Same with me and my sisters sadly...There was great hope I was a boy, name of James was already chosen...they got me
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[Misc] Anyone done a history of their family investigation?
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Same with me and my sisters sadly...There was great hope I was a boy, name of James was already chosen...they got me
Weststander
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It was done for us on my Dad’s Dad side by American distant relatives (Yanks are obsessed). That side of my family were/are based in Batley in the West Riding of Yorkshire going back to the 18th century. We lost two relatives (brothers) at Passchendaele in 1917. I’ve seen their regimental records at Edinburgh Castle.
In free moments over the last 15 years, I’ve had bashes at constructing my other three grandparents lines, with some success. Ancestry.co.uk (based in Utah) is amazing, but you still have to do the leg work, which is especially hard for common surnames. Those three lines were all based until circa 1880 in Sussex and Kent farming villages, then they moved to an urban life in fast growing towns such as Brighton.
I’ll have another look at it one day in the future when I’m retired.
In free moments over the last 15 years, I’ve had bashes at constructing my other three grandparents lines, with some success. Ancestry.co.uk (based in Utah) is amazing, but you still have to do the leg work, which is especially hard for common surnames. Those three lines were all based until circa 1880 in Sussex and Kent farming villages, then they moved to an urban life in fast growing towns such as Brighton.
I’ll have another look at it one day in the future when I’m retired.
Coldeanseagull
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My wife has been doing her family tree, found out most of them are still living in it!
Joking aside, 1840's census plays havoc with the line. They were all called James or Nathaniel, all had 30 odd kids as they lost a few to infantile disorders between censuses(censi?). Men were in various trades, farm hands and general labourers. The women were mainly in service, scandal abounds with children out of wedlock.
My side would be nigh on impossible for two main reasons. 1/ My dad was adopted(probably a child out of wedlock, 1914-15) and 2/ I look to the future, not the past
Joking aside, 1840's census plays havoc with the line. They were all called James or Nathaniel, all had 30 odd kids as they lost a few to infantile disorders between censuses(censi?). Men were in various trades, farm hands and general labourers. The women were mainly in service, scandal abounds with children out of wedlock.
My side would be nigh on impossible for two main reasons. 1/ My dad was adopted(probably a child out of wedlock, 1914-15) and 2/ I look to the future, not the past
Yep have done mine, got over 1400 people who are in my tree. From Devon to Hertfordshire, mainly London and of course Sussex. Wider afield, USA, Australia, Brazil. Boer war to WW1 & 2, the pacific (usa) and those that were transported to convict camps. Fascinating stuff.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Same with me and my sisters sadly...There was great hope I was a boy, name of James was already chosen...they got me
Me too, although I was an only child from my Mum & Dad's marriage (they divorced when I was 8) They were both disappointed that I wasn't a boy.
Btw PO, Antiques Roadshow came from Piece Hall in Halifax today.
My paternal grandfather was born in Lewes, and all his predecessors lived in Laughton & Frampton as agricultural workers for over 250 years.
Ja, Ich bin from both Sussex und Preußen. Aber the part von deutschland kommen wir aus jest teraz w Polsce.
Yes, I am from both Sussex and Prussia. But the part of Germany we come from is now in Poland.
Yes, I am from both Sussex and Prussia. But the part of Germany we come from is now in Poland.
What?
You must never read the fine print.
AmexRuislip
Retired Spy 🕵️♂️
I suppose that when you discover that some of your family were extras on the set of the Deliverance, then certain white lies start to appear 
Weststander
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I suppose that when you discover that some of your family were extras on the set of the Deliverance, then certain white lies start to appear
Ah, Norwich City fans.
AmexRuislip
Retired Spy 🕵️♂️
I suppose that when you discover that some of your family were extras on the set of the Deliverance, then certain white lies start to appear
Worse yet, Trump supporters! It happened to me this week.
My sister married one god forbid...Although turns out he'd cheated on her, right through the lead up to their marriage and then through her subsequent pregnancy...God knows why he was shocked to be slapped with divorce proceedings...
- Apr 5, 2014
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0Traced mine back a bit ten years ago, but thought it costly. Are there cheaper ways of doing it now?
Alas, one great grandfather was a wood cutter from Hove who begat a domestic servant (my granny) and on my dad's side, Londoners yet originally from somewhere near Worthing. My genes clearly wunt be druv out of Sussex. Plenty of freemasons though, if I'm on the level, nudge nudge wink wink.
(I am curious but it is a sort of pointless vanity project. Most people of African heritage via the west indies here will find a tale of tragedy and woe....the rest of us, if we could trace back to the time of the Romans/Vikings pick you era and region would doubtless find they are the descendents of someone ....disadvantaged.
The Ancestry site is good if you have some recent details of your family history.
Although, looking at mine, it seems that even some official records are incorrect and even that some folk weren't sure of their own ages when it came to census time.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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I wouldn’t worry too much, same my family. Names throughout history are always dying out. And it’s just a name at the end of the day. The really important stuff is you’ve got 4 great kids between you and they’ll hopefully have families of their own one day - making you proud grandpop and uncle robot!
portlock seagull
Well-known member
- Jul 28, 2003
- 17,778
0Traced mine back a bit ten years ago, but thought it costly. Are there cheaper ways of doing it now?
Alas, one great grandfather was a wood cutter from Hove who begat a domestic servant (my granny) and on my dad's side, Londoners yet originally from somewhere near Worthing. My genes clearly wunt be druv out of Sussex. Plenty of freemasons though, if I'm on the level, nudge nudge wink wink.
(I am curious but it is a sort of pointless vanity project. Most people of African heritage via the west indies here will find a tale of tragedy and woe....the rest of us, if we could trace back to the time of the Romans/Vikings pick you era and region would doubtless find they are the descendents of someone ....disadvantaged.
I believe you can access all these sites for free at your local library. Neighbour told me that as he’s doing his currently. You have not been charged for this top tip!
Return of the Rev
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Sister inlaw has done alot of work and we have connections to the person who attempted to kill queen Victoria also Irish mercenary in Bolivia. Also connected with the frenchy that nipped off to find the prusssians which help tip the battle of Waterloo. We did a bit of land grabbing abroad and set up a protestant church in Ireland. Seems we have been causing a nuisance of ourselves for quite a while.
You were made by a child in a factory in China.
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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Sister inlaw has done alot of work and we have connections to the person who attempted to kill queen Victoria also Irish mercenary in Bolivia. Also connected with the frenchy that nipped off to find the prusssians which help tip the battle of Waterloo. We did a bit of land grabbing abroad and set up a protestant church in Ireland. Seems we have been causing a nuisance of ourselves for quite a while.
Grouchy?
Oh, dear, I feel your pain - I seem to be related to Pompey cousins. Can't imagine where that came gene from.