Jonathan Scott
Author
Jonathan Scott is an author specialising in family history and online records, who's written for Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine since issue 4! His books include the best-selling 'A Dictionary of Family History' The Genealogists' ABC' as well as 'The Family History Web Directory' and 'Tracing Your British and Irish Ancestors'.
Recent articles by Jonathan Scott
These ten traditional surnames reveal a connection to Bedfordshire
Discover the historic surnames of Bedfordshire with our guide
How to research Italian ancestry
Do you have Italian ancestry? Discover how you can trace Italian ancestors in their home country with online family history records
How old is my house? The best house history websites
Inspired by BBC Two's A House Through Time? Jonathan Scott shows you how to trace the history of your house
The best websites for tracing Caribbean ancestors
Jonathan Scott shares his top online resources for tracing your Caribbean ancestry
British Army records: Where to find them online
From the roots of the British Empire to the First and Second World Wars, discover what British Army records survive and how to find them with our guide for family historians
Irish ancestry: How to trace Irish ancestry
Discover if you have Irish ancestry with the help of our list of the best Irish ancestry websites
Nonconformist family history: The best websites
Who were the nonconformists, and how can you find nonconformists in your family history? Discover more with our guide to the best websites
The best websites for DNA family history research
Jonathan Scott wades through the jargon to bring together the best sites for understanding your family history using DNA testing
When were the Napoleonic Wars?
Did someone in your family fight for Britain in the Napoleonic Wars? Here's how to find family history records that far back
How long were the British in India?
If your family were among the thousands of Britons who lived in India during the colonial period, these websites will help you find out more about their lives
What are the best Canadian genealogy sites?
Discover the best websites for researching Canadian genealogy
How to find old maps of your town
Jonathan Scott picks the best websites for finding old maps of your town and where your ancestors lived
Battle of Britain pilots: How many pilots were killed and how can you trace them?
Jonathan Scott surveys the best websites for researching Battle of Britain pilots and ground crew
How to find Revolutionary War records
Discover how to trace ancestors who fought in the American Revolutionary War online
The best websites for finding Holocaust records
We look at the websites where you can trace the records of family members who were killed in the Holocaust
The 15 best websites for finding clergy in your family tree
An Anglican or nonconformist clergyman in your family tree can be a treat for genealogists, says Jonathan Scott
What are the best UK genealogy forums?
Jonathan Scott picks UK genealogy forums where family historians can share the benefits of their experience
How to find old orphanage records
Many of our ancestors grew up in an orphanage or children's home - here's how you can find their orphanage records and discover their early life
How to read old newspapers online
Trace your family history in print with these online collections of old newspapers from Britain, America, Australia and more
How to find Boer War service records
Jonathan Scott picks the best websites for finding Boer War service records in your family history research
Convict records: Where to find them
Was your ancestor transported to Australia as a convict? Find out how to uncover their story with these online records
18th century history: What was life like in Britain in the 18th century?
Trace your family in 18th century England and discover what their lives were like with these history websites
Victorian wars: What wars took place during the Victorian era, and how can you research them?
Jonathan Scott reveals how to trace ancestors who fought in Victorian wars
17th century history: What was life like in the 17th century?
Jonathan Scott reveals the websites that will help you research 17th century history and take your family tree back further