October 2013 Blog Posts (6)

Nick Kingsley writes a fascinating blog about the Landed families of Britain and Ireland.

A recent article has looked at Brandfold, in Goudhurst, Kent, built for the Edgeworth family.

Descent: Miss Edgeworth (date unknown); Charles Sneyd Edgeworth (1786-1864) let to Thomas Cramer…

I recognize his picture on this site as I have seen it back in NB. Sir Charles Douglas has an extensive life. I understand more the history of my birthplace. I really enjoy this website.  This is wonderful history that I would of maybe would of never explore if it wasn't for your wonderful efforts. Thank You

Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Research and Documentation, Oronto Douglas is anxiously awaiting news of the release of his sister, Augusta Douglas-Ayam.

Bargaining has been continuing over the ransom to be paid, with observers hoping that the matter will be resolved satisfactorily today, Monday 21st October.…

stumbled across James Douglas today a 19th century painter from Dundee

Virginia Silvester has most kindly contributed the following article to TACA, in which she traces the fortunes of two of her great-grandmother's soldier brothers, one of whom was an army schoolmaster. Her account vividly illustrates both the mobility inherent in the military way of life, and the hardship endured by the wives and children of serving soldiers around a century ago. To discover more, read on .…

Hi I am trying to put together a reunion for 2015 of all the Douglass Family that are descended from Christopher and Phebe that settled in Walworth Wisconsin. I have set up a fb page and would like help in finding any relatives and contacting them to invite them. I was also wondering if anyone knew where I could get some non copyrighted emblems to use on the page. I would also like to link some of the materials that I have found researching but not sure how its done. Thanks to all, Kenneth…