Help, My Ancestor has Vanished!
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One of the commonest problems faced by family historians is that ancestors suddenly vanish from the records often for no seeming reason. This thought-provoking presentation by Simon Fowler looks at why this might be so.
It discusses three main reasons:
- the genealogist might have made a mistake in their research;
- there is a problem with the records. Either the clerk made a mistake recording names or the records no longer exist;
- the ancestor may have genuinely gone missing, perhaps emigrating overseas or becoming a tramp.
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.
This talk is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society, and we request a donation of £5 from non-members. Pre-booking is required, because the meeting link will be emailed in advance. Booking ends one day before event.
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