A single family bible was the starting point for an extraordinary journey into family history.

In this fascinating case study, genealogist and newly appointed Society of Genealogists trustee Karen de Bruyne demonstrates how one treasured family object led her to uncover the life of Walter Brown, a baker’s son from Rickmansworth who became a successful grocer in Tottenham and a prominent Baptist figure.

Through census returns, church records, directories and other historical sources, Karen reveals how seemingly ordinary ancestors can emerge as vivid, complex individuals once the records are pieced together.

Perfect for anyone wondering how to get beyond names and dates, this talk will show:

• how to build a story from a single clue,
• how different records work together,
• ways to uncover social and community history,
• and how family history research can lead in completely unexpected directions.

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