DNA Testing & Genetic Genealogy:
- DNA testing companies - comparison
- Masterclass: How to make the most of your DNA test
- Introduction to Molecular Genealogy – the four types of DNA (beginners start here!)
- The Legal Genealogist – tutorials on DNA testing and genetic genealogy
- Family Tree DNA – understanding DNA (from one of the commercial testing sites)
- International Society of Genetic Genealogy - more learning resources
- GEDmatch - free upload and compare your DNA data with others
- The Human Journey - DNA, ancient origins and evolution
- You're Descended from Royalty - and so is everybody else
Notes on getting started:
Discussion & Queries:
- Would you like help with your family history, or have stories to share?...
- Use the "Q&A Forum" link on the main menu
Links to additional information:
The links below include a list of online resources which are available to support your family history research. A more detailed and up-to-date listing of free, or nearly free, websites which support family history research for little or no cost is available to ODFHS members in the Library Resources section of the Members' area of the website. Click on Membership for more details of ODFHS membership.
Research library and help desk
Members of the Society are able to offer a range of talks on a range of topics
Names & Projects (under development)
Catholic records
- Crosby records : a chapter of Lancashire recusancy ; containing a relation of the troubles and persecutions sustained by William Blundell, of Crosby Hall, Lancashire, Esq. (1560-1638) - see pp. 69-85 for "Catholic recusants who were buried at the Harkirke near Little Crosby". Mainly it refers to people from Little Crosby, Ince Blundell, Homer Green, the Morehouses etc but there are a few references to Liverpool, Downholland, Bickerstaffe, Halsall, Aughton.
Local accomodation
- Cross Farm Cottages, Downholland : www.crossfarmholidaycottages.co.uk/
Genealogy services
Other websites
- Links to other websites (genealogy, maps, software, etc.)
- Family History Federation
- A Handbook of Lancashire Place-Names by John Sephton (Liverpool, 1913) - free access
- Ormskirk Historical Society
- Lathom Park Trust
- Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire
- Tom Steel's Genealogy Files - including historical details of numerous local families, listed here
