NEW POST: ๐จ Alexander McPhailโs accidental death was just one of 15 at this Seattle address. My research sheds light on a deadly issue of the past.
๐โฐ๏ธ Did you know? My great-uncle William Webb Jr. worked as a driver for an undertaker before becoming a foreman. His work ethic and dedication helped shape our familyโs legacy. #HardWork#FamilyRoots#WebbFamilyHistory
๐๐ From Creweโs railway yards to raising four children, my great-grandparents William and Blanche Dyke lived a life full of dedication, family, and community. Explore the legacy they left behind. #AncestralJourneys#FamilyTies#CreweHistory
๐๐ฌ๐ง From Chorley, Lancashire, to Hamilton, Ontario, Dora Mooreโs journey reflects a life full of love and resilience. Dive into her life, and explore the incredible history of the Moore and Hulme families. #FamilyHistory#MooreHulmeJourney#RootsAndBranches
๐๐ผ From the undertaker's driver to a foreman, my William Webb's life journey mirrored the changing times. Alongside Alma, they navigated the ups and downs of the early 20th century with grace and resilience. Dive into their story of hard work and family love. #WebbFamilyHistory#TimelessBond#Legacy
๐๐น From Liverpool to Crewe, the marriage of William and Blanche weaves a narrative of connection, resilience, and the legacy they built within the steam and steel of England's railway towns. Explore their life together and the lineage they established. #AncestralTales#CreweHistory#GreatGrandparent
๐ณ๐ From the cotton mills of Chorley to the new beginnings in Canada, my great-aunt Dora and Albert Hulme's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of love. Their legacy, captured in a single wedding photo, continues to inspire our family. #AncestralTales#LoveAcrossSeas#FamilyRoots
๐ขโค๏ธ Elijah's voyage on the SS Laurentic marks the beginning of a new chapter, leading him to a life in Canada, away from his roots in Chorley. Uncover the story of love, separation, and reunification that spans continents. #LoveAcrossTheSea#HistoricalJourneys#LoxhamLegacy
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ Uncovering the heartache and strength within my family tree. John Longworth's sudden death left Alice to navigate life with 12 children, showcasing the incredible resilience of my ancestors. Their stories of perseverance and hope continue to inspire. #LostButNotForgotten#StrongRoots#VictorianEr
๐ฌ๐งโก๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ From the coal mines of Chorley to the bustling streets of Hamilton, Ontario, my great-aunt Bella's life was a tapestry of resilience and change. Join me in tracing her steps across the ocean and through time. ๐๐ #FromEnglandToCanada#IsabellaLongworth#GreatAuntTales
A night that changed everything โ๏ธ๐ The tragic tale of Leonard Gray and his crew's final flight near Wheatland, Manitoba. #InTheirHonor#MilitaryHistory
๐ก Explore the address 3 Hillside Road in Lambethโonce home to Sarah Gardiner and her family. Uncover the transition from a thriving household to the onset of Sarah's mental health struggles, documented in historical census records. ๐ ๐ #FamilyHome#HistoricalRecords
๐ฐ Step into the historic streets of Chester, where Charles and Sarah Eliza Moore embarked on their family adventure. Each child, a chapter in their tale, baptized at St. John's. ๐๐ถ #MooreFamilyLegacy#ChesterAncestry
๐ Samuel's union with Teresa Monica Stevens unfolds a transatlantic love story. Join me in uncovering their shared journey, filled with crossings, births, and the ebb and flow of life in 19th-century England and Canada. ๐ซ๐ #LoveStory#FamilyTree
๐ Love blooms at St. Jamesโ Church in Chorley as Robert Longworth marries Margaret Alice Morris in 1884. Together, they navigate the joys and sorrows of raising nine children. Peek into the records, baptisms, and the intimate details that bind this Lancashire family. ๐ฐ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ #FamilySaga#LoveStory
๐ฐ๐ As I traced the history of Phyllis Gardiner, the absence of marriage records and the search for the mysterious Murray Joseph Gray leave gaps in her story. Explore the intricacies of early 20th-century family dynamics, secrets, and the challenges faced by Phyllis in raising her son Leonard. ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ #My
๐ฐ๐ Mary Catherine McPhail ties the knot with John Hardigan in 1887, building a family in St. Andrews, Ontario. Together, they face joys and sorrows, as seen in the detailed records of births, baptisms, and the intricacies of life in the late 19th century. ๐๐ #MarriageRecords#OntarioHistory
๐ก John Whalen, born in 1790, made a life-changing move from Clonmore, Carlow, Ireland to Canada during the Irish Potato Famine. Explore the mystery of his immigration, eight children, and the extraordinary bonds formed as three brothers married three sisters. ๐ง๐ #Genealogy
๐ Jack's life takes a turn with marriage to Lottie Crossley in 1901. Their family grows in Bolton, Lancashire, before setting sail for Canada in 1913. Dive into the 1921 Canadian Census to glimpse into their lives on Grosvenor Street, Hamilton. ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ก #AncestralJourney#Ontario
๐ James Robert Squires' journey might have taken him far beyond England. A connection to a Royal Welsh Fusilier with the same name born in 1872 surfaces, suggesting military service in India. Unraveling the threads of his life involves piecing together scattered clues. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐ณ #AncestralStory#MilitaryHi
๐ At the onset of World War I, James Duffield, a teamster at J.H. Preston & Co., Providence, registered for the draft. Despite being Irish, he embarked on the path to U.S. citizenship. His draft card hints at an injury, offering a glimpse into the challenges he may have faced. ๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ธ #WWIHistory#IrishI
๐ On February 14, 1833, at All Saints Church, Kingston Seymour, James Griffin and Mary Bird exchanged vows, uniting two families. Their marriage witnessed by William and Jane Bird, and Joseph and Jane Griffin, set the stage for generations to come. ๐โค๏ธ #AncestralUnion#MarriageRecords
๐ From snowball fights with her sister to the glamour of New York and London, Grace's path was one of adventure. Her rebellion against the tomboy image led her to become a model, showcasing her inner strength and resilience. ๐ช๐ #ModelLife#FamilyJourney
๐ Remembering Gladys May Griffin, my great-aunt born on October 17, 1922. A remarkable woman, she brought love and joy to our family. Let's take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate her wonderful life. ๐๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ #GladysMay#FamilyLegacy
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆโค๏ธ From Francis Street to Love Street, Emily and Thomas Hughes' journey through life was a testament to enduring love and the strength of family. Together, they weathered life's storms and celebrated its joys. #TrueLoveStories#HughesFamilyLegacy#ChesterHistory
๐ On August 20, 1898, Ellen Longworth said "I do" to James Cropper Ashworth at the Parish Church in Chorley. Witnessed by Frederick Wilson and James' sister Jane Ellen, the couple embarked on a journey that unfolded at 32 Bolton Road in Chorley. ๐ก๐ #AncestralLoveStory#MarriageRecords
