Tag Archives: Ellis

In Remembrance of William James West (1898 – 1918)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In Remembrance of William James West William James West was born in Aldershot Hampshire in 1898, the son of William Arthur West, a military man and, Emma Jane Ellis (Harris). I had always known that my Grandfather’s first cousin had died in … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – George Ellis – Part Two – Military Life

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Julie Goucher

It seems fitting today to post the second part of Ancestor of the week in relation to George Ellis. 194 years ago today, my Great, Great Great Grandfather, George Ellis left the employ of the 10th Hussars having served 20 … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – George Ellis – Part One – Domestic Life

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is the belated Ancestor the week post from 12th March 2011 and is about my 4th times Great Grandfather George Ellis. He has lead me on quite a journey, which is why the post is so late in being … Continue reading →

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Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In keeping with Australia Day inspired by Twigs-of -Yore and the subsequent post for Waitangi Day. We now have the Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge. Below are the details from the Auckland Reseach Centre Facebook page “To participate:*Write a blog … Continue reading →

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Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – D is for…..

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Julie Goucher

D is for……Discovery We start the path to discovery as a young baby, crawling, walking, talking and touching.  As we progress along the path life leads us, we continue that road of discovery. This posting is about my journey and … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – Willliam James West

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is the belated post from 26 February. William James West was born in Aldershot Hampshire in 1898, the son of William Arthur West, a military man and, Emma Jane Ellis (Harris). I had always known that my Grandfather’s first … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 103: Female Genealogy

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

As modern women I believe we truly under estimate the hardship, suffering and resilience of our female ancestors. Let us consider what we have that they often did not. Electricity and Gas, forms of heating and light A benefit system … Continue reading →

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Fearless Females – Day 3

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

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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Fearless Females – Day 2

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Julie Goucher

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 has to one of my favourite photographs. Given to me by a … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – William Arthur West – Part One

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Julie Goucher

This is the belated post from 19th February. William Arthur West was born in 1863 in Guildford. I became aware of him through the his marriage to my Grandfather’s Aunt – Emma Jane Ellis (Harris). They married in 1897 and … Continue reading →

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