Tag Archives: Matthews

Family History Writing Challenge – Day 2

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Julie Goucher

After my Grandmother was forced from the family home she went to live with her sister Elsie and brother in law William Downes called Bill. They lived at Paynes Close in Guildford and I certainly don’t remember this as a … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the Week – Edith Jelley nee Matthews

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Julie Goucher

My grandmother, Lillian Edith MATTHEWS inherited her middle name from her Aunt, the sister of her father, Edith Annie Matthews born 1877 in Rugby Warwickshire. Despite this my Grandmother knew very little about Edith other than she was a nurse. … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2010 – Grab Bag!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Julie Goucher

Today’s posting is a free for all. Tomorrow, 18th December 2010 would have been my beloved Grandmother’s birthday. Born in 18th December 1912 Lilian Edith Matthews to John Matthews and Elizabeth Mary nee Elstone at Guildford Surrey England. Gran was … Continue reading →

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