A photo of the railway in yesteryear in my hometown where my grandfather worked. Many of my near and distant relatives worked for GWR. A dream of mine would be to feed coal into the boiler of a moving steam train! #fireman #grandfather #greatgrandfather #greatuncles #steamtrains #GWR #followingintheirfootsteps #traceyourancestry #genealogy #myfamilyhistory #myfamily #goingbacktomyroots #ancestors #smallbusiness #familyhistorymatters #newbusiness #findmypast #backstory
Happy Mother’s Day, mom, we love and miss you so much. I must admit, some years mother’s day is hard for me, but not this year. I am feeling so thankful to have had you as my mother. And although you’ve been gone longer than you were here, your influence and character are still so much a part of me. I am forever grateful for the nearly sixteen years we had together. I had a wonderful childhood and it’s because of you (and dad). I never scanned this photo before because I thought it wasn’t the most flattering, however now I see the beauty in it. I see your beauty inside and out, forever and always. 38/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #mymom #mothersday
Happy Mother's Day! Motherhood can be joyful and fulfilling, but it can also be hard! Give the mothers in your life (including yourself!) some love today! ❤️ #mothersday #loveyourmother #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #getorganized #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #vintagephoto #foundphotograph #vintagesnapshot #blackandwhitephotography #1940s
This is the cornet of my 2x great grandfather William Stuart Major. He served in the British Army and was awarded the DCM from Queen Victoria!! Even better is the fact that this cornet is still in the family and is played regularly 🎼 What interesting heirlooms do you have in your family? #traceyourancestry #distinguishedconductmedal #myfamily #myfamilyhistory #genealogy #whatmyancestorsdid #royalirish #findmypast #armyfamily #crimeanwar #proud #cornet #bandmaster #familytree #familystory #irishancestry #goingbacktomyroots #ancestors #ancestry #myheritage
Seeing this photo brought back memories of my childhood! I used to catch this bus with my mam to visit her parents a few miles away. The bus looks so old fashioned now... #myfamily #mychildhood #oldbus #woodenslatedseats #threemileride #blackandwhite #myfamilyhistory #familyhistorymatters #recordmemories #ifeelold #traceyourancestry #genealogy #smallbusiness #twentiethcentury #wales #home🏠 #photographicrecord
Another wedding photo for you all! This one is another of my pitchell this is of my 3xgrt aunt fone (Sylvia) who married George polley in 1938 just look at that veil! The gentilmen to the left looking dapper in his uniform is her brother Arthur. The Gentilmen at the far right is her dad my 2xgrt grandfarther George pitchell he actually died in 1941. #genealogy #wedding #old #photo #family #familyhistory #genealogynerd #myfamilyhistory #familyhistorymatters #ancestry
This was very cool, old tombstones from Tasmania’s early British settlers set into these walls. We spent ages looking for 2 of my ancestors that are supposed to be here, with no luck. Some were too hard to read #tasmania #headstones #tomstones #history #myfamilyhistory #ancestors #convicts
For a throwback Thursday here is one of my favorite photos of Roma Rasa (grandma on the right) and one of her best childhood friends Hazel Mitchell ca. 1924. #RomaMaryGrace #FlorenceMO #farmlife #genealogy #Siegel #morgancounty #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #roma
Building a fuller personal history of my father, pulling out facts from a box of documents! Have you inherited many family documents? #myfamily #myfamilystory #myfamilyhistory #nationalservice #familytree #goingbacktomyroots #backstory #welshancestry #royalworcesterregiment #identitycard #festivalofbritainticket #rentbook #drivinglicence #petrolrationingcoupons
Tomorrow would have been my mother’s 85th birthday. Happy heavenly birthday, mom! We love and miss you always. This beautiful, hand-colored, sepia-toned photograph, I had never seen before. It was part of my cousin’s family photos collection. She sent it to my sister about a year and a half ago, and we were both thrilled to see it. We were very familiar with a photo taken at the same time (swipe to see the second photo). The photo we knew and loved is just a small wallet-sized print, but this beauty is an 8x10. It’s wonderful to see my mother’s smile and blue eyes. I will cherish it forever. I am however still partial to the original one I’ve been looking at more than forty years. Love you, mom. 37/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #sepiatone #handcolored #happyheavenlybirthday
Winterborne Zelston is a village and civil parish in north Dorset. This village is where my 5th great grandparents William Fry and Mary Lanning settled in the 1720’s and raised a family. Most generations of the family since have moved around the country. Do you have a family line that have always lived in the same area? #traceyourancestry #traceyourancestors #traceyourroots #findmypast #goingbacktomyroots #genealogy #genealogist #familytree #familyhistory #familyhistorian #familyhistoryresearch #familyhistorymatters #familyhistoryoninstagram #familystory #ancestry #ancestors #ancestryresearch #backstory #ancestryoninstagram #myheritage #myfamilyhistory #familysearch
Jesse Taiaroa Hollobon (son of my Great Great Grandparents) was kill in action in Bapaume, France on 26 August 1918. He was 21 years old. Lest we Forget. In 1918 the Second Battle of Bapaume, 21 August–3 September, was part of the second phase of the Battle of Amiens, the British and Commonwealth attack that was the turning point of the First World War on the Western Front and the beginning of the Allies’ Hundred Days Offensive. Improved armoured support and artillery bombardment weakened once impregnable positions and helped the Allied forces tear holes through trench lines. On 29 August the New Zealand Division, after heavy fighting, occupied Bapaume, having broken through, with the British 5th Infantry Division, the very strong Le Transloy-Loupart trench system and having overcome many other strong points around the town. #myfamily #myfamilyhistory #anzac #anzacday #anzac2024
Happy Passover! The Jewish holiday of Passover begins this evening and runs through April 30. Passover, or "Pesach" in Hebrew, is an eight-day (or seven in Israel) celebration that commemorates the Jewish people's escape from slavery in ancient Egypt. Though the story behind Passover took place thousands of years ago, the annual holiday celebration ensures that the events of the past are not forgotten. Passover involves several traditional events that honor the history of the Jewish people. During the first two nights of Passover, a Seder meal is hosted, which includes ritual blessings and symbolic food and drinks. At the Seder, a book called the “Haggadah” is recited to recount the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt to the promised land. “The Seder is all about stimulating the curiosity of everybody to ask questions, and thereby keep the tradition alive and cultivate love,” Rabbi Benny Berlin from Bachurei Chemed (BACH Jewish Center) in Long Beach, NY. During Passover, observant Jews forgo leavened grain and bread products. Instead, these foods are replaced with matzah, an unleavened cracker or flatbread. Some households also refrain from working, driving, and using electricity. Copy courtesy of TODAY.com 📸 "Packing shipment of Matzoths [i.e. matzos] for the 77th Division for men of Jewish faith in the A.E.F. for the Passover Holiday, at Warehouse #40, Q.M.C. Depot, St. Denis [France] / Signal Corps. U.S.A.", April 9, 1919. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #familyhistory #blackandwhitephotography #passover #jewishhistory #libraryofcongress
I should have posted these photos on Easter Sunday as I’m pretty sure they were taken on Easter, in Jacksonville, FL, late 1960s. I love my mother’s & sister’s hats, purses and white gloves. I think my parents may have been getting ready to take a short vacation together because the handmade signs lining the driveway read, Welcome Aboard Sgt. Nana and Sergeant Fugère (clearly I’m from a military family). When Nana came to look after us, we always referred to her as sergeant or sarge. She was tough, there was no nonsense. She was fun, but we couldn’t get away with anything. Nana was a great cook and loved spending time with us kids (I think). I imagine my parents enjoyed their short time away from us crazy kids. (Photos scanned from 35mm transparencies). 36/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #easter #easterhats
112 years ago today the world lost its largest ship - RMS Titanic - on its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. We all know the well documented history of the tragedy, but I’d like to take a moment to remember the real people who lost their lives on that fateful night - 15th April 1912 - and in turn those who were affected for the rest of their lives. I have family connections to a handful of people who died on that night, most notably Frank Bendell (cousin of my Great Aunt’s husband), aged 24 and a native of Southampton, who was a member of the engine room crew, a fireman/stoker responsible for feeding coal into one of the many the furnaces which powered the ship’s boilers. His body was never recovered, so the chances are that due to being below-decks he never managed to escape the ship before it sank. There is a memorial to the 244 engineers, firemen, trimmers and greasers who lost their lives that night, located in Liverpool, the ships’ port of registry, and Frank Bendell is also commemorated on one of the plaques in the Titanic Memorial Gardens in Belfast, which features the names of 1512 people who perished in the disaster. RIP Frank…. • #15april1912 #titanic #titanicdisaster #whitestarline #rmstitanic #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #neverforget #oceanliner #olympicclassliner #shippingdisaster
I don't sit around!! I'm now busy preparing for the FHF Really Useful Family History Show on Saturday 20th April 2024 at the Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WE. There's an amazing array of societies and traders already booked PLUS there will be expert talks during the day. I'll be there selling the Cassini Historical Ordnance Survey Maps plus other historical maps and Shire Discovering books. Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors, friends, experienced genealogists and particularly beginners searching their family history. #familyhistory #familyhistoryfair #genealogy #ancestors #ancestry #historicalmaps #cassinihistoricalmaps #ordnancesurvey #shirebooks #shirediscoverybooks #cassinimaps @cassinimaps_thiswaybooks #genealogyresearch #findmypast #reallyusefulfamilyhistoryshow #eastangliafamilyhistoryshow #eastanglia #myfamilyhistory #censusdetectives #shirelibrarybooks #shirelibrary @familyhistoryfederation
We tell their stories! Today, our students shared family history and journeys. We’re so proud of their work! #jewishgenealogy #jewishheritage #jewishcommunity #immigration #myfamilyhistory #jewishhistory #jewishlearning #whotellsyourstory #familyhistory
Do you want to learn more about your family's history? In this Zoom presentation on April 20, professional genealogist Eric Migdal will discuss how and where to find historical records to grow your family tree. Register at the link in our bio.
On the 1911 census my great grandparents Eli and Bella were registered at 3 Martha Place, Coley. Imagine then finding a photo of Martha place taken in 1911! My ancestors must be in this photo, at least I like to think they are. • Photo courtesy of @readingmuseum #readingmuseum #readinghistory #berkshirehistory #myfamilyhistory #readingberkshire #coley #coleypark #ancestry #ancestryuk #familytree #familytreehistory #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogygirl #genealogytips #blackandwhitephoto
If you are new to genealogy research, you may or may not have heard the terms “Primary Source” or “Secondary Source”. So, what are these terms and how do they relate to your ancestral research? Primary sources come from records that were created by someone who is required to document accurate records, an eyewitness or a person involved at the time of the event. Some of these include vital records (birth, death, marriage or divorce), family bible, deeds, military records, census information, naturalization records, and more. A family bible would only be considered a primary source if the events were recorded at the time they actually occurred. It should be a genealogist’s goal to always acquire primary sources for the information they seek, because they are considered to be more accurate. It should be noted that just because they are primary sources it does not preclude them from having an error, although it is not a common occurence. This marriage certificate for my 2nd great grandparents verifies much information and enables me to confidently research the next generation back in my family history! #myfamilyhistory #welshancestry #goingbacktomyroots #findmypast #ancestry #familysearch #familytree #familyhistorian #myheritage #findingyourroots #historicaldocuments #familyhistorymatters #genealogy #familyhistory #ancestors #genealogist #traceyourancestry #findingyourroots #mylineage #familystory #backstory #documentingthepast
The brothers of Mrs. Verna Lourene (Gentry) Ferris. From left to right: Robert Lavere Gentry (1921-2019) Lyle Dean Gentry (1925-2018) Donald Roy Gentry Sr (1918-1945) Donald passed away in WWII at the young age of 26. All three men served in WWII. May they all rest in peace. #Family #Ancestors #FamilyTree #FamilyPhotograph #Photography #Archive #MyArchive #FamilyHistory #Portrait #Vintage #VintagePhotograph #VintagePhotography #GreatGreatUncles #MyFamilyHistory #Brothers #BlackandWhitePhotography
This photograph was a complete surprise. My mother in New York City, August, 1950. She would have been 11 years old. I have no idea why they were in NYC, nor do I know who the little boy is. My grandfather did a wonderful job taking the photo. He caught a sweet moment between the little boy and the man on the left. I can’t figure out what’s in the man’s hand, but my mother and the construction worker on the right seem to be entertained. When I look at this photo I feel like I’m right there on the street with them. I can make out the marquee in the background, CBS TV Presents Winner Takes All with Bud Collyer. I looked it up, it was originally a radio show, then it became the very first game show to air on CBS network television. It was the first game show to have two or more contestants compete against each other. It was also the first game show to have contestants ring a buzzer to answer a question. And it was the first game show of its kind to have returning champions. Who knew? I’ll never know why they were in NYC, but I sure am grateful to have this photograph in my collection. Thanks, Pépé. 35/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #winnertakesall #cbs #nyc
Happy Birthday to my big brother, Stephen. My brother and I are nearly seven years apart, so we weren’t especially close growing up, but I always looked up to him. He did everything first. I remember going to his high school football games and track meets at Tollgate, and how excited my mother would be when he came home on college break from Villanova. He’s lived overseas, mostly in SE Asia, for probably 25+ years now. And although there are many miles between us, in the past few years, I’ve felt closer to him than ever before, especially after our sister’s passing. I somehow feel protective of him now. It’s a rather sobering thought as you get older that there are fewer and fewer people who remember your past. I’m so thankful we can reminisce about our childhood and all the fun times we had. Time is precious and it flies by. Enjoy your senior citizen discount Steve, can’t wait to see you again. 34/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #bigbrother
Happy Saint Patrick's Day from the dogs of Pixorium! May the luck of the Irish be with you! #stpatricksday #saintpatricksday #luckoftheirish #dogsofinstagram #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #organizingtips #getorganized #declutteryourlife #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory
I’ve been thinking a lot about my sister. How much I miss her. The last time we were together, ten weeks before she passed, I believe she knew it would be the last time we’d see each other. She startled me that final morning, as I was waking up, she was sitting there watching me sleep. Now my big sister is watching over me from heaven. We had one of the best visits in years. We laughed, we cried, we reminisced. She shared things she had never shared before. We were open and honest. We knew each other’s strengths and weaknesses. We knew each other better than anyone else could, like sisters. She was a good sister. I grew up in awe of her independence. She was an excellent role model after our mother passed. She loved me dearly, and I always felt it. She never missed a holiday or birthday. How I wish I could pick up the phone and talk with her one more time. Life is short. Hold your loved ones close. I miss you, Debbie. This is her first grade photo from Sacred Heart in Jacksonville, FL. (The second is an Olan Mills classic, which I forgot I had already posted earlier this year). 33/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #sisters #bigsister
This beautiful photograph of my mother was taken by my grandfather Pépé in their livingroom in Woonsocket, RI, September 10, 1956. She was 17 years old. There are three things that stand out to me in this photo. First, is my mother’s beauty. She looks so elegant for seventeen. Amazingly, in a little more than two years after this photo was taken, she would marry my father. I also can’t help but notice the collection of Wedgwood china displayed on the shelf behind her. That blue dinnerware was given to my parents as a wedding gift and they continued to collect more pieces throughout their marriage. My niece, Jessica, who was born on mother’s three-year memorial, has their entire Wedgwood collection, which makes me so happy. The other thing I noticed is the figurine at the end of the mantle. I inherited that piece when my Nana passed away in 2004, and I’ve never noticed it before in any other photos. It’s a Royal Doulton Harradine figurine called, Yeoman of the Guard. My grandparents were Anglophiles and loved purchasing items on their European trips. It’s amazing the Wedgwood and porcelain beefeater have survived for 70 years without damage. 32/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #wedgwood
This is MY Black History... One post a day every day of Black History Month. Day 29 #BlackHistoryMonth #MyBlackHistory #MyHeritage #MyAncestry #myfamilyhistory #mychurchhistory #momandme #fyp
Another dog photo! Do you see evidence of a love of dogs in your family photos? 🐕️ ❤️ Traits such as a love of animals may run in families! Click on the link in bio for my blog post on the subject. #vintagedog #dogloversofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #foundphoto #vintagephoto #foundphotograph #vintagesnapshot #blackandwhitephotography #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory
from st Vincent to Honduras To Belize… some even captured and brought to this castle as prisoners of war #garifuna #myfamilyhistory
Charles Weller Jr. was my paternal great-grandfather. He was born on January 16, 1889, in Manhattan, New York,. He married Edith Marie Wegener on June 4, 1913, in NYC. They had two children. He died on February 26, 1939, in Summit, NJ, at the age of 50. #genealogy #myfamilyhistory #DiedOnThisDay #relativesandroots
Last week my niece commented that she hadn’t realized my father also played baseball and basketball (his Track & Field and football accomplishments are well-known in our family). So this week I’m showcasing a few of his basketball and baseball photos. After dad graduated from North Kingstown High School he attended the University of Rhode Island for a few months, then his family moved to Australia. I found a newspaper clipping explaining the circumstances. “As a member of a Navy family it has been necessary for him to pull up stakes many times. His step-father, Judson Cokefair, a chief petty officer then stationed at Quonset (Point), was transferred to Melbourne, Australia, as a naval attaché, so Fred had to interrupt his studies at URI and take off for the land down under.” It was in Melbourne that he “got interested in track. Actually, I was always interested in running but we had no track team at North Kingstown so I played the other three sports.” Here are three photos from his time playing basketball for the University of Melbourne Basketball Club, a couple of photos from high school baseball days, and the last photo is of he and his sister Shirley, when he played baseball for North Kingstown Junior High School. I’ve also included two (cropped) newspaper clippings about his time in Australia. 31/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #navyfamily #melbourneuniversitybasketballclub #mubc #melbourneunibasketball #northkingstownri #savefamilyphotos #basketball #baseball
When you’re scanning old photos and you realize there’s a lurker! I love how she wants to be in the picture but clearly wants to stay inside! Get in touch, and see who's lurking in your old photos! Link in bio to learn more about our scanning services. #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photostory #photostorybook #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #lurker #vintagephoto #vintagesnapshot #snowday #badinplaid
As I mentioned yesterday we have been having a good old sort out at little Wren Cottage and I found my Daddy’s evacuation suitcase , he and his two brothers were sent off to Devon for a “holiday” as they lived in London..so William , George (dad) and Alfred “the three kings “ were put on a train wearing their names on a label,one suitcase between them and a currant bun each ( can you imagine how their mum and dad felt) Dad told me he was sad but excited to be going on an adventure, they were greeted at Exeter station by officials and then told to wait to be picked up, they were lucky to be kept together and a kind couple Mr and Mrs Carter came for them on a horse and cart and took them to their farm. The boys had a wonderful time in charge of feeding the chickens, pigs etc and were very lucky as some children had a terrible experience, Dad said they could have stayed there forever, but obviously missed their own family desperately. I’m not sure how long they lived in Devon but I do remember dad saying that they came back to London with West Country accents ☺️ ..pictures from the internet..sad and happy times xx #myfamilyhistory #ww2evacuation #evacuationsuitcase #differenttimes #keepcalmandcarryon #mydadsstory #wartimeinengland
Last week I highlighted my father’s football accomplishments in high school. This week I thought I’d mention his induction into the University of Rhode Island’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Fred Lakeway, Class of 1959, a standout track star in the 1950’s, earned five varsity letters and held the University’s 220-yard dash record of 20.7 seconds, recorded in May 1957. He received the coveted LeBoeuf Award as a top senior athlete at URI and held the all-time 100-yard dash record until 1960. Lakeway had a distinguished career as a Navy aviator. I’ll also note he was voted “Big Man on Campus” by his fraternity Delta Sigma of Sigma Chi. Clearly, my father was a hardworking man, and expected nothing less from his children. I’m sure my father’s accomplishments were a tough standard for my brother growing up. My brother followed in my father’s footsteps; playing high school football, Track & Field at Villanova University, and also a Naval aviator. 30/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #uri #universityofrhodeisland #bmoc
Let the good times roll! It's Mardi Gras! This is an image from Mobile, Alabama's Mardi Gras celebrations in 2010. Mobile claims to have the oldest annual Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. Starting in 1703, French soldiers and settlers enjoyed Mardi Gras festivities in the newly founded city, which served as the capital of French Louisiana territory, until the capital was moved to New Orleans. #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #mardigrasmobile #mobilealabama #mardigrashistory #mobilehistory #laissezlesbonstemprouler #letthegoodtimesroll 📸“Spectators, Mardi Gras, Mobile, Alabama” Carol M. Highsmith. February 2010, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
It’s Super Bowl Sunday so it seems appropriate I post a few photos of my father from his time playing football for North Kingstown High School in 1953/54. I found these brag-worthy gameday highlights in his yearbook. North Kingstown’s Football Team experienced one of their most successful seasons in many years. Game 1: Fred Lakeway broke the game wide open in the final period with a 71-yard jaunt for a TD. Game 3: Lakeway scored the Skippers first touchdown in the third quarter on a 60-yard run from scrimmage. Game 6: Fred Lakeway scored three touchdowns on a 43-yard run with four and two yard bursts through the Barrington line. The Skippers scored another touchdown on a 40-yard pass from Lakeway to Bob Ayers (my father and Bob are still friends 70 years later!). Game 7: The Skippers scored an easy victory from the opening kickoff, as Fred Lakeway returned it 85 yards with the aid of a terrific block by Cliff Dunning. Lakeway then scored three more times on runs of 65, 37, and 22 yards. Game 8: Lakeway scored on runs of 60 and 35 yards and a three yard plunge. Game 9: The long-awaited day of the South (Kingstown) game finally arrived. The Skippers met their arch-rivals at Meade Field and were victorious over South for the first time since 1932. North was supported by some 1200 rooters as they witnessed a hard fought ball game from the opening kickoff. .. A few plays later, Fred Lakeway broke away on a 51 yard jaunt straight up the middle to pay dirt. I always knew Dad was a great athlete, what a treat to find these game highlights. 29/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #football #nkhsfootball #northkingstownri
Julia Crowley Donnelly had the same first name as her mother. 5 Generations of Julia and 4 generations of Julia Donnelly. #genealogy #myfamilyhistory #genealogist #DNA #relativesandroots
#TopicTuesday for #BlackHistoryMonth: Share your African American ancestors' stories, photos, or records. Celebrate their legacy! Use #MyFamilyHistory & #BlackHistoryMonth to connect. 🖤 #Genealogy #FamilyTree #Heritage
Atlantic City, NJ, circa 1963/64. I previously posted the photo of my grandfather Pépé on the Boardwalk feeding pigeons (last photo). I always loved that photograph of him. Imagine my delight discovering these additional images! I think it might have been when my father was stationed at Toms River/Lakehurst. I was not born yet, and this was before we lived in Neptune, NJ. It looks like this was at least two different trips to the boardwalk. It must have been something they did when my grandparents came for a visit. There are three types of photos represented here; the color images are from stereo transparencies, then the square images, and the final image is 35mm. I can see a camera with a case in my father’s hand. My grandfather would have taken the stereo slides. It’s amazing how much historical information you can see in the photos. The Planters Peanut store with Mr. Peanut (a bag of peanuts was 5¢), James’ Saltwater Taffy, WFPG, General Motors Exhibit, Childs (Plain and Fancy) Restaurant, McCrory Cafeteria, Seaside Hotel, and Taylor Pork Roll. Waffles were 57¢, ham & eggs $1.17 and a sirloin steak was $1.97. I’ve never actually been to Atlantic City, I think I need to change that. 28/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #jamessaltwatertaffy #mrpeanut #planterspeanut #atlanticcity #newjersey
ADVANCE INFO: This year sees the return of an East Anglia Family History Fair on Saturday 20th April 2024 at the Burgess Hall, St Ives, Cambridgeshire PE27 6WE. There's an amazing array of societies and traders already booked PLUS there will be expert talks during the day. I'll be there selling the Cassini Historical Ordnance Survey Maps plus other historical maps and Shire Discovering books. Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors, friends, experienced genealogists and particularly beginners searching their family history. #familyhistory #familyhistoryfair #genealogy #ancestors #ancestry #historicalmaps #cassinihistoricalmaps #ordnancesurvey #shirebooks #shirediscoverybooks #cassinimaps @cassinimaps_thiswaybooks #genealogyresearch #findmypast #reallyusefulfamilyhistoryshow #eastangliafamilyhistoryshow #eastanglia #myfamilyhistory #censusdetectives #shirelibrarybooks #shirelibrary
Check out this gorgeous photograph of my mother, it’s new to me. It was sent to my sister last year by our cousin. I can’t stop looking at it. She’s so pretty, and her smile is perfect. It’s hard to believe that she’s been gone longer than she was alive! My mom was definitely extra-special. I miss her so much. The photo itself is very well executed; the lighting, the pose, the vignette, the sepia tone etc. The photographer’s signature reads, E. Tenczar. I looked him up. Edward’s photo studio in Woonsocket, RI was a four-generation studio with more than 70 years of service. He was past president of the Rhode Island Professional Photographers Association and the Professional Photographers of New England. I am so grateful for his efforts. What a beautiful photo. I love and miss you, mom. 27/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos #tenczarphoto
I love looking at old photos. This is one of my hometown, I think it may have been taken in the 1930’s. I can see so many familiar places including the house I grew up in!! Many differences to the town I knew and the town today! #progress #traceyourancestry #oldphotos #socialhistory #localhistory #pastindustry #myfamily #myancestors #findmypast #myfamilytree #myfamilyhistory #facts #familytree #familyhistory #familyhistorymatters #genealogy #ancestry #ancestors #industrialpast #whodoyouthinkyouare #wheredoicomefrom #goingbacktomyroots #heritage #smallbusiness #backstory
Finally tackling those old family photographs is a great project for cold, rainy winter days. #tiptuesday #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #organizingtips #getorganized #declutteryourlife #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback
When my sister passed away, I inherited her collection of old family photos. This little beauty is of my mother’s father Pépé, and her brother & sister, Uncle Joe and Aunt Louise. All I know about this photograph is from a notation that reads, World’s Fair. Which would make this circa 1939/40. Joe and Louise would have been about five and eight years old. I can’t imagine how excited they must have been traveling, by train I assume, to New York for the World’s Fair. My mother was born right around this time, so it’s possible that Nana stayed home in Rhode Island with my mom while these three traveled together to NY. I may never know the true circumstances behind this photo, but that doesn’t change how much I cherish it. I also wonder, when I see photos worn out more at the top than elsewhere, if it was in a wallet. I don’t know if people still keep photos in their wallet because we all have smartphones, but it used to be a big deal to have a bunch of photos in your wallet to proudly show off to family, friends and strangers. Maybe it was the original Instagram? 26/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos
Charlene Leontine McQuaid was born on December 21, 1927, in Belford, New Jersey. To me, she was Aunt Chippy, my grandmother's sister. She married Thomas J Meade in January 1950 in Roselle, New Jersey. They had three children during their marriage. She died on January 19, 2019, in Roselle Park, New Jersey, at the age of 91. #myfamily #genealogy #myfamilyhistory #relativesandroots
215 years ago, Lewis Conner Turner was born on January 18, 1808, in Culpeper, Virginia. His father, Zephaniah, was 34 and his mother, Sallie, was 24. He married Ellen Lewis Roberts on July 1, 1830, in Chesterfield, Virginia. They had six children in 11 years. He died on February 17, 1843, in Virginia at the age of 35. This is an original drawing of Lewis. #mygenealogyy #myfamilyhistory #genealogist #relativesandroots
Mary Agnes Donnelly was born on January 19, 1913, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. To me she was Aunt Mary, my grandfather's sister. She married Thomas G Coggins on June 6, 1942, in Elizabeth, NJ. Mary was a nurse. She died on January 17, 1994, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, two days before her 81st birthday. # #myfamilyhistory #genealogy #relativesandroots
📣📣📣This picture is the press conference to announce MLK a National Holiday....MY GRANDFATHER Rev Dr Walter Scott Taylor Sr (2nd from the right),next to Angela Davis,was the Minister presiding over the ceremony 😊 #blqckhistoryatit'sfinest #Myfamilyhistory
The last voicemail I received from my sister was about this photo. She was so excited about it. It’s a rare photograph of Nana & Pépé before the great depression hit. Debbie had just received it in the mail, along with two other photos, from our cousin, Joanne. On the back it says, California, 1928. So this was about two years after they were married. I’m assuming they were on vacation. I love their swimsuits and Nana’s bathing cap. The first photo matches the original, the others I removed a few blemishes and played with the contrast. 25/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #fugere #fugerefamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos
Here at Pixorium, we talk a lot about what makes a photograph "a keeper." Sometimes a not-so-perfect picture is the perfect picture! This one is a keeper because, although a little blurry, it captures a moment of joy between a grandmother and her grandsons. ❤️ Click on the link in bio for more about the power of a humble snapshot. #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #foundphoto #vintagephoto #foundphotograph #vintagesnapshot #1970s #lakerabun #lakelife
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of my sister Debbie’s passing. It would have been her 62nd birthday. My sister loved the fact that I was doing an old family photos project. The only thing we ever argued about was the timeline for completion. I started the project in January 2016. I thought creating a post every Sunday was a realistic goal, not knowing it would go into a 5th year. I lost momentum at the start of Covid, my last post was in March 2020. I made a lame attempt getting back into the project with 15 additional posts, last one in August 2021. She was so upset with me that I let the project go stagnant. Well, I made a promise to my sister, and I have every intention of honoring that promise. I dedicate this project in memory of my beautiful sister, Debbie. I miss you so much. I’m sure you would have known the year and location of this photo, and probably would have even remembered the dress you were wearing. P.S. Debbie selected this song for her funeral - I played it when my father, brother and I placed her remains at my mother’s gravesite in June. 24/52 #myoldfamilyphotos #ayearofreflectionandoldphotos #oldphotos #familyphotos #oldfamilyphotos #myfamilyphotos #lakewayhistory #lakewayfamilyhistory #familyhistory #myfamilyhistory #savefamilyphotos
Do you have old family photo albums with pages that look like this? Are they mouldering in a box in your closet, attic, or basement, making you feel guilty when you think about them? Did you know that January is National GO (Get Organized) Month? It makes sense, as a lot of us start the new year thinking about how we can get a handle on all the stuff that distracts us! We at Pixorium are here to help! We can coach you through the organization of those boxes of family photos and memorabilia; we can digitize those images and items you deem a part of your family legacy; and we can help you create a book that tells your unique story. #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #organizingtips #getorganized #declutteryourlife #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #1940s #vintagedog
Do your resolutions for 2024 include FINALLY getting a handle on all of those old photographs? If so, you are in luck - that's what we do! Whatever your photo-related needs are - sorting, scanning, or telling a story - we can help! #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #organizingtips #getorganized #declutteryourlife #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #newyearsresolutions2024 #newyearsresolutions #newyearsresolution
100 years ago my Paternal Great Grandfather Asa Mccomiskey was rescued as he was unconscious after his fishing boat, the Schooner Actor was hit in Boston and sank in minutes. So much family history available to many of us now that the papers are available online. Imagine being able to connect with your ancestors and reading articles on events you had never heard. #gloucesterancestry #gloucesterfisherman #myfamilyhistory
This article was published in the Brooklyn Times Union 126 years ago today on Tuesday, December 28, 1897. Julia Biot, my 3x great-grandmother, was awarded $6,000 against the Brooklyn Heights Railroad company for damages for the death of her husband. He was struck by a trolley car and died two days later from his injuries. Today $6,000 would be worth about $228,000. Here is an AI-generated photo of what a trolley car might have looked like in 1896. #myfamilyhistory #myfamily #brooklynnyhistory #genealogystories #relativesandroots
Merry Christmas! This is a photograph of me, my brother, and my beloved grandmother, Bumbum, on a Christmas long ago. As a child, I waited for Christmas every year. Regardless of where we lived, Bumbum came. Julie Andrews sang out “Joy To The World” from the Firestone LP with the pink cover, her clear, bell-like voice singing those glad tidings of great joy. We put up a real tree, decorating it with ancient ornaments and those we’d made. And then it was finally Christmas Day with stockings, opened one by one, each person waiting for their turn to open their next gift. Then breakfast, then more gifts under the tree, again opened one by one, accompanied with joy and laughter, silliness and love. I still wait for Christmas every year. Now I cherish the quiet introspective season of Advent and try very hard to practice it, making space between the inevitable bustling activities the holiday season brings. Wishing you a peaceful and joy-filled holiday! #christmasthrowback #1960s #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photostory #photostorybook #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #foundphoto #vintagephoto #foundphotograph #vintagesnapshot
🌟📜 Unveiling Samuel Frampton's Legacy: Our genealogy journey concludes in 1913, Farnham, Surrey aged 68. A jobbing gardener, once a Hampreston brickmaker, his life story echoes resilience, adaptation, and the changing currents of history. In leaving behind his wife, six grown children, and memories of three children who preceded him, Samuel's tale showcases the poignant intersections of family and time. We take pride in unraveling these narratives, turning dusty records into vibrant stories. Samuel's tale is just one among many waiting to be discovered. Let us be the bridge that connects you with the lives that came before, turning names on a family tree into living, breathing legacies. 🌐🕊️ #GenealogyLegacy #FamilyHistoryJourney #RecordsUnveiled LifesUnexpectedTurns #HistoryUnveiled #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime #militaryhistory
🌳✨ Samuel Frampton: A Jobbing Gardener in Heath End, Hampshire! 🏡👨👩👦👦 In the serene landscape of 1911 Heath End, Hampshire, Samuel Frampton gracefully transitioned from bricks to blossoms, embracing the role of a jobbing gardener. Alongside him, his wife, still crafting elegance with her needle as a dressmaker, adds a touch of creativity to the rustic setting. Their homestead thrives not only with the vibrant blooms nurtured by Samuel but also with the industrious pursuits of their four adult sons, each carving their niche in the diverse trades of the area. Samuel's story is a testament to the power of historical research. It's not merely tracing names and dates but unraveling the narrative threads that connect generations. Each occupation shift, every change of address, becomes a snapshot of a life lived against the backdrop of its time. 🌺👗 8/9 #BlossomingLife #TimelessTranquility #heathend #ResilienceRewritten #LifesUnexpectedTurns #HistoryUnveiled #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime
🏡🔄 Resilience Rewritten: Samuel Frampton's Return to Hampreston Bliss! 🧱👨👩👧👧 By 1881, Samuel Frampton's tale takes a heartening twist as he rediscovers his roots in his home town of Hampreston, Dorset. Steering away from past shadows, he embraces the comforting rhythm of the family trade, once again molding bricks that echo with the whispers of tradition. In this rekindled chapter of life, his wife, now a skilled dressmaker, stitches together a tapestry of domestic bliss. Their home resonates with the bustle of four daughters. Samuel's return to brickmaking signifies not just a profession but a returning to his roots, a testament to his resilience. 🏡👗👧 7/9 #FamilyTradition #Hampreston #ResilienceRewritten #HistoryUnveiled #dorchestergaol #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime #militaryhistory
🔍🕵️ Samuel Frampton's Unanticipated Detour: A Brush with the Law in 1874! ⚖️🏰 In a surprising twist to Samuel Frampton's narrative, the pages of 1874 reveal an unexpected chapter marked by a lapse in judgment. On the 29th of June, Samuel found himself entangled in a regrettable incident, accused of stealing a woollen shawl belonging to Ellen Bridle. This escapade unfolded at the Mail Coach Inn, where, after a few drinks, he made a decision that would alter the course of his life. Initially pleading not guilty under the counsel of friends, Samuel eventually changed his plea to guilty. The gavel fell, decreeing one calendar month of hard labour at Dorchester Gaol, a stark contrast to his days in the military. Released on the 28th of July. Samuel's Staff Sergeant spoke of his prior good character and conduct badges. As the courtroom listened to pleas for leniency based on his family and clean record, this unexpected detour adds a layer of complexity to the tapestry of Samuel's life. 🚔📜 Where will your family history searches take you? 6/9 #LifesUnexpectedTurns #HistoryUnveiled #dorchestergaol #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime #militaryhistory #britisharmy #armyhistory
💍🏰 A Soldier's Union: Samuel Frampton and Martha Coakes Wed in Corfe Castle's St. Edward’s Church! 🎊🔍 On the day of June 24, 1871, Samuel Frampton, going by his nickname Samson, took a brief hiatus from his post at the Aldershot East Infantry Barracks to tie the knot with Martha Coakes in the old parish church of St. Edward’s in Corfe Castle. The ceremony unfolded in the presence of Martha's family, and the event marked a convergence of duty and personal milestones. The vows exchanged echoed against the ancient stones, blending the practicality of military life with the grounded reality of matrimony in Corfe Castle's timeless church. 🎩👰 5/9 #corfecastle #DiscoverYourHistory #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #ancestryservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime #militaryhistory #britisharmy #armyhistory #cheshireregiment
Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! Today marks the beginning of Hanukkah (or Chanukah), which lasts through December 15. Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccavean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah or hanukkiah. One branch is typically placed above or below the others and its candle is used to light the other eight candles. This unique candle is called the shamash. Each night, one additional candle is lit by the shamash until all eight candles are lit together on the final night of the festival. (copy credit: Wikipedia) #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familyhistory #hanukkah #jewishhistory #festivaloflights #familylegacy #happyhanukkah #hanukkah2023
🏰✨ Samuel Frampton's Military Adventures: Aldershot, Hampshire Chronicles! 🕰️🔍 In 1871, the vibrant tapestry of Samuel Frampton's life unfolds against the backdrop of Aldershot, Hampshire, far from his Dorset home. He continues to stand as a Private in the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion. The East Infantry Barracks in the South Camp became his temporary home (in the camp's temporary wooden huts...). Aldershot Camp was a testament to the military's strategic presence in the aftermath of the Crimean War. Aldershot, a bustling hub of military activity, bore witness to a division of regular troops permanently stationed there, and Samuel found himself amidst the disciplined rhythms of army life. 4/9 #DiscoverYourHistory #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #ancestryservice #Findmypast #DiscoverYourHistory #JourneyThroughTime #militaryhistory #britisharmy #armyhistory #CheshireRegiment
🧱🕰️ Unveiling Samuel Frampton's Early Years: Brickmaking in 1861 Dorset! 🏡🔍 At the age of 15, our intriguing journey through Samuel Frampton's past brings us to 1861, where the charming town of Hampreston in Dorset witnessed the hustle and bustle of daily life. Samuel, a young brickmaker labourer, toiled alongside his father George, a seasoned brickmaker, and three brothers in the family trade. The air in Hampreston was thick with the scent of wet clay and the rhythmic sounds of brick molds being filled. Picture the Frampton brothers, hands stained with the essence of their labour, working in unison to craft the bricks that would shape the structures of their time. 🌅🏗️ 2/9 #DiscoverYourHistory #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #discoveryourhistory #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #ancestryservice #Findmypast #dorset #hampreston #dorsethistory #brickmaking
✨ Delving into the Past: Unravelling Samuel Frampton's Story! 🔍 🏡 Born in 1845 in the picturesque Hampreston, Dorset, a small town of just over 1000 people 🌾 Hampreston in the 1800s was a hub of agricultural activity, shaping the daily rhythm of Samuel's life. 🚜🌾 👨👩👧👦 Samuel, the eldest son of a brickmaker, George and Mary Frampton, must have witnessed the ebb and flow of a tight-knit community where everyone knew each other's name. The streets of Hampreston echoed with stories of hard work, unity, and shared dreams. 🏡🔨 📜 As our genealogy journey unfolds, we're piecing together the puzzle of Samuel's life. Did he inherit his father's craft, moulding bricks that would stand the test of time? Or did he forge a different path? 💼🌊 🔗 Join us on this riveting exploration as we connect the dots of Samuel's existence, weaving together the rich tapestry of history, family, and community in the heart of Hampreston. 🧵🔍 1/9 #DiscoverYourHistory #UnearthYourAncestors #JourneyThroughTime #FamilyHeritage #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #FamilyTree #GenealogyResearch #UncoverThePast #familylineage #myfamilyhistory #lastnameorigins #familytreesearch #makeafamilytree #createafamilytree #genealogyresearch #ancestrytree #yourfamily #discoveryourhistory #jointhedots #jointhedotsresearch #whodoyouthinkyouare #genealogyuk #archives #genealogyservice #ancestryservice #Findmypast #dorset #hampreston
Throwback Thursday again! Here's another not-so-perfect yet oh-so-perfect vintage family photo! Do you find that a lot of your old family photos depict pets? A love of pets, along with other traits, may run in families! Click on the link in bio to learn more about how your love of pets may be genetic. #lifeisastory #pixorium #pixoriumatl #vintagephotos #photoorganizing #saveyourphotos #photostory #photostorybook #photobooks #photobookdesign #photoscanning #archiving #photostorytelling #savefamilyphotos #oldphotos #myfamilyhistory #gettoknowyourfamily #howdoyoutellyourstory #myfamilystory #familystory #oldfamilyphotos #familyphotos #familythrowback #familyhistory #foundphoto #vintagephoto #foundphotograph #vintagesnapshot #vintagedog
Meet my namesake Angelyn Tatum McLilly ... my maternal great aunt aka Auntie • 1908 - 1984 • Clark Graduate • Delta Sigma Theta • FAMU professor • Retired after 25 years Federal Government with services Office of Price Administration, Food and Agriculure, Organization of United Nations, Bureau of Census, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Education and Welfare • Retired as Section Chief of the Statistical Analyst Branch I'm proud of my family lineage and hope to make my ancestors proud. I'm grateful for life and all the unlimited possibilities are before me. I intend to live well while I can. #familylegacy #mynamesake #myfamilylineage #myfamilyhistory
My 6th great grandparents Peter Powell & Mary Powell married here in Llangynog in 1746. It doesn’t help that they both have the same surname, but at least the marriage entry recorded the village’s where they both lived at the time they married! Do you have family lines that you find more challenging to research than others? #traceyourancestry #myfamily #heritage #myfamilyhistory #smallbusiness #socialhistory #facts #familytree #familyhistorymatters #lineage #findmypast #genealogy #familyresearch #genealogist #whodoyouthinkyouare #wheredoicomefrom #wales #historicaldocuments #landofmyfathers #oldphotos #ancestry #familysearch #backstory #familyhistorian
The Quay in Carmarthen where many of my Griffiths ancestors lived. My 2x great grandparents also lived there, Eliza ran the Mariners public house and George was a mariner!! Did any of your ancestors run a public house? #traceyourancestry #myfamily #heritage #myfamilyhistory #smallbusiness #socialhistory #facts #familytree #familyhistorymatters #lineage #findmypast #genealogy #familyresearch #genealogist #whodoyouthinkyouare #wheredoicomefrom #wales #historicaldocuments #landofmyfathers #carmarthenshire #oldphotos #ancestry #familysearch #familyhistorian #backstory
Široké zákopy z druhej svetovej vojny - Oščadnica Pod jedličníkom, zárubok Kamoľov a Vyšňáov - stav z roku 2012. O tom, ako moja babka za mladi so svojou sestrou chodila kopať zákopy počas druhej svetovej vojny, som sa tu už zmienila. Dnes pridám ďalší z čriepkov tohto príbehu 😊 Bol rok 2017, kermaš a my sme s babkinou sestrou Annou sedeli u nás na chate. Akoby tušila, že čoskoro opustí tento svet. Túžila sa ešte raz vrátiť do rodnej dediny. Rozprávali sme sa viac ako dve hodiny. "No to sme taky staviali, ty gulomentné, to bylo počkaj, to byli ti protitankové ty, to se stavjalo tak, aby sa nedalo prejsť. Hen tam navrchu by si to mohla znať – tam jak ideš za Jedličnik, hore ku Brezinám [pozn. nad osadami nižného konca, príklad u Kamole/u Drába/u Drahny smerom na Krásno a Zborov nad Bystricou] a tam odtud sú také kulaté kumometní hnízda. Od jedného kumemetného ku druhému byly úzke zákopy, ty byly 80 centrimetru a meter hluboke, tá spojka medzi tými, to byli kulometní hnízsa, to bylo betonove – v zemi zapustene, až po ti okienka. Medzi kulometními hnizdami byly 80 cm zákopy. A široké zákopy boli popod jedličník, tie boli v kuse – po válke sa tam všetko možné hazelo [smetisko, dnes už zarastené]." Viete, koľko príbehov skrýva krajina okolo nás? Práve teraz je ideálny čas na fotenie stôp činnosti človeka zapísaného na jej tabuli. Vegetácia ustúpi, padne námraza a my zrazu vidíme v teréne pozostatky dávnych príbehov. #mojkysuckyrodokmen #oscadnica #kysuce #druhasvetovavojna #zákopy #historickageografia #myheritage #myfamilyhistory #secondworldwar #trenches #slovakia #history