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September 2013 How to research your ancestor's occupation Whether your forebear was a dareman, docker or doctor, you can search occupational records and directories on TheGenealogist to find out more about them... READ FULL ARTICLE... July 2012 Take a Look Inside The Genealogist Richard Wentk investigates what goes on behind the scenes at one of the UK's Leading genealogy websites. READ FULL REVIEW... July 2011 The Australasian Handbook 1906 Here's a useful CD which details the countries in Oceania under the British Empire at the start of the 20th Century. The massive 960-page resource starts off with extremely useful indexes of businesses and towns in each area. This is a terrific resource for those looking to add some meat to the bones of their Australian research. READ FULL REVIEW... Spring 2011 Rather than being a precise genealogical resource, this historical CD is perfect for adding context to your forebears in Lincoln. READ FULL REVIEW... March 2011 Advanced 1911 Census search from TheGenealogist Find occupations and view higher quality images of census returns with TheGenealogist's powerful new search facilities. It will soon be available to all its Diamond Subscription members, offering fantastic quality of imagery and unparalleled search powers. READ FULL REVIEW... Includes a selections of websites, software and data CDs. READ FULL REVIEW... February 2011 The Roll of Honour of the Institution of Electrical Engineers Rolls such as this are a real boon, with each entry including an extensive biography, with details such as names and details of family, career and movements during the War, circumstances of death and even a portrait of each fallen engineer. READ FULL REVIEW... January 2011 Search further with a Diamond subscription Discover how The Genealogist can bridge research between Australia, New Zealand and the UK through early Census records, directories, electoral rolls and telephone directories. Through a Diamond subscription package, you can access occupational records, new census releases, parish records and directories, electoral roll and poll book information, as well as regimental records and post office and telephone directories. READ FULL REVIEW... December 2010 Find Parish Records on The Genealogist Find your ancestors in parish and nonconformist records on TheGenealogist. TheGenealogist.co.uk has the widest range of information available online that's been extracted from parish and nonconformist records. These cover births, baptisms, Bishops' Transcripts, banns, marriages, burials and deaths. READ FULL REVIEW... Wingfield Church Registers 1538-1838 This digital version of Wingfield: Its Church, Castle and College is a great way to access parish records. Starting off with a map and chapters containing short local histories, the bulk of the document is the 130 pages of baptism, marriage and burial entries. There's also a few pages of monumental inscriptions from the church graveyard and extracts from wills administered in the parish from 1375 to 1504... READ FULL REVIEW... October 2010 Roll of Honour & War List: University College School, Hampstead 1914-1918 The roll kicks off with a list of school staff who served. This is followed by the roll of honour of ex-pupils, and finally there is a list of all the old boys who served... READ FULL REVIEW... September 2010 Chatham, Plymouth and Portsmouth Memorial Registers 1914-1921 Naval casualties were nowhere near as horrific as those on land during WWI, yet there were still thousands of men who made the supreme sacrifice serving in the Royal Navy. This CD has the names of all these men, recorded on three memorials across southern Britain... READ FULL REVIEW August 2010 Those of you with roots that stretch back to 15th-century Sussex may find this latest offering from S&N particularly useful. The CD contains a PDF of a 1904 book published by the Sussex Record Society... READ FULL REVIEW University College School Register 1831-1891 University College London was the first higher education institution in the capital when it was founded in 1826. This CD covers its first 60 years of students. READ FULL REVIEW July 2010 Dwelly's Monumental Inscriptions for Devon Each section covers one parish, and includes an introduction to the churches within it. This is followed by the MIs, which tend to include name, ages and dates of birth and death. With no central collection on MIs in sight, CDs like this are most welcome. READ FULL REVIEW Lists from World War I are always extensive, given the sheer scale of the Army during the conflict, and on this CD you'll find 2,800 pages of officers serving just after the Battle of the Somme. READ FULL REVIEW Kelly's Buckinghamshire 1931 Directory This CD is another fine addition to S&N Genealogy's collection of directories, covering the towns and villages of Buckinghamshire in 1931. READ FULL REVIEW June 2010 A list of Royal Navy officers in the mid-1800s, it covers all officers in the Royal Navy during the time when the British Empire controlled the oceans of the world. READ FULL REVIEW May 2010 Visitation of England & Wales: Vol 21 - 1921 Anyone who believes they may have noble roots, should have a look at the latest series of CDs from S&N Genealogy, containing Heralds' Visitations from 1896, 1902 and in this case, 1921. READ FULL REVIEW Wiltshire 1939 Kelly's Directory Anyone who believes they may have noble roots, should have a look at the latest series of CDs from S&N Genealogy, containing Heralds' Visitations from 1896, 1902 and in this case, 1921. READ FULL REVIEW Spring 2010 An unlimited trial program is a difficult balancing act, as it must contain enough tools to stop users getting frustrated, yet offer enough carrots to tempt them to upgrade. In the case of RME the publisher has got the balance just about right; retaining all the tools you need to build a tree while withholding some of those needed to share your researches with others. READ FULL REVIEW Kelly's Somerset 1923 Directory This CD covers Somerset in the 1920s, and is another excellent addition to S&N Genealogy's collection of directories. READ FULL REVIEW April 2010 S&N Genealogy Supplies - Winners of Your Family Tree Awards 2009 After voting in the thousands, the results for the YFT Awards 2009 have now been revealed! S&N Genealogy Supplies won the awards for Best Data CD Publisher, Best Storage Products, and Best Online Store... READ FULL REVIEW Taken at a time when the British Empire stretched across the globe, this List records officers in the Army just before hostilities with revolutionary France began, heralding the Napoleonic Wars. READ FULL REVIEW March 2010 Churchyard Inscriptions of London Given the disjointed nature of monumental inscriptions online, resources that cover a large area, such as this CD for London, are always welcome. The fact that this was originally published in 1910 and contains inscriptions of stones that have since been removed is a real boon for finding out more about your London forebears and their final resting places. READ FULL REVIEW February 2010 There are thousands of men listed within the 1,600 pages, with additional information such as bookmarks for officers who were killed or retired, pensions, medals awarded, a list of vessels and even descriptions of regulations and uniforms. Though it will simply be a starting point for many, this CD is still a superb resource overflowing with useful information. READ FULL REVIEW January 2010 15 reasons to join TheGenealogist.co.uk This leading, family-run site has a host of unique features and millions of records to explore. In the cut-and-thrust world of genealogy websites, one stands out for its friendly ethos and impressively broad range of content: The Genealogist (www.thegenealogist.co.uk). READ FULL ARTICLE Freemen of the City of Norwich 1317-1603 This CD contains a calendar of nearly 300 years of privileged tradesmen who were given the freedom of Norwich. READ FULL REVIEW December 2009 Historical Records of the 19th Service Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers This interesting collection contains a variety of records relating to the Northumberland Fusiliers in World War I. READ FULL REVIEW November 2009 History of the London Royal Fusiliers 1914-1916 Far from your run-of-the-mill Army List, this details history of the Old 2/4th Battalion, The London Regiment Royal Fusiliers gives a wealth of detail on officers and ordinary soldiers in addition to the regiment itself during World War I. READ FULL REVIEW Gonville and Caius College Register 1349-1897 Though souvenir shops would have you believe every surname has a genuine coat of arms, the truth is only certain families gained such a heraldic seal. Despite this, if your family did have one, you'll find it in this 2,520 page document. READ FULL REVIEW October 2009 Search Smarter with The Genealogist When it comes to searching census and BMD records, it's easy to assume that all the family history websites are the same. In reality, as well as having BMD indexes from 1837 to 2005 and complete census images and transcripts from 1841 to 1901. The Genealogist offers a range of tools and features that you won't find on any other site. READ FULL REVIEW This unusual CD from S&N Genealogy covers every Justice of the Peace in England and Wales in the census year of 1911. Organised by alphabetical county, each Justice appears with their address, division (town or parish) and military rank if applicable, as many seem to be ex-servicemen. READ FULL REVIEW September 2009 White's Norfolk 1883 Directory Taken just two years after the 1881 census, this directory is perfect for confirming addresses and businesses for your forebears from Norfolk. Starting with a contemporary map of the county, the introduction includes indexes of places, trades and subjects, as well as lists of gentry. You'll also find a history of Norfolk. READ FULL REVIEW Armorial Families: 7th Edition Though souvenir shops would have you believe every surname has a genuine coat of arms, the truth is only certain families gained such a heraldic seal. Despite this, if your family did have one, you'll find it in this 2,520 page document. READ FULL REVIEW August 2009 Chatham, Plymouth and Portsmouth Memorial Registers Those looking for Naval ancestors who were lost to the sea during World War I and its aftermath will find an excellent resource in this CD from S&N, based around memorials in the maritime communities of Chatham, Plymouth and Portsmouth on England's south coast. READ FULL REVIEW Freemen of the City of York 1272-1759 Freemen were esteemed members of the community, honoured for their work by being given freedom of the town or city in which they lived. This CD records nearly 500 years of such individuals who were awarded privileges and protection within York. READ FULL REVIEW July 2009 Kelly's Post Office Directory: London 1910 Split into three files over two CDs, this huge London directory is perfect for expanding some of the leads you may have found on the recently launched 1911 Census. It goes a step further than the title suggests and even boasts complete street, commercial and trade directories for the majority of the capital's suburbs as well. READ FULL REVIEW Scotland, A List of Persons Concerned in the Rebellion 1745-46 Have you been searching for ancestors who fought in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion after reading our feature in YFT75? If so, this CD is an excellent resource. This digital e-book, first published in 1980, lists 2,590 Scots known to have taken part in the Second Jacobite Rising (around 7,000 fought at the final battle at Culloden). READ FULL REVIEW June 2009 Second World War: Army, Navy, RAF and Indian Services Staff Deaths A first-rate resource for all seeking WWII deaths. Part of S&N's Overseas Births, Marriages and Deaths Series, the CD has an advantage over other military lists (which usually list officers) as it records all the men and women, officers and other ranks, of the British Army, Royal Navy, RAF and Indian Service who died abroad during the War. READ FULL REVIEW May 2009 The latest edition of one of the best family history programs out there. We would recommend this program to any family historian, be they a newcomer or an experienced and demanding user. READ FULL REVIEW This CD from S&N Genealogy stands at over 1,700 pages, and contains an Army List from 1892, when the British Army was engaged in various conflicts across the Empire, from South Africa to East Asia. This is a powerful addition to S&N's formidable military CD arsenal. READ FULL REVIEW... Spring 2009 Sussex Genealogies: Lewes Centre Originally published in 1933, this CD contains a digital version of the original Sussex Genealogies book, which contains many pedigrees of various Sussex families, ranging from way back in 1347, to 1812. Similar products, which centre arouns the Sussex towns of Horsham and Ardingly, are also available to buy from S&N Genealogy. READ FULL REVIEW... Lincoln's Inn Admissions 1420-1893 Lincoln's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court. These were professional associations of which every barrister in England and Wales must be a member. Luckily for family historians, it appears that the Inns kept excellent records. Spanning more than 1,000 pages, this huge document includes details on thousands of members. READ FULL REVIEW... April 2009 Ward and Lock's Illustrated Guide to Carnarvon and North Wales 1920/1 This CD from S&N Data Archive contains a digital version of a Ward and Lock Illustrated Guide Book for Carnarvon and North Wales in the 1920s. Though it isn'ta genealogical resource in the traditional sense, it will still provide you with a valuable insight into your Welsh ancestors' lives. READ FULL REVIEW... January 2009 With the sub-title "True Stories of the Most Glorious Acts of Heroism of the Empire's Soldiers and Sailors during the Great War", you can guess that this isn't your run-of-the-mill data CD. The CD is simply a great read, and a tribute to the heroics of so many in WW1. READ FULL REVIEW... The East India Register and Directory for 1805 Much like an Army List, any register that lists so much information on an organisation the size of the East India Company has got to be worth a look. It is an excellent starting point for your research if you have ancestors from this important organisation. READ FULL REVIEW... December 2008 TheGenealogist - Census and BMD Website of the Year Most of the major family history websites have comprehensive census and BMD coverage these days. So, in this category we're looking for something out of the ordinary that sets a site out from the crowd. READ FULL REVIEW S&N Genealogy Supplies - Online Store of the Year It's a second award for S&N, which also runs The Genealogist. It's difficult to argue with the vast range of products offered at this excellent online store, dedicated solely to family history. READ FULL REVIEW November 2008 TheGenealogist - Using this website is like opening Pandora's box to the past... READ FULL REVIEW There weren't any celebrity magazines or gossip columns 100 years ago, even though there were 'principal residents' within each area. However, with this new CD from S&N, you can now explore the contemporary movers and shakers of pre-World War I Yorkshire. READ FULL REVIEW Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies of England, Ireland and Scotland During your research, some of you may be lucky enough to find links to royalty, historical celebrities, or wealthy and important families. As links to existing houses and titles can be proved through well-documented lineages... READ FULL REVIEW July 2007 London 1935 Post Office Street Directory This CD is a valuable resource for genealogists looking for ancestors in London as no census data for this era will be released for many years yet. Handily, the PDF can be searched by name. READ FULL REVIEW... Scotland, Melrose Parish Registers 1642-1822 These parish registers from Melrose in Scotland cover the years from 1642 to 1722 in a single, searchable PDF file with bookmarks. For family historians hungry for early Melrose data, the CD contains a chronological list of those who were baptised in that particular parish. READ FULL REVIEW... June 2007 Discover your early 20th century ancestors with one of the latest sets of census images from census specialist British Data Archive. The data is supplied as a series of PDF documents, plus on Disc 1 you get a handy guide to reading the census. READ FULL REVIEW... The Best Genealogy Software - RootsMagic V3 With a user-friendly interface, RootsMagic boats a wonderfully friendly approach, and throws in enough powerful features to make it a real contender - it's not hard to see why it's critically acclaimed by many. If you want the right balance of tools and accessibility, RootsMagic is well worth considering. READ FULL REVIEW... Kelly's 1917 Directory of Shropshire For all those hunting for Shropshire ancestors during World War 1, this edition of Kelly's 1917 Directory of Shropshire on CD-ROM is a complete copy of the original document. Brimming with useful indexes, it offers an interesting account of the area and helpfully identifies the county's hundreds, poor law unions and parishes. READ FULL REVIEW... Should you have an Apple Mac, then there are two major programs you should take a closer look at: Reunion and Heredis. READ FULL REVIEW... Spring 2007 How to Become a Volunteer Indexer More and more websites enable home computer users to contribute towards the accuracy of genealogical data. UK Indexer (www.ukindexer.co.uk) is a project that uses volunteers to corroborate the census indexes and transcripts that are produced by the family-run business S&N Genealogy and published on its website TheGenealogist (www.thegenealogist.co.uk). READ FULL REVIEW... Yorkshire 1741 and York 1868 Poll Books Available on two CDs but reviewed here together are two poll books for the Yorkshire area - one for the county and one for the city of York, 127 years apart. The first CD contains the names of freeholders who voted in 1741 and the second CD has the names of the voters in an 1868 poll. READ FULL REVIEW... November 2006 Bairnie and Tillydesk Parish Registers Published in 1907 and attributed to the Scottish Record Society, this is a rare register of baptisms in the parishes of Bairnie and Tillydesk from 1763 to 1801. This could be a great help for finding residences of ancestors. READ FULL REVIEW... October 2006 How to Use RootsUK.com - by David Fowle With a host of top records, the new pay-per-view website at RootsUK.com is ideal if you're keen to test the genealogical waters. READ FULL REVIEW... Lancashire and Cheshire Wills and Inventories 1621 - 1650 Acts of Parliament culminating in 1653 ruled that probates and letters of administration would only be legal if carried out by the Keeper of the Prerogative Court at Canterbury Thus we have Lancashire and Cheshire data on this CD from records at both Cheshire and Canterbury. READ FULL REVIEW... Shropshire Parish Records, Sets 1 and 2 Two seperate CDs, but sufficiently similar to be reviewed together. Each CD holds data from different parishes - both sets are PDF files, fully searchable, complete with bookmarks and interface. READ FULL REVIEW... September 2006 Set of three CDs containing census information taken from the microfilm of the original pages as written by the census enumerators. The microfilms have been scanned several times to give better quality images. Supplied as PDF files, they cover... READ FULL REVIEW... Official List of Registered Teachers 1917 This CD contains a list of registered teachers from 1917. The book was published by the Teachers Registration Council, and describer as 'representative of the teaching profession. READ FULL REVIEW... June 2006 The 1861 Staffordshire Census from British Data Archive spreads over 13 CDs of scanned images of the original enumerators books. Handily, they're in PDF files, with bookmarsk to help you find the right section. READ FULL REVIEW... January 2006 The Census and more at thegenealogist.co.uk Website Guide:TheGenealogist.co.uk contains a wide range of census indexes, images, parish records, directories and aims to provide the most accurate online census transcripts available... READ FULL REVIEW...
November 2005 With its easy-to-use interface and depth of features RootsMagic has quickly established itself as one of the most popular family history programs around. READ FULL REVIEW...
September 2005 Your Family Tree September 2005 issue compares all the BMD sites and rates www.BMDindex.co.uk as the best value! It was awarded 5 stars in every category - first time/light user, general researcher and heavy user - no other site achieved 5 stars in any category. Only £5 for 3 months! READ FULL REVIEW...
April 2005 Originally published in 1899, every page has one or two Victorian photographs taken in locations across the British Empire... READ FULL REVIEW...
February 2005 Find certificates at www.BMDindex.co.uk Website Guide: Search for birth, marriage and deaths certificates, and discover some unique additional features too. READ FULL REVIEW... It's a neat site and the searchable indexes are clear and well presented, offering you potential leads for further research. Full Review in The A to Z of Genealogy Websites, Your Family Tree Magazine, Feb 05 Indexes of Wills in the Yorkshire Register New from S&N are these Indexes of the first 42 Registers of Transcribed Wills proved in the Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of York... READ FULL REVIEW...
December 2004 Certificate and Archive Binders Keeping your well researched documents safe and handy can understandably grow into a massive headache, especially as you delve down deeper into your research, collecting more and more certificates and records... READ FULL REVIEW...
June 2003
British Data Archive is steadily but surely converting all the country's 1901 census returns from their microfilm originals to digital copies. And here is the biggest offering - a 45-CD set of London 1901 census return pages... MORE |
