Midland Ancestors

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Ancestors

Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries

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Heritage Week – Locate Your Ancestors Burial Plot

Join us for an exciting and informative event at Warstone Lane Cemetery, Vyse St. entrance, Birmingham, B18.

Uncover hidden stories, trace your lineage, and connect with your roots. From exploring birth records to uncovering long-lost relatives, our Family History Surgery & Help Desk is the perfect opportunity to embark on your genealogical journey. Bring along any documents or information you have, and our experts will help you navigate the world of family history research.

Discover the fascinating world of your ancestors and delve into your family history with our expert genealogists. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, our friendly team will be on hand to provide guidance and support.

  • View the Burial and Grave Registers of the two Cemeteries here in the Jewellery Quarter that are held by Midland Ancestors. Cemetery maps are available to help you find the exact spot. Scanned copies of the Registers can be emailed.
  • We will also have available today Burial and Grave registers for Handsworth and Witton cemeteries.
  • Talk to our experts to help locate your ancestry. Enquire at our gazebo today.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn more about your family’s past. Mark your calendar and join us at Warstone Lane Cemetery for a day filled with discovery and exploration. See you there!

Find us alongside The Friends of Key Hill Cemetery and Warstone Lane Cemetery in the Warstone Lane cemetery on the site of the old chapel.

Advance Booking not necessary, just come along. Make sure you bring information about your ancestor.

Free Entry – Tickets available thru Eventbrite here – Ancestors Burial Plot

 

 

Family History Surgery & Help Desk

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Heritage Week – Family History Surgery  & Help Desk

In the BMI, 9, Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre.

Midland Ancestors can help you grow your family tree. Join us for the Family History Surgery & Help Desk at the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre. This exciting event is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your family’s roots and uncover fascinating stories from the past.

Our knowledgeable team of genealogists will be available to provide assistance, answer  questions, and help you navigate through our numerous resources and databases. Whether you’re just starting out or need help overcoming a brickwall, our experts are here to support you.

  • During the event, you’ll have the chance to learn valuable tips and tricks, discover new research methods, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. With access to all our records and documents, you’ll be able to piece together your family’s story and gain a deeper understanding of your heritage.
  • Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into your past and unlock the secrets of your family history. Join us at this Family History Surgery & Help Desk and embark on a journey of discovery! Grow your family tree using the Midland Ancestors Family History Centre.
  • Available to view copies of parish registers of burials, marriages and baptisms, wills, monumental inscriptions, street and trade directories, censuses and maps. Holdings number almost 10,000 items.

The Centre houses the group Reference Library and also has computers from which you can access the internet and all digital resources we hold. We are also a FamilySearch Affiliate Library allowing access to an estimated 400 million + images of original records that you can’t see on your home computer.

Taking place in the BMI, 9 Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre

Free Entry – Tickets available thru Eventbrite here – Surgery & Help Desk

 

First Steps in Family History – CANCELLED

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FIRST STEPS IN FAMILY HISTORY

Are you new to family history? Not sure where or how to start?
This One-Day Course is intended to show those new to family history how to get started and where to look for records.
We shall try to provide information and encouragement and hope to convince our audience that genealogy is not only an absorbing hobby but also good fun.

Among the topics covered will be: –
How to get started
Births, Marriages and Deaths (Civil Registration)
Census returns
Wills
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