Tutorials in Family History
The tutorials, particularly aimed at beginners, will be held
from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at
the Lecture Theatre, Essex Record Office, Wharf Rd, Chelmsford
| 19th July 2008 |
Go Tell it to
the Marines with John Young John Young takes you through his research into a branch of his family tree when doubts were cast on "facts" derived from records. He will demonstrate the wide range of available sources and the need to crosscheck so called "facts" to establish confidence in their correctness. |
| August | No meeting |
| 27th September 2008 | No Tutorial - Annual General Meeting |
| 18th October 2008 |
Sun Fire Insurance Records by Brenda
Griffith-Williams.
The tutorial will explain the
importance of fire insurance records for family historians, and
demonstrate how to use the 'Place in the Sun' index to Sun Fire Office
registers. The index contains details of 150,000 individual policies, from
about 1805 to 1840. Most of the policyholders lived in London.
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| 15th November 2008 |
Meet the Essex Record Office Archive Service Manager
Joining the ERO in
the summer, former Medway (Chatham) Borough Archivist, Stephen Dixon, will
discuss developments within the Essex Record Office including a closer
relationship with our Society, the Cultural 2012 Olympiad, ideas on Historic
Essex, Essex Ancestors, a Centre for ideas, a stocktaking closure and
roadshows. He will also consider community archives, records retained by
parishes, manorial records and the use of volunteers.
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| 13th December 2008 |
From Scribble to Script' by Meryl Catty and Audrey Gillett.
As in most
things, there are right and wrong ways to research, record and present your
family history, with some right ways being better than others. The Tutors
aim to set you on the right path, help you to avoid some of the pitfalls and
pass on a few handy hints and tips.
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Don't forget to look at the reports from some of our recent meetings.
Further information may be obtained from :-
Eric Probert, Programme Secretary
62 Sidmouth Rd,
CHELMSFORD, Essex
CM1 6LS
Tel. - 01245 259914
e-mail - ericdprobert@blueyonder.co.uk