Persons of Interest – Charles Hiley Posted 13 May 2019 by Tessa KeoughCharles Hiley, a great great grandfather, was born in Walsden near Todmorden, once part of Lancashire but now in Yorkshire, in 1822. As soon as he was old enough he started working in the Cotton Mill. All the official records during his lifetime show him as a Power Loom Weaver apart from the 1861 census when he was listed as a Hair [Click to continue…]
Will You Meet the Guild in St. Charles? Posted 6 May 2019 by Tessa KeoughThe Guild Exhibit is all set up and Guild volunteers are ready to meet fellow Guild members and anyone interested in learning more about one-name studies or the Guild. Do stop by and check out the Guild's newest banner and some great takeaways - well done organizers! (An update to my original post - Please do NOT go to St. [Click to continue…]
Persons of Interest – Samuel Squire Gimblett Posted 22 April 2019 by Tessa KeoughSamuel was born in Exbourne, Devon in 1822. He was the fourth of eight children, only one of which died in infancy. His father William was an ‘Ag Lab’ but was obviously determined that his children would do well. Four of his five sons left wills and followed professions. Samuel followed his elder brother John into the shoe-making business and made [Click to continue…]
Liddiard Family Gathering – 12-14th April 2019 Posted 12 April 2019 by Julie GoucherThis weekend marks the Liddiard Family Gathering, hosted by Guild member Karen Rogers. The Liddiard family have their roots firmly in Wiltshire with descendants located around the world. As if a One-Name study was not a challenge enough, organising a family gathering from Australia is not for the faint hearted! Congratulations Karen! Today, 12 [Click to continue…]
Celebrations at the Guild – 40th Anniversary Posted 12 April 2019 by Julie GoucherA week or so ago the Guild held it's annual conference in Leicester, England which is where the first annual conference took place. Part of that celebration was the official Guild Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed a series of speakers, each focusing on the conference theme of Past, Present and Future. On our minds was the journey the Guild [Click to continue…]