Unlocking the power of probatee

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Two research groups in Yorkshire have transcribed 17th-century probat

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Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine

7 February 2023

Family Tree

Exploring records created by the church medieval records for the genealogist & local historian 1066-1485

This is part of a series of articles; the intention is to provide an overview of useful family and local history records in existence, covering the period 1066-1485. Each article can be enjoyed as a s

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Dear Simon, The history of Pitman shorthand told by Angeline Wilcox in the July edition of Best of British (Write on Time) evoked so many memories. I was amazed to learn that Isaac Pitman actually cre

Family Tree

Your letters

I have just read Diane Lindsay’s piece (FT June) about decluttering. That did ring a large bell. I have been doing family history for something like 65 years. I have managed to file a lot of the infor

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Wise up to writing a will

What can cause family fall-outs, financial stress or costly legal action? The answer is wills – or a lack of them. If you have an up-to-date will, great job! But if you haven’t got around to making on