FAMILY HISTORY FOR BEGINNERS
David Eniffer
- Region:
- East of England
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £60.00 for clubs/community groups etc, within 30 miles of Clacton on sea
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 28th April 2022
- Tagged:
- Genealogy | Family History | Family Trees | General And Local History
This talk has evolved over time and is constantly updated. It aims to encourage people to get involved in researching their ancestors for the first time. It has also inspired others who carried out research in those pre computer/ internet days to revisit the task with renewed enthusiasm.
It explains how anyone can use the basic tools to build a family tree and takes them through a virtual journey back in time, with illustrations of census returns and other documents. It shows how you can put flesh on the bones, by illustrating research with photographs, stories, newspaper reports etc. It covers up to date guidance on accessing new documents and information on the ever changing internet sites.
Views: 1155 | Enquiries: 7About David Eniffer
I have been heavily involved in researching family history for over 42 years and delivering talks for the last 20 years. I am also an ex-chairman of the Essex Society for Family History and I have spoken about family history on BBC Essex. My talks are about an hour long and include Family History for Beginners and other individual talks on different aspects of research.
All my talks are illustrated with Powerpoint. I have my own data projector, laptop and sound equipment although I am happy to use the equipment at the venue if that is easier. The only thing that you need to provide is a screen or a suitable pale wall space at your venue. I can deliver talks in the daytime or evenings and may be able to attend with short notice subject to my availability. I can also carry out zoom talks when hosted by the booking organisation.
Yes, I am passionate about family history and genealogy but please be aware, humour is often, intentionally, or unintentionally, found in my talks. I aim for a relaxed atmosphere.
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