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Tracing Your Pre-Victorian Ancestors (Paperback) by John Wintrip
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This essential guide is tailored for family historians who have traced their ancestry back to the early 19th century and now face the challenge of pushing further into the past. In Tracing Your Pre-Victorian Ancestors, professional genealogist John Wintrip offers a clear and methodical approach to overcoming the limitations of early records.
Unlike later civil registration and census data, pre-Victorian sources—such as parish registers, manorial records, and probate documents—often contain sparse or inconsistent information. Wintrip helps readers navigate these obstacles by focusing on:
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Research strategies for earlier periods
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Understanding and interpreting historical sources
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Using archives, catalogues, and online tools effectively
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Tackling common issues like missing ancestors, mistaken identity, and wider family relationships
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the process of research, not just the sources. Wintrip encourages a thoughtful, analytical approach that helps researchers make progress even when records are incomplete or ambiguous.
Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just beginning to explore the pre-1837 landscape, this book provides the tools and confidence to dig deeper into your family’s early history.
ISBN : 9781473880658