Lorna
@bluebellfhr.bsky.social
Family History Researcher from Kent now living in Shropshire via Gloucestershire.
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A new chapter begins at Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm in the Lake District this month - the first female tenant farmer since the famous author bought it in 1905.
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A new chapter begins at Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm in the Lake District this month - the first female tenant farmer since the famous author bought it in 1905.
3x Great Uncle David Rigden TAYLOR buried 19-Nov-1874. aged 43, at Cheriton Road Cemetery in Folkestone, Kent, England.
Death High Street, Folkestone, Grave 379 Interment 88 Unconsecrated
Via Ancestry.com: Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Folkestone, England, UK; Shepway Burial Registers
Death High Street, Folkestone, Grave 379 Interment 88 Unconsecrated
Via Ancestry.com: Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Folkestone, England, UK; Shepway Burial Registers
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November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
3x Great Uncle David Rigden TAYLOR buried 19-Nov-1874. aged 43, at Cheriton Road Cemetery in Folkestone, Kent, England.
Death High Street, Folkestone, Grave 379 Interment 88 Unconsecrated
Via Ancestry.com: Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Folkestone, England, UK; Shepway Burial Registers
Death High Street, Folkestone, Grave 379 Interment 88 Unconsecrated
Via Ancestry.com: Folkestone and Hythe District Council; Folkestone, England, UK; Shepway Burial Registers
The forecast said that if it snowed, which was unlikely, it wouldn't lay but I beg to differ.
Not much (yet) I admit but definitely something. Benefit and curse of using the doorbell to look outside.
Not much (yet) I admit but definitely something. Benefit and curse of using the doorbell to look outside.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The forecast said that if it snowed, which was unlikely, it wouldn't lay but I beg to differ.
Not much (yet) I admit but definitely something. Benefit and curse of using the doorbell to look outside.
Not much (yet) I admit but definitely something. Benefit and curse of using the doorbell to look outside.
Baptism of 6x Great Grandmother Mary ALDERSTONE, daughter of John and Ann took place on 18-Nov-1744 at St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1850185
Reference ID item 3
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
FHL Film Number 1850185
Reference ID item 3
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
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November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Baptism of 6x Great Grandmother Mary ALDERSTONE, daughter of John and Ann took place on 18-Nov-1744 at St Mary's Church, Sandwich, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1850185
Reference ID item 3
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
FHL Film Number 1850185
Reference ID item 3
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
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This #MapMonday let us take you back in time ⌛
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This #MapMonday let us take you back in time ⌛
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
The marriage took place of 4x GG Robert ELLENDER and Sarah HOGBEN on 17-Nov-1832 in Lyminge, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1786627
Reference ID item 2 p37 n111
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1786627
Reference ID item 2 p37 n111
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Ancestry | Family Tree, Genealogy & Family History Records
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November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The marriage took place of 4x GG Robert ELLENDER and Sarah HOGBEN on 17-Nov-1832 in Lyminge, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1786627
Reference ID item 2 p37 n111
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1786627
Reference ID item 2 p37 n111
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Looks like FTM is into geology along with genealogy. 😀
November 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Looks like FTM is into geology along with genealogy. 😀
1C 4R Amelia Elizabeth WALTER (nee BANKS) was buried on 16-Nov-1932 in Deal, Kent, England at Hamilton Road Cemetery.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
1C 4R Amelia Elizabeth WALTER (nee BANKS) was buried on 16-Nov-1932 in Deal, Kent, England at Hamilton Road Cemetery.
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Behold the "Dawn Chorus", a citizen-science project where people record birdsong in their local neighborhood and upload it
you can listen to birds from around the world by drilling down on the map
item #4 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
you can listen to birds from around the world by drilling down on the map
item #4 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
November 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Behold the "Dawn Chorus", a citizen-science project where people record birdsong in their local neighborhood and upload it
you can listen to birds from around the world by drilling down on the map
item #4 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
you can listen to birds from around the world by drilling down on the map
item #4 in my latest "Linkfest" newsletter, free here: buttondown.com/clivethompso...
Just popping the link to a YouTube vid by one of the Gladiators into my family tree file.
The sports gene of the person it also features definitely not from my side that is 100% definite.
The sports gene of the person it also features definitely not from my side that is 100% definite.
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Just popping the link to a YouTube vid by one of the Gladiators into my family tree file.
The sports gene of the person it also features definitely not from my side that is 100% definite.
The sports gene of the person it also features definitely not from my side that is 100% definite.
Another incorrectly transcribed index is the baptism of 2x Great Aunt Elsie Margaret HOLMANS. Apparently baptised 08-Jan-1904 in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, England which is tricky because she wasn't born until 15-Nov-1904.
FHL Film Number 1836243 Reference ID item 7 p 75
Ancestry.com & family info.
FHL Film Number 1836243 Reference ID item 7 p 75
Ancestry.com & family info.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Another incorrectly transcribed index is the baptism of 2x Great Aunt Elsie Margaret HOLMANS. Apparently baptised 08-Jan-1904 in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, England which is tricky because she wasn't born until 15-Nov-1904.
FHL Film Number 1836243 Reference ID item 7 p 75
Ancestry.com & family info.
FHL Film Number 1836243 Reference ID item 7 p 75
Ancestry.com & family info.
It was not that glorious looking last time I was there. 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌨️ Good luck to him.
Ken Chapman has registered his #OnePlaceStudy of #Dover with us! Ken, who has built up an archive of material relating to Dover at home, is happy to help others with their research, and receive new information – you can contact him via his OPS profile page on our website. #OnePlaceWednesday
November 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It was not that glorious looking last time I was there. 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️🌨️ Good luck to him.
On 14-Nov the baptism took place of Eleanor Young BURVILL in Folkestone, Kent, England. Although in one index recorded under Faversham in error (see image). Parents Robert BURVILL and Esther. Not sure where the Young comes from.
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On 14-Nov the baptism took place of Eleanor Young BURVILL in Folkestone, Kent, England. Although in one index recorded under Faversham in error (see image). Parents Robert BURVILL and Esther. Not sure where the Young comes from.
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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On 13-Nov-1831 Rose Ann CHAPMAN was baptised at St Mary's, Sandwich, Kent, England. Her parents are John CHAPMAN and Caroline. She is a 2C 4R to myself.
FHL Film Number 1835668 Reference ID item 2 entry #605
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1835668 Reference ID item 2 entry #605
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On 13-Nov-1831 Rose Ann CHAPMAN was baptised at St Mary's, Sandwich, Kent, England. Her parents are John CHAPMAN and Caroline. She is a 2C 4R to myself.
FHL Film Number 1835668 Reference ID item 2 entry #605
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1835668 Reference ID item 2 entry #605
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Mary Ann HARRISON was baptised on 12-Nov-1854 in Herne, Kent, England.
She was the daughter of William HARRISON and Harriet and married George BEER in Blean, Kent, England
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com
She was the daughter of William HARRISON and Harriet and married George BEER in Blean, Kent, England
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com
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November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Mary Ann HARRISON was baptised on 12-Nov-1854 in Herne, Kent, England.
She was the daughter of William HARRISON and Harriet and married George BEER in Blean, Kent, England
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com
She was the daughter of William HARRISON and Harriet and married George BEER in Blean, Kent, England
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Ancestry.com
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My first Legacy Family Tree webinar is finally out!
Topic: The tool DigDag, a digital atlas of Denmark's historical jurisdictions.
Legacy Family Tree Weinars membership is required. I may receive a fee if you watch it.
familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History
Topic: The tool DigDag, a digital atlas of Denmark's historical jurisdictions.
Legacy Family Tree Weinars membership is required. I may receive a fee if you watch it.
familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History
Find the Right Historical Jurisdiction in Denmark Using the Website DigDag - Legacy Family Tree Webinars
DigDag is a digital atlas of Denmark’s jurisdictions since the 1600s. The atlas covers many types of jurisdictions and authorities, including parishes,...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
My first Legacy Family Tree webinar is finally out!
Topic: The tool DigDag, a digital atlas of Denmark's historical jurisdictions.
Legacy Family Tree Weinars membership is required. I may receive a fee if you watch it.
familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History
Topic: The tool DigDag, a digital atlas of Denmark's historical jurisdictions.
Legacy Family Tree Weinars membership is required. I may receive a fee if you watch it.
familytreewebinars.com/webinar/find...
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #History
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What a joy to behold. Gloucester's 26 Westgate ('Old Judges House'), and England's largest timber-framed townhouse has been repaired thanks to a grant from Historic England. Approaching 500 years old, it's now home to the Gloucester Antiques Centre. Long may she thrive...
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
What a joy to behold. Gloucester's 26 Westgate ('Old Judges House'), and England's largest timber-framed townhouse has been repaired thanks to a grant from Historic England. Approaching 500 years old, it's now home to the Gloucester Antiques Centre. Long may she thrive...
On 11-Nov-1778 at the Parish Church of Deal, Deal, Kent, England a baptism took place.
Elizth. [Elizabeth] SPAIN was the daughter of Valintine [Valentine] SPAIN and Judith.
FHL Film Number 1736691
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Elizth. [Elizabeth] SPAIN was the daughter of Valintine [Valentine] SPAIN and Judith.
FHL Film Number 1736691
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Ancestry | Family Tree, Genealogy & Family History Records
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On 11-Nov-1778 at the Parish Church of Deal, Deal, Kent, England a baptism took place.
Elizth. [Elizabeth] SPAIN was the daughter of Valintine [Valentine] SPAIN and Judith.
FHL Film Number 1736691
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Elizth. [Elizabeth] SPAIN was the daughter of Valintine [Valentine] SPAIN and Judith.
FHL Film Number 1736691
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Disappointed that the last section of the missing vowels round for #OnlyConnect was way too easy tonight.
But I would probably have been penalised for pronouncing Margate incorrectly. youtu.be/gxxghaWTMSg?... 😁
But I would probably have been penalised for pronouncing Margate incorrectly. youtu.be/gxxghaWTMSg?... 😁
Chas & Dave - Margate (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by Chas & Dave
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November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Disappointed that the last section of the missing vowels round for #OnlyConnect was way too easy tonight.
But I would probably have been penalised for pronouncing Margate incorrectly. youtu.be/gxxghaWTMSg?... 😁
But I would probably have been penalised for pronouncing Margate incorrectly. youtu.be/gxxghaWTMSg?... 😁
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Fold3 is offering free access to its World War I and World War II collections from now until Nov. 16 at 9:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more.
To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce...
#genealogy
Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more.
To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce...
#genealogy
free access
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Fold3 is offering free access to its World War I and World War II collections from now until Nov. 16 at 9:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more.
To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce...
#genealogy
Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more.
To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce...
#genealogy
10-Nov-1832 saw the marriage of 4x Great Grandparents ,Jesse TUPPER and Elizabeth DANIELS, in Waltham, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1835831
Reference ID 57 p19-20
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1835831
Reference ID 57 p19-20
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Ancestry | Family Tree, Genealogy & Family History Records
Ancestry® helps you understand your genealogy. A family tree takes you back generations—the world's largest collection of online family history records makes it easy to trace your lineage.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
10-Nov-1832 saw the marriage of 4x Great Grandparents ,Jesse TUPPER and Elizabeth DANIELS, in Waltham, Kent, England.
FHL Film Number 1835831
Reference ID 57 p19-20
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
FHL Film Number 1835831
Reference ID 57 p19-20
Ancestry.com. England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
Had to explain a webinar to more senior family member last night. Unfortunately their tablet is insisting on autocorrecting it to weiner which I fear will be how I refer to them in future.
a cartoon drawing of a sausage with a face on it
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a sausage with a face on it
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November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Had to explain a webinar to more senior family member last night. Unfortunately their tablet is insisting on autocorrecting it to weiner which I fear will be how I refer to them in future.
On 09-Nov-1788 Landin Gage, son of William and Elizabeth BIRD was baptised at Barham Kent, England. I know from other research that Gage is her maiden name.
Family Research and Ancestry re a 6x Great Uncle. Sadly he died under the age of 2. Image is the entry in Parish Register for the place.
Family Research and Ancestry re a 6x Great Uncle. Sadly he died under the age of 2. Image is the entry in Parish Register for the place.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On 09-Nov-1788 Landin Gage, son of William and Elizabeth BIRD was baptised at Barham Kent, England. I know from other research that Gage is her maiden name.
Family Research and Ancestry re a 6x Great Uncle. Sadly he died under the age of 2. Image is the entry in Parish Register for the place.
Family Research and Ancestry re a 6x Great Uncle. Sadly he died under the age of 2. Image is the entry in Parish Register for the place.
youtu.be/O47Szqupq2c?...
Saw this advertised on Facebook. Interesting and could absolutely have an entire series looking at the different aspects and people related to the Mildmay club.
Kind of project family history societies could support for similar institutions in their locale I'm sure.
Saw this advertised on Facebook. Interesting and could absolutely have an entire series looking at the different aspects and people related to the Mildmay club.
Kind of project family history societies could support for similar institutions in their locale I'm sure.
Dear Mr Manley: A WWI Working Men's Club Mystery | Ancestry
YouTube video by Ancestry
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November 9, 2025 at 8:11 AM
youtu.be/O47Szqupq2c?...
Saw this advertised on Facebook. Interesting and could absolutely have an entire series looking at the different aspects and people related to the Mildmay club.
Kind of project family history societies could support for similar institutions in their locale I'm sure.
Saw this advertised on Facebook. Interesting and could absolutely have an entire series looking at the different aspects and people related to the Mildmay club.
Kind of project family history societies could support for similar institutions in their locale I'm sure.