Category Archives: Herefordshire

The stigma of illegitimacy

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Daniel (@DSRGenealogist)

Illegitimate children abound in every family; if you haven’t found any yet, then you just haven’t searched enough. In our modern age we tend to think of the past generations as being prim and proper, ultra-respectable, morally conservative and social-conscious. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth, Death, Galicia, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Illegitimacy, Marriage, Spain | 6 Comments

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

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

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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