Revisiting my old research

During the past month I have been re-tracing my British ancestry, and that of my wife, focusing on using findmypast.com.  In some cases I have been able to extend a family line by a generation or two, and in other cases I have been able to find additional children of previously-identified couples.

To find siblings, my basic process has been:

1. In FamilySearch, bring up the birth or christening record in findmypast.com
2. Add it as a source if that is not already done.
3, Look for a marriage, and add it to FamilySearch if it is missing
4. Now look for siblings:

a. On the findmypast search screen, remove the given name
b, Extend the birth year by +/- 10 years (and more if needed)
c. Include variations of the surname (This can be crucial)
d. Select Parish Baptisms
e. Click Advanced Options to add the parents (if they are known)
f. Check the results for siblings of my ancestor
g. Add to FamilySearch any siblings found (i.e. children born to the same parents within 5 miles or so.)
h. Add the birth or christening record as a source.

Each new person found, opens new avenues for research.

I have not made any major break-throughs this time, but I have added a few people and a few sources, and cleared up some duplicate records.

I have found nobody new in my Irish families, but a few in my English and Scottish families. On my wife's lines I have found a few in England, Wales, and Isle of Man, but again, Ireland remains my biggest challenge. I am hopeful that we may find a relationship connecting my ancestor Jane McNeilands to the nearby Knilands family in Ireland, but it is eluding us so far.

But I am finding joy in the journey! May you do so too!