Mish J Holman

📜 Diving into the Parish and its Records
Join @elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social to explore the people, laws, and documents that shaped parish life in this 4-week online course.
Fridays, 7–28 Nov 2025 | 10:30–12:30
💻 Online via Zoom
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
#GenHour #ParishRecords

#GenHour And I also need to explore the new additions to the Korean War-era draft registrations on fold3. 🧵

🦷 Tracing Dentist Ancestors – with John Parkinson, ex-dentist & genealogist. #GenHour
Discover how to trace your dental ancestors from early practitioners to the modern era. With complimentary drinks & nibbles!
6 Nov, 14:00–15:00
SoG London / 💻 Online
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

The front cover of a book entitled "Devon's Home Front Diaries"

I was so excited to receive this book last week - it's about life on the home front in Devon in #WW2, & features diaries from someone in my #OneNameStudy! The book is by Todd Gray, who used diaries from the #MassObservation Archive to bring this interesting period of history to life #GenHour

Thanks!

Yes it's confusing because we don't all do it at the same time. I hope those who turned up early can stick around today. #GenHour

YouTube video by Tales of Britain She Defied Her Famous Actress Mother: The True Story of Ethel Grimston

It took so long to research and create, I just want to give another plug for my video about researching 19th century wannabe actress Ethel Grimston. youtu.be/MzEPBEpn2vY?... #GenHour

Uncover Family Mysteries with Free Access to Death Records This Halloween - MyHeritage Blog Halloween is the perfect time to explore the mysteries in your family’s story. From October 30 to November 2, MyHeritage is offering free access to more

MyHeritage is currently offering free access to more than 1.5 billion death, burial, cemetery, and obituary records – 18 collections in this category have been added or updated since last Halloween.

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OnePlaceStudies #GenHour

Hi #GenHour!
🧬 Join us for Genealogical Six Hats.
Learn how to make confident, evidence-based decisions in DNA research with @scientistsoph.bsky.social. Discover Six Hats method for tackling tricky genetic genealogy problems
Tues 4 Nov 2025, 19:00–21:00 (Online)
🎟️ Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

Photo of the piazza at the British Library showing a long queue to enter the building. The subject and photographer is standing behind a man in a light blue jacket wearing a rucksack at the back of the queue. In the distance is a line of people waiting to enter the British Library.

I had a nice time with a client at the British Library today - it's always fulfilling to introduce clients to new strategies (and for them) new websites! Here's a photo of the queue to get into the BL this morning. Suffice to say it was busy! #GenHour #Ancestry

I hope the clocks going back in the UK hasn't confused everyone regarding #GenHour (I forgot to alter my clock last weekend and got up at the wrong time!)

📜 Visit: Devon Archives & Local Studies
Go behind the scenes at the Devon Heritage Centre, explore strongrooms, historic maps, and parish records, and see conservation in action.

3 Nov, 11:00–13:00, Exeter
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

#GenHour #Devon #FamilyHistory #Archives

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I am thrilled to have received the proof for my book cover. Hopefully I can share it with you once corrections have been made. It finally feels real! #Genealogy #Ancestry

Thanks Liz!

📸 Photogenealogy Advice Hour – Gold Members Only #GenHour
Got family photos? Learn how to care for, digitise, and share them with @simondmd.bsky.social
7 Nov, 14:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Submit questions: events_sog.org.uk
Gold membership www.subscribepage.co...
Event info portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

YouTube video by Tales of Britain She Defied Her Famous Actress Mother: The True Story of Ethel Grimston

Last week I mentioned I was working on a research video telling a story about one of Britain's greatest theatrical families. Here is the end result: youtu.be/MzEPBEpn2vY?... #GenHour

Yes it's fantastic to be back. I envy you having family history here! #GenHour

🌍 New on YouTube! #GenHour
Discover tips and tricks for tracing your family history in Devon with our free guide: Researching in Devon. Perfect for beginners and experienced genealogists alike!

Watch here: youtu.be/fjADU1-WTz0

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DevonResearch #FamilySearch

Hello #GenHour I am currently in Bath at the moment for a short break. I had a lovely walk around the abbey looking at all the monuments.

#GenHour Join Lucy Reynoldson SoG Library for a hands-on workshop on FamilySearch Wiki!
Navigate global genealogy resources
- new interactive England Jurisdictions map
- exclusive collections at Affiliate Libraries
Bring your laptop or use ours!
Fri 31 Oct, 13:00–15:00
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

YouTube video by Tales of Britain She Defied Her Famous Actress Mother: The True Story of Ethel Grimston

Something new on my YouTube channel: the story of Ethel Grimston, who defied her parents and ran away from home to become an actress - youtu.be/MzEPBEpn2vY?... #GenHour #Genealogy

YouTube video by Tales of Britain She Defied Her Famous Actress Mother: The True Story of Ethel Grimston

Here is the story of Ethel Grimston for my Ordinary People - Extraordinary Lives series on my YouTube channel - youtu.be/MzEPBEpn2vY?... #GenHour #Genealogy

Ah I see. I think they decided to remove my sister's thyroid because the nodules were so big. She's on the meds now, but it's taken a while to get the dose right.

Ah yes it's a pain having to wait. Do you get to keep your thyroid? My sister had to have hers and the nodules removed.

Good luck with it Steve, it's a bit of a wait, but fingers-crossed it will work.

🏖️ Explore the history of Britain’s seafront buildings — from elegant Georgian resorts to modern seaside icons. #GenHour
Join @karenaverby.bsky.social for a look at how architecture, leisure & coastal life have shaped our shores.
📅 23 Oct, 14:00 | 💻 Online
🎟️ Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...

Booking for the 2026 Guild of #OneNameStudies conference in Portsmouth is now open! Even if you’re not a one-namer, the topics are relevant to anyone interested in #FamilyHistory or #LocalHistory. Find out more & book here 👉🏻 one-name.org/guild-confer...
#GenHour

There's a lot going on for sure! #GenHour

If it's your first time using an editing tool, then it's a steep learning curve, but as Jeremy said there are many tutorials on YouTube! #GenHour

I have tried a few, so it wasn't such a shock to use for the first time! I've been using it a few months now and have slowly got used to it! #GenHour