Treasures in the Trove – December 2014
By Lyndall Maag. Sometimes interpreting a particular resource is not so much about the information that is provided, but what is not. Family Tree Chart #4 is a basic, handwritten diagram of the descendants of English couple John Johnson of Carlisle and Isabella Atkinson of Durham. While John’s birthdate is not recorded, the year 1842 is given for Isabella’s birth. No marriage details, ie date, location or religious institution, or particulars regarding death, are provided. Ten children are attributed … Continue reading