Family History for The West Midlands and 'Black Country'

My name is Maggie Smith and I am an experienced family history researcher based in the West Midlands.

I started tracing my own family history about ten years ago and have found relatives all over the world. I also found a few surprises along the way - illegitimate births, a murder, a counterfeiter who was hanged, but mostly they were good, law abiding hard working people who I have come to know and love. Although I specialise in the West Midlands area, I can help you trace your family back to anywhere in the UK.

With my expertise, I can help you uncover your own family history!

MY AUNT IVY'S WEDDING (1950)

Discovering your Family History

I always thought my dad's family were all from Wales - not so - my Great Grandfather travelled to Wales from Tividale in the late 1800's looking for work - with his wife and four small children. The family were in Halesowen and Clent in the 1600's and 1700's. Another Great Grandfather moved to Wales from Cornwall in 1880.

"Tracing your ancestry is an activity that is truly fascinating and it has become one of today's fastest-growing interests. Many people find it difficult to name any ancestors before their grandparents."

We all would like to know something about the lives of our ancestors, where they lived, what did they did for work, who did they marry, how many children did they have. Are you related to someone famous (or infamous)? Let me help you discover your family history.

I can search the archives for a particular piece of information or research a complete family tree. I can also provide you with photographs of where your ancestors lived or of the church where they worshipped.

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