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:
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
- Once Upon a Town - Ormskirk virtual reality museum and art gallery project (currently inactive)
- 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
