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Goal 1: Learn about research in England.Vault





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AGet started with research in England.



    Basics
  1. These resources are helpful for getting started with research in England.

    FS—Wiki: England Genealogy
    LT: Beginner's Guide to Tracing British Ancestry

  2. Get an introduction to English research in this video.

    AAC—Documenting the Vital Events—3:08

  3. Learn about helpful guidelines for English research.

    BYU—English Ancestors, Getting Started
    BYU—English Ancestors, Locations

  4. Charts: Use charts and templates to aid in tracking your English research.

    Family History Charts

  5. Learn about free resources for doing research in England.

    RT—Little Known Free Sites for English Research—20:28 - 2024



Records
  1. Learn about basic types of English records as you begin your research.

    AC—How to Use UK Records to Start Your Family History Research—4:48 - 2016



    BYU—Introduction to the Records—56:51 - 2016   



  2. Go deeper into types of records for England research.

    LT—Diving into English Records: An Essential Guide for Tracing English Ancestry

  3. Timeline: Here is a timeline of events that led to creation of various record types.

    British Genealogy Timeline

  4. Tips: Get tips for finding records in the United Kingdom.

    AC—Finding Records in the United Kingdom

  5. Online Records: Explore online records for England, Wales, and the Isle of Man on the Online Genealogical Index website.
  6. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.

Exercises


BLearn about English surnames and surname distribution.


  1. Surnames: Learn about using names and surnames in English research.

    BYU—English Ancestors, Names

  2. Learn about the origin of English surnames.

    eBook—English Surnames: Their Sources And Significations
    WDY—Where does my surname come from?

  3. Learn about surname research using records from the Society of Genealogists in London.

    FS—Surname Variations and Name Changes—32:24 - 2011

  4. Search the Geneanet site for English surnames.
  5. Distribution: Explore surname distribution (a map where certain surnames are prevalent) in England.
   Exercises

  Surname Distribution Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers


CExplore English research in more depth.

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    Resources
  1. Websites: Explore a variety of resources for United Kingdom research.

    WDY—The Best Free Genealogy Websites

  2. Get familiar with recommended websites for English research.

    FS—England Websites

  3. Use FamilySearch resources for your England research.

    FS—England Research using FamilySearch—35:58 - 2016

  4. Earlier: Here are some tips for doing British research before 1800.

    FS: 4 Tips for pre-1800 British Research - 2017

  5. Explore earlier resources for British Isles research (1688-1837).

    FS—Principal Sources for British Research, Pre-1837—25:47
    FMP— How to Break Down Brick Walls Before 1837—46:37 - 2016   



  6. Learn how to trace your medieval and early modern ancestors.

    FMP—Tracing your Medieval and Early Modern Ancestors—50:39 - 2016   



  7. Learn about county and local histories in England, Scotland, and Ireland, including boundary changes.

    GG—County & Local Histories


Strategies
  1. Learn problem-solving strategies for British research.

    FS—British Research, Problem-Solving Strategies—4 pgs. - 2016
    Genealogy Tips

  2. Watch this video for additional tips on solving problems in English research.

    RT—Shortcuts to Success: Solving English Genealogical Conundrums—27:32 - 2021   


  3. Here's a walkthrough for 19th-century England research.

    BYU—Research Walk-through: Best Practices for Adding a Family from England to Family Tree—71:53 - 2020   



  4. Break down brick walls in recent research with this video.

    FMP—How to break down brick walls after 1837—37:36 - 2016   



  5. Learn about common obstacles in British and Irish records.

    FMP—Common Obstacles Found in British Records and How to Overcome Them - 2017

  6. Learn how to date photographs from the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

    WDY—How to Date Victorian and Edwardian Photographs


Handwriting
  1. Learn how to decipher English handwriting from 1500-1700.
  2. Learn English paleography in this BYU Script Tutorial.
  3. Learn about handwriting on the English Ancestors site.

    BYU: English Ancestors, Handwriting

  4. Here are tips for deciphering archaic English documents.

    PR—Acquiring Fluency in Reading Archaic English Documents

  Reading Handwriting Practice  |   Hints  |   Answers

Exercises