Alex Wood Genealogy

23/07/2025

May 2025 was the 80th anniversary of VE day. I made a presentation on the lifes and deaths of the war dead of my new home, Winchburgh. I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who can provide me with more information on any of these men: https://alexwood.org.uk/2025/07/23/2745/

12/06/2025

New programme on ITV tonight on DNA Journey. A great insight into new developments in family history. If you want to discover your ancestors and have a narrative of their lives,check out my web-site:

As well as being fortunate enough to teach genealogy, I am also a regular contributor to genealogy magazines and publications which I often upload here.

19/11/2024

Looking for a VERY special Christmas gift for a friend or family member? I can produce a family history, with dates, places, charts and narrative, back to the 1850s, for £250…but there are only 5 weeks left. Contact me soon!

01/11/2024

Anyone been watching the BBC programme DNA FAMILY SECRETS? It centres on the fascinating capacity of modern DNA databases to trace relatives. I've recently had a client asked me to research living relatives of a family of which she believes her grandfather was a member and I've succeeded in identifying a couple of living members with whom, hopefully, she can compare DNA samples. As well as tracing your ancestors I'm always happy to seek to trace living relatives.

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14/08/2024

I'm reaching out to all my friends and acaquaintances on Facebook to remind you of my genealogical research. I can complete a history of your family, usually getting back to the early 19th century. Have a look at web site: https://alexwood.org.uk/genealogy/

Would you be interested in my completing some research for you? My normal rate is £240 (240 UK pounds) for a full day's research plus the creation of a report on that research. For you, my friends, I am offering a full day's research plus write-up for £200 providing you come back to me by the 23 of August.

You may also wish to consider having me create a family history of a friend. It's a great birthday gift and one that is always appreciated.

I hope to hear from soon - and I'd also be delighted if you shared this!

As well as being fortunate enough to teach genealogy, I am also a regular contributor to genealogy magazines and publications which I often upload here.

23/05/2024

ASGRA Probationers are new members who are undergoing a probationary period of up to 2 years, in order to gain appropriate experience for the transition to Full Member.

21/03/2024

Alexander Wood, BA (Hons), MLitt, Med, MSc

Alex is a Family History Researcher covering all areas of Scotland but with particular interest in Glasgow, Angus, Kincardineshire and Dumfries; special interests in illegitimacy. Poor Law records, military history and records in Irish ancestry.

Alex can be contacted through the members page on the ASGRA website https://www.asgra.co.uk/memberdetails.php?id=5487

21/02/2024

ROBERT BURNS and WHITBURN? Here's an article I wrote a few years ago, tracing Burns's daughter, Elizabeth, and her Whitburn family: https://alexwood.org.uk/.../whitburn-the-burns-connection/

Happy to trace your family and check your ancestors. Contact me at info@alexwood.org.uk

20/02/2024

Delighted to have researched his mother's family history for Murdoch Kennedy and even more delighted at Murdoch's response:
Thank you for this, Alex. It is truly magnificent!! Thanking you once again. Murdoch.
If you would like me to research your family history, contact me on alexwood5049@gmail.com

30/01/2024

LOOKING FOR YOUR SCOTTISH ROOTS?
NEW YEAR SALE
I can normally trace your family back to the mid-19th century in one day’s research: usual charge £240. If you send me your details by Friday 9 February I’ll do it for £200. See my web-site at https://alexwood.org.uk/genealogy/ Contact me at info@alexwood.org.uk
Happy if friends share this.

12/01/2024

WINCHBURGH FOOTBALLERS: the text of a talk on the family and football lives of 14 footballers with roots in my new home community, Winchburgh: https://alexwood.org.uk/2024/01/12/winchburgh-footballers/
I can research your family roots. Contact me at alexwood5049@gmail.com