Knext Gen Weekly #2
What family history research did I do this week?
Knext Gen Genealogy
I’m Lex Knowlton and I’ve been doing family and local history research for over a decade. I publish most of my findings here on Substack.
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Knext Gen Weekly #1
What family history research did I do this week?
Stay Focused: Creating Aims & Objectives for Genealogy
I’m taking the Society of Australian Genealogists Genealogy Methods course over the next 6 months, and I’ve already learned some really useful tricks.
Genealogy Case Study: Using the FAN Method
A look at how I expanded my research using the Friends, Associates & Neighbours Method
Muder on the High Sea: What happened to Lai Heng?
Gaolhouse Chronicles #2
Riotsly & Tumultuously Assembled: Isaac Manns & the Swing Riots (Part One)
In the 1830s, thousands of men — mostly agricultural labourers — were transported to Australia for life or hanged for their role in the Swing Riots. This was the name given to an outbreak of rioting and machine-breaking across Britain in response to the Industrial Revolution and the encroachment of the machine.
Speakers’ Corner Preview: Live Jennifer Jones with Jane Chapman and Lex Knowlton
A recording from Lex Knowlton and Jennifer Jones's live video
There's No Discharge in the War: A Slow Descent into Madness
We're foot—slog—slog—slog—sloggin' over Africa Foot—foot—foot—foot—sloggin' over Africa (Boots—boots—boots—boots—movin' up and down again!) There's no discharge in the war!
Always Check Reords for Yourself
Today I have an example of why you should ALWAYS (where possible) check originals for yourself!
An Update on Charles Ledebur and Another Reminder to Get Outside of "Big Genealogy"
Today, I’m bringing you a short update on my research project and another reminder about how important it is to get outside of Big Genealogy.