The county of Hampshire covers over 1 million acres, bordered to the south by the English Channel and includes the Isle of Wight. As one might expect the ancestral roots of the county are widely represented by agricultural workers, but it also has a strong maritime history. This includes not only coastguards, fishermen, and latterly Merchant Navy seafarers, but also the Royal Navy with its Portsmouth dockyard, now home to Nelsons’s flagship HMS Victory. Join Gill for a user’s guide to online and offline resources, including local archive collections, a guide to boundary changes, and where to search for missing ancestors. Our aim is research enlightenment.
This webinar, part of the England County Research Series, offers valuable insights into researching ancestry in Hampshire, a county with a rich and complex history. Gill Thomas, the speaker, delves into the county’s unique characteristics, shaped by its strategic importance, maritime history, and agricultural roots. The presentation provides essential information for genealogists seeking to navigate Hampshire’s records and understand the historical context that influenced their ancestors’ lives.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of Hampshire’s genealogical resources and historical context, watch the full webinar and explore the additional resources mentioned in the syllabus.
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Great information! There were several resources talked about that I had no idea existed and wouldn’t have been looking for.
Very interesting webinar. I learned a lot of early history about that particular area. I had no idea that William the conqueror established the New Forrest although I was educated in England! Gill was an enthusiastic presenter. Thank you
Lots of good information that was relevant to our ancestors lives such as history and occupations as well as help in finding the records.
Excellent talk by Gill. Interesting to know how the county developed and some of its historic past including the Swing Riots. Thanks Marian for hosting
clear and well presented. An excellent webinar
The historical tidbits were a great addition to the many resources. Who knew about the Swing Riots?
I do not have relatives from Hampshire specifically, but have visited there, so found it a good overview of historical details of the area.
An excellent overview of a county so connected to the sea and trade