Elliot is a researcher specialising in British and Irish genealogy, with particular strengths in military history, social history, and breaking down complex brick walls. He has been researching family history since 2008 and is passionate about uncovering the stories of ancestors who might otherwise have been forgotten. He enjoys transforming complicated evidence into clear, engaging narratives that bring clients' ancestors to life.
Education and Training
Elliot holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Exeter and studied European Law in French at the University of Rennes. His legal background developed the analytical, critical-thinking approach that now underpins his genealogical research. This training has equipped him to navigate conflicting sources, assess evidence, and construct well-supported conclusions.
Specialties
Elliot's areas of expertise include British and Irish research, brick wall problem solving, World War I and World War II military research, Prisoner of War records, and he relishes complex cases involving misattributed parentage or children born out of wedlock.
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