It’s always a pleasure when you come across something a little different among the endless entries recording baptisms, marriages and burials.
Today I came across this little gem which suggests the priest had doubts as to the sincerity of the parents of little John Newton:
Did Hannah Howard, an unmarried mother, sell souls? We’ll probably never know, but this has to be the most original occupation I’ve come across to date.
Welcome to Jessica Grace, born 18 September. My first granddaughter.
Very many congratulations to Andrew & Emma. I know that Jessica will bring much light into your lives, and that you will make excellent parents.
We share a family name, maybe we share a genetic heritage too. You can help us to find out, and to understand how the extended family is spread around the world.
This is a hobby for most of us. There is no room for the spiteful vendetta of a fellow researcher who happens to disagree.
Who Makes it to these Pages? Read More »
The origins of a family name are complex. It is likely that our family name derives from locations ‘Mos’ and ‘Leah’, but the theories are almost limitless.
Where do the Mosley Names Originate? Read More »
William, Duke of Normandy changed the course of British history when he defeated Harold at Hastings on 14 October 1066.
The Norman Conquest Read More »
The families featured on this site are from modest backgrounds. We know little of their lives, but each has contributed to the communities they lived in.
A Cave Man Ancestor! Read More »
Written evidence is at the heart of everything we know about our ancestors. I am constantly adding more to the site. Please let me know if you can add more.
