The year 1837 is a crucial one for genealogists because that's when the General Register Office (GRO) was established in the UK. For the first time, a central national index of all births, marriages and deaths registered in England and Wales was formed.This landmark moment in British history has helped millions explore their family trees ever since and made finding family in Victorian Britain relatively straightforward. 1. Start with birth certificates: Birth certificates will be one of the first types of…
With over 30 years of experience as a genealogist, Else Churchill knows a thing or two about searching online indexes. Follow her expert advice and you'll soon be filling your family tree with detail-rich discoveries and stories. 1. Less is more when you're getting started: This is one of the most important tips to remember if you're having trouble finding your family members in genealogy resources. You may not need to complete all the boxes or narrow your search.If you enter…