Dictionaries are great reference works, and a genealogy dictionary is no exception. Old words, abbreviations, acronyms, and plain ‘ol terminology. It’s hard to remember everything, and that’s why a dictionary is so useful. Continue reading → 
The best book ever written on Irish genealogy, John Grenham’s “Tracing Your Irish Ancestors” has a new edition. It retains the familiar structure of previous editions while at the same time providing a directory to online records for your Irish research. Continue reading → 
If you’re researching your ancestors in Scotland, a good ‘old’ atlas of the region is a must, and this CD, which is a facsimile copy of John Bartholomew’s 1888 classic “Handy Atlas of the Counties of Scotland” is perfect. Continue reading → 
From time to time we highlight products – this time I’m highlighting a whole range from a particular supplier … Pen & Sword. Continue reading → 
Do you have Irish ancestors and need some guidance on how to go about researching your family history? Such as where to look and what’s even available? Here are the 6 top sellers in the Irish family history and genealogy range that we sell. Tracing Your Northern Irish Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians – Ian […] Continue reading → 
Directories are a key source of information for researchers, be it family history, local history or social history. Street directories, business and trade directories, agricultural directories, motoring directories, medical directories, even telephone directories and a newspaper one… every one of these is a possible research tool. You can find not only names, but addresses and […] Continue reading → 
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here, with getting ready for Unlock the Pasts 10th cruise, as well as releasing seven new Unlock the Past guide books in amongst that. The seven new titles come from six different authors, and cover everything from Google, Protestant Nonconformity, Irish history, Norfolk Island, Scottish church records, migration […] Continue reading → 
Here at Gould Genealogy we offer a range of products on sale each month, usually with a particular theme. The theme we have chosen for October is England. Or more specifically, English CDs. And we have over 800 titles on sale for the month, all discounted between 20% and 54%. You will find titles covering: […] Continue reading → 
If you’re not familiar with Going-In Depth, do yourself a favour and check it out, it is a wonderful genealogy magazine. With noted authors from the US, Europe, the UK, and Australia the articles are varied and are good quality. Continue reading → 
Scottish records arising from crises, causes of death from 1300-1948, the wonderful Parish Chest records, and a mega book of genealogy tips are the latest four Unlock the Past guide books that have just been released … Continue reading → 
Unlock the Past have a huge list of guide books that are scheduled for this year, and they’ve started it off by releasing two new titles. Well, actually one brand new title, and one new edition of an earlier title … Continue reading → 
Unlock the Past has become a dominant publisher in the Australian genealogy scene, having produced over 50 titles to date. Now they have partnered with My History in England, and Global Genealogy in Canada to bring their range of titles to a whole new audience … Continue reading → 
Let me introduce you to Discover Your Ancestors. This is a relatively new UK genealogy and history magazine that is produced as a printed volume once a year, as well as having 12 periodicals (digital issues) released throughout the year. You’ll get lots of great reading for just £1 per issue. Continue reading → 