Monthly Archives: November 2016

New Helps from Google – and not just for Searching!

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Peter

Say “Google” to a Family Historian and they immediately think of doing a Google Search – and it is a great search engine. But Google offers much more help for Family History!  Recently they introduced a new product and made … Continue reading →

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Were all the Irish records lost in the 1922 fire?

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Peter

Darby?  You must be Irish!  Wish I was – but I’ve not found a connection yet!  My Darbys seem to be long time inhabitants of the Black Country of England. I do however like to help my friends with their Irish … Continue reading →

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Online Irish BMD records – and update on the British online records

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Peter

Are you interested in Irish research?  Have you tried this website recently?  https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/   Note: The en at the end of address indicates you are using the English rather than the Gaelige version of the website! News on the website is … Continue reading →

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Certificates for British Civil Registration Available Online

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Peter

I wish the title of this article were really true!  It’s nearly true – does that count?  If you’re really fast on your keyboards it will be true for a brief time starting 7 November!  What are you talking about?  … Continue reading →

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