Category Archives: On This Day…

Capturing family events from the past in relation to Annie and Harvey Barnes’ family history.

On This Day… William Elbert Dando Married… Twice!

Posted on 10 October 2011 by

11TH OCTOBER 1875 – my 2 x great-grandparents, William Elbert Dando & Sarah Louisa Oliver, married 136 years ago in St James’s Church, Piccadilly Westminster. Their marriage certificate confirms that Sarah called herself Sarah Louisa Barnes and she declared herself … Continue reading →

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On This Day… My Grandpa Hibbitt’s Younger Brother Was Born

Posted on 2 June 2011 by

2ND JUNE 1904 My grandpa’s younger brother, Frederick Edward Hibbitt (his birth certificate spelt his name as Hibbit), was born in Soldier’s Point, Dundalk, Ireland, where his father was stationed as a Coastguard. Frederick died at 10 months and my … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday To Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on 21 April 2011 by

As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 85th birthday today, I thought I’d check my family tree to see if anyone in it celebrated a special event on the same day. I couldn’t find any specific birthdays although that’s not to … Continue reading →

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