Author: Richard Martin
Old newspaper articles and research
May 22, 2013
Snippets from old newspaper articles can add interesting detail to your family history project. HGS researcher Roy Montgomery shares a story he unpicked connecting Hampshire and the Anglo Boer War. – read more…
The Internet Library of Early Journals
May 10, 2013
Researching family history means having to explore many avenues, one useful free resource is the Internet Library of Early Journals – read more…
Portsmouth (LDS) Family History Centre
May 10, 2013
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Centre is a useful resource for family historians. – read more…
The Curtis Museum, Alton – a local resource
May 9, 2013
Local history museums can be a great resource for those researching their family history. The Curtis Museum in Alton Hampshire has some interesting topic material on local places and people. – read more…
Install Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF Files
May 7, 2013
About installing FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader on your device so that you can read PDF files. – read more…
A Hampshire Divorce in 1890
March 21, 2013
Unravel the family history behind the story of some of the characters in this Hampshire divorce case from 1890 Fareham. – read more…
Christ Church Portsdown Military Cemetery
March 15, 2013
Hampshire family historians will be interested in the military cemetery at Portsdown and its connection to the D-Day landings. – read more…
Beginners Guide to Family History
March 11, 2013
A few tips to get you started tracing your family history, as your research unfolds, you will soon evolve into an expert detective, as you follow different trails and lines of enquiry. – read more…
Using DNA as a tool in family history
March 8, 2013
DNA was offered as a tool to genealogists over a decade ago. Why should family historians consider having a test done and how might it further Hampshire family history research? – read more…
Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Portsmouth & Southampton Memorials
March 6, 2013
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission have erected new plaques at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial – read more…