21 British Isle Classes at #RootsTech 2018

British Isle Track at #RootsTech 2018

From the land of bagpipes and tartans, step dancing and St Brigid's Crosses, love spoons and rarebit, and Big Bend and the Scarlet Pimpernel comes a series of classes to help RootsTech attendees trace their heritage from the British Isles. These classes teach attendees about British research methodology, history, and record collections. Some classes having overlapping regions, while others break out to specific areas in the United Kingdom.


Be on the lookout for a DNA class that is specific to British Isle ethnic origins. The most difficult challenge will be deciding which class to take on Saturday at 11 AM as that time slot has four classes for England and Welsh research.


Wednesday9:30 AMBritish Geographic Resources: an Introduction
Wednesday9:30 AMMaking the most of English & Welsh Parish records
Wednesday11:00 AMRecords of Birth and Death in England and Wales
Wednesday1:30 PMCensus Substitutes for England and Wales
Thursday1:30 PMCivil Registration Indexes of England and Wales
Thursday3:00 PMThe National Archives (UK) - digitizing the collections
Thursday4:30 PMFinding your way around the parish chest (Britain)
Friday11:00 AMFindmypast's British & Irish Hidden Gems
Friday3:00 PMWhat's Next? Turning (British) clues into answers
Friday4:30 PMThe DNA of the British Isles
Saturday11:00 AMAn Introduction - British Geographic Resources
Saturday11:00 AMBritish Isles Origins in Unexpected Records
Saturday11:00 AMCivil Registration Indexes of England and Wales
Saturday11:00 AMEnglish & Welsh Death, Burial, Wills & Probate

* Please note class times are subject to change or cancellation.

For newbie researchers using the Getting Started Pass, be sure to consider the British offering:
 Friday at 11 AM "The Great War: Researching Your British WWI Family" 

The Great War has had 100-year celebrations of late, and this would be interesting for those with ancestors who served in the British armed forces.

Scottish Research at #RootsTech 2018


Scottish Genealogy

Three classes are offered for those with Scottish ancestry. One seems to focus on a specific diary and the possibilities it may reveal for other researchers. The other two classes seem to help you understand the records available for your research.


Wednesday9:30 AMScottish Ancestry in The National Archives (UK)
Thursday11:00 AMA Scottish farmer's ride through England, 1802 -
Mr Blaikie's diary and his remarkable descendants
Friday1:30 PMScottish directories reveal essential local detail


Irish Research at #RootsTech 2018


Irish Genealogy

Three classes are offered for the Irish amongst us. The deed and security records sound fascinating. 


Wednesday1:30 PMThe Irish Registry of Deeds: a hidden treasure
Wednesday3:00 PMProsecuting Dissent: Security records for Irish family history 1836-1922
Thursday4:30 PMThe Digital Revolution in Irish Genealogy

Hopefully, you'll find a class that meets your needs if you have ancestors from the British Isles. Be sure to check out the Expo Hall for booths that also cater to this geographical region of research.


Stay tuned for more!

If you don't find a class during an hour that appeals to you, be prepared for mini-classes in the Expo Hall to fill the void. Stay tuned and we'll keep this month of RootsTech madness going!!!


Play the GBA.Buzz Scavenger Hunt game, to win a chance to win prizes and earn instant coupons to use during the conference or instant rewards to redeem after the conference.


To learn more about how the game is played, watch this video.

Comments

  1. Marian B. WoodFebruary 4, 2018 at 8:46 AM

    Ooooh, as a #FirstTimer, looks like Thursday will be my busiest UK day. Hubby has roots in England, Ireland, and Scotland. So many ancestors, so little time.

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  2. FHFFebruary 5, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    Marian. My husband has many British ancestors, particularly from Cornwall. Most of my ancestors haven't 'crossed' the pond. They're stuck in 1850 Ohio (several lines are German but I can't get them to the old country) or 1800 Ontario. I have one line in 1800 New Jersey and one in 1840 Maryland.

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  3. FHFFebruary 5, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    I hope that mapping out your classes in this fashion was helpful. Now you can go to the RootsTech app and mark your selections

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