searchmyancestry – Ruth A. Symes
Innovative approaches to understanding more about your family history
Hello everybody, It's the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence this month and I've been enjoying the wonderful podcast on BBC Sounds entitled, The History of the United States in 100 Objects. If you've read any of my books, you'll know that I like to build up histories from the smallest of details,... Continue Reading →
Hello all, So, it's June - probably the most popular month in Victorian times for wedding nuptials ! Indeed, a popular verse promised good fortune for those who tied the knot this month - ‘Married when June Roses Grow, O’er Land and sea you’ll go.’ These were the couples who had sensibly avoided marrying in the... Continue Reading →
I reached a milestone birthday a couple of weeks ago! There’s nothing quite like a surprise party with guests from all parts of your life, to remind you of your own history. It was wonderful to see everybody from old schoolfriends and family to teaching colleagues and fellow writers. A few connections from afar (and... Continue Reading →
