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Love my family history; social work quals and worked in prisons for years. Now gardening, enjoying my grandson, and researching, researching, researching. What could be better?

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 3d

So gather more info on her relatives before you start narrowing your research. Since other trees are inconsistent, forget them for now - it sounds like others have simply taken a stab at what might be possible. Is she catholic or protestant? did she immigrate? who was her husband?

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 3d

Hi Brendan - using DNA areas will not really assist you at this stage of your research. There are 27 CS's born in Killarney born between 1869 & 1872. The Irish placenames are not consistent & may be a townland or a parrish (in different places altogether!

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 5d

thats so sweet!

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 5d

Hi Brendan - where online trees conflict, then you must start from scratch. Go back to where you are reasonably certain of the records, and look again. Check areas and work descriptions. I'll have a look tomorrow to see if there is more you can follow. Nil Desperandum !

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 11d

go to the john grenham site, and do a surname search for places, then use the Irish Genealogy site (free) & Roots Ireland site $ to explore possibilities. Use DNA for clues. #Genealogy #IrishGenealogy

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 11d

I am creating a powerpoint on the Evidence Explained citation method for my family history society. Wondering - how many FH writers & family historians use it? #Genealogy #genealogycitations

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 17d

However, if you were to enclose a stamped, addressed envelope, and a five pound note, we may oblige.

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 19d

Hi Debbie I have researched this area, as I have family living there during the period you mention. look it up on the Internet archive too, and also the East London History Society and Lockies Topography of London. What is the surname of your family? #Genealogy

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 22d

How beautiful - I love them

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 22d

Thankyou Janet - The loud, troubled people who are afraid eventually quieten - or burn themselves out. Those who take a deep breath, then remain steadfast - they endure. Or at least manage, which is the best we can do. With humour, with a light touch, and with vision.

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 22d

"Oh dread... its up to my head" (famous song, 'I'm being swallowed by a boa-constrictor')

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 22d

Great name for a cheese!

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · 29d

its in the Internet archive. I must read it, thanks so much

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 29

Check on the 1861 census..

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 28

Fantastic site! recommend this to #Genealogy researchers

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 26

The General Regulatory Chamber partially upheld Ancestry’s appeal, ruling that producing the requested records was within NRS’ public task #Genealogy #Ancestry
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/news/ancestr...

Tribunal upholds ‘catastrophic’ Ancestry request to access Scottish family history records | Who Do You Think You Are Magazine

The General Regulatory Chamber has upheld efforts by Ancestry to publish National Records of Scotland family history records

www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 25

Sounds like John Brown's sister is really worried...

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 25

I asked AI and this is the reply: There is no specific height requirement for a lady's maid; their suitability depends on discretion, skill, and the ability to manage wardrobes and styling, rather than physical stature.

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 24

Poor Charles - and I suspect he was gay (check out his Will). Thanks for the extra information! I have a collection of the bound Girls Own Annuals and have found some fascinating stuff....

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 23

I suspect the Editor of the Girls Own 1880-1907, Charles Peters, wrote this himself. He died of 'obesity' and you can see more at shop.interfoto.de/id/01923832

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comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 19

Lots of times, especially children in the 1700's, but adults too. and parish records are littered with unknown persons found dead, or found abandoned and given a name at baptism by the priest.

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 15

Depends on the social strata they inhabit. upper class - seclusion & adoption & marriage to anyone. Middle - quick marriage, with age inflated. Lower - attempt @ abortions; marriage to older man as housekeeper/mum to his children; dau. mum says its hers or accepted & reared.

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 12

Can't wait for the invention of the indoor privy #GirlsOwn

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 12

Found this site #Genealogy when looking for poor Alfred Oxtoby who got sent to Rampton in 1910. If you need info on mental health institutions then this is just amazing studymore.org.uk/4_13_TA.HTM

Index of Lunatic Asylums and Mental Hospitals

studymore.org.uk

comma54 @comma54.bsky.social · Sep 11

Sooo.... you are writing to the Editor about these 'friends' of yours? A bit mean of you, I think. Noone likes a tattle-tale. Of course, if its you, then you have your answer. However, the young men are also tarnished, no? #GirlsOwn