This presentation will provide a guide to the most important website for Scottish family history research. It will cover all of the essential record sets from statutory birth, marriage and death registers to census records, old parish registers, valuation rolls, kirk sessions and more. Michelle will explain how to get the most out of each record set that ScotlandsPeople has to offer and include lots of valuable hints, tips and practical examples to help you explore these amazing Scottish records and build a better picture of the lives and times of your Scottish ancestors.
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About the Speaker
Michelle Leonard
Michelle Leonard is a Scottish professional genealogist, DNA detective, speaker, educator, author and historian with a wealth of experience in both the traditional and genetic genealogy fields. She runs her own genealogy and DNA consultancy business, Genes & Genealogy, specializing in solving all manner of unknown ancestor mysteries and verifying and enhancing family trees using a combination of DNA results analysis and traditional research methodologies. She also undertakes the creation and teaching of DNA courses, coaching, consultations, lecturing, webinars, podcasts, media consultancy and article, blog and book writing commissions. Additionally, she is known for her work on the WW1 Fromelles Genealogy Project, is a co-author of 'DNA: A Guide For Family Historians' and is a regular speaker at major global genealogy events.
