Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain

Susan Fifer, a former teacher, worked in her later career in learning and assessment policy in vocational education. Her interest in her family history was sparked in 1974, since when she has pursued her research avidly, aided by a long-standing interest in computers and technology.

She is the author of the JGSGB Guide to Jewish Genealogy in Poland and a book on using technology for family history in the Older and Wiser series published by Wiley and the Third Age Trust.

In her talk Sue will show us how, by developing a variety of personal research skills, using family knowledge and taking advantage of the help and support available though the online community – including JGSGB – you can build up a picture of who your ancestors were and where they came from.

Many researchers start their genealogical journey knowing nothing more than that their ancestors came from “Russian Poland.” Changes in the political landscape of Europe in the last hundred and fifty years can make retracing your ancestors’ journey an apparently overwhelming task. Coming and listening to Sue could help to make it easier.

Date: 7th July 2013
Time: 1.00 to 2.00
Place: Vision Room, De Vere Village Urban Resort, Elstree