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Is this really your ancestor?
Or just someone with the same name?
Every family historian faces this question. And getting it wrong can send your research completely off track.
This brand-new online course gives you the skills, confidence and proven methods to solve your toughest genealogy puzzles.
What will you learn?
Over five weeks, expert genealogist Dr Sophie Kay will guide you through practical, step-by-step techniques to help you solve even the most frustrating family history challenges.
Through real examples and case studies, you’ll learn how to analyse records, test assumptions, and make confident decisions about your research.
📅 Your 5-week journey
- Week 1: Track moving ancestors with clever location techniques
- Week 2: Learn how to “look everywhere” using multiple sources
- Week 3: Strengthen your analysis with powerful thinking methods
- Week 4: Resolve conflicting evidence and spot hidden clues
- Week 5: Bring it all together and tackle real research problems
📘 Included: your exclusive workbook
Dr Sophie Kay’s brand new Is This My Ancestor? workbook, packed with exercises, worksheets and practical tools to help you put each method into practice straight away.
It’s designed to help you grow your genealogy research skills, build confidence in using records, and apply what you learn to your own family history from the very first session.
Workbook included
COMING SOON
📍 Course details
- Dates: Tuesdays, 2–30 June 2026
- Time: 7.30–9pm (UK time)
- Format: Live on Zoom
- Recordings: Available until the end of July 2026
- Bonus: Includes a digital copy of the accompanying Is This My Ancestor? workbook
About the course tutor, Dr Sophie Kay
From DNA to historical maps, from research methods to historical occupations, Dr Sophie Kay is a professional genealogist and geneticist at Khronicle® who tackles all manner of family history research challenges from the medieval era to modern day.
She’s the Ancestry and Genealogy Expert for popular archaeology show, Time Team, and the Scientist in Residence for The Mixed Museum, where she delivers educational sessions and content in genetic genealogy. A qualified research scientist, Sophie is also a Member of AGRA, a UK organisation of professional genealogists, and works on a variety of projects in both DNA and archival research for private clients and public organisations.
Sophie’s family history blog can be found at The Parchment Rustler, where she shares tips, tricks and strategies for making the most of your ancestral research journey.
Photo copyright Lenka Jones.