Author Archives: Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

My family’s own “Downton Abbey”

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Apparently, in 19th century England there were more people working in service than actually working down the mines. Being employed in someone else’s household as a member of staff was an alternative available to those who, for instance, wished to … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkshire, Downstairs staff, England, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Marriage, Shropshire, Work | 2 Comments

Finding Aunty Rita

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Two days ago, genealogy came to life. Less than two weeks ago, you’ll remember, I posted about a recent discovery we made, concerning my grandfather’s younger half-sister, Rita. Through a distant English cousin of mine, Anne (related to us through … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Death, Emigration, Genealogy, Italy, United States | 1 Comment

Coping with the loss of children

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

There is probably nothing more painful, nor more unnatural, than the death of a child. Fortunately, in the world of today fewer and fewer parents experience such a terrible loss when their children are young , but not many generations … Continue reading →

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This year’s Christmas present: Great-Auntie Rita

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Just when you think you know almost everything about your closest relatives, WHAM, you get a brand new person to hook on the family tree, opening up a whole new branch in your ancestral garden… and who knows what else. … Continue reading →

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A rather unusual marriage

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

In the past three years or so I have encountered just a small handful of couples whose ages were slightly apart from one another. Finding a case where the bride was a lot older than her husband was even harder. … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Marriage | 1 Comment

Runaway Dad

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

I know that growing without a dad is tough. If you or anyone else close to you grew up without a parent, then you know what I’m talking about. Whether it was a war, or a fatal illness which snatched … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Bigamy, Emigration, Genealogy, Spain | 2 Comments

The elusive Mr Davis

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

My first real post about my family tree ought to be dedicated, I suppose, to my latest genealogical conundrum. A couple of weeks ago, my father ordered four certificates from the General Records Office in England. All four certificates correspond … Continue reading →

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Once upon a while ago…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Opening a new blog about genealogy is something I have often wanted to do. For some odd reason, maybe with my ancestors giving me the final push I needed, and with much delay, today I have finally decided to open … Continue reading →

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