Genealogymum
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I’m a lifelong genealogist and independence supporter (unrelated). I’m a cross between an old hippy, a disco diva and a classic rocker, lover of books, art, old maps and history. Mum to a 9yo, usually dumfungled 🤣
I’m a lifelong genealogist and independence supporter (unrelated). I’m a cross between an old hippy, a disco diva and a classic rocker, lover of books, art, old maps and history. Mum to a 9yo, usually dumfungled 🤣
Trying to decide if I am superstitious or not.…
Just dropped a mirror and it’s smashed.
Don’t think I can cope with 7 years bad luck😥
Just dropped a mirror and it’s smashed.
Don’t think I can cope with 7 years bad luck😥
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trying to decide if I am superstitious or not.…
Just dropped a mirror and it’s smashed.
Don’t think I can cope with 7 years bad luck😥
Just dropped a mirror and it’s smashed.
Don’t think I can cope with 7 years bad luck😥
Chuffed on a Monday morning 🤣 #letterboxed #nytpuzzles
July 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Chuffed on a Monday morning 🤣 #letterboxed #nytpuzzles
Think it’s important that people see who she was high-fiving. A better response than the arrest you can sadly face in the US…
July 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Think it’s important that people see who she was high-fiving. A better response than the arrest you can sadly face in the US…
The late great Janey speaks for many Scots…
July 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The late great Janey speaks for many Scots…
I think what you are looking for is the late great Janey….
July 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I think what you are looking for is the late great Janey….
We went paddling near Oban last October. My 9yo kept their socks on in the hope it kept his feet warmer. His friend and I were braver.
Got to love a child’s logic 🤣
Got to love a child’s logic 🤣
March 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We went paddling near Oban last October. My 9yo kept their socks on in the hope it kept his feet warmer. His friend and I were braver.
Got to love a child’s logic 🤣
Got to love a child’s logic 🤣
I googled this afternoon. One website below suggested 30s for 12cdvs in the 1870s (payable weekly) and in 1890s it was 10s. My g-grandad's wages in 1886 were 17s pw so we are certainly looking at around one-two week's wages. No wonder it is the only photo of him.
#genealogy #earlyphotography
#genealogy #earlyphotography
March 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I googled this afternoon. One website below suggested 30s for 12cdvs in the 1870s (payable weekly) and in 1890s it was 10s. My g-grandad's wages in 1886 were 17s pw so we are certainly looking at around one-two week's wages. No wonder it is the only photo of him.
#genealogy #earlyphotography
#genealogy #earlyphotography
MyHeritage suggests that this photo of my great grandad was taken about 1879. Very possibly correct. He was born 1863 Glasgow, married 1888 and died 1908. The photographer was of the Thomas Anderson Studio.
But why would a very poor family from Glasgow's Calton be spending money on this? 1/
But why would a very poor family from Glasgow's Calton be spending money on this? 1/
March 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
MyHeritage suggests that this photo of my great grandad was taken about 1879. Very possibly correct. He was born 1863 Glasgow, married 1888 and died 1908. The photographer was of the Thomas Anderson Studio.
But why would a very poor family from Glasgow's Calton be spending money on this? 1/
But why would a very poor family from Glasgow's Calton be spending money on this? 1/
My go to answer is “surviving”. Been saying it for years 🤣
But dumfungled is the word I should use….
But dumfungled is the word I should use….
March 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
My go to answer is “surviving”. Been saying it for years 🤣
But dumfungled is the word I should use….
But dumfungled is the word I should use….
Subscription cancelled…
Can anyone recommend another USA broadsheet instead?
Can anyone recommend another USA broadsheet instead?
March 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Subscription cancelled…
Can anyone recommend another USA broadsheet instead?
Can anyone recommend another USA broadsheet instead?
So sad but the last straw
March 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
So sad but the last straw
Horrified by the behaviour of Trump and Vance against Ukraine 🇺🇦 #takeastand #makeadifference
If you want to show support, consider a donation direct to United 24. I chose medical supplies.
u24.gov.ua
If you want to show support, consider a donation direct to United 24. I chose medical supplies.
u24.gov.ua
March 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Horrified by the behaviour of Trump and Vance against Ukraine 🇺🇦 #takeastand #makeadifference
If you want to show support, consider a donation direct to United 24. I chose medical supplies.
u24.gov.ua
If you want to show support, consider a donation direct to United 24. I chose medical supplies.
u24.gov.ua
Scotland had no respect for him before and even less now…
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Scotland had no respect for him before and even less now…
I'm thinking my great great aunt (age 26) had the worst date ever.
She died in the back of the police cab enroute to hospital in 1879, choking on tripe. Her date didn't even stick around...
#Genealogy #worstdateever
She died in the back of the police cab enroute to hospital in 1879, choking on tripe. Her date didn't even stick around...
#Genealogy #worstdateever
January 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I'm thinking my great great aunt (age 26) had the worst date ever.
She died in the back of the police cab enroute to hospital in 1879, choking on tripe. Her date didn't even stick around...
#Genealogy #worstdateever
She died in the back of the police cab enroute to hospital in 1879, choking on tripe. Her date didn't even stick around...
#Genealogy #worstdateever
Thanks for the inspiration to do this. A good idea and has proven useful. When I started my Find My Past account, it has duplicated the Newspaper Archive so an instant saving. And I never use the Genealogist but keep forgetting to cancel 🙄
January 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thanks for the inspiration to do this. A good idea and has proven useful. When I started my Find My Past account, it has duplicated the Newspaper Archive so an instant saving. And I never use the Genealogist but keep forgetting to cancel 🙄
And so it begins…Luckily our #Christmaself usually plays hide and seek until nearer the time 🤣 Elf John seems to have been inspired by yesterday’s #Fortnite event 🤣
December 1, 2024 at 8:50 AM
And so it begins…Luckily our #Christmaself usually plays hide and seek until nearer the time 🤣 Elf John seems to have been inspired by yesterday’s #Fortnite event 🤣
I thought I was caught up 🤣 Day 3 it is then…
Cost my dad 22p in 1973
#BookChallenge Books that have stayed with you….
Cost my dad 22p in 1973
#BookChallenge Books that have stayed with you….
November 17, 2024 at 1:19 PM
I thought I was caught up 🤣 Day 3 it is then…
Cost my dad 22p in 1973
#BookChallenge Books that have stayed with you….
Cost my dad 22p in 1973
#BookChallenge Books that have stayed with you….
And Day 2 just to catch up 🤣
November 17, 2024 at 10:07 AM
And Day 2 just to catch up 🤣
November 17, 2024 at 9:59 AM