Posted 13/01/2022 17:00
The meeting included:
Discussion on the 1921 Census. The discussion included content and searching tips for the 1921 census. One member provided the information, then circulated an extract detailing the tips. Another member shared a link to a video on census https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/society/955305/what-1921-census-reveals-about-life-england-wales
One member displayed details of recent discoveries as a CWGC volunteer. (CWGC War Graves week will run from 21 May. Tours of cemeteries including Nottingham Road Cemetery will be available, plus virtual tours)
The use of school attendance records for family information. (Spondon and Spondon Park Grammar School records have been deposited at the Derbyshire Record Office. (Note the 100-year rule applies to these documents.)
Discussion on whether to continue with website and providing content for the site. (Free entry publicising the group in the local C & C magazines is continuing.)
Discussion on events at future meetings
o next meeting will be a short presentation from those attending on a photograph or an object which has a strong family connection and its background
o future meetings – possible items
§ One member on family history through the years based on Mabel who lived to 103
§ One member who has an interest in Military History, a useful Facebook group is UK Military Genealogy and Photograph Identification Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/789031384589424
§ One member will do a presentation on google maps to record positions of graves etc.
Sites recording grave locations include
The Church of England is currently digitising their church yards.