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The descendants of Harry Cartwright (1796-1842)
Today I’m going off-piste as I follow the line of descent through a collateral branch in my family tree. Harry Cartwright (1796-1842) was the only son, and the middle child, of Henry Cartwright and his wife Jane. Harry was also … Continue reading
Posted in 1841 Census, Birth, Death, Emigration, England, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Marriage
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What happened to Joseph William Rodway?
The Rodways of Castlemorton In 1853 my great-great-great-great-uncle John Rodway, a wheelwright by profession, died in the Worcestershire village of Castlemorton, where he had lived for most of his adult life. He was 60 years of age, a widower, and … Continue reading
Elizabeth Howard (née Norgrove?, 1684-aft.1763)
My 6x great-grandmother, Sarah Howard, was born in the second half of 1723, being baptised in the Herefordshire village of Pembridge on 11 October that same year. Her parents were William and Elizabeth Howard. Sarah had at least two elder … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Illegitimacy, Marriage, Pembridge
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Richard Hatchett (1583-1654/55)
As I continue to delve into my Shropshire roots, today I would like to tell you about my 11x great-grandfather Richard Hatchett. According to several sources, including Gareth Williams’ “The Country Houses of Shropshire”, Richard was born in Acton Reynald … Continue reading
Posted in Death, England, Genealogy, Illegitimacy, Marriage, Shropshire
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Mary Crowther (1707-1779?)
This is the story of my seven times great-grandmother, Mary Crowther. Very little is known about her – and yet, through a handful of records, it is still possible to reconstruct what must have been some of the most important … Continue reading
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A fatherless line of Italian ancestors
When my 24 year-old Italian great-grandfather Giacomo boarded a ship and emigrated to the United States in 1910, he left behind a tiny family unit composed of solely by his mother, Margherita. She was listed on the passenger list as … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Civil Registration, Death, Genealogy, Illegitimacy, Italy, Marriage, Nizza Monferrato, War, World War II
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Who was Eleanor Whitney’s mother?
To most of you, the name Eleanor Whitney probably doesn’t mean a thing – and why should it? She was a late Medieval woman about whom extremely little is known. She is not even known to have done anything particularly … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Herefordshire, Marriage, Medieval Ancestry, Royalty, Wales, Women
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The mystery of Anna Amerio
One of the most intriguing genealogical mysteries I have encountered lately is the private life of my (probably very distant) relative Anna Amerio, and her very peculiar family arrangement – for you see, for a number of years she lived … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Italy, Marriage, San Marzano Oliveto, Women
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The tragedy of Jane Dee
I think it’s time to take a short break from Italian genealogy, so I’ve decided to delve into the English side of my family tree instead! Looking at the various members of my extended family whom I’ve long neglected to … Continue reading
Posted in 1851 Census, 1861 Census, 1871 Census, Canada, Colwall, Death, England, FindMyPast, Genealogy, Herefordshire, Marriage, Mormonism, Women
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How did your ancestors meet?
Genealogists are naturally inquisitive. Let’s be honest: we are very nosy. We like detail, we love personal stories, we adore family gossip… but above all, we need facts. As family historians, you have probably asked your parents and even your … Continue reading
Posted in 1841 Census, 1910 US Census, Death, Genealogy, Marriage
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