A recent post I wrote was about a photo I found in a box my mum gave me – Who is in the Photo? I liked writing it so much I’ve decided to make this a regular thing. Today I present: Who is in the Photo – V Day World War II Street Party. At first…
Family History Holiday – Update 1
As I mentioned about a month ago I am wanting to do a Family History Holiday to the UK in 2018. Well, last week I realised how close it is actually getting to when I intend to go. I had done absolutely nothing about booking it so I started to seriously research. I was asked by work to book some…
Merry Christmas 2017
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…
Cemetery Renewal – Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
In February 2017, when I arrived with my young son at the gravesite of my great-grandparent’s Fletcher and Gladys Brand, I noticed a plaque that said it is in an area approaching renewal (see Figure 1).1 We were on a quick trip to visit my great aunt, when I decided to take my son to Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western…
Who is in the Photo?
A couple of months ago my mum found a box of old photos. As the keeper of all things ancestral, she handed them over to me. What a find! There were many photos I had never seen before and mostly of my dad. I had never seen photos of him as a child and the finds in this box were…
Diploma of Family History – University of Tasmania
I’ve written before about the Diploma of Family History that I have been undertaking at the University of Tasmania. Well, today I lodged my last assignment to complete the course. I have now successfully undertaken the required 8 units in order to receive my Diploma. I have loved this course. Even as a seasoned genealogist, I have learned so much…
The Dilemma
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…
Book Review: Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com
Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com: How to Find Your Family History on the No. 1 Genealogy Website AUTHOR: Nancy Hendrickson PUBLICATION DATE: 18th November 2014, Updated 2016 ISBN: 9781440336263 GENRE: Genealogy, Family History FORMAT: Paperback, eBook – Kindle and Kobo NUMBER OF PAGES: 256 pages I borrowed this as an eBook from my online library…
How to Organise Your Genealogy Research
One of the most important things you should do is have a system to organise your genealogy research. It is imperative that before you get too far into your family history research that you set up a good filing system. If there is one thing you get in genealogy it is loads of documents in both paper and digital…
Genealogy Brick Wall Tips
Sometimes, no matter what you try, your ancestor remains elusive. Genealogists call this hitting a brick wall. Today I want to give you some Genealogy Brick Wall Tips to help you with that stumbling block in your research. I have personally hit a number of brick walls in my research, and have had to stop to process it to establish…