Tracing Your Surrey Ancestors

With its rich historical background, Surrey once included areas now part of London, adding layers of complexity to genealogical research. A comprehensive resource, Tracing Your Surrey Ancestors offers a deep dive into Surrey's history, explaining the boundary changes that affect where records are held today.

Sarah Pettyfer is an experienced family, house, and local historian with a unique blend of legal and genealogical expertise. Originally holding an MA in Law, Sarah began her professional journey as a solicitor in civil litigation before specialising in family law. After over twenty years of researching her own family history she pursued a Diploma in Genealogy and transitioned from law to history. Her legal background informs her historical research, with a particular focus on legal records such as deeds, manorial court records and Chancery court cases. While she no longer practices law, she remains a member of the Law Society and actively contributes to the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA). Learn more about her at www.spfhhistory.co.uk.