What is this blog about?
Welcome to my home, my family history and genealogy blog. Here, you’ll discover practical guidance for researching your family tree and connecting with both living relatives and historical ancestors.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or revisiting an existing family tree, this blog will help you:
- Navigate the exciting journey of genealogical discovery
- Build comprehensive family connections
- Verify existing research and uncover new branches
Family history research is surprisingly straightforward once you begin. It often starts with a simple spark of curiosity—that lightbulb moment when you realise you want to understand your family heritage and discover where you came from.
My own genealogical journey began with this same curiosity, and through sharing my experiences and research methods, I hope to inspire and guide you on your own path of discovery.
Every family has stories waiting to be uncovered. Your ancestors’ lives, struggles, and triumphs are part of your heritage, and this blog will show you how to piece together those fascinating family narratives.
Beyond simply collecting names and dates, I’ll guide you through the art of storytelling—bringing your ancestors to life by adding historical context to their stories. This approach transforms dry genealogical data into vivid family histories that truly honour your heritage.
Ready to begin? Let’s embark on this rewarding journey of family discovery together.
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Lost Cousins Update.
I first wrote about “Lost Cousins” back in 2024 and it was published on the 24 May 2024. I will be repeating the content and I’m sure you will understand. Email. As I write this on Saturday 24th January 2026, it is with a deep heart that I advise that the founder of “Lost Cousins”,… Read more
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Three Years Ago.
It is hard to believe that over three years ago, I began looking at writing a Blog. I had hoped to have posted at the beginning of 2023 but that didn’t happen. I went on a very steep learning curve. I am still learning. I have learnt so much in the past years. In three… Read more
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Here is 2026.
It’s over a week into the New Year; we move on again into something new. It is hard to keep pace with what is happening in the world. Things change so fast. We all need to keep up; else we’ll be left behind. New. AncestorFamily is expanding. As you would most likely be aware with… Read more
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Looking Forward: The Next Chapter.
Another year is fast coming to an end. 2025 has been an interesting year, not just with the achievements here but globally. Reflect. At this time of the year, humans – yes us – look back and think what has been achieved and what does the future hold. Have you ever wondered if your ancestors did… Read more
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Downunder with a Difference.
This writing may cause some issues but it needs to be done. For all of those who reside outside of the USA, you may understand. For those in the USA, I do not intend this to be degrading. However, everyone has their own opinions and bias. My first statement to kick this off is: “The… Read more
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