Tag Archives: Smale

Death Of A Son, Birth Of A Granddaughter

Posted on 8 September 2025 by
Langport & Somerton Herald - Saturday 23rd September 1916

ON THIS DAY… 8TH SEPTEMBER I’ve relayed the story of my great-grandfather, Henry James Weaver, many times whenever the anniversary of his death comes around. But recently, a newspaper clipping reminded me of something I hadn’t considered before – when … Continue reading →

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A Tavistock Widow’s Tragic End – Florence Smale (1888-1921)

Posted on 18 August 2025 by
AI Generated Memorial Image

ON THIS DAY… 18TH AUGUST On the 18th August 1921, my great-grandmother, Florence Weaver (née Smale), passed away at her parents’ home, 22 Ford Street, Tavistock, at just 33 years of age. Her death, sudden and tragic, left behind a … Continue reading →

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Where Were My Smale Ancestors A Century Ago?

Posted on 26 January 2023 by
Grace Smale, nee Martin, with her grandaughter, Phyllis Grace Weaver, assumed to be photographed on the doorstep of 22 Ford Street, Tavistock

Having recently subscribed to the 1921 Census with FindMyPast, I’ve been looking up various branches of my family to see what they were up to back then. Today I’m concentrating on my Smale family who branch off my maternal line. … Continue reading →

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Of All The Days…Grandmother and Granddaughter Share A Birthday

Posted on 11 January 2017 by
Florence Weaver (nee Smale)

11TH JANUARY My great-grandmother, Florence Weaver (nee Smale) was born on the 11th January 1888 so today would have been her 129th birthday. Florence was my maternal grandmother’s mother. By some coincidence, my gran also had a daughter born on … Continue reading →

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My Visit To The Charming Village Of Curry Rivel In Somerset

Posted on 19 July 2015 by
St Andrew's Church, Curry Rivel

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 →

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Great-Grandfather’s Wartime Story Is Published

Posted on 2 September 2013 by
Discover Your History Magazine

Exciting news! I was recently invited to write a few articles about my family history research for the Discover Your History magazine, a brand new publication due to be launched on 5th September. Published each month, the magazine will focus … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On Uncle Tom & Auntie Nellie Smale

Posted on 26 June 2012 by
Tom Smale & Nellie (nee Ball)

I remember Uncle Tom (Thomas Smale) very well – he lived to be 95 years old and died in 1991. He came to my house when our son was a baby and we had a photograph taken of 5 generations … Continue reading →

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“Three Other Ranks Were Killed” – How Pte Weaver Met His Death

Posted on 25 June 2012 by
Henry James Weaver's Memorial Plaque (Death Penny)

There’s a story which has been passed down through our family about how, on 8th September 1916, my great-grandfather, Henry James Weaver, died. During WWI, he was reportedly killed alongside two others by a bomb or hand grenade accidentally detonating … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Of The Prayer Book

Posted on 31 May 2012 by
Book of Common Prayer with Hymns A. & M.

I have in my possession a Book of Common Prayer with Hymns Ancient & Modern previously belonging to a Florence Smale, or possibly Small. Inside the front cover of the prayer book it states: Florence Smale [or Small?, it’s difficult … Continue reading →

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Who Was This Man? Might He Be A Geake, Hellyer, Weaver or Smale?

Posted on 20 June 2011 by
Who Was This Man?

This photograph was amongst a few old pictures previouly in the possession of my maternal grandmother, Phyllis Grace Geake (nee Weaver). I don’t know who this gentleman was and I’m wondering if anyone has seen a copy of this photo … Continue reading →

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