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How wills can help your family history research
June 6, 2013
Wills are a valuable resource for family historians. See how HGS researcher Roy Montgomery used an old will to reveal new information about a Hampshire shopkeeper. – read more…
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…
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…
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…
Winchester’s Military Museums
February 13, 2013
Tracing your military ancestors can prove to be a very rewarding part of family history research. The HGS can help you in your research, through how to guides and useful guidance to Hampshire military museums. – read more…
National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth
February 13, 2013
If you have an ancestor who served in the Royal Navy then HGS might be able to help you with your research. Find out what resources are available in the National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth. – read more…
Aldershot Army Museum
February 12, 2013
Find out more about your Hampshire military family history by exploring the resources at the Aldershot Military Museum – read more…
Wills and How to Find Them
January 30, 2013
Searching for wills can prove a daunting prospect for some family historians and yet the wealth of information they contain make them an invaluable tool. The HGS help guides can help beginners and experts alike, unwrap some of the mysteries surrounding Wills – read more…