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
How to find Boer War service records
Jonathan Scott picks the best websites for finding Boer War service records in your family history research
The best websites for tracing Caribbean ancestors
Jonathan Scott shares his top online resources for tracing your Caribbean ancestry
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
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
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
What are the best Canadian genealogy sites?
Discover the best websites for researching Canadian genealogy
Battle of Britain pilots: How many pilots were killed, are any still alive and how can you trace them?
Jonathan Scott surveys the best websites for researching Battle of Britain pilots and ground crew
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
How to find cemetery records online
Finding your ancestors' burial records is an important part of family history research - and many are available online
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
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
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
British military medals and medal ribbons
There are a wealth of websites that can help you identify and research military medals and medal ribbons. We select the best.
Welsh surnames: Why are there so few Welsh surnames, and what are the most common?
One of the trickiest areas of Welsh family history research is telling the small number of Welsh surnames apart. We look at the history of Welsh surnames, and the most common ones today.
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
What are the best UK genealogy forums?
Jonathan Scott picks UK genealogy forums where family historians can share the benefits of their experience
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
Northumberland family history: The best free websites
Start your Northumberland family history research with our guide to the best online 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
Where does my surname come from?
Ever wondered where your surname comes from? Discover the origins of some common British surnames - and the best websites for researching surnames
How to get old school records online in the UK
Old school records can be a great family history resource - here's how to trace them online
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