Killing off your ancestors
It is always embarrassing when your apparent ancestor dies before adulthood. What are the warning flags that a parent isn’t who you think they are? Gillian Stevens will help us avoid this mistake by drawing our attention to death records and substitutes for death records.
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 emailed in advance. Booking ends one day before event.
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 bookings@berksfhs.org
Date
- Wed 17 Jan 2024
- Expired!
Time
19:15 for a 19:30 start- 19:15 - 21:30
Tickets
- £5.00
Location
- Zoom Video Conference
Category
Organiser
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Computer Branch - Berkshire FHS
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Email
computerbranch@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Gillian StevensA veteran family historian, Gillian has worked closely with the Federation of Family History Societies, Findmypast and The National Archives enabling her to build an impressive experience of archives and their accessibility. She is an experienced tutor of beginner family history courses and also runs workshops for more experienced researchers on family history websites and wills and probate, to name but a few.
Gillian has a degree in Business Studies and a City and Guilds Certificate in Further Education teaching. She has served regular five year terms as a trustee of Berkshire Family History Society since 2007 and chairs the society’s Computer Branch. She also facilitates discussion in an informal monthly natter group and helps researchers who require more technical assistance with their family history research as part of a ‘Tuesday evening team’.