Book Review – The People of Moray, Banff & Nairn 1700-1799, David Dobson
Check out our review of David Dobsons Book which identifies approx 1200 Moray Inhabitants.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 29
- 3 min
Book Review – American Data from the Records of the High Court of the Admiralty of Scotland
Scotland’s High Court of the Admiralty, was established in the mid-15th century & had jurisdiction over civil, criminal matters on the seas
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 18
- 4 min
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
The newly refurbished Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum is well worth a visit, check out what is on offer
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 3
- 4 min
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.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Book Review - The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America, David Dobson
Finding one’s forebears in Scotland can be daunting. The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America book attempts to identify Scottish names.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Scotland’s Census 2022
Regardless if you research you family history or not have you given some thought to keeping a copy of what you record in this year’s Census?
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Release of the 1921 England & Wales Census
Following a delay in its release due to Covid the 1921 Census for England & Wales is set to be released on Findmypast on the 6 January 2022.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Hidden Branch - an amazing community for Young Genealogists
Discover more about 'The Hidden Branch' a community of young people dedicated to helping others by sharing their passion for Genealogy
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Review - Scottish Genealogy: The Basics & Beyond by David Dobson
What’s it about? Genealogical.com State: This work identifies the major sources and repositories for those just getting started on their research, and it also focuses on the other, less commonly used, sources that exist, which will allow more advanced researchers to put the basic facts they have gathered into context. With an emphasis on publications, manuscript sources, and archival records, David Dobson highlights ways to trace Scottish ancestors using alternative sources
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
British Home Children
Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain Between 1869 & the Great Depression.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 7, 2021
- 4 min
3 Websites that can help you trace your British Ancestors for Free
If you have British Ancestors then there are 3 amazing FREE resources that should be consulted.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 23, 2021
- 4 min
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
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
The Benefits of Joining a Family History Society
When I started my own Family Tree some 17 years ago it was not long before I tracked down the closest Family History Society.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
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 & a study may take in a Village, Street, Stately home, Business, Graveyard etc. By researching the people, industry, environment, stories, images & any other information available we can learn so much more about the social history of that place through time. I suppose it is no surprise to hear that many Genealogists & Local Historians progre
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
Top Tips for Planning an Amazing Family Reunion
Planning a Family Reunion can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do!
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
2 Amazing Reference Websites that will assist your Family History Search
As we progress through our Family Tree, we can often be confronted with research challenges, so where do you turn?
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Aug 23, 2020
- 6 min
British Newspaper Archives & how they can help with your Genealogy Research
Newspapers can provide the Genealogist with a huge amount of information. Like today they may contain Birth, Marriage & Death announcements
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 min
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.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 30, 2020
- 5 min
10 eBook Websites that could help you Discover your Ancestors
Did you know that eBooks could hold the information required to Discover more about your Ancestors lives?
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Apr 9, 2020
- 4 min
8 Amazing Museum Tours you can take from Home
Many Museums also have a virtual collection which means that you can access collections of images, recordings, historic files, etc
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