Family Surname History – Brand

Continuing on in my series of Family Surname History, I am moving onto the Brand surname.  My maternal grandmother was Marjorey Brand and the name has a long history.         Family Surname History – Brand Brand is of German, French, and English originating from the pre-6th Century Anglo-Saxon word “brinnan” which means a …

Family History Holiday – Update 3

I realised recently that I hadn’t updated my readers on the progress of our Family History Holiday in a long time.  So with about three months left until we leave I will update you on where we are at in our plans.   Itinerary I have booked and paid for all our accommodation – we …

Family Surname History – Matheson

This series Family Surname History is really interesting as I learn more about my family surnames.  Today I am introducing the family surname Matheson.  Robert Matheson was my maternal grandmother’s grandfather.       Family Surname History – Matheson Matheson has its origins in biblical times with Matthew meaning “Gift of God”.1  It is Hebrew …