About: Clare O'Grady
Recent Posts by Clare O'Grady
Dave Annal – New Genealogist of the Week
What started your interest in genealogy? When Uncle Tom came to stay with us in 1976, I had no idea how significant his visit would prove to be. I remember asking my mum how Uncle Tom was related to us. She drew me a little family tree (which I still have!) and I was hooked. […]
Liz Palmer, New Genealogist of the Week
What started your interest in genealogy? I grew up with a copy of my mother’s family tree on the wall so like many people naively assumed that it was ‘done’. My interest in books and local history led me to a job at Birmingham Library working in local studies and archives. And so I also […]
Using Ecclesiastical Court Records for Genealogy
A short talk by Carol Bannister to find out how the Ecclesiastical Court Records can help you learn more about your ancestors. These records cover the behaviour of ordinary people between 1200 to about 1750.
Using Maps in Genealogy
Here is a short talk on using maps in family history by our member Mary Arnold.