Introduction to County Research in England

Mia Bennett
Feb 16, 2024
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About this webinar

Discover the building blocks for researching in the English counties. This talk provides an overview of the key facts you need to know to start researching your English ancestors. Unravel why counties have come and gone with changing boundaries and different types of administrative entities. By understanding which records are stored at national or county level and some of the laws that influenced their collation, you will then be able to effectively concentrate on looking at the specific counties your ancestors came from. Learn about the finding aids and helpful resources to ensure you are set up to take a journey through English research supported by our English Research Series.

About the speaker

Mia Bennett is an English professional genealogist specialising in DNA and genealogical methodology and sources. She is an Associate of the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGR...
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    Annie Stratton
    1 year ago

    Just beginning this series. Hot muggy summers are a good time to be in an air-conditioned room learning. Sure am glad for the advice to start with this one as prep for the others I'll be watching (esp Gloustershire!). My mind is reeling with all the info, so bookmarked this one to watch again. A great resource that I can tell is going to save me some headaches!

  2. JK
    Joan Knowles
    1 year ago

    Very well done. Looking forward to the next talk.

  3. CC
    Cathy Cline
    1 year ago

    This was fantastic! I have not yet begun real research in Buckinghamshire records but now I have a better idea where to begin once I am ready.

  4. GS
    Gina Sutherland
    1 year ago

    Very Informational!

  5. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    1 year ago

    THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATIONAL LINKS IN THE CHAT

  6. NM
    Nancy Manning
    1 year ago

    Excellent start to a new series of webinars. One on Northumberland would be greatly appreciated.

  7. JW
    Julie Wilson
    1 year ago

    Great presentation.So much information. Now i can get started looking for my English ancestors.

  8. KF
    Karin Fancett
    1 year ago

    Really good overview even for someone living and already researching in England.

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