Chatham, Kent, England I am looking for information about Medway Union Workhouse, Chatham, England. Elizabeth Ferry (ne Carnegie, born 12 Aug 1858 in Canada) was admitted into the workhouse on a number of occasions between 8 April 1921 and 11 Nov 1924. I have found the location of the Workhouse, although it has long since … Continue reading Medway Union Workhouse (Help needed)
Month: April 2025
Family History Software
The time has come. I have decided to change my genealogy software from Family Historian to Family Tree Maker. When I first started my family history journey, I bought Family Tree Maker as it seemed the logical choice due to the syncing with Ancestry but this came with many pitfalls (as explained a previous blog … Continue reading Family History Software
The Righteous Woman
There were lots of Grandma’s in the Mission but Granny Laidler had the good word of them all. She was surely one of the saintliest women who ever walked this earth. Her refined voice and marvellous command of sweet and gentle language endeared her to all hearts. Over seventy years of age, her days were … Continue reading The Righteous Woman
Horrible Murders at Sunderland
(Extracts from newspapers at the time of events – April 1843) (The events of 25 April 1843) A most fearful tragedy was perpetrated at Monkwearmouth Shore on the morning of Tuesday last, by a maniac, under circumstances of a very extraordinary nature. The name of the murderer is William Ferry, and the innocent sufferers are … Continue reading Horrible Murders at Sunderland
Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates
Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates offer a wealth of information, and are gateways to our past. They offer a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and insights into the societies they lived. A Birth Certificate reveals not only the child’s birth date and place but also the parents names. This offers immediate clues to … Continue reading Birth/Marriage/Death Certificates
My Mystery Photos
Discovering old family photos is magical, and then you turn them over with great excitement to see what is written on the back, and there is nothing! Unlocking the mysteries held within these photos can be a rewarding, albeit a challenging experience. Please click on the photo below to see my 'mystery photos' and see … Continue reading My Mystery Photos
Week 15 – Big Mistake
My biggest mistake isn’t about any of my ancestor’s, it’s about me. My genealogy journey started three decades ago, when I hoped to uncover the people and stories belonging to my family. So, I jumped straight onto my computer, registered with Ancestry and got started. But my story is a testament to the dangers of … Continue reading Week 15 – Big Mistake
Lancaster Vessel Disappears
(News item in Lancaster Guardian and Observer, 17 December 1948) Hope has almost been abandoned for the safety of the five members of the crew of the Lancaster owned motor vessel, the 180 tons coaster 'River Loyne', which has been missing for the past 10 days, after leaving Penmaenmawr, North Wales, for Liverpool, with a … Continue reading Lancaster Vessel Disappears
Pedigree Charts
I have added a Pedigree Charts for each of my grandparents. They are John Joseph Moore, Hannah Gertrude Stirzaker, John Ferry and Elizabeth Laider. These charts will be updated as my family tree grows. These will give you my basic family search line, but it does expand a great deal to each side. I would … Continue reading Pedigree Charts
Glasson Dock, Lancashire
Nestled on the River Lune estuary, a mere five miles southwest of Lancaster, lies the charming village of Glasson Dock. Once a bustling port, Glasson Dock's story is intertwined with the ebb and flow of trade, shipbuilding, and the vital role it played in connecting Lancaster to the wider world. The key to its initial … Continue reading Glasson Dock, Lancashire
