Kelly Cornwell

Kelly Cornwell is a Professional Genealogist, Speaker and Tutor, with over 20 years experience of researching family histories across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, U.S.A. and Australia. With a special interest in Transported Convicts, Kelly has presented talks to the Society of Genealogists, the Society for One-Place Studies, the Family History Federation’s Really Useful Show, and local history groups, amongst others. She gained Distinction in both the Intermediate and Advanced Pharos Family History Skills & Strategies certificate courses, and is now on the team of Pharos Tutors where she runs a course on the benefits of Using Social Media for Family History.

Kelly's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Fri, May 9 2025: 18:00 UTC
Researching your Essex and East London Ancestors
Fri, May 9 2025: 18:00 UTC
Discover how and where to locate records relating to your Essex and East London Ancestors. Learn about the changes of jurisdictions, and the various depositories that hold the keys to researching your family history. Once one of the seven Kingdoms, Essex and its neighboring East End towns/boroughs are steeped in history - from Tudors hunting in Epping Forest, to the Windrush arriving in the port of Tilbury. Find out how the landscape, particularly the Thames Estuary, played its part in shaping the county and its people. From probate courts to manors, schools to newspapers, a vast array of sources will be covered.
Discover how and where to locate records relating to your Essex and East London Ancestors. Learn about the changes of jurisdictions, and the various depositories that hold the keys to researching your family history. Once one of the seven Kingdoms, Essex and its neighboring East End towns/boroughs are steeped in history - from Tudors hunting in Epping Forest, to the Windrush arriving in the port of Tilbury. Find out how the landscape, particularly the Thames Estuary, played its part in shaping the county and its people. From probate courts to manors, schools to newspapers, a vast array of sources will be covered.
Fri, May 9 2025: 18:00 UTC