Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Migration To The New World
Transportation to the penal colonies is a fascinating subject. Has your surname history or family research uncovered that your ancestors endured transportation to the penal colonies? Punishment for criminals in the 18th century was harsh. This article is kindly...
Jul 26, 2017 | Blog, Historical Events, Migration To The New World
The titanic and its passenger list. Did bearers of your surname travel on the Titanic? When researching your family history, or the background of your surname, it is always fascinating to discover connections to famous events. The sinking of the Titanic is forever...
Apr 11, 2017 | Blog, Migration To The New World, Tracing Family History
Do you have American family roots in the UK? Delving into your family tree can be an amazing adventure and it is fascinating to discover your family roots. Moving around the world was just as common in the time of your ancestors as it is today. Between 1836 and 1914...
Jul 4, 2016 | Blog, Historical Events, Migration To The New World
Independence Day – 10 Facts About The 4th July! 1. The 4th of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence (or Independence Day) in the United States in 1776. 2. It was at this time that the thirteen American colonies...
Jun 23, 2016 | Blog, Historical Events, Migration To The New World
The White Sails: British Colonisation of the Americas. Are you researching your surname history, celtic origins and heritage? Then you are likely to have heard of ‘The White Sails’. But where did this term originate, and why is it of importance to those of...
Jun 20, 2016 | Blog, Historical Events, Migration To The New World
The Mayflower: British Colonisation of America. Are you living in America and researching your family history? Perhaps you have an interest in your celtic heritage or origins or your surname. The journey of arguably the most famous of the pilgrim ships was made by...