October Online Meeting - the Fromelles Genealogy Project
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
In May 2008 the remains of 250 WW1 soldiers were uncovered in a mass grave in France and this led to the instigation of a ground-breaking project to uncover their identities via DNA testing, anthropological data and genealogical research. This presentation will tell the story of the Fromelles Project with a specific focus on how genealogical detective work has so far helped to identify 166 of the soldiers and give them named graves in the first military cemetery to be built in France since WW11. It will also tell the stories of some of the fallen soldiers, introduce the 'Commemorating The Missing' Project and give a brief explanation of how to research WW1 soldiers and trace DNA appropriate relatives.
Michelle Leonard
Michelle is a Scottish professional genealogist, DNA detective, freelance researcher, speaker, author, historian and the official genetic genealogist of #AncestryHour. Researching her own family tree has been her lifelong passion and she channels that passion into her work.
Event Details
- Date: 1 October 2022
- Saturday, 2.00pm
- Venue: online via Zoom
- Speaker: Michelle Leonard
- Booking: Eventbrite
- Cost: members - free of charge
- Cost: visitors - £3
- Image credit: DNA at Pixably, montage HH.
OUR PLANNED MEETINGS FOR 2022
Our Anglo Scots branch meetings for 2022 will be a mix of in-person meetings at Manchester Central Library, an outside visit and meetings held online via Zoom. Please check the meeting details on this page and on Eventbrite when booking in case things changes again, as many of our speakers are now able to switch between physical and online meetings if necessary.
Although Covid restrictions have been lifted, we know that our visitors may still have concerns. Our in-person venue at Manchester Central Libaray (the performance space, ground floor) is spacious and airy, allowing more space for visitors to feel safe. Visitors may wear face coverings if they wish.
Where we meet
Our Meeting Rooms
Light and airy, purpose built for meetings and events, and ample room to spread out the seating to comply with any restrictions that might be in place when meetings resume. All meeting rooms at Manchester Central Library are easily accessible.
Our Venue
The recently refurbished Manchester Central Library is our usual venue for our monthly meetings. Situated in the cultural heart of Manchester, the Metrolink station is at the front of the building and is the central part of a public transport system supporting the city and its outlying districts.
Important things to know
Meetings
In normal times the Anglo Scots hold meetings every month except August and December, usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Other local events and the availability of speakers may cause a change of date.
Covid-19
Meetings will be at Manchester Central Library and will, of course, be in line with any government guidelines that might be in force at the time. It remains possible that our calendar of events might be rescheduled.
Booking
Booking on Eventbrite is essential for meetings with invited speakers. Please follow us here, on Eventbrite and on social media to confirm dates and, for most meetings, check when booking opens on Eventbrite.
Meetings Archive
All of the Society meetings since November 2020, when meetings recommenced online. Where available, speakers notes are kept by each section. The list includes upcoming meetings and therefore provides a good overview of our meetings programme.
Archive of Past Meetings
Finding Scots in Canada
Tracing your Scottish Ancestors at TNA
Anglo Scots AGM and Heirlooms
Family and Local History in the City
Scottish Banking Records and Your Family
Looking at Kirk Sessions Records in Depth
January Quiz and Social Event
Salford Histories Festival
Ancestral Breakthroughs, share your successes!
Medieval Manchester Event
Heritage Event
Scottish Marriage, Buckled for Life
Gems of Manchester Tour
The Mitchell Library and its Poor Law Holdings
The Great Tapestry of Scotland
Your Ancestral Brick Walls
The Scots Elite in Liverpool 1780-1850
Tracing the Irish in Scotland
Anglo Scots Quiz and Social
Festive Quiz and New Website
DNA: Why Cousins Don't Share DNA
MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the Society is united by a common interest in Genealogy and Family History, members also pursue interests in closely related fields.
