Category Archives: Marriage

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