Over the past few years, I have been asked to write guest posts about family history research, for a number of genealogy organisations. These are captured below for reference and future use. Society of Genealogists As a volunteer… Read More
On a recent visit to Kent History and Library Centre, which is where the Kent Archives are based, I was reminded of the treasures in card catalogues. When planning a visit to an archive, I spend time planning… Read More
My paternal grandfather Percy James Bennett enjoyed writing down his history. I have two versions – a long detailed versions that will gradually get transcribed and reported here – and a shorter version which I have reproduced here…. Read More
My paternal grandfather Percy James BENNETT enjoyed writing down his history. I have two versions – a long detailed versions that will gradually get transcribed and reported here – and a shorter version which I have reproduced here…. Read More
My paternal grandfather Percy James BENNETT enjoyed writing down his history. I have two versions – a long detailed versions that will gradually get transcribed and reported here – and a shorter version which I have reproduced here…. Read More
(1874-1949) Emma Elizabeth GARFOOT was my maternal grandmother’s mother. She was born on 7 August 1874 in Old Ford Road, Bow, Middlesex1. Her parents were John GARFOOT and Ann HARDING. The family moved up to Peterborough during the… Read More
(1914-1993) Joan Ethel Blanche LEGGATT was born on 1 October 1914 in Grove Park, Lee, Kent1. Her parents were James LEGGATT and Ethel Hudson SMITH. She married Percy James BENNETT on 16 September 1939 at St John’s Church,… Read More
There are now over 90 parishes included in the collection of Nottinghamshire Parish Register Transcriptions on SoG Data Online. There is a mixture of christenings, marriages and burials. The exact coverage for each parish is dependent on the… Read More
During recent research, I came across an 1861 census entry giving the occupation as Coast Guardsman. Knowing that there is a Coastguards’ Index on SoG Data Online, I logged into my account and searched for Joseph Wale using… Read More
I started this blog to share little snippets I learn that may help others, to share my genealogy journey and to let my family learn more about their family. Little did I expect that my last blog (and… Read More
