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Category Archives: Ancestors Corner
Cleaning Barnes Family Graves In Cornwall
We like to visit Newlyn in Cornwall from time to time, the home of Harvey’s forbears as well as the place where he lived as a young child, so last weekend we took a drive down. We brought along a … Continue reading
HMS Riviera – The Dark Room Mystery Remains
I was in London on Wednesday and, whilst I was there, I spent a few hours at the National Archives. My main purpose was to see if I could satisfy the family lore which suggests that Harvey’s grandad, Cyril Ellen, … Continue reading
99 Years Since Henry James Weaver Died In The Great War
8TH SEPTEMBER Today is the 99th anniversary of the death of my great-grandfather, Henry James Weaver, accidentally killed by a bomb prematurely exploding during training at a base in France during WW1. The photograph shows Henry’s name on the War … Continue reading
Early Triumph Motorcycle Reminiscent Of Grandpa’s WW1 Service
Harvey and I visited the Shuttleworth Collection in June at the Old Warden Aerodrome near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire where they keep a wonderful collection of historic aircraft and vehicles dating from the first half of the 20th century. It’s a … Continue reading
My Visit To The Charming Village Of Curry Rivel In Somerset
Whilst away recently on a short break, hubby and I took the opportunity to stop off at the quaint village of Curry Rivel on our return journey. Tucked away in the Somerset countryside, the village features a church, parts of … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestors Corner, Making Memories
Tagged Fidoe, Smale, Street, Trott, Weaver
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Visiting Westminster College, Cambridge
Last week, Harvey and I took a short break, spending time in the Cambridgeshire/Essex/Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire area. Whilst we were there, we visited Westminster College in Cambridge, a centre for learning within the United Reformed Church, which also houses several sets of … Continue reading
More Devon Ancestors
I’ve been investigating the ancestors of Israel Edward Ball and Ann Dearing, in addition to adding further details for this couple. Israel and Ann were due to be married in 1838 when Ann was pregnant with daughter, Maria. Banns were … Continue reading
Burgoyne Or Congdon! What Was My Gr-Gr-Grandmother’s Maiden Name?
Having recently sent away for some details about the children of John Gale Hellier and his wife, Mary Ann, I acquired by default a copy of the couple’s marriage certificate amongst some documents which had been submitted to a Bristol … Continue reading
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Tagged Burgoyne, Condon, Congdon, Hellier, Hellyer
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The Life Of My 2 x Great-Aunt Kate Louisa Hellyer
Born the eldest child to John Gale Hellier, a stoker in the Royal Navy, and his wife, Mary Ann (nee Congdon) in 1878, Kate Louisa Hellyer had a difficult start in life. She was 12 when her mother died and … Continue reading
My 17th Century Ancestor, Richard Fryer’s, Story Is Published
My final article for the Discover Your History magazine is published in the December 2013 issue. This time, I investigate the life of my 8 x great-grandfather, Richard Fryer (abt. 1663-1710), by examining his will and evaluating the inventory for … Continue reading