It poses the questions which local historians ask, and identifies the specific sources likely to answer those questions.
Stuart A. Raymond Books
Tracing Your Poor Ancestors
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A guide to the history of the poor and to researching poor ancestors. Graphic account of the experience of poverty in the past.
Tracing Your Ancestors' Parish Records
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
This comprehensive, detailed introduction to English and Welsh parish records explains how they give an insight into the life and times of individuals in the past and describes the origin of these documents and shows how they can be used.
Tracing Your Church of England Ancestors
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A detailed and accessible guide to the full range of Church of England records. Essential reading for researchers because most English families have ancestors who were members of the Church of England
Tracing Your Roman Catholic Ancestors
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Essential reading and reference for anyone who is exploring Roman Catholic family and local history in England.
Comprehensive, detailed introduction to wills and other probate records
Tracing Your Ancestors in County Records
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Comprehensive, detailed introduction to county records that explains how these records provide insights into the life and times of individuals in the past
A comprehensive guide to researching Nonconformist ancestors