I posted this guide in several parts to the WEST-RIDING Internet genealogy list in July and August 2000 in the hope that it would not only help newcomers to genealogy and family history to become more experienced in research techniques, but also to answer some of those questions that seem to get constantly asked in online genealogy mailing lists. Though intended principally for researchers with ancestors in the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, I hope some parts of it, at least, may prove of use to a wider audience. PART 1 - General Advice The whole work is my copyright, but you have permission to copy and store it in your files without further reference to me. If, however, you wish to transmit it to any other party, or to make use of it in some other way, please do me the courtesy of informing me and asking my permission first. © Roy Stockdill 2000 |