Hearth, Home, & History
Our ancestors had many special traditions for celebrating Christmas. Presents, feasts, and decorations are just a few of the traditions that have been passed on through the years.…
New Scottish Records Course
Scottish: Emigration and Immigration Records is the latest course in our Scottish Records Certificate. Written by our Director of Scottish Studies, Morag Peers MSc, this advanced level course explores the records along with the ‘how and why’ of the movement of the Scottish population. What You Will Learn: The course begins with an overview of the laws concerning both emigration and immigration, naturalization, nationality, and where to find the records. You will explore emigration from Scotland pre and post 1850. Discussions will include the Jacobite Rebellions, Highland and Lowland Clearances, the transportation of criminals, and indentured servitude. You will look at passenger lists, crew lists, shipbuilding records, Canada’s Home Children as well opportunities for women who wished to emigrate. The course includes in depth discussions of immigration to Scotland focussing on Irish Immigration, Italian Immigration, and Jewish Immigration. Irish immigration discussions include the Great Famine, seasonal migration, and the Post Famine Emigration both to and from Scotland. Common names, name variations, and how to locate Irish Immigrants on the census is looked at in depth. The module which focusses on Italian Immigration to Scotland includes the history of their immigration. You will discuss Roman Catholic Records as well as the roles Italian Scots played in both WWI and WWII. WWII interment records are included in the discussion as well as where and why people were sent there. Jewish immigration into Scotland explores the history of their immigration in the late 19th Century. You will learn about the growth of the Jewish…
Find Your Scottish Ancestors
Morag is a Professional Genealogist with whose research focusses on Scottish Ancestry.…
Morag Peers, MSc at RootsTech 2025
Morag Peers, MSc, our Director of Scottish Studies, will be at Rootstech 2025 with two Webinars! On Friday, March 7 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time she is partnering with Claire Bradley, MA (our Director of Irish Studies) and genealogist Ciara Chivers. Join them for a lively discussion titled “Scottish and Irish Genealogical Connections”. Morag is online the next day, Saturday, March 8 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with a presentation called “Top 10 Resources for Getting Started With Your Scottish Research – And How to Use Them Without Breaking the Bank”. Join Morag as she shares her passion for family research. International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer Professional Credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment. Visit https://genealogicalstudies.com For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://genealogicalstudies.com Contact information:1 (800) 580-0165Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.comWebsite: www.GenealogicalStudies.coBlog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com Start Your Career as a Professional Genealogist!
Course Update: British: Military Records
British: Military Records is an intermediate level course which details the military system and records of the United Kingdom. This in-depth course covers England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. …