Join us in welcoming genealogist, David Flint.

This presentation will be led by genealogist, David Flint. He will explore the three main resources that you are likely to use for genealogy research in England: Census records, Civil Registration records and Church parish records. Each of these record types covers a different time period ranging from 1538 to the present, and each can provide key information about your ancestors in England. The program will compare the different types of records with illustrations of the content, historical context, and some websites to access them online. A printed handout with selected bibliography will be provided. 

Presenter Bio

David Flint has been doing English genealogy research for more than 15 years. He was born in England, where he lived until the age of ten, when his family moved to Canada, and then to the United States. He currently lives in Irvine with his wife, Nancy.

David devotes time to genealogy research, attending lectures and seminars, teaching genealogy classes, and occasional speaking engagements. He previously served as President, Vice-President and Treasurer of the South Orange County California Genealogical Society (SOCCGS) where he continues serving on the society’s executive board. David retired after working for the County of Los Angeles for 40 years, ending his career as Assistant Director of the Los Angeles County Public Library.

He began his interest in genealogy at a library conference in Phoenix, Arizona in 2002, where he met two British Isles research specialists from FamilySearch. He likes to say that genealogy found him because he wasn’t looking for it at the time. He enjoys cooking, good wine, travel, and likes to read history and historical fiction. In addition to working on his family history, since retiring David is developing a specialized collection of British Isles reference books in his home library. He and his wife Nancy have made trips to England to keep in touch with family and visit the country where he spent his childhood. At his home society in Mission Viejo he leads a monthly England special interest group. He also leads an annual week-long research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City for SOCCGS members.

What: Overview of Genealogy Resources for England

Where: Genealogy on Zoom

When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 @ 7 pm

Fee: FREE for Genealogy Club Members

$10.00 for non-members