This program reviews the three main record groups you are likely to use for genealogy research in England: census records, civil registration records, and church parish records. Each of these record types covers a different time period, ranging from 1538 to the present, and each can provide key information about your ancestors in England. The program will compare the different types of records with illustrations of the content, historical context, and some websites to access them online. A handout with a selected bibliography for additional reading will be provided to WAGS members.
About Our Speaker
David Flint has been doing English genealogy research for nearly 20 years. He was born in England, where he lived until the age of 10, when his family moved to Canada, and later to the United States. He and his wife currently live in Irvine, California
David devotes time to genealogy research, attending lectures and seminars, teaching genealogy classes, and occasional speaking engagements. He previously served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the South Orange County California Genealogical Society (SOCCGS), where he continues working with the society's executive board..
David retired after working for the County of Los Angeles, ending his career as Assistant Director of the Los Angeles County Public Library. He began his interest in genealogy at a library conference in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2002, where he met two British Isles research specialists from FamilySearch. He likes to say that genealogy found him because he wasn't looking for it at the time. In addition to working on his family history, since retiring, David has developed a specialized collection of British Isles reference books in his home library. He and his wife have made trips to England to keep in touch with family and visit the county where he spent his childhood.
At his home society in Mission Viejo, he leads a monthly England Special Interest Group. He also leads an annual week-long research trip for SOCCGS members to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
This program is not sponsored or endorsed by L.A. County Library