Merchant Navy

Merchant Navy service records are particularly fascinating. The Caird Library at the National Maritime Museum is a valuable resource in researching your merchant navy ancestors, but you can also access some records via the National Archives at Kew and online at www.findmypast.co.uk.

Amongst my own ancestors I can count at least five merchant mariners...Cardiganshire family histories are littered with this occupation ... Including my grandfather Benjamin Arthur Thomas who lost his life when his ship was torpedoed off Rockall during World War II.

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FORTHCOMING TALKS 2024

University of Strathclyde
8 May 7.30 p.m. Virtual. Calling all PGCert, Diploma and Masters students ... Thinking of becoming a professional genealogist? Join us for an hour examining the various options

Berkshire FHS 30 May
Creating a One-Place or One-Street Study. Join us to learn more about this fascinating discipline. Using your knowledge of family history combined with land records and social history, together with less familiar records you can build a rounded picture of the place where your anvcestors lived.
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Cheshire FHS 19 June

7.30 p.m.
Researching Welsh Ancestors a one-hour talk including Q&A and handout. Are you challenged by too many potential ancestors with the same names? Join us to help with your research, including Welsh resources. See www.fhsc.org.uk

Society of Genealogists 14 December 10.30 - 12.30 Considering further study and or turning your hobby into a profession? Join us for Careers in Genealogy a two hour talk. See Sog.org.uk/events