Join Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, as she goes on a search for information on English ancestry. From hand-drawn maps to specialty spots, she guides you to some unusual ways to find those elusive ancestral stories.
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Meet Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS
Each month we are introducing one of our instructors.
This month we would like you to meet Brenda Wheeler, PLCGS, Director of English and Australian Studies, Student Mentor, and Virtual Meeting Host.
England Census History
Historic census records hold a wealth of material for genealogists. These important records not only help you find your ancestors, but they can also give you a snapshot of their lives.
Olde English Jobs
Builders, farmers, fishermen, and weavers – these are some of the occupations our ancestors would have had to support their families.
Parish Chest Records
“Alms for the poor.” is a saying many of us have heard at one time or another. Yet do we fully understand exactly what “alms” are or what they were used for?