Researching Families in the British Isles

This past week, I was in Philadelphia at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The week was a joint project of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History. This was "mini" institute of sorts, with each day being dedicated to a full day of talks on a particular subject. In many ways it was a taste of the British Institute that is offered every fall in Salt Lake City but arranged to give people on the east coast a chance for some intense learning opportunities. 

The four days were dedicated to four separate topics:

DNA and Genealogy presented by genetic genealogist Maurice Gleeson

Researching Scottish Ancestors by Christine Woodcock

Researching Irish Ancestors by Maurice Gleeson

Researching English Ancestors by Frank Southcott. Frank's day was shared with the HSP who shared the rich resources they have on hand for researching British Isles ancestors. 

The week was well attended and people enjoyed the opportunity to engage in some in depth learning about researching their ancestors from Ireland, Scotland, England as well as understanding the uses for DNA in tandem with their genealogical research. 

Researching Family in the British Isles Mini Institute

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) has partnered with the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH) to conduct a four day program of researching family in the British Isles.  ISBGFH conducts the British Institute held annually in Salt Lake City to provide week-long education by well-known genealogists on the British Isles.  On 13-16 August 2018, the ISBGFH has arranged for several presenters to provide an overview of researching British Isles topics at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.  These presentations will explore DNA, Scotland, Ireland and England research.  London based genetic genealogist Dr. Maurice Gleeson, MB, will present on DNA and Irish research, Christine Woodcock, from Genealogy Tours of Scotland, will discuss Scottish research, and Frank Southcott, President, ISBGFH, will explore the English records.

The HSP program is designed to be attended either on a given day and topic or in its entirety.  It is an in-depth overview of British Isles research and enhances attendance for those who may desire to attend the British Institute where morning instruction and afternoon independent research are conducted in the LDS Family History Library in Salt Lake City on a country topic.  More information is available on the British Institute at www.isbgfh.org.

The HSP curriculum for each day involves 4 presentations of one hour and fifteen minutes each.  Monday, 13 August 2018, Dr Gleeson, MB, will explore advances made in DNA and how it can be applied to your British Isles research.  Christine Woodcock will discuss the uniqueness of Scottish research on Tuesday, 14 August 2018.  Dr. Gleeson will return on Wednesday, 15 August 2018, to present on the ever increasing resources available on Irish research, and Thursday, 16 August 2018, Frank Southcott, will examine English genealogical resources.  

Click HERE for Course Descriptions 

The cost of the four day program will be $299.  Individual program days are available for $99 per day.  Limited consultation slots will be available on DNA, Scotland and Ireland during the program for $125 hour.  

To register: http://hsp.org/calendar/researching-family-british-isles