I just love this picturesque description of my Great Great Grandfather James Law who was born in Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1811:[1] “… it might with truth be said that no stronger or more robust, more firmly-knit, or finely-built man walked its streets. He stood 5 feet 10 inches in height, straight as an arrow,Continue reading “Carrier Law”
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Accomplishments
Do you have major accomplishments you are proud of? …. most of mine will not be remembered by anyone other than myself… Doing family history research I have found that it is rare to find information beyond what is provided in archived records like census and bmd data. Rare… but when it does happen… soContinue reading “Accomplishments”
Mary Ann Burnett
My paternal great grandmother was born on this day in 1848 in Waterloo, in what is now Ontario … She was a twin, and one of ten children born to Samuel Burnett and Margaret Gerrie. She married Robert Law in April of 1873. They had nine children. Their son Alexander Hamilton Law was my grandfather.Continue reading “Mary Ann Burnett”
Thorny Questions
I’ve been so busy trying to find answers, I don’t seem to have time for much else. And, I never seem to catch up… there is always a new question to answer. My family tree now has more than 2,000 people in it, and often when Ancestry sends me hints I no longer know whoContinue reading “Thorny Questions”
DNA
I succumbed to the allure of DNA testing. I admit, curiosity is one of my failings. Or strengths, depending on your point of view. I wanted to know if there was any French in my veins. I also wanted to see if I could find any new information on a few tricksy people in myContinue reading “DNA”
Mary Pauline Dutaillis
Born 1797 Paris per all her records… not her birthname I’m thinking… Adopted by Auguste Dutaillis is my theory… remember him. I know so much more now than I knew back then. One record is all it takes to change the story… and an interesting story it is. Full of heart break and true love…Continue reading “Mary Pauline Dutaillis”
Life Lessons
Over 60 and still learning the same lessons … I came across an interesting idea in my family history research… writing a letter to your grandchildren or great grands … to be opened when they are grown … The interesting part was what people wrote about … some chose life lessons. What life lesson wouldContinue reading “Life Lessons”
Shipwrights Arms
Remember Mary Ann? She and her husband George William Hodge ran the above tavern for just over two decades in Ramsgate, Kent, England from 1850 when it opened to 1871, the year George died. The previous Shipwrights Arms in Ramsgate had been run by the Harlow family. It seems to have closed its doors inContinue reading “Shipwrights Arms”
Thanksgiving
Counting my blessings today. So much to be thankful for. I am truly blessed. Food on the table. A roof over my head. People who love me. Family. Friends. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Technical Difficulties
Sometimes it seems the technology that is supposed to make our lives easier makes life harder instead. It seems that way MOST DAYS for me lately. Operator error a factor I am sure. Tried out One Drive and document sharing . Do not go there! Not unless you and your co-conspirators know what they areContinue reading “Technical Difficulties”
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