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
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Monthly Update – May
Another quick update, but not much has happened this month as I have had a lot going on with my family. People1974Marriages496Generations9Surnames411Places292Earliest birth date1758 - James Addison As I don't have much to say this month, I thought I would share these wonderful photo's of my dog, hope you like them. Pet's are family too!
Monthly Update – April
Just a quick update as my tree continues to grow ...... People1951 Marriages490 Generations9Surnames412Places291Earliest birth date1758 - James Addison Having recently moved from Family Historian to Family Tree Maker, my tree has grown very slowly this month. This is mainly due to checking all my information that has already been gathered. I am giving it … Continue reading Monthly Update – April
Medway Union Workhouse (Help needed)
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)
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
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
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
War at Sea
Good luck and good hunting Whilst going through old photographs I came across some that had been taken by my Uncle Vic during his time with the navy in World War 2. He served on both MHS Khedive and HMS Ark Royal, but unfortunately there is no dates or places on the photos just some … Continue reading War at Sea
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
