As I still have several weeks to catch up on in the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge, I am moving straight onto week 3. I hope you enjoy reading about my grandma. Week 3 – Longevity This has proven to be a harder task than I thought it would be. I am sure there are people in…
Today I am writing about the Walker family surname history. I want to do some more in-depth research of all the surnames in my tree so have decided to share this as I work my way back through my tree. There are loads of great websites on the internet about family surname history and origins so join me on…
“Charles,” a man came running up behind him, “I thought it was you.” “Sorry, you must have the wrong person,” Charles said, shrugging the man’s hand off his shoulder. “You caused a right ruckus in London when you didn’t return with us.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about mate. I’m from Coventry,” Charles said trying hard to mask his…
I expect that everyone has a family member that they are not allowed to talk about. Whether that person was the black sheep and their name was to never be mentioned. Or a specific characteristic, event, or action of a person that isn’t allowed to be discussed. Some stories are kept hush hush, you hear a whisper here and there…
On the first of March 1852, my third great grandfather George Brand was sentenced by the Court of Justiciary, Edinburgh, Scotland to 14 years transportation for theft. George lived in Larbert, Scotland with his wife Isabella and their four children. Life in rural Scotland would not have been easy, however, the opening of the Glasgow to Perth railway line in…
Today I just want to wish all my readers a very Merry Christmas. At this time of year, we all take time out of our very busy lives to remember what is important to us – family, friends. The time spent together allows us to recharge and reconnect with our loved ones. Treasure them as you never know how…
Edith was distraught as she sat on her bed crying wondering what she was to do. Her sister Mabel came over. “Whatever is the matter, Edith?” In between her sobs, she told Mabel her dilemma. “I have done something stupid. Mamma and Papa told me to stay away from that Charles Newman. They told me to avoid those merchant seamen…
Today, being Remembrance Day, I felt it fitting to remember my ancestors who served in World War I. The brave men and women who served in the first world war (and of course all subsequent wars) are to be remembered for their bravery and sacrifice. The families at home need to be remembered as well. This war had a terrible…
Well, I’m currently in the very, very early planning days of Family History Holiday to the UK. I was born in England as were my dad and brother. Mum wanted to return to Australia so we came when I was quite young. I’ve always wanted to go back and look around. Discover my roots so to speak. My passion for genealogy…
As the ship made its way out of the River Thames, Isabella reflected on how they had got to this point. She would never have voluntarily made this trip, however since the day George was transported she knew this is what they had to do. They had hoped he would be jailed in Scotland but given his previous conviction, the…