What's a genogram?
#TwiceRemoved
In the last episode of the year, I'll be joined (on Tuesday 8pm GMT) by genealogist, Kelly Cornwell. She'll be telling me all about her female ancestor and her transportation to Tasmania, Australia. This episode is going to be packed with stories! Join us live to ask your questions.
News in Brief
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- RootsTech 2022 opens for registration! Nab your free spot in the online genealogy event of the year (aside from Curious Descendants Club doors opening of course!)
- Enter Find My Past's competition for a chance to win a PRO subscription. All you need to do is upload your family tree GEDCOM file by 7th December.
- The National Archives has announced two hubs that will provide free access to the 1921 Census of England and Wales from 6th Jan 2022.
- Fold3 adds UK collection of Royal Navy Officer Patrol Service Cards (with thanks to Chris Paton)
- Ancestry launch new AncestryDNA Traits Service for UK customers. I don't think this is something I will use, but perhaps it will interest you.
- Find My Past adds Kent electoral registers, 1570-1907 plus new additions to Kent Burials.
Friday Fun
Oh dear...as Twitter user @veranmiller points out, there are two ways to read this.
Tip of the Week
This week I learnt about genograms! A method of plotting relationships not necessarily based on genetics using simple symbols and lines. Using genograms can better allow for recording relationship's such as step families and friendships.
I haven't tried creating one yet but I'll certainly be adding it to the list of things I'd like to try, especially when writing about my own step family.
See here for a full explanation including visuals.
Speak again soon,
Natalie
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