SFHG Sussex Discovery
This is your online database, compiled for members to benefit from the research
of other members past and present.
Sue Burgess will outline what the database contains and what we plan to add in
the future. She will then provide a live demonstration of how to navigate around
SSX Discovery, highlighting what can be found and imparting a few tips along the
way.
There will be support notes available and plenty of time to ask questions. We
would also like you to give us feedback and suggestions for the next phase of
development.
Sue is a on the Executive Committee and our Newsletter editor, as well as being a
member of the SSX Discovery Development Team.

 Uncovering the truth about witchcraft in West Sussex

Mick gives us an update on the transcriptions of the diaries

Mary gives us an insight into Establishing the General Register Office.

Prior to the 1st of July 1837 births, deaths and marriages were not civilly registered the only records were found in the Parish Records. How it was organised when the establishment was considered necessary with the increase in population.

How to Get the Most from British Death Records

In this wide-ranging but compassionate talk, Nicola Johnson shows how to get the most from British death records – from indexes, certificates and burial records to lesser-known sources rarely covered elsewhere, such as coroners’ inquests and death duty registers. She also gives clear guidance to finding pre-1858 wills, helping you break through long-standing brick walls and uncover ancestors who’ve eluded you for years.

Packed with practical tips and fresh leads, this session suits researchers at every level.

Bio:

Nicola Johnson brings 15 years of BBC Broadcast Journalism experience to the world of family history. She is the founder of All About Ancestors (allaboutancestors.com) and a prize-winning professional genealogist specialising in English family history, DNA analysis and maritime research. Nicola holds an MSc with Distinction in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, and is a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists (RQG) and an AGRA Associate. She writes regularly for Who Do You Think You Are?, Family Tree and Discover Your Ancestors magazines, and her talks turn detailed research into sessions that are engaging, clear and full of practical advice for every level.