As a genealogist and wife of an ex-gravedigger I have spent a fair amount of time in cemeteries and graveyards. I have become quite adept...

In honour of my 45th birthday I thought I would look back on my ancestors in their 45th years. Paternal granddad – Ernest Rowe. Sadly,...

I always had the impression that almanacs were something to do with cricket, weather and astrology. I never imagined that they would be...

As the bullet casing fell from the envelope onto the desk in front of me goosebumps rose up on my arms. I had ordered up a court martial...

I realised that I sometimes write in my blog about random family members but that a few more details of my family lines might be useful in o