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Keep up to date with my latest tips, guides and news from the World of Scottish Genealogy as well as a little more of me, Sarah!
GREGORY family name and its Scottish history
(2-3 minute read) Are you interested in researching the Gregory family in Scotland, UK? Here are some highlights of the Gregory family history to help you as you create your
What’s in a surname – RENNIE
This is a blog about Peter Rennie, a gardener from Milnathort and Kinross. This may be of interest if you belong to the Rennie family from Fife or Kinross-shire. Peter
What’s in a Name – WARDEN and links with Napoleon Bonaparte
Surnames evolved as a way to put people into groups whether by their occupation, place of origin, patronage, clan or even physical attributes. The surname Warden was first used in
A BRIEF HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN KINROSS-SHIRE BEFORE 1872
As part of my dissertation, I researched literacy levels in Kinrosshire from 1696 until 1872 when the 1872 Education (Scotland) Act was introduced. This blog forms part of my dissertation
My qualifications to be your Genealogist and Family Historian
The Association of Scottish Genealogists and Archivists has recently accepted me to be a member. Known as ASGRA, this association is the only accrediting body in Scotland for professional genealogists
