All updated information can be found on my Ancestry family tree. People2187Marriage549Generations9Surnames448Places310Earliest birth date1758 - James Addison This month I have started to reorganise all my research files. I have always filed in family groups (Husband and Wife) in alphabetical order, but sometimes I find myself buried with files trying to link information back to … Continue reading Monthly Update – June
Category: Research
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
