Family History – Aud's Stuff

Carrier Law

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”

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”

Victor?

In family tree research, I am reminded, again, that just One record can change everything. A cascading effect … Auguste is not the man I seek. Victor is. Victor and Auguste Dutaillis arrive almost simultaneously in the United Kingdom about 1793: fleeing the chaos in France. Victor settles in London; Auguste in Edinburgh. My ancestorContinue reading “Victor?”

William Dutaillis

Auguste’s son… remember Auguste! I still dont know exactly where Auguste was born or where he died or who his parents were but I do know quite a bit about his 9 children … William is the eldest boy. I actually suspect he was adopted but cant prove it …. yet… He is my ancestor.Continue reading “William Dutaillis”