It doesn’t matter when we celebrate, only that we do. Genealogy is all about family: discovering your ethnic branch, your indigenous roots, your European connections and the names of your ancestors. Family is what ties people together. If you…
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Mystery and suspense, but who are these people?
A parcel arrived from overseas. Inside was a collection of family photos dating back to the 1880s. None were dated. Few were named. I immediately found my magnifying glass and plenty of sunshine and inspected them in detail. Some…
Lucy, the suffragist is going on a virtual visit to all these wonderful blog sites to tell her fascinating story … so … to celebrate … Book 1, The Art of Secrets is on sale for only 99c(US) ……
Are you ready? Lucy, the determined suffragist, is on her way. She’ll be here soon, but it’s a long way from 1893. But first, do you know Emma? Let me introduce you. Emma lives in New Zealand. She loves…
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Being counted for the good of society in the future
Earlier blogs talked about the historical characters of Sarah and Martha and the tragedy of them losing so many children, and the difficulties women faced when they lost their husbands. But then women – and children – were considered,…
Happy St Patrick’s day to you all… and especially to those with Irish heritage. It’s such a fascinating history. Did you know…? Along with Patrick and Columcille, Brigid is one of three patron saints of Ireland. More recently St Brigid…
Tuesday 7 March, is census day. For me, and every other genealogist a census a crucial link to the past and the way we trace our histories and discover those who are a part of us. As a case…