Family History For Free: Tips For Genealogy On A Budget

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Family History For Free: Tips For Genealogy On A Budget

Tracing your ancestors need not be an expensive activity. Learn about many of the free resources that can be drawn on to grow your family tree. How to avoid expensive duplicate searches. 

Alison Spring is an expert in frugal research as would expect from someone who hails from Scotland. More in the bio.

To join in this branch meeting, you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam. You also need to be able to access emails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting.  The meeting link will be emailed to you in advance. Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk

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Date
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Time
Zoom opens at 19:15
19:30 - 21:30
Location
Computer Branch Webinar
Computer Branch Webinar
Zoom Video Conference

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Computer Branch - Berkshire FHS
Email
computerbranch@berksfhs.org.uk
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  • Alison Spring
    Alison Spring
    Alison Spring
    Alison Spring

    Alison Spring is a professional genealogist, speaker, and writer specialising in the records of Scotland. With over 40 years’ experience of family history research, she has a Masters Degree in Family & Local History from the University of Dundee and is a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists. Based near Glasgow, she is passionate about tracing your family tree on a budget, and blogs as the “Frugal Family Historian”. She has also taught college and university genealogy courses and written for the UK’s “Family Tree” magazine. She has delivered presentations for conferences, Legacy Webinars, RootsTech, and Family Tree Live, as well as family history societies in the UK and overseas.