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Book Review – The Covenanters of Scotland 1638-1690 by David Dobson
In this work, David Dobson has identified nearly 2,500 Covenanters by name, verdict, date & vessel of banishment, place of exile etc.
Treehouse Genealogy
May 4, 20243 min read
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Book Review – the People of Glasgow 1725-1775, David Dobson
This book identifies thousands who were living in the Scottish burgh at the time of significant Scottish immigration to North America.
Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 2, 20243 min read
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Book Review – Scots-Irish Links by David Dobson
Check out our recent review of David Dobsons Scots-Irish Links books
Treehouse Genealogy
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Book Review – Scots in Jamaica 1655-1855, David Dobson
Check out our review of David Dobsons 'Scots in Jamaica' book
Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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Book Review – The Family History Web Directory by Jonathan Scott
How many times are you looking for a relevant website but struggle to find what you are looking for via an internet search?
Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Book Review – Voices of the Past, The Battle of Jutland – Richard Osborne
Since the days of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy had been acknowledged as the most powerful maritime force on the planet.
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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Book Review – The People of Moray, Banff & Nairn 1700-1799, David Dobson
Check out our review of David Dobsons Book which identifies approx 1200 Moray Inhabitants.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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Book Review – American Data from the Records of the High Court of the Admiralty of Scotland
Scotland’s High Court of the Admiralty, was established in the mid-15th century & had jurisdiction over civil, criminal matters on the seas
Treehouse Genealogy
May 29, 20223 min read
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The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
The newly refurbished Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum is well worth a visit, check out what is on offer
Treehouse Genealogy
May 18, 20224 min read
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What is the Mass Observation Archive?
The 12th of May Diary Project, as well as other projects, help the Mass Observation Project collect material about ordinary life.
Treehouse Genealogy
May 3, 20224 min read
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Book Review - The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America, David Dobson
Finding one’s forebears in Scotland can be daunting. The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America book attempts to identify Scottish names.
Treehouse Genealogy
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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Scotland’s Census 2022
Regardless if you research you family history or not have you given some thought to keeping a copy of what you record in this year’s Census?
Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 19, 20224 min read
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Release of the 1921 England & Wales Census
Following a delay in its release due to Covid the 1921 Census for England & Wales is set to be released on Findmypast on the 6 January 2022.
Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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The Hidden Branch - an amazing community for Young Genealogists
Discover more about 'The Hidden Branch' a community of young people dedicated to helping others by sharing their passion for Genealogy
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 12, 20213 min read
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The Glasgow Fair
You may be surprised to learn that this local holiday actually dates back to the 12th Century when it was granted by the King of...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 18, 20214 min read
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Review - Scottish Genealogy: The Basics & Beyond by David Dobson
What’s it about? Genealogical.com State: This work identifies the major sources and repositories for those just getting started on...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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British Home Children
Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain Between 1869 & the Great Depression.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 21, 20213 min read
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3 Websites that can help you trace your British Ancestors for Free
If you have British Ancestors then there are 3 amazing FREE resources that should be consulted.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 7, 20214 min read
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Review – Tracing your Ancestors through Local History Records by Jonathan Oates
Family history should reveal more than facts & dates, lists of names & places – it should bring ancestors alive in the context of their time
Treehouse Genealogy
May 23, 20214 min read
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The Benefits of Joining a Family History Society
When I started my own Family Tree some 17 years ago it was not long before I tracked down the closest Family History Society.
Treehouse Genealogy
May 5, 20214 min read
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