The Police Henry Stokes Harriet Stokes
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree

The Police

“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 down the street noticing her…

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Kalgoorlie Express, Western Australia
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree

The Kalgoorlie Express

“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 the other trips.” “Well, when…

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The Dilemma, Sailing Ship, Merchant Sailor
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree

Upside Down

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 Greenough, Western Australia – 245…

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Aaron Walker, Family Tree
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree

The Census Collector

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 collector was surprised as a…

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Robert Hilton Matheson, WWI, France
Names of Interest, Stories Under the Tree, World War 1

The Letter

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 had been nearly two months…

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Stories under the Tree

  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 be based on imagination using…

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My Tree

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.

Surnames in my Tree

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 – Lane Head, Staffordshire Rands…

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