Do You Know Who You Are?

April 16, 2023April 22, 2023 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 19 Comments

Can you really truly know who you are, if you don't know where you came from? It's a simple enough question and one that I am sure that many family historians and probably many psychologists will have considered at some point. Even to the point of analysing why some people are so passionate and so … Continue reading Do You Know Who You Are?

The Life and Times of John Edwin Barnes

April 15, 2023 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 3 Comments

This is the latest and recently updated biography of my great-grandfather, John Edwin Barnes. It’s always good practise to periodically review and …The Life and Times of John Edwin Barnes

My Visit to The National Memorial Arboretum

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 10 Comments

A few years ago I was fortunate enough to visit the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, which holds over 300 memorials to those lives that have sadly been lost in conflict and civilian life. The Arboretum stands as a place which honours the fallen and recognises their service and their sacrifice for their country. It was first … Continue reading My Visit to The National Memorial Arboretum

DNA Kits – Should They Come With a Warning?

April 7, 2023April 9, 2026 ~ Chiddicks Family Tree ~ 20 Comments

Originally published April 2023 — updated for 2026 Note: This article has been updated to reflect new insights, personal experience, and the evolving landscape of DNA testing. A revised version of this post is also available on Substack. In recent years, DNA testing for family history has grown at an incredible rate. If you’re researching your … Continue reading DNA Kits – Should They Come With a Warning?