There are so many things that I am thankful for in my life. Of course at the top of that list is my family, especially my strong and supportive husband and our two kind, unique, smart and wonderful young adult children. I am most thankful that I get to be their mom. Did I mention…
I’d have to say that this week, what I’ve been thinking about is how KINDNESS is FREE. I’m participating in Amy Johnson-Crow’s 52 Ancestor Challenge. The writing prompt for this week is FREE. I’ve truly have had the most amazing luck and so much kindness shown to me recently with my family history research and…
Did you know that there are many groups on Facebook specifically for genealogy? The list is endless! Here are a few of my favourites that I have found to be invaluable in researching family history. The very first I can recommend is called UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOS OF THE BRITISH ISLES GROUP. This one is my absolute…
Florence Heath Carré I’m participating in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestor Challenge. The writing prompt for this week is OLDEST. What comes to my mind is the ancestor in my family who was the OLDEST. My (paternal) Great Great Grandmother Florence Heath lived to see 102 years! In fact, in just two more months she…
I’m participating in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors Challenge. The writing prompt for this week is On The Map. Every once in a while Ancestry releases updated Ethnicity Results for our DNA tests. I thought that was quite fitting. In case you are thinking, wait a second…how is it possible that my DNA could change?!…
I quite often will search on Google or eBay for family treasures. I’m never quite sure what I am looking for. The internet can be a weird and wonderful place. One site that I’ve had some luck on is Abebooks.com, if you’ve never had a look there I highly recommend it. Sometimes I will search…
My paternal Great Grandmother, Florence Lilian Carré was born in January 1878 in Brighton, Sussex. I’ve always known her as Granny Newitt. Here is a sketch that was done in 1878 of “Lily” as an infant. It was drawn by Dorothy Tennant, who is my 1st cousin 4x removed (so 4 generations back). She was…
Finding My Ancestors 