Tracing Your Ancestors from 1066 to 1837 (Paperback) by Jonathan Oates 

"Tracing Your Ancestors from 1066 to 1837: A Guide for Family Historians" by Jonathan Oates is a practical and engaging handbook designed to help genealogists explore British family history before the introduction of civil registration in 1837 and the first detailed census in 1841.

What the book offers;

• Historical Context: Begins with an overview of the administrative, religious, and social structures of the medieval and early modern periods, helping readers understand the framework within which records were created.
• Sources for Research:
  • Church and parish records
  • Manorial and property records
  • Tax records
  • Court and professional records
  • Militia lists and loyalty oaths
  • Charity and early census records
• Reading Old Scripts: Includes a helpful guide to interpreting medieval and early modern handwriting, which is essential for working with original documents.
• Accessible Chapters: Each section is clearly written and structured to support both beginners and experienced researchers.

This book is ideal for anyone aiming to trace their lineage back to the Norman Conquest and beyond, offering both the tools and the historical insight needed to navigate centuries-old records.

ISBN : 9781848846098

£12.99

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