Ancestors… National Archives: Australia. 12 Jan 202423 Dec 2023 In January 2023, I had the opportunity to visit the National Archives in Canberra. It was an extremely interesting visit. To view records held at the site you do need…
Ancestors… Family History Societies. 5 Jan 202422 Dec 2023 The following are my thoughts and observations on these Societies. I must admit that I am a member of many, both here in Australia and in the UK. There are…
Ancestors… 50th 22 Dec 20236 Dec 2023 This is the 50th writing to be published in a very eventful year. Since the end of January 2023, I have been on an emotional roller coaster - full of…
Ancestors… Great Grandparents: What I Found. 8 Dec 202316 Nov 2023 There you have it. Insights into my seven great grandparents. I am sure if you have read them you would have realized that the words are my interpretations of them.…
Ancestors… Great Grand Parent: Seven. 1 Dec 202331 Oct 2023 Mystery. To start the story - it's a bit of a mystery. There have been a number of possible answers but nothing has been proven. One of my cousins, Elizabeth…
Ancestors… Great Grand Parents: Six. 24 Nov 202330 Oct 2023 You were previously introduced to my English great-grandfather as mentioned in "The Arrivals - 1883" on board the "Hampshire". Ludlow, Shropshire. My name is Henry Bluck and I was born…
Ancestors… Great Grandparents: Five. 17 Nov 202312 Oct 2023 You were previously introduced to my Scottish great-grandmother as mentioned in "The Arrivals - 1889". She arrived on the Dacca in 1889. Banffshire. My name is Jessie Donald. I was…
Ancestors… Great grandparents: Four. 10 Nov 20233 Oct 2023 You were previously introduced to my Scottish great-grandfather as mentioned in “The Arrivals – 1883 (1)”. He arrived on board the "Oban Bay" in 1883. 1856. My name is David…
Ancestors… Great grandparents: Three. 3 Nov 202312 Oct 2023 My name is Mildred Annie Ray. I am the second child of William and Hannah Ray (nee Allen). They will tell their own stories later. Allandale, Queensland. I was born…
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