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…]
Persons of Interest – Arthur Kenington Posted 8 April 2019 by Tessa KeoughArthur Kenington was born on 27th December 1863, in the Lincolnshire town of Great Grimsby. Yet in the 1871 census he is listed as living at the New Orphan Houses in Bristol. How did he end up orphaned and nearly 200 miles away? Thanks to existing letters between the village vicar and the owner of the orphanage, and Arthur’s admission record, the [Click to continue…]
A new members view of the Guild Posted 28 March 2019 by W Paul FeatherstoneRead her blog post here Click this Link