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Tag Archives: Dando
Balancing The Books – Joseph Dando: Philadelphia’s Bookkeeping Pioneer
Joseph Dando, the Younger (my 3 x great-grandfather), was a figure who navigated the competitive world of 19th century commerce and left a visible mark on history. Born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, and later active in Philadelphia, USA, during the 1830s … Continue reading
A Bride at Seventeen: Marking Ruby Dando’s 140th Birthday
3rd AUGUST My great-grandfather’s half-sister, Ruby Kate Irene Dando, was born in America on 3rd August 1885 – exactly 140 years ago today. In 1902, Leigh in Essex witnessed her marriage to the Reverend Robert Stuart King, beloved rector of … Continue reading
A Tangled Legacy: The Will Of Emma Dando
In 1869, a legal dispute unfolded over the will of Emma Dando, who had died the previous year on 14th June 1868. The case, heard in the probate court, revolved around multiple wills and competing family interests. Emma was the … Continue reading
The Shell House In Polperro, Cornwall – Old Photo
Probably dating from the 1950’s or 1960’s, this old photograph/slide shows my Granny (Ivy Alice Hibbitt, née Dando) on the steps of the Shell House in Polperro in Cornwall. The Shell House is one of the most photographed and famous … Continue reading
Which Dando Fathered Sydney Herbert Hall?
Don’t want to read? Click PLAY to hear an AI-generated audio discussion on this blog post’s key topics. (The audio was produced by NotebookLM Deep Dive Conversation.) For a while now, my dad has had a DNA match to another … Continue reading
A Dando Family Puzzle – Mystery Solved
Some time ago, whilst I was trying to investigate my 3 x great-grandmother, Harriet Catherine Dando, née Williams, I came across this notice in the North American and Daily Advertiser, (Philadelphia, PA) dated Monday 26th August 1844. Harriet was the … Continue reading
My Granny Hibbitt – Photos, Cine And Video Footage
1ST SEPTEMBER On this, my Granny Hibbitt’s birthday (born Ivy Alice Dando: 1904-1992), here are some photographs, cine and video footage to remember her by. Known as Isey, she was born above her grandmother’s sweet shop known as the Golden … Continue reading
On This Day In 1869 And 1959
2ND AUGUST I have only just realized that one of my dad’s grandfathers was born on this day, 2nd August, and the other died on this day. 1869 – Alfred Charles Newbold Hibbitt was born on 2nd August 1869 at … Continue reading
On This Day… Remembering Granny Hibbitt
2ND JULY Remembering my Granny Hibbitt (born Ivy Alice Dando) on the anniversary of her death, seen here in 1927.
On This Day In 1992
2ND JULY It’s hard to believe it’s 25 years to the day since I lost my Granny Hibbitt (Ivy Alice Hibbitt, nee Dando). So long as I live and breathe she won’t be forgotten.