Crossing the Ocean: Identifying the Origins of British Emigrant Ancestors

Authors

Nathan W. Murphy, Brigham Young University
Dr. Cynthia Doxey, Brigham Young University

Keywords

British emigrant ancestors, Highley family, genealogy

College

Religious Education

Department

Church History and Doctrine

Abstract

I accomplished the objectives of my genealogical research trip to England. Historical sources available only in the British Isles greatly facilitated research on my Highley family and BYU’s British Emigrants Project. The experience convinced me to pursue a graduate degree at an English university.

Recommended Citation

Murphy, Nathan W. and Doxey, Dr. Cynthia (2014) "Crossing the Ocean: Identifying the Origins of British Emigrant Ancestors," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1334.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1334