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
Category: General
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
The short life of Dora Annie Stirzaker
(1916 - 1934) I have chosen to do a small feature of Dora, as among the items I have acquired there was a pink silk ribbon with the Dora’s funeral details on and was very sad to see that she had died at the age of 17. (Now at the time I had only just … Continue reading The short life of Dora Annie Stirzaker
21st Birthday
My Uncle Vic (Albert Victor Moore) was born January 1916, at 80 Addison Road, Fleetwood, and I am lucky enough to have some of his 21st Birthday cards.
Visit to St Helens Church, Overton
St Helen's Church is located in the quiet village of Overton, Lancashire. The church is one of the oldest in Lancashire with parts dating back to the 12th century, with further additions and restorations taking place over the years. It is a wonderful church to visit and very quiet, located across the River Lune, south-west … Continue reading Visit to St Helens Church, Overton
The start of my blog …
I started by family search back in 2003, and it has been a great journey so far. It began when I found an old birth certificate for my grandmother, and when I looked at the date of birth she would have been over 100 years old had she still been alive today. It then struck … Continue reading The start of my blog …
Hello and Welcome!
Our blog is dedicated to keeping alive the stories and legacies of the Moore and Ferry family. Join us on a journey through time as we share the memories and experiences of our ancestors. At Moore and Ferry Family Through Time, we believe that family stories should never be forgotten. Our mission is to preserve … Continue reading Hello and Welcome!
