The purpose of this talk is to address those questions by introducing the key elements of heraldry, and demonstrating the clues that can be found in heraldic study for family and local history research. 

Ann Ballard

Ann is a graduate of the IHGS, gaining the Higher Certificate in 2010, the Diploma in Genealogy in 2011, and the Licentiateship in 2017. Her passion for family history started in the 1970's, when family papers and photos from the early 19th century were passed to her following the death of her grandfather. She has gained considerable practical experience in research of her own and extended family histories, and those of others, over many years. Her main career was nursing until 1990, during which time she obtained qualifications in nursing and management, and also in adult education / teaching. She established her own research business nearly fifteen years ago. Ann’s particular interest is Heraldry.

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