This booklet contains twelve posts from the first six years of "The French Genealogy Blog" on the subject of and issues relating to genealogical research on women and children in France. It follows on our first publication "French Genealogy From Afar" , which explains the basics of French genealogy and without which this booklet may seem a bit confusing. It is our most sincere wish that you, Dear Reader, would find it of use in your search for your female French ancestors.