NEW RQG Member- Claire Bradley
New RQG member Claire is from our new qualifying institution, the University of Limerick where she gained an MA in History of the Family. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Claire’s special interests are Genetic genealogy and Irish ancestry. Claire is already in business as a professional genealogist and has some upcoming talks in May for Fingal […]
University of Limerick
I am delighted to announce that the MA in the History of the Family, hosted by the University of Limerick has been added to our list of accepted qualifications and recognised institutions. I would welcome applications for RQG membership from any individual holding this qualification, or applications for RQG student membership for those students undertaking […]
Member’s articles in Derbyshire Miscellany
RQG member Anne Powers has had two papers published in the Derbyshire MIscellany in the last year. Derbyshire Miscellany Volume 23 part 1 Spring 2022. pp.18-23. “Lucy Hardcastle (c.1771-1834), Derby botanist and teacher” and Derbyshire Miscellany Volume 23 part 2 Autumn 2022. pp.22-27. “Andrew Handyside: from Edinburgh to Derby via St Petersburg” both papers use genealogical research to fill […]
IWD- The Story of Catherine Tolson
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, RQG member Richard Tolson shares the story of Catherine Tolson who ended up in prison as a result of her campaign for Women’s suffrage. Catharine Tolson is my 3rd cousin 4x removed. I discovered her story 12 years ago whilst researching my wider family history. What follows is a […]