Are you new to family history or have you been researching for a while but feel stuck? This talk explores key methodological techniques to take your genealogy research further. We'll discuss how to use hints effectively (with real examples), how the FAN method (friends, associates and neighbours) can help you break through brick walls and why preserving your research matters and ideas on how to do this. Learn practical strategies to build a stronger, more accurate family tree and ensure your hard work isn’t lost. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the tools to research with confidence.
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About the Speaker
Jude Rhodes
Jude Rhodes splits her working life between family history research and nursing. Jude qualified as a genealogist through the Pharos and Society of Genealogists Advanced Skills and Strategies course and is a member of the British Association of Local History Outreach Committee and an AGRA Associate. Jude’s main geographical area of interest in family and local history is in Yorkshire with a specialism of the Yorkshire Dales, including Ancestral Visits. As a Registered Nurse, working in nurse education, Jude also works with individuals, and their families, who are living with dementia using family history, and the FAN method, to create personalised books to stimulate meaningful and relevant conversations.
