Well known to those of us with British (English) ancestry, Peter passed on Monday, 19 January.
Peter launched Lost Cousins, an online family history website and matching service that connects genealogists who share common ancestors by comparing entries from key census and historical records, in 2004.
He ran Lost Cousins, largely single‑handedly, while also writing widely read newsletters and giving talks on DNA testing and family history methods.
Peter also organized Genealogy in the Sunshine events in the Algarve. I had the privilege of participating in 2015 and giving talks. It was one of my most memorable genealogy events, even if the weather didn’t quite live up to the billing.
My condolences to Peter’s family and friends.
Read more from Peter’s partner, Sian, at https://www.lostcousins.com/newsletters2/Jan26deathnews.htm
I too was saddened to hear of Peter Calver’s death. I looked forward to reading his Lost Cousins newsletter regularly. I frequently found a useful nugget for my own research difficulties. RIP Peter.