The Amateur Genealogist

The Amateur Genealogist has been featured on a regular basis in "Your Family Tree Magazine" since early 2005

The Amateur Genealogist is fast becoming one of the most popular websites for those researching their genealogy as one of our users said  " it is the next best thing to joining a local Family History Society." 

The Genealogist Blog is a part of The Amateur Genealogist

The aim of The Amateur Genealogist

Our aim is to provide information to enable you to successfully research your Family History. 

A very Special Reduction

We have an excellent deal on The Genealogy Guide eBook for visitors to The Amateur Genealogist.  Normally offered at $21.97 but for you $9.95. Check it our here: The Genealogy Guide Special Offer

Free 21 Day Genealogy Course

We are now offering a completely Free Genealogy email course that will help you with researching your Family Tree.  To watch the video and to discover more please click on Free Genealogy Course.

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As a new member of our Newsletter you will receive a Free Copy of our newly released eBook "Shaking the Family Tree" which you can also giveaway to your friends and colleagues!

Your details will never be shared with anyone else.

Our Research Principles

Members of The Amateur Genealogist agree that research in genealogy requires ethical conduct and abide by the following principles

1. We will promote a truthful approach to genealogy, family history and local history.
2. We will present our Genealogy research results and opinions in a clear, well-organised manner; fully and accurately cite our references; and refrain from withholding, suppressing, or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data. We will give proper credit to those who supply information and provide assistance.
3. We will support Genealogy initiatives that preserve public records and access to them.
4. We will be courteous to all and treat records with care and respect; refrain from mutilating, rearranging, or removing from their proper custodians printed, original microfilmed, or electronic records.
5. We will promote the general welfare of the genealogical community.

The owners of the Amateur Genealogist are committed to pursuing the highest standards of Genealogy Research. The Amateur Genealogist is one of the leading Genealogy Sites!

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