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Tracing Your Nineteenth Century Family History (Paperback) by Stuart A. Raymond
"Tracing Your Nineteenth Century Family History" by Stuart A. Raymond is a detailed and practical guide for anyone researching British ancestors who lived during the 1800s. This paperback, published by the Federation of Family History Societies, is especially useful for genealogists navigating the wealth of records that emerged during this transformative century.
The book covers a wide range of sources and topics, including:
- Civil registration and Church of England records
- Nonconformist registers, monumental inscriptions, and wills
- Census data, Poor Law records, and military service
- Trade directories, newspapers, educational records, and court documents
- Parliamentary papers, land ownership, and migration records
Raymond also provides guidance on using libraries, archives, and online resources, and discusses how to determine whether research has already been done on a family line. The book is structured to help both beginners and experienced researchers make the most of the rich documentation available from the 19th century.
ISBN : 9781860061868