Tracing Your Ancestors' Childhood (Paperback) by Sue Wilkes

"Tracing Your Ancestors' Childhood" by Sue Wilkes is a richly detailed and accessible guide for family historians seeking to understand the early lives of their ancestors, particularly in England and Wales between 1750 and 1950.

What this book covers:

• Historical Context: Explores the history of childhood and education, especially during the Victorian era.
• Childhood Experiences: Discusses life at home, school, work, and in institutions such as orphanages and workhouses.
• Records & Archives: Offers guidance on locating and interpreting records related to children, including:
  • Poor Law records
  • School and educational documents
  • Employment records
  • Wartime experiences
  • Charitable institutions and societies

Research Tools:

• Directory of Archives: Includes a comprehensive list of specialist repositories and databases.
• Websites & Places to Visit: Suggests useful genealogy websites and historical sites that bring childhood history to life.
• Practical Advice: Begins with basic family history sources and expands into more specialized childhood records.

This book is ideal for anyone looking to add depth and humanity to their genealogical research by uncovering the formative years of their ancestors.

ISBN : 9781781591666

£14.99

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