Society of Genealogists

Society of Genealogists Family history charity dedicated to helping you discover the past. See www.sog.org.uk

Diane Grant | Monday: Sept. 30th“Pacific-friendly” time: 4/7 PT/ET, Sept 29th: 12 noon NZDT, 7/10 am AWST/AEDTDiane Gran...
29/09/2025

Diane Grant | Monday: Sept. 30th
“Pacific-friendly” time: 4/7 PT/ET, Sept 29th: 12 noon NZDT, 7/10 am AWST/AEDT

Diane Grant of Diggy's Diaspora is qualified Genealogist and member of the RQG. She’ll be joining us to refresh her story about Bussa's rebellion and its connection to her family's ancestral home at Bayley's Plantation in Barbados. You can review a recording of her related talk for the series "The Door Between" here. In this live conversation, we'll discuss the story and some of her work since then.

Scheduled AATP25 talk on Sept 30th (held on Substack Live)

28/09/2025

with Janet Barrie

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Anne Young!Join family history researcher Anne Young as she shares the story ...
28/09/2025

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Anne Young!

Join family history researcher Anne Young as she shares the story of Jack and Cecil Young and a memorial in a small Australian community, brought to life through maps, photographs, and narrative.

🕓 Today at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
📍 Sept 29: 12:00 PM NZDT / 7:00 AM AWST/AEDT via Substack Live: Projectkin.org/aatp25-events

Don’t miss this chance to explore local history and personal stories from Australia with expert guidance!

📚 Discover the Art of the Pedigree!Join Else Churchill, SoG’s in-house genealogist, for a 3-week online course (10–24 Oc...
28/09/2025

📚 Discover the Art of the Pedigree!

Join Else Churchill, SoG’s in-house genealogist, for a 3-week online course (10–24 Oct, 10:30–12:00) and step into the elegant world of historical pedigree charts.

Explore how pedigrees combined heraldry, artistry, and storytelling to showcase family history and social prestige. You’ll see some of the Society’s most striking treasures and gain fresh inspiration for your own research.

🖥️ Online via Zoom | Recordings available for one month (pre-booking required)

Don’t miss this chance to expand your genealogy skills and discover family history in a whole new way. Book now: https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1236889

Town and CountryWhether in bustling towns or rural landscapes, place has shaped family history.🏘️ Explore talks like Bac...
28/09/2025

Town and Country

Whether in bustling towns or rural landscapes, place has shaped family history.

🏘️ Explore talks like Back-to-back houses in Chapel Allerton, Leeds – The Pastures by Jude Rh, or Almshouses through the Ages by Cathy Soughton.

📺 Start here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQkoy8bkE6cB2zQheU1ygF0NECZyir4A7

🌍 Where were your ancestors most at home—village lanes or city streets?

27/09/2025

In this video, Destinations editor Mick Warner talks about the effect of the railways on seaside resorts.
To watch the video, follow this link 👉🏻 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bam3wZHI4

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Annette Burke Lyttle! Join professional genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle, th...
27/09/2025

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Annette Burke Lyttle!

Join professional genealogist Annette Burke Lyttle, the Heritage Detective, as she shares fantastic tips for using digitised maps from the Library of Congress to explore and understand your place.

🕙 Today at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST via Substack Live: Projectkin.org/aatp25-events

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in genealogical research and map-based discovery!

📚 Back to school isn’t just for kids — it’s the perfect time to sharpen your own skills! This autumn we’re running a ran...
27/09/2025

📚 Back to school isn’t just for kids — it’s the perfect time to sharpen your own skills! This autumn we’re running a range of courses to help you grow in confidence and knowledge.

One highlight is Smart Slides: Practical PowerPoint for Polished Presentations — a 3-session online course with technology educator and genealogist Andrew Redfern. You’ll learn how to design slides that are clear, confident and compelling, with practical exercises and a digital workbook to guide you. Perfect whether you’re presenting research, teaching, or leading a meeting.

Online via Zoom | 9 Oct – 30 Oct 2025 | 19:30–21:00
Recordings available until 30 Nov (pre-booking essential).

Book now: https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1061465

Take your presentations — and your learning — to the next level this autumn!

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Allison DePrey Singleton!Join us as Allison, Genealogy Services Manager at th...
26/09/2025

🎙️ Today on Projectkin: Barbara interviews Allison DePrey Singleton!

Join us as Allison, Genealogy Services Manager at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), shares insights into this world-class research center, exploring the librarians, records, and resources available both locally and online.

🕙 Today at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST via Substack Live: Projectkin.org/aatp25-events

Don’t miss this chance to discover how to make the most of one of the premier genealogical libraries in the world!

Lies, Damned Lies and Family TreesMr. Thomas Brown: married at 110, 45 years after he died?Miss Eliza Turner: born three...
26/09/2025

Lies, Damned Lies and Family Trees

Mr. Thomas Brown: married at 110, 45 years after he died?
Miss Eliza Turner: born three years after her mother passed away?
And poor John Smith – fathering children on two continents in the 1790s?!

If you’ve ever spotted some “creative liberties” in online family trees, you’re not alone. Join family historian Hilary Blanford for a lively online workshop that explores the myths, muddles and mistakes of genealogy – and shows you how to tell fact from fiction.

You’ll learn how to:
🔎 Spot suspicious entries in online family trees
Identify red flags and common misinterpretations
Use reliable sources to confirm or refute dubious claims
Confidently handle conflicting records

Expect real-life eyebrow-raising examples, a few genealogical ghosts, and even the chance to test your own sleuthing skills.

Wed 8 Oct 2025 at 14:00–15:00 (Online, Zoom)
🎟️ Book now: https://portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1104514

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