Canal lined with trees.
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree

The Suicide

As Henry hit the water its icy tentacles reached out to ensnare him. Drifting further and further into its murky depths he felt at peace for the first time in ages. “Quickly! We’ve got to find him. Someone run and get the constable,” yelled the man as he dove into the canal. Just as the police arrived he managed to…

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Sir David Brand
Names of Interest

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 flash e.g. flash of lightening.1   There…

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Richard Matheson I am Legend
Names of Interest

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 in origin, however, was introduced…

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