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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

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On This Day… William Elbert Dando Married… Twice!

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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