Trace your Ancestors

Explore your Lincolnshire Roots...a personal family discovery

Lincolnshire’s sons and daughters – those born in England’s second largest county as well as the many people who in peace and war have come to live and work here – put down deep roots.

You may have generations of ancestors who lived on the land, producing the same quality; healthy produce the county is famous for today. Or your ancestor may have served in the military, being trained or based here. Exploring your family history is a journey of discovery that helps you understand who you are and where you come from.

If your ancestors lived in Lincolnshire you are in good company: the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, scientist Sir Isaac Newton and founders of the Methodist movement, John and Charles Wesley for example. More recent figures include actress and comedienne Jennifer Saunders, crime-writer Colin Dexter and golfer Tony Jacklin. Most of us, though, have humbler origins!

Of course you can do lots of research on the Web but there is something special about walking in your ancestors’ footsteps. Use our handy guide to get you started, and then plan your unique ancestral journey.

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