Family Connections

Last week I shared a blog post with you, written by my cousin John Herbert, about our connection with the Federal Hotel in Fremantle and the reunion of our first cousins for the very first time. Here's a story of how that come about? Family history (genealogy) is a wonderful thing, although it can sometimes...

Build it and they will come!

Many years ago, back in the days when email was just being born, I was in contact with Simon Hollingworth who is a direct descendant of the first lord of Hollingworth Manor in Cheshire who is also our Caddy/Carson/Hollingworth direct ancestor. We had lost contact over the years, as you do when life gets in...

A Hint to One’s Ancestry

When researching your family history, often times the mother's maiden name can remain elusive if it hasn't been recorded on a certificate anywhere. Sometimes the answer could be revealed right before your very eyes that you hadn't seen previously. Check the names of the children of the ancestor you are researching, as often times, the...