In memory of Kenneth George Davey

On this day, two years ago – 3rd January 2009, my grandfather died at Lakeside Nursing Home in St. Peter’s, … More

2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary … More

I am now on the list of the blog site ‘Geneabloggers‘. It is in alphabetical order so look under ‘M’ … More

About a month ago I treated myself to a DNA Test Kit. I selected the Maternal Lineage DNA Test (mtDNA) to … More

I have just discovered that Family Tree Magazine are seeking 40 fantastic genealogy blogs for an article in the July 2011 … More

On this day 4th November 1898 began the life of Violet Florence Mabey Lozuet. Here is Violet’s timeline … More

Just as you are about to give up, you come across a familiar name and then BINGO! You have found … More

Did you know that the commonly known ‘Granny Smith’ apple came from Australia? I didn’t until recently seeing an advert … More

I have many fond memories of visiting (and cycling through the country lanes) to Hamptonne Farm and am glad to … More

Of the 12 surnames I am researching 9 are of french origin. They are Bouchere, Gallienne, Gosselin, Jehan, Le Breton, Le … More