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Contents:
1. Our welcome message.
2.
Featured Article
– Preparing For Potential Family History Surprises
By Daniel Collins
3. News
from Ancestry.co.uk
4. Next
Months Featured Article: How Censuses
Work and How They Can Help You By Isla Campbell
1. Our welcome message.
Where does time go? it's April already...the daffodils
have come and gone and tulips are now in full bloom. The weather here in
the UK has been lovely so far this Spring after one of the worst Winters'
on record.
So, now I'm all thawed out let's get back to business.
Enjoy
P.S. The advertised article that should have been
published in this edition: "Preserving
The Past With Video Author:
Bob
Brooke" can not be accessed and has been replaced by the article
below .
2.
Featured Article
Preparing For Potential Family History Surprises
By Daniel Collins | Date Submitted: 04/08/11
Deciding to build a picture of your family tree can be a very exciting
choice, especially if there are areas of your past you don't have much
information about. Discovering all there is to know about your past is far
easier these days than it once was, meaning you could find it possible to
create a satisfying representation of your family tree with less effort
than you may have thought. Start small, and you could end up with an
extensive family tree that answers many of your questions about the past
and lets you feel connected to your ancestors.
Once many people start finding out about their ancestors, they don't want
to stop. Uncovering the lives of the people who came before you can be an
extremely fascinating hobby and one which may leave you with information
you'll be keen to pass onto your own children and family members. With an
open mind and a willingness to learn, you'll soon find it's possible to
get your search started.
Once you start researching, you could also be astonished to find out
things about your family you never suspected, so it's wise to remain open
to the idea you may be in for some surprises about your family. Whether
it's that you are distantly related to famous figures of the past, or that
you have roots in another, unexpected, location, there are all kinds of
unexpected twists and turns your family tree might make, so be ready for
an interesting climb.
Some of the biggest surprises that can arise when you're researching your
family are the times when people discover they have living relatives they
had no idea existed. If this is the case for you, you may find yourself
adding a whole new level to your family, which can be a very rewarding
experience for all involved - especially if you find you have a lot in
common and realise you want to keep in touch in the future.
There are a number of things you can do to help your search go smoothly.
By being aware of the fact that not only are names and surnames often
misspelt, but some also morph over the ages, for example. This means that
you will need to also research common misspellings and old fashioned names
when you are researching potential family members from the past. If you
make sure to read widely and carry out your
family search wisely, you could
find out some surprises that will put a smile on your face.
Daniel Collins writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has
been commissioned by a client. This article is not designed to promote,
but should be considered professional content.
danielcollins.uk@googlemail.com
Author's URL: none
Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital
marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be
considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.
3. News from Ancestry.co.uk From their blog.
In Memory of Elizabeth
Taylor, 1932–2011
Famed and world renowned actress Elizabeth Taylor
passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She wasn’t afraid to
speak her mind and her words moved many. As we look inside
ourselves and remember the gift that Elizabeth gave us, we’re
reminded of one of her quotes: “I feel
very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I’m
not afraid to look behind them.”
Ancestry.com allows you to look behind doors all of the time. In
the spirit of Elizabeth, we looked behind some of our doors and
found quite a few records of Liz. Included was her birth
certificate, pictured here.
We also found her on a passenger list from the
ship that brought this talented actress to the United States.
Survived by her family of four, Elizabeth’s
son said that we lost the last great legendary actress.
Her memory will always be in our hearts and
minds.
Exerpt from Ancestry.com/blog
4. Next months featured article:
How Censuses Work and How They Can Help You
By Isla Campbell
A census is a record of the current status of the
population of any given country, mainly as a means of counting how many
people there are. They can be used to trace ancestry and draw family
trees. Full article, next edition
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