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Margaret Sharp (1826-1881)

December 20, 2020May 11, 2020 by Megan

This is not the usual story of a poor young women with an illegitimate baby. After a sad start to life that meant she was working in a cotton mill and looking after herself at 13, Margaret Sharp’s life actually improved some years later when she had her son, Alexander GIBBONS (1853-1910). It has taken … Read more Margaret Sharp (1826-1881)

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Mather DNA Match and Bonus

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020 by Megan

I always wanted to believe that James MATHER (1821-1881) was my great great grandfather, but up until a few weeks ago the paternity of my great grandmother was not watertight. James and my great great grandmother, Fanny Cross were not married when my great grandmother, Sarah Mather Cross was born and there was no father … Read more Mather DNA Match and Bonus

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Accentuate the Positive Geneameme 2019

January 26, 2020January 2, 2020 by Megan

This post is in response to Jill Ball’s invitation to take part in this activity. As it is one of my goals for 2020 to report on my family history on a more regular basis, I decided to take part. As instructed by Jill, I have completed only as many statements as I wish or … Read more Accentuate the Positive Geneameme 2019

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Tracking Where People Went

July 27, 2020January 2, 2020 by Megan

It is quite easy to use Google Maps to track the lives of our ancestors. I used this blog post: Google and Maps for Genealogists: Tracking Where You’ve Been to find out how to do it. The map below shows the journey of my gggrandparents, Angus McKenzie and Margaret MacDonald, who both were born near … Read more Tracking Where People Went

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The Value of DNA Testing

January 26, 2020December 28, 2019 by Megan

I must admit I wasn’t originally convinced that DNA testing could enrich my family history research. As such I didn’t take a DNA test until late 2017. By then there were established testing companies and the price was quite reasonable. It must have been reading Peter Calver’s newsletter at LostCousins (https://www.lostcousins.com/) that managed to persuade … Read more The Value of DNA Testing

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Visiting Fermanagh

July 2, 2019October 25, 2017 by Megan

On a recent trip to the UK, I was able to spend a weekend in Fermanagh near the town of Kesh on Lower Loch Erne. My Morrow and Allingham ancestors lived nearby before emigrating to Australia in the 1840’s and 1850’s. I purchased an Ordinance Survey map of the area. The image shown here is … Read more Visiting Fermanagh

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Edwin Williams’ Siblings

January 26, 2020February 2, 2017 by Megan

Edwin’s family was typical of the period. Three of his elder siblings did not survive childhood and one of his younger brothers died of “disease of the heart” at just 9 years old. When Edwin married Sarah Mather in 1876 and settled near Glossop he left his siblings in Lancashire and assimilated with Sarah’s family … Read more Edwin Williams’ Siblings

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Ardwick Cottage – Erskineville Road Newtown

January 26, 2020January 16, 2017 by Megan

This house had special meaning for my Williams family. It was the family home of my great-grandfather, Edwin Williams, almost from the time he arrived in Australia until his death. My Williams cousins all seem to have a similar photo of the house as the one displayed here. Unfortunately, the house is no longer standing. … Read more Ardwick Cottage – Erskineville Road Newtown

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John Williams and the Missing 1861 Census

January 26, 2020January 15, 2017 by Megan

John Williams and Susannah Jones were married on 3 October, 1837 in the Parish Church (St Giles) in Wrexham, North Wales. During their entire marriage they lived in Brook Street, Wrexham (I am not sure if they went to live in Brook Street directly after they were married, but they are listed as living there … Read more John Williams and the Missing 1861 Census

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The Circumstance of Sarah Mather’s Birth

January 26, 2020June 26, 2016 by Megan

I have always wondered about Sarah Mather’s birth.  Her parents, James MATHER (1821-1881) and Fanny CROSS (1822-1867), were unmarried when she was born and her father wasn’t even listed on her birth certificate.  However, both parents were listed on her baptism and they did get married later on. Over the past couple of weeks I … Read more The Circumstance of Sarah Mather’s Birth

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  • Mather DNA Match and Bonus
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  • Tracking Where People Went
  • The Value of DNA Testing
  • Visiting Fermanagh

About Me

I have been researching my family history since the early 1980's. I am now a semi-retired IT professional with special interest in website development. These pages are the result of my interest in the technological future and my family's past.

My Families

Family- PicnicI was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia but now live with my husband and family on the small island of Bermuda. Most of my ancestors immigrated to Australia from Great Britain before 1900 (and yes there is a convict or two in there!).

My Husband’s Families

The Franklin BoysMy husband has lived in Bermuda his entire life - and wouldn't want to live anywhere else! His ancestors also originated in Great Britain with a few ties to Canada and the US.
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