Monthly Archives: March 2012

Beyond the Internet: Week 8 – Certificates

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas. The early marriage certificate featured below, is the marriage of Richard BUD, who is my 4 x Great Grandfather.  Richard married Sarah Kemp in Stoke Next Guildford on 21st July … Continue reading

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 3

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female … Continue reading

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George’s War

Back in 2008, I launched the Blog – George’s War. The aim was to explore and research my Grandfather’s part in the Second World War. When I started this quest, I didn’t really think that there was much in the … Continue reading

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Sepia Saturday 115 – Games

This is a photograph of Wanborough Surrey Cricket Team.  Taking part in Sepia Saturday

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 2

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo? This photograph is not in terribly good shape. I inherited this from my … Continue reading

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Fearless Females 2012 – Day 1

March 1 — Do you have a favourite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your … Continue reading

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1940 United States Census

 Last week I was reading at the 1940 US Census website what the plans are for this particular US Census. Previous Census are available for viewing via various genealogical sites. The difference with the 1940 Census is that it will be … Continue reading

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World Book Day & Bookish Thoughts!

Today is World Book Day. The project is aimed at children and in developing their love of books. The school or nursery registers with the site and at some point the book tokens arrive and are shared, presumably between the … Continue reading

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Fearless Females – 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month – Introduction

In March 2010, The Accidental Genealogist launched a series of blogging prompts to celebrate Women’s history Month. I didn’t take part then, but did in 2011 and plan to do so again.  The prompts are provided by, and copyrighted to The Accidental Genealogist and … Continue reading

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