The above photo was sent to me by an aunty. In it are my grandfather Rene Gosselin, aged about 24 … More
Author: Ramona
I'm into Genealogy, illustration/art and picture book writing.
Origins of the LOZUET name
Recently I have had a reply from a reader to this website. The reply was so interesting I feel it … More
On this day – Mary Frances Davey was born in 1856
On this day the 21st September 1856 (154 years ago) my great great grand father’s younger sister was born. Mary … More
WW1 soldiers in Jersey on Agricultural training
The image above is from the local paper in Jersey, Channel Islands. it is about a local historian … More
On this day – Mabel Maud Lozuet was born in 1902.
This beautiful photo above is of Mabel (my great grandmother’s sister) and her daughter Mabel Benest. The clothes are very … More
On this day – Jeanne Marie Rabet was born in 1864
Finding Jeanne Rabet ( my great great grandmother) after quite a bit of research was a very exciting time. Two … More
Another photo with mystery people
Jersey convicts sent to Australia
Since I have moved to Australia I have taken a great interest in the country’s history. One of the most … More
What’s in a name?
When I was born my parents decided to name me ‘Marianne‘ after the Leonard Cohen song: ‘So long Marianne’. Two … More
Channel Islanders in Australia
I have been watching the Australian version of ‘So who do you think you are’ every Sunday night at 7:30pm … More
My Channel Island Ancestry 