Top Tips for Planning an Amazing Family Reunion
Planning a Family Reunion can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do!
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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Covid Archive Project (Scotland) – share your stories from the Coronavirus Crisis
Play your part & submit details of your experiences during the Coronavirus Crisis for generations to come.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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