Susie Douglas

MLitt FSAScot. Qualified Professional Genealogist, Local Historian & Writer. Founder of #AncestryHour @ancestryhour & champion of #AncestralTravel

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Using #localhistory sources for #ancestral research, Richard Holt @holtsfamhis1 takes a journey thru time & the #historic records for Bledow in #Buckinghamsire as he traces people and places in his #familytree. #AncestryHour https://t.co/sS5unZAtQR

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Who lies entombed in 6 unmarked lead-lined coffins in #Ancroft Church, #Northumberland? Adam Sibbit & his 1st wife are two - but who occupies the other 4? https://t.co/vGF6JwOdnx #AncestryHour #FamilyHistory #FamilyHistoryresearch #genealogy #mystery #Ancroft #Northumberland

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Richard Holt @holtsfamilyhis1 tells of his elusive #ancestor through #Admiralty records @UkNatArchives. A name change, conflicting evidence & two marriages later, Richard finally found him in the #RoyalMarines. #AncestryHour #genealogy #familyhistory
https://t.co/6ksSasUODA

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

#Familyhistory is full of unusual deaths. But the process relating to sudden, suspicious or unnatural deaths & accidents is different in England & Scotland, as are the records!
https://t.co/nUTELV7b7H
#ancestryhour #genealogy #scottishhistory #englishhistory #genealogyresearch

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Is your #familytree #DNA ready? Time to come forward as well as go back! Establishing living descendants & distant cousins helps identify matches AND provides potential testers to help solve #ancestral mysteries. #familyhistory #ancestry #ancestryhour https://t.co/9tNI5DVAsf

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@AEHinCda Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, there is something about seeing memorials in churchyards that evokes so many emotions. I think it makes history so tangible and brings ancestors almost within touching distance.

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Case study relating to the #ancestry and #familytree of the Hogg family of Hazon in #Northumberland. The principles & research process are laid out in 10 steps together with 8 'Top Tips' that can be widely applied to ANY #familyhistory project. https://t.co/9r4997oRWd

[Michelle Leonard @GenealogyLass]

I have two new presentations at #RootsTech2022! The first, 'Top Ten Reasons To DNA Test for Family History', is a fun session in which I count down my personal top ten reasons to use DNA for family history from No 10 to No 1! #DNA #Genealogy #RootsTech
https://t.co/zyPfvyiKZc

[Fergus Smith @oldscotbooks]

I'm giving three talks at #RootsTech which starts later this week, on criminal records, civil litigation, and registers of deeds in Sheriff Courts. Add them to your playlist here
https://t.co/mb61OpP7mv #AncestryHour

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

The tragic suicide of a young Governess in 1910, sparked research into her #familyhistory - a far cry from the 'expected' middle-class background and up-bringing of a young lady! https://t.co/zCTRvTUf9U #governess #edwardian #socialhistory #ancestryhour #womenshistory

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

In search of #ancestors working in agriculture? They can be tricky to trace, but #voicesfromthepast are everywhere. Its knowing where to look & tuning into the right frequency! #AncestryHour #ancestorstories #familyhistory #genealogy https://t.co/K5Cg6qBmiq

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Weaving historical info about homes & communities into ancestral narrative brings depth & dynamic to #familyhistory. Here are 8 sources for #househistory & #localhistory either side of the Anglo-Scots Border. Some Free - a local flavour too! #AncestryHour
https://t.co/oL7m2P6Ypn

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@radi0gem I might just give that a go! Thank you for the idea, I have been thinking of recording some of my older blog posts to make them more accessible too.

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

Just how do you interview an ancestor who died in 1895? There are many ways to write #ancestral stories & they don’t have to begin with a birth! One is given, another familiar, but what about the other six? #AncestryHour #Lifewriting #genealogy
https://t.co/pNUTGbrD26

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@pennysresearch @chiddickstree Hi there Penny - Of course you may - I would be honoured! Best wishes. Susie

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@DavidDobie2 @chiddickstree Thanks David - Its amazing how a simple change of approach can really add a new dimension

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@JillKashi1 Hi Jill - It was a style that hadn't crossed my mind before, but I am a convert. Its great

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@MsFrugalone 5 Most Difficult

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

The special #househistory issue of @familytreemaguk is now on sale! Can you help us? Do you record the #familyhistory & life stories of your #ancestors? How do you do it? Please tell us in this quick questionnaire #AncestryHour https://t.co/ARVsFQT9JJ #genealogy #ancestry

[Susie Douglas @BordersAncestry]

@MsFrugalone Thank you Tara - Amended as suggested