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The Lady Cameron Cup – A Fascinating Discovery
Every so often we come upon a unique artifact from an ancestor’s life. Recently Duncan Campbell provided me with a photograph of such an artifact, the Lady Cameron Cup, pictured… Continue reading→
Chapter Four – Arthur Reynold “Kelly” Foster (1890 – 1965)
Arthur Reynold “Kelly” Foster (1890 – 1965) My grandfather was born on the 14th of December, 1890 in a house in Beckles Road. He was baptized on January 14th, 1891… Continue reading→
Benjamin Gittens, Esquire (1730-1790)
The vast majority of our Barbados Gittens ancestors have very little historical information written about them other than births, deaths, and marriages. However, there are some Gittens who have played… Continue reading→
Second Time Lucky!
Amazingly the family of Barbara Ellen Clincket (Leach) Mair continues to expand, connecting again with long lost family. This time reuniting with her cousin Mary who Barbara had not seen… Continue reading→
One in three brides keep maiden name – study
Another interesting challenge for family research. London – Many a young girl has filled up an old notebook or a spare scrap of paper trying out a different name for… Continue reading→
Edwin “Teddy” Johnson Gittens
A Sketch of the Life ofEdwin “Teddy” Johnson Gittens (1887-1921) Edwin Johnson Gittens was my grandfather. He was better known as “Teddy” for most of his life. Teddy was born… Continue reading→