“I’ll have to be going. I promised Fanny I wouldn’t be long. I can’t believe the baby will be here so soon” said Samuel. Harriet smiled as she gently put her youngest son William in his cradle “I know son, I cannot wait for my first grandchild. ” As Harriet opened the door she looked …
“Tom, sit still!” chastised Clara. She’d been tasked with the care of Tom on this trip to Kalgoorlie. “He’s just excited,” her mother said as she fed baby Ruth. “I know, but if he just wouldn’t wiggle so.” “Look, look we’re in the forest,” screamed Tom. Clara smiled. Tom turned to Clara, “Tell me about …
Fletcher wandered down the street of Alexandria, Egypt heading towards the noise coming from the pub. His ship had landed early this morning and he had been given a few hours to unwind before his war started. He noticed a vacant stool at the bar and took up his position ordering a beer. “Hello” said …
I was born in 1847 in Larbert, Scotland, a little town halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. When I was 4, my dad was transported to Australia. My mum told me that we might never see him again. However, now I am 12 and we have arrived to live with dad, in a small place called …
Samuel finished giving his details to the Census Collector “I’ll get Jonah, my boarder for you.” Samuel entered the kitchen to find Jonah sitting with his head in his hands. His two children sitting quietly next to him. He touched Jonah on the shoulder “Jonah you’ll need to go give the man your details.” The …
The screen door slammed behind Gladys as she came running into the house. “Gladys! Shut the door gently!” her mother called from the kitchen, where she was making lunch. Breathlessly Gladys said, “The mail was in. There is a letter from Hilton.” Edith wiped her hands on her apron and reached for the letter. It …
Many of us have stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Others have documents and photos on which to create a narrative. In this topic, I will tell you stories of my ancestors. Some will be family recollections and I hope to retell the story as accurately as possible. Others will …
Howard Walker – Paternal Grandfather Dorcas Stokes – Paternal Grandmother Albert James Newman – Maternal Grandfather Marjorey June Brand – Maternal Grandmother Do we share any names in common? Please leave a comment below.
As with many family trees, I have many different surnames within my ancestors. The direct surnames and locations of interest for me are: Paternal Side Maternal Side Allport – Dudley, Worcestershire; Portobello/Willenhall/Short Heath, Staffordshire Appleby – Willenhall/Short Heath, Staffordshire Fletcher – Bilston, Staffordshire Foster – Short Heath/Willenhall/Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Holtom – Buckinghamshire Johnson …