Nick Barratt - Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies

Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Dr Nick Barratt, Sarah-Jane Newbery, Jenny Thomas, Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm

Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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About the Authors

Dr Nick Barratt is the consultant editor for this book. Nick has run Sticks Research Agency, which undertakes genealogical, legal and academic research, since 2000, and has presented a variety of television programmes including the award-winning series Who Do You Think You Are?, as well as History Mysteries, Hidden House History, So You Think Youre Royal?, Secrets from the Attic and Live the Dream: As Seen on Screen. He also makes regular appearances as a genealogical expert on This Morning and BBC Breakfast. Nick acted as the specialist consultant for the first four series of Who Do You Think You Are?, overseeing all the genealogical research. He has authored several books including Tracing The History of Your House and The Who Do You Think You Are Encyclopaedia of Family History. Nick has a PhD in medieval history. You can visit his website at www.stick.org.uk.

Sarah-Jane Newbery has worked for Sticks Research Agency for three years, overseeing historical and genealogical research for a variety of television and radio projects as well as coordinating research for private clients. Prior to joining SRA, Sarah worked as a reader advisor at the National Archives, and has since contributed to many genealogical articles for magazines, websites and production companies. Sarah has a degree in Early Modern History from St Marys College (University of Surrey).

Jenny Thomas was the co-author of the first UK edition of this book. In 2002, she graduated from Oxford in Ancient and Modern History. Jenny has worked on seven series of the BBC television programme Who Do You Think You Are? and now runs the genealogical and archive research for the series. She has also worked on Channel 4s Not Forgotten and other historical documentaries. Jenny contributes to genealogical and historical debate and education on television and radio, and in magazines and newspapers. She also works as an independent researcher and lecturer.

Matthew L. Helm is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for FamilyToolbox.net, Inc. Hes the creator and maintainer of the award-winning Helms Genealogy Toolbox, Helm/Helms Family Research Page and a variety of other websites. Matthew speaks at national genealogical conventions, lectures to genealogical and historical societies and is a director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Matthew holds an A.B. in History and an M.S. in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

April Leigh Helm is the President of FamilyToolbox.net, Inc. April lectures on genealogy and other topics for various conferences and groups. She holds a B.S. in Journalism and an Ed.M. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Together, the Helms have co-authored Family Tree Maker For Dummies, Your Official America Online Guide to Genealogy Online and Get Your Degree Online.

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