@GuildOneName

The world's leading organisation for one-name studies - research into the genealogy and family history of all persons with the same surname.

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Karen Cummings@DrKarenCummingsAug 18
I was absolutely delighted to spot a lovely review of my book, “Genealogy Methods and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Research”, in the latest @GuildOneName Journal. You can also buy a copy from their website: one-name.org/product/books/ #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #OneNameStudy
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We had another very successful seminar this weekend on the subject of Mapping Your One-Name Study. The recordings are now available in the Members' Room for all our members. one-name.org/mapping-of-your…
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There is also a very special offer from The Genealogist for Guild members. Check out the seminars page for full details. Note that this offer expires at midnight tonight UK time (18 October 2026). You will need to be logged into your Guild account to see this page.
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Booking is open for the next Guild seminar, Mapping your One-Name Study, in Cuddington, near Northwich, Cheshire, England, on Saturday 17 October 2026. We look at the power of maps to tell stories of peoples’ lives and movements over the generations. one-name.org/seminar-events/
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Guild member @Taneya will be presenting via Zoom to the Georgia Genealogical Society on the topic of One-Name Studies on 13th August. Registration is free and open to all. taneyakoonce.substack.com/p/…
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Debbie Kennett 🧬🌳@DebbieKennettJul 19
British ‘First Fleet’ brought smallpox to Australia and may have killed millions. science.org/content/article/…

British ‘First Fleet’ brought smallpox to Australia—and may have killed millions

Two papers pin the deadly disease’s introduction on British colonists and suggest the continent held far more people than previously believed

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Jackie Depelle@JackieDepelleJun 18
Amazing talk with @AiredaleFhs on the background and future plans for the #Yorkshire burials free website. From traditional recordings to drone location of grave locations. A must to dip-in for @federationfhs @balhnews @GuildOneName etc yorkshireburials.uk/
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Charnwood Genealogy@CharnwoodGenieJul 14
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@GuildOneName it might be worth members checking out my Charnwood Genealogy blog where I have loads of old photos I have researched looking for their original families - there is a full list of surnames down the right hand side of blog many thanks Simon charnwoodgenealogy.wordpress…

Are you related to the SNOWDEN or HARTSHORNE families from Barnsley and Castleford in Yorkshire?

Another recent old photographic postcard find was the one below of a smartly dressed young man which had printed on the reverse ‘In Loving Memory of Frank SNOWDEN who died December 3rd 1913 w…

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Booking is now open for our next in-person seminar: "Mapping your One-Name Study" Saturday 17 October, 10.00 - 16.45 Cuddington & Sandiway Village Hall, Norley Road, Cuddington, Cheshire CW8 2LB, England #GuildMaps one-name.org/seminar-events/
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName final session of the day #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName Dr David Beckingham, temperance was not just against alcohol but for something better #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName Simon Fowler "Pubs", recuitment advert "no mild ale or common spirits" (implied a high class establishment) #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName hop picking was "a paid holiday for the working class" #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName "Follow the barley", Suffolk "norkies" working on the farms of Suffolk in the summer and in Burton on Trent maltings over the winter #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName Hops, Pubs and People seminar in Fradley "grist to the mill" should technically be "from the mill" #GuildBrewing
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alan moorhouse@FarmeryFamiliesJun 13
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@GuildOneName my display of Carpenter's (Cainscross Brewery) 1838 - 1926 for #GuildBrewing
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The recordings from Saturday's seminar on Hops, Pubs and People are now available in our Members' Room. Enjoy! one-name.org/hops-pubs-and-p…
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Society of Genealogists@SocGenealogistsJun 11
📢 Call for speakers: NextGEN 2026 Are you aged 16–35 with a genealogy story or idea to share? 🎤 20-min talks 🌍 Online conference (14 Nov 2026) 🗓️ Deadline: 12 July Theme: “New Connections” Find out more: sog.org.uk/nextgen2026/
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Debbie Kennett 🧬🌳@DebbieKennettJun 11
Tracing British Lives. A very interesting new census-linking research project from Cambridge University. hist.cam.ac.uk/news/tracing-…
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Do you want to learn more about one-name studies. Sign up for the @PharosTutors course "Advanced One-Name Studies". pharostutors.com/advanced-on…
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