Meetings at a Glance

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DateTitle / SubjectSpeakerLocation
Jan 13Branch AGM, Members’ Evening and Help Desk
Bring your interesting discoveries/problems to share
MembersKettering
Jan 20Members discussion meeting and help desk
Places my ancestors were connected with
MembersNorthampton
Jan 27Update and news from Northamptonshire ArchivesSarah BridgesOnline
Feb 10Adventures of a Genealogist
A light-hearted fun talk with some “adventures" experienced over 35 years
of family history research, but including some serious research for the more
dedicated family historians. From lunch in a castle to knights in armour,
highwaymen, murder and lunatics, famous cousins, music and mayhem!
Richard BoylesKettering
Feb 17Manorial Records
This talk examines how the manorial system operated and what records
it generated in which your ancestor may well have appeared.
Ian WallerNorthampton
Feb 24Researching Before Parish Registers
Pre 1600 research is an entirely different "ball game". Many of the
early records are underused. This talk helps family historians see what
is available
.
Ian WallerOnline
Mar 10Nonconformist Records
Kettering being a particular hotbed of non-conformity from the
17th century, this talk will focus on references to the town
Katrina FriessKettering
Mar 17Mind the Gap
Understanding gaps in on line research and registers and how
to bridge them.
Dave AnnalNorthampton
Mar 24Making the best use of The National Archives
If you are nervous about visiting TNA or using their website this
talk is for you. In particular, it looks at how to get the best from
Discovery.
Simon FowlerOnline