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Category Archives: Family History
Remembered With Honour
MORRISON, Flying Offr. (Pilot) Samuel Cecil – 115396. R.A.F. (V.R.).104 Sqdn. Prot. Sec. (Men’s). Plot F. Coll. Samuel Cecil Morrison (Cecil) was the son of Samuel Morrison and Charlotte Rebecca Wilson (Cissy) and the eldest of six children. He was born … Continue reading
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A Strange Coincidence, or Was It?
I’ve been working on my family tree “Twisted Limbs & Crooked Branches” for about 3 years now. Like many, I started collecting information and photos several years prior. I had spent time in the Knock Road Cemetery in Ballymoney, Co. … Continue reading
The Scotts of Ballymacward, Co. Antrim!
Larceny of Ducks… Beauchamp Scott, lovingly referred to as “Oul Beatty”, was a son, brother, husband and father – he was also my great grand uncle. Although many historical records indicate he was born on 26 Dec 1878 the Scott … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Island Kelly, Scott Family, Stoneyford
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“Reasonably exhaustive” research as a process of elimination
Originally posted on Planting the Seeds:
One of the most difficult concepts to grasp, when we strive to meet the Genealogical Proof Standard, is the “reasonably exhaustive search.” This requirement demands that we conduct thorough research, scouring every possible source…
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Faces Without A Name
A multitude of photos with no names attached! I have an abundance of old family photos, which I assembled while on my last trip to Ireland in the summer of 2012. With over 3,000 images: family photos, documents and the … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Co. Antrim, Co. Down, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Chambers Family, Co. Antrim, Co. Down, Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland, Love Family, Scott Family, Wilson Family
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The Beattie/Rankin Connection
A Follow up to – “It’s A Small World”! Less than two weeks ago I posted a blog entitled “It’s A Small World” discussing my Beattie/Rankin connection. Since then I’ve been able to meet with Mr. Rankin’s son, who is … Continue reading
The Belfast Blitz – A Personal Connection
I grew up knowing that my father was born in Belfast and grew up in Ballymoney. Ballymoney is a small town in Co. Antrim which is a short distance away from the Causeway Coast and the Glens of Antrim. It’s … Continue reading
St. Columb’s Court Swifts Football Team
Family photos can be found from the strangest resources. Several months ago, on the 400th Anniversary of Derry’s FB page (which unfortunately has been taken down by the owner); a photo appeared of the St. Columb’s Court Swifts Football Team. … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Co. Londonderry, Elvin Family, Family History, Geneaology, Love Family, Wilson Family
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It’s A Small World!
Many people use the term “It’s A Small World”; have you ever stopped to think about HOW small our world really is? You may run into someone at a ball game that you hadn’t expected to see and say, “Oh, … Continue reading
Posted in Co. Londonderry, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Beattie Family - Maternal Line, Co. Londonderry, Ireland, Rankin Family
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Unexpected Emotion…
When starting my journey back in time I wasn’t prepared for, nor had I expected it to be, an emotional trip! In fact, I hadn’t even considered it. Of course while collecting photos of my family who were more recently … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast, Burial Records, Co. Antrim, Family History, Geneaology, Ireland
Tagged Agnes Anne Beatty, Berry Family, Robert Berry, Sarah Hannah Tueton
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