The Forgotten Uncle – Clark Thomson
Month: October 2020
The Airing Cupboard
If like me, you are a Family Historian or the keeper of your families stories, then the chances are, you are a “storyteller”. For me, there is nothing better than listening to a good story, beautifully told. In the last couple of years I have been introduced to the wonderful world of Podcasts and have … Continue reading The Airing Cupboard
Great-Grandad’s World War 1 Medals Framed
After such a long time, I have finally had my Great-Grandfathers WW1 Medals Professionally Framed. To say that I am pleased with the outcome is an under statement, I am truly blown away by how amazing the frame and Medals look. This is without doubt one of my proudest ‘Family History’ moments. It was a … Continue reading Great-Grandad’s World War 1 Medals Framed
#52Ancestors Week 43 ‘Quite the Character’
Welcome to Week 43 of my Genealogy challenge, from the wonderful Amy Johnson Crow, of writing something about your Ancestors for a whole year, #52Ancestors in 52 weeks. This week's prompt is 'Quite The Character'. So let me tell you a little bit about ‘Uncle Albert’………….. People always use the term ‘He’s the Life and … Continue reading #52Ancestors Week 43 ‘Quite the Character’
How to Build a Research Plan — Seeing the Wood for the Trees
Research can be defined as “a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding“ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/research As family historians, we are constantly trying to discover new information and reach new understandings – it is inherent in what we do. But how should we go about uncovering new […]How … Continue reading How to Build a Research Plan — Seeing the Wood for the Trees
#52Ancestors Week 42 ‘Proud’
Welcome to Week 42 of my Genealogy challenge, from the wonderful Amy Johnson Crow, of writing something about your Ancestors for a whole year, #52Ancestors in 52 weeks. This week's prompt is 'Proud'. So who am I proud of? Well of course, every single one of my Ancestors! From the old to the young, the … Continue reading #52Ancestors Week 42 ‘Proud’
The Life and Times of Paul Chiddicks Part 1 – The School Years
Welcome to my story.............. After endlessly encouraging my Family History friends to document their own stories—along with those of their ancestors—I figured it was finally time to take my own advice! It actually feels a bit strange, almost like writing my own obituary. But at least by doing it myself, I get to decide what … Continue reading The Life and Times of Paul Chiddicks Part 1 – The School Years
Understanding Genealogical Sources — Seeing the Wood for the Trees
When I studied history at school I was introduced to the concept of sources. There were exactly three types: Primary Source “An artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic.” Primary source, […]Understanding … Continue reading Understanding Genealogical Sources — Seeing the Wood for the Trees
#52Ancestors Week 41 ‘Newest’
Welcome to Week 41 of my Genealogy challenge, from the wonderful Amy Johnson Crow, of writing something about your Ancestors for a whole year, #52Ancestors in 52 weeks. This week's prompt is 'Newest'. An easy one for me this week, the 'Newest' Twig on my Tree is my Cousin's Daughter Sophia, shown here with proud … Continue reading #52Ancestors Week 41 ‘Newest’
The “Dunkirk Warriors” of 54 Squadron – Battle of Britain – July 1940 — Genealogy Jude
This year sees the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the decisive campaign by Fighter Command to defend Britain from invasion by the Nazis, held in the skies above southern England between July 1940 and October 1940. My own uncle, Gordon Herbert Batchelor, was a Battle of Britain pilot and one of “The Few” […]The … Continue reading The “Dunkirk Warriors” of 54 Squadron – Battle of Britain – July 1940 — Genealogy Jude
The Chiddicks Family Tree 