#AtoZChallenge S is for the Dawson Siblings
S is for Siblings. My mother with her three older siblings in about 1922. The elder three siblings were born in UK however my mother was born in New Zealand because the family had migrated Read More …
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#AtoZChallenge P for Peculiar People – Odd Names
P for Peculiar People. Peculiar People was a hard GenealogyPhotoADay prompt. I had no photos with people being peculiar, silly or having fun that I was happy to share. Plus I typically ask permission before Read More …
#AtoZChallenge H for Hobby: Family History
The Name of the Father is Missing! Collecting vital records like birth certificates is something one does to find out more information if you are addicted to the hobby: family history. H for Hobby: Family Read More …
#AtoZChallenge F for Fashion: Nana’s Fur Fashion
Yes it’s fur fashion from the past. I do love looking back at old photos of my Nana, Grace Shepherd (Mrs Dawson) wearing what I think as old fashioned clothing. To her, she was the Read More …
AtoZChallenge Cemetery & Collis – Cousins or not?
C is for Cemetery or Collis or Cousins AtoZChallenge Cemetery or Collis I’m not sure if these are cousins or not. My 3x great grandmother was a Collis. Born in Sudbury, Suffolk, England around 1796. Read More …
GenealogyPhotoADay Musical Instrument – Mabel Dawson.
Mabel Dawson played the saxophone and piccolo for a living. Mabel Dawson with her saxophone. Named Mabel Kate Dawson, my maternal grandfathers sister was born in London, England 15 March 1881. When I was a Read More …
For Future Generations Follow This Family History Photo Tip
#GenealogyPhotoaday Day 30 Family. I love that someone bothered to write the names on the back of this photo. What is even better is that they wrote both maiden and married names for some women Read More …