Ruth Willmore
@ruthwillmore.bsky.social
Events and Education Manager at SoG, Genealogy, Heraldry & Palaeography PGDip student, lives between Snowdonia and the sea. Enjoys rail travel. At the beck and call of 3 cats.
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🎙️ Our amazing Ruth Willmore, Events & Education Manager here at the Society of Genealogists, shares her genealogy journey (sparked by a childhood book + a 200-year-old mourning ring!) on the @genealogyguy.co.uk Podcast.
Listen here 👉
Listen here 👉
Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists (SOG),. | Armchair Genealogy - Family Tree & History | Episode 23
Ruth Wilmore, Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists (SOG), shares her genealogy journey, with the Genealogy Guy, sparked by a childhood book and a 200-year-old mourning ring. And discusses the great work going on at Society of Genealogists.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🎙️ Our amazing Ruth Willmore, Events & Education Manager here at the Society of Genealogists, shares her genealogy journey (sparked by a childhood book + a 200-year-old mourning ring!) on the @genealogyguy.co.uk Podcast.
Listen here 👉
Listen here 👉
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📣 Big news! From now on, the 1st Thursday of every month is Late Opening at the Society of Genealogists 🕖
📚 In-person talk
🥂 Complimentary drinks
👥 A chance to connect
Join us this Thursday! portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📚 In-person talk
🥂 Complimentary drinks
👥 A chance to connect
Join us this Thursday! portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
September 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
📣 Big news! From now on, the 1st Thursday of every month is Late Opening at the Society of Genealogists 🕖
📚 In-person talk
🥂 Complimentary drinks
👥 A chance to connect
Join us this Thursday! portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
📚 In-person talk
🥂 Complimentary drinks
👥 A chance to connect
Join us this Thursday! portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
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Announcing the Ancestors Lost By Suicide Commemoration Project! Over the next year I'm releasing 1 biography a month for each of my ancestors who died by suicide. My goal is to celebrate their lives & contributions to their loved ones & communities. genealcymru.com/albsc-project/ #Genealogy
The Ancestors Lost by Suicide Commemoration Project
Welcome to the Ancestors Lost by Suicide Commemoration Project. This is a limited blog series in the form of short biographies recounting the lives of all of my ancestors who died by suicide, all o…
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June 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Announcing the Ancestors Lost By Suicide Commemoration Project! Over the next year I'm releasing 1 biography a month for each of my ancestors who died by suicide. My goal is to celebrate their lives & contributions to their loved ones & communities. genealcymru.com/albsc-project/ #Genealogy
Our events volunteers are wonderful, a great team to work with, very supportive of me and each other. I count them all as friends.
We’re proud to take part in Volunteers’ Week to celebrate and thank our volunteers. From transcribers to event facilitators to trustees, our volunteers make our vision possible. We are so grateful for your time, knowledge and commitment.
#VolunteersWeek
#VolunteersWeek
June 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Our events volunteers are wonderful, a great team to work with, very supportive of me and each other. I count them all as friends.
It's great to have you on the team @whoamiftr.bsky.social
Being a volunteer for SOG Events has been amazing. The team are so supportive, and the speakers/talks are fantastic.
We’re proud to take part in Volunteers’ Week to celebrate and thank our volunteers. From transcribers to event facilitators to trustees, our volunteers make our vision possible. We are so grateful for your time, knowledge and commitment.
#VolunteersWeek
#VolunteersWeek
June 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's great to have you on the team @whoamiftr.bsky.social
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🧬 Whoops! Research Mistakes and How To Write About Them
🗓 4 June | ⏰ 19:00–21:00 | 💻 Zoom
With genealogist @scientistsoph.bsky.social
Turn errors into experience in this interactive, unrecorded workshop.
🔗 Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🗓 4 June | ⏰ 19:00–21:00 | 💻 Zoom
With genealogist @scientistsoph.bsky.social
Turn errors into experience in this interactive, unrecorded workshop.
🔗 Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
June 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🧬 Whoops! Research Mistakes and How To Write About Them
🗓 4 June | ⏰ 19:00–21:00 | 💻 Zoom
With genealogist @scientistsoph.bsky.social
Turn errors into experience in this interactive, unrecorded workshop.
🔗 Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
🗓 4 June | ⏰ 19:00–21:00 | 💻 Zoom
With genealogist @scientistsoph.bsky.social
Turn errors into experience in this interactive, unrecorded workshop.
🔗 Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Any Vicarage Kids out there? What would you say is different or special about being a clergy child?
May 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Any Vicarage Kids out there? What would you say is different or special about being a clergy child?
Well spotted @davelifelines.bsky.social
Amazing the things you find in old copies of Family Tree Magazine! This is from June 1985 - the fourth issue of the magazine…
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@elsesoggenealogist.bsky.social @familytreeplus.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Well spotted @davelifelines.bsky.social
Congratulations @rachelstakes.bsky.social for the best talk title ever!
March 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Congratulations @rachelstakes.bsky.social for the best talk title ever!
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👗 Writing Your Life Story Club: Clothes with @janetfew.bsky.social
📅 Mon 3 Mar ⏰ 14:00 – 15:30
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/2e72n4x3
Your story matters! This month, we’re exploring clothes—from childhood outfits to fashion trends and work uniforms. Join Janet to reminisce & write.
✍️📖 #GenHour
📅 Mon 3 Mar ⏰ 14:00 – 15:30
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/2e72n4x3
Your story matters! This month, we’re exploring clothes—from childhood outfits to fashion trends and work uniforms. Join Janet to reminisce & write.
✍️📖 #GenHour
February 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
👗 Writing Your Life Story Club: Clothes with @janetfew.bsky.social
📅 Mon 3 Mar ⏰ 14:00 – 15:30
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/2e72n4x3
Your story matters! This month, we’re exploring clothes—from childhood outfits to fashion trends and work uniforms. Join Janet to reminisce & write.
✍️📖 #GenHour
📅 Mon 3 Mar ⏰ 14:00 – 15:30
🔗 Book now: tinyurl.com/2e72n4x3
Your story matters! This month, we’re exploring clothes—from childhood outfits to fashion trends and work uniforms. Join Janet to reminisce & write.
✍️📖 #GenHour
Some days you can tell early on won't go to plan. Today is one. I forgot to put a mug under the coffee maker. 😴🙄
February 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Some days you can tell early on won't go to plan. Today is one. I forgot to put a mug under the coffee maker. 😴🙄
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☘️ Trace your Irish roots! ☘️
Learn Intermediate Irish Research with Jill Williams (Irish Genealogical Research Society). 4-week online course starts April 22!
💰 Feb discount: £64 (members) / £80 (non-members)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#FebruaryDiscount
Learn Intermediate Irish Research with Jill Williams (Irish Genealogical Research Society). 4-week online course starts April 22!
💰 Feb discount: £64 (members) / £80 (non-members)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#FebruaryDiscount
February 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
☘️ Trace your Irish roots! ☘️
Learn Intermediate Irish Research with Jill Williams (Irish Genealogical Research Society). 4-week online course starts April 22!
💰 Feb discount: £64 (members) / £80 (non-members)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#FebruaryDiscount
Learn Intermediate Irish Research with Jill Williams (Irish Genealogical Research Society). 4-week online course starts April 22!
💰 Feb discount: £64 (members) / £80 (non-members)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#FebruaryDiscount
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📢 New Courses + Feb Discounts! 📢
📖 Intermediate Irish Research 🇮🇪
📅 Starts 22 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/yc8v5j4
🏡 House History Tracing 🏠
📅 Starts 30 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/3c97jeuz
📢 Book in February for discounts!
#GenHour
📖 Intermediate Irish Research 🇮🇪
📅 Starts 22 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/yc8v5j4
🏡 House History Tracing 🏠
📅 Starts 30 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/3c97jeuz
📢 Book in February for discounts!
#GenHour
February 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
📢 New Courses + Feb Discounts! 📢
📖 Intermediate Irish Research 🇮🇪
📅 Starts 22 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/yc8v5j4
🏡 House History Tracing 🏠
📅 Starts 30 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/3c97jeuz
📢 Book in February for discounts!
#GenHour
📖 Intermediate Irish Research 🇮🇪
📅 Starts 22 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/yc8v5j4
🏡 House History Tracing 🏠
📅 Starts 30 April 2025 | 🕕 18:30
🔗 Book now tinyurl.com/3c97jeuz
📢 Book in February for discounts!
#GenHour
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#GenHour - do you have a lawyer in the family? ⚖️ Trace your solicitor ancestors with Gary Haines! Explore the Law Society Archives in this online talk, March 1st.
📅 Sat, March 1st, 10:30 (UK)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#LawSociety #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LegalHistory
📅 Sat, March 1st, 10:30 (UK)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#LawSociety #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LegalHistory
February 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#GenHour - do you have a lawyer in the family? ⚖️ Trace your solicitor ancestors with Gary Haines! Explore the Law Society Archives in this online talk, March 1st.
📅 Sat, March 1st, 10:30 (UK)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#LawSociety #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LegalHistory
📅 Sat, March 1st, 10:30 (UK)
🔗 Book now: members.sog.org.uk/e...
#LawSociety #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #LegalHistory
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#GenHour
We're looking forward to this! 💻
We're looking forward to this! 💻
I've been finalising my talk on 'Lacemaking: A Cottage Industry' for @sogorg.bsky.social this Saturday 22nd February at 2pm online. There's still time to book! Use this link: members.sog.org.uk/events/67856... #Lacemaking #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
February 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
#GenHour
We're looking forward to this! 💻
We're looking forward to this! 💻
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🔍 "Researching in the North East" is now on YouTube! Discover key records, resources & research tips for exploring the region’s history.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/yMbmtWgGBXw
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NorthEastHistory #ResearchTips
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/yMbmtWgGBXw
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NorthEastHistory #ResearchTips
Researching in the North East (Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear)
Are you researching ancestors from the North East of England?
Don't miss this free talk, by experts from the local family history society and local archives to discover the wealth of resources available.
In conjunction with Northumberland & Durham Family History Society, we are proud to host a pa
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February 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🔍 "Researching in the North East" is now on YouTube! Discover key records, resources & research tips for exploring the region’s history.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/yMbmtWgGBXw
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NorthEastHistory #ResearchTips
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/yMbmtWgGBXw
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #NorthEastHistory #ResearchTips
I'm so excited about Genealogy Tech Weekend, so many amazing talks lined up, including what I'm sure of going to be a really useful talk by @photogenealogy.bsky.social
Just started putting together my "Magic of Metadata" PowerPoint for the @sogorg.bsky.social Genealogy Tech Weekend 👇🏻🖱️
members.sog.org.uk/events/67911...
And I have only got to slide 14 and I have already typed the word "metadata" 66 times!😱
This post is an apology in advance!😊
members.sog.org.uk/events/67911...
And I have only got to slide 14 and I have already typed the word "metadata" 66 times!😱
This post is an apology in advance!😊
February 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I'm so excited about Genealogy Tech Weekend, so many amazing talks lined up, including what I'm sure of going to be a really useful talk by @photogenealogy.bsky.social
To anyone that I've bored to death about Matilda Hyman nee Godfrey and her emigration to Jamaica in 1840 .... you'll be pleased to know I've submitted the assignment.
February 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
To anyone that I've bored to death about Matilda Hyman nee Godfrey and her emigration to Jamaica in 1840 .... you'll be pleased to know I've submitted the assignment.
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🎖️ Women in Military & Wartime – Full-Day Online Event 🎖️
🗓 Sat, 22 March 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 – 17:00 GMT | Live on Zoom
📚 Includes a copy of My Ancestor Was a Woman at War by @emmajolly.bsky.social (UK postage incl.)
Explore the vital roles women played in wartime with expert talks on:-
🗓 Sat, 22 March 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 – 17:00 GMT | Live on Zoom
📚 Includes a copy of My Ancestor Was a Woman at War by @emmajolly.bsky.social (UK postage incl.)
Explore the vital roles women played in wartime with expert talks on:-
February 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎖️ Women in Military & Wartime – Full-Day Online Event 🎖️
🗓 Sat, 22 March 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 – 17:00 GMT | Live on Zoom
📚 Includes a copy of My Ancestor Was a Woman at War by @emmajolly.bsky.social (UK postage incl.)
Explore the vital roles women played in wartime with expert talks on:-
🗓 Sat, 22 March 2025 | ⏰ 10:30 – 17:00 GMT | Live on Zoom
📚 Includes a copy of My Ancestor Was a Woman at War by @emmajolly.bsky.social (UK postage incl.)
Explore the vital roles women played in wartime with expert talks on:-
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📢 Hi #GenHour, we're looking for a Chair of Trustees + a new Trustee to lead us through our next stage of growth.
If you're passionate about governance, strategy & #genealogy, we’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Voluntary & unpaid
🔹 Open to UK & non-UK residents
📩 Details: www.sog.org.uk/vacan...
If you're passionate about governance, strategy & #genealogy, we’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Voluntary & unpaid
🔹 Open to UK & non-UK residents
📩 Details: www.sog.org.uk/vacan...
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📢 Hi #GenHour, we're looking for a Chair of Trustees + a new Trustee to lead us through our next stage of growth.
If you're passionate about governance, strategy & #genealogy, we’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Voluntary & unpaid
🔹 Open to UK & non-UK residents
📩 Details: www.sog.org.uk/vacan...
If you're passionate about governance, strategy & #genealogy, we’d love to hear from you!
🔹 Voluntary & unpaid
🔹 Open to UK & non-UK residents
📩 Details: www.sog.org.uk/vacan...
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🌟 Join the Writing Your Life Story Club with @janetfew.bsky.social! ✍️
Exclusive to Gold Members – starts Mon 3 February 2025, 14:00.
At £15/month, this club is worth the Gold membership alone! Don’t miss out on expert guidance to write your life story.
Book now: tinyurl.com/32rsjjmj
#GenHour
Exclusive to Gold Members – starts Mon 3 February 2025, 14:00.
At £15/month, this club is worth the Gold membership alone! Don’t miss out on expert guidance to write your life story.
Book now: tinyurl.com/32rsjjmj
#GenHour
January 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
🌟 Join the Writing Your Life Story Club with @janetfew.bsky.social! ✍️
Exclusive to Gold Members – starts Mon 3 February 2025, 14:00.
At £15/month, this club is worth the Gold membership alone! Don’t miss out on expert guidance to write your life story.
Book now: tinyurl.com/32rsjjmj
#GenHour
Exclusive to Gold Members – starts Mon 3 February 2025, 14:00.
At £15/month, this club is worth the Gold membership alone! Don’t miss out on expert guidance to write your life story.
Book now: tinyurl.com/32rsjjmj
#GenHour
I'm so proud of my niece Emily. It isn't too late to sponsor her. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm so proud of my niece Emily. It isn't too late to sponsor her. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
New books, not a subject I'd ever expected to be studying. Amazing where Uni courses take you!
January 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New books, not a subject I'd ever expected to be studying. Amazing where Uni courses take you!
Please support my amazing niece who is having her head shaved to raise money for Hope House and Tanat Valley Scouts. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Emily's Sponored Head Shave - GiveWheel
Emily has decided to shave her head to raise money for Tanat Valley Scouts and Hope House. The shave will take place on Monday 27th January.
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January 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Please support my amazing niece who is having her head shaved to raise money for Hope House and Tanat Valley Scouts. www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Nadolig Llawen pawb, Merry Christmas everyone.
December 24, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Nadolig Llawen pawb, Merry Christmas everyone.