Experience

A Devonian, I worked for 12 years in the Westcountry Studies Library in Exeter, and Devon’s county archive, the Devon Heritage Centre. I have in-depth knowledge of off-line sources, collections, indexes and publications which can reveal a missing link. A history graduate, I am also qualified with the IHGS Higher Certificate and Diploma in Genealogy and have practised professionally since 2015. I am a member of the Register of Qualified Genealogists, the Devon Family History Society and the Devon Buildings Group

Westcountry Research

I specialise in researching families with roots and connections in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. I tackle family history projects of all sizes, helping unconfident researchers, remote professionals needing a pair of hands on the ground, and others wanting an unusual birthday present or a family mystery solved.

House and Site History

For both archaeologists and householders interested in their properties, I provide documentary evidence for historic building assessments. I research ownership, occupation and usage histories. I work closely with a historic building archaeologist to find what secrets of a building’s history is hidden in its fabric and construction.  

Archives

I regularly visit the county archives for Devon in Exeter and Barnstaple, Somerset at Norton Fitzwarren and Kresen Kernow in Redruth. I also make periodical visits to the National Archives at Kew, and the British Library in London to support Westcountry research in national collections.

Family History Tuition and Talks

I am an online Tutor with the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies (IHGS). I can offer one-to-one guidance via video-link and talks on aspects of family history and research to groups.

Email: lmfsbrowne@hotmail.co.uk

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