Monthly musings and memories from the world of genealogy.
If you recognise any of these family names or have stories about the towns and villages mentioned, please do get in touch. You can leave a comment at the bottom of the page.
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 6
So here we are, the sixth and final episode of Ancestral Neighbours. Thank you…
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 5
Welcome to Episode 5 of Ancestral Neighbours. For the past few weeks I have…
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 4
Welcome to Episode 4 of Ancestral Neighbours. If you have missed previous installments, you…
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 3
Welcome to Episode 3 of Ancestral Neighbours. If you missed Episodes 1 and 2,…
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 2
Welcome to Episode 2 of Ancestral Neighbours. If you missed Episode 1, you can…
Ancestral Neighbours Episode 1
I couldn’t believe it when I heard that my favourite Aussie soap first aired…
Holywell Priory
As you may have seen in one of my previous blogs, I have registered…
Expect the Unexpected
Through my time as a Professional Genealogist, I have come across many clients who…
Historic Holywell Lane, Shoreditch
For a very long time, I have been slightly obsessed with a particular ancestor…
The recollections of Betty Jane Bush
You may have noticed from my previous blogs that I tend to write a…
They Were Human Too
Recent events in my life have made me think about the personal ups and…
RootsTech 2022
It’s the biggest event in the genealogy calendar, bringing together millions of people worldwide…
Cracking Calendar Confusion
Converting the Julian/Gregorian calendars often left me feeling a little bewildered. I could never…
Why should you study genealogy courses?
So, you’ve been working on your family tree for years, you’re an expert on…
How My Parents Met
Tomorrow is my mum and dad’s 45th wedding anniversary, and as I’ve previously concentrated…
My Genealogy Alphabet Part 3
So we have come to the third and final part of my Genealogy Alphabet.…
My Genealogy Alphabet Part 2
Here is the second instalment of my Genealogy Alphabet. Part 1 discussed genealogically valuable…
My Genealogy Alphabet Part 1
Happy New Year! A time for new beginnings, and as the great Julie Andrews…
Christmas Memories
Growing up, I was surrounded by family. We would visit grandparents every Saturday, and…
Father Unknown – Part 2
So, where did I leave you last time? Ah yes, I had discovered that…
Father Unknown – Part 1
We’ve all come across it before haven’t we? That blank space on a birth…
The Destiny of Jennie Louisa Perkins
Many of my past blogs have concerned my father’s maternal line of ancestors, yet…
More Than Just Names and Dates
There are many sources available to the family historian today, but many of us,…
Gone ‘opping
During the 1930s/40s, in the East End of London and Essex suburbs, my family…
Another World
I’m very fortunate to have both my Nans still alive today. I love talking…
The ABCs of Genealogy
Who, at some point, has hit a brick-wall in their research? I know I…
New Tricks
Over the last few years, I’d been pondering the place of DNA within the…
Chance Encounters of the Past Generations
Growing up, I was surrounded with tales of yesteryear. I have a large extended…
Why Genealogy is a Basic Human Need
Many of us have become obsessed with family history over the years; whether that…
Welcome to QUISSUM!
So, this is the start of my first ever blog – eek! I’ve been…
“Feeling part of something bigger, that sense of belonging, is the greatest gift of genealogy.”
Kelly Cornwell
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