In an episode of “Who do you think you are”, popular comedian Lee Mack examines Irish records, military documents, and newspapers to reveal the tales of his Irish and English progenitors. He first focused his attention on his intriguing great grandfather who was a comedian performing in a Southport casino.
He first gathered the relevant documents including the birth certificate and military records. Utilizing the dates and names on the birth certificate, he discovered that his grandfather volunteered for army duty in the first world war where he was a member of a concert party. After the war, he continued performing although he also found employment in the radio industry.
Next, he discovered that his Irish maternal …
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Useful resources that can describe your ancestors
For a family tree to be successfully built, census records, death, marriage and birth records are very important. However, such records do not do not give sufficient information about the nature of your ancestors. For additional knowledge, one needs historical sources that are laden with detailed information.
One such source is past newspapers which reported numerous past incidences and may have an article featuring your family member. Military records also bear data about physical qualities, close relatives, and birthplaces. Moreover, it is possible to confirm whether your ancestor showed impressive qualities or whether he was ill-disciplined.
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