Ep 7: Enhancing Your Genealogy Research with Find My Past

Unearth the Past: A family history & genealogy podcast

Have you ever hit a brick wall in your family history research, only to discover a treasure trove of new information just waiting to be uncovered? Join Dr Michala Hulme in this fascinating episode as she chats with Mary McKee, Head of Digitisation and Content Publishing at Find My Past, who shares her insights on the user-friendly interface, getting accurate search results, and the constantly growing genealogy records available on their platform. Learn about the project with the Greater Manchester record offices and archives, which has resulted in the release of nearly five million rate book records from the area, and the upcoming addition of millions of electoral registers later this year.
In their conversation, Mary explores the features of the 1921 census, such as the addition of employment information that provides insight into the social history of our ancestors. They also discuss the benefits of Find My Past's partnership with Reach PLC, enabling access to an extensive range of photographic records. Plus, discover the timeline and steps involved in digitising a record collection to ensure quality – a crucial factor for accurately piecing together your family's story.
As genealogy enthusiasts, we know all too well the excitement of uncovering a long-lost newspaper article that provides a glimpse into our ancestors' lives. In this episode, Mary explains how Find My Past's team in Boston Spa is continuously digitising pages and improving their search engine to help you find those hidden gems. So don't miss out on this informative episode, and learn how to enhance your genealogy research with Find My Past's extensive resources. Happy ancestor hunting!
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Chapters

1. Exploring Find My Past's Genealogy Resources (00:00:00)

2. Past Records and 1921 Census (00:13:13)

3. Genealogy Records and Collections (00:16:49)

4. Exploring Find My Past's Newspaper Collection (00:22:30)

5. Find My Past (00:33:24)