Genealogy Day at Society of Genealogists- June 2, 2024


What a nice library/archive! And very helpful staff!

Chose to book a Bolt driver (similar to Uber) to get to the SOG location. It is on Wharf Road but not along the Thames where there are other Wharf roads but this is up north in the Pentonville neighborhood. 

So right away I learned when you order a Bolt driver, be sure and get the correct Wharf Road! He was taking me south of the Thames and I said, “No, No!” We got it straightened out but had to cancel the trip in the system and then he just took me there. Very nice man, Efosa from Nigeria.

I found some additional information on my ancestor Michael Gilbert. He and his son, Michael (2) were both viccars/priests in the Anglican church and lived in Yorkshire. Both went to Cambridge, King’s College. Son of Michael (2) is Garvis (spelled several different ways in the records) and he is actually the immigrant ancestor who settled in Maryland. More to come as I research futher! Still hoping I can locate their village church in Aldobrough and the cemetery when I’m in Yorkshire.



An example of the wealth of resources I found at SOG archives


Parish record of Michael Gilbert. Very hard to read the handwriting and symbols used.
So glad the people at SOG were able to help!




For lunch I went up the road to the Narrowboat Pub. I’ve found these are the least expensive places to eat around London so far, although still expensive by Kansas standards! And I did find a canal with some narrow boats, hence Wharf Road name is justified. 
Wonderful little eatery near SOG

One of the many canals that snake through London



Google Map view of this area

This day went way too fast and I could have easily spent a week here researching my family. Some of the materials are stored offsite and have to be requested a week in advance. Note to self: plan ahead and spend more time!

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