This title is a bit of a misnomer because I had originally intended to write about something else. It’s funny, though, how the ideas and words seem to take over once you get into writing mode. However, the idea behind the title is still relevant although a better title might be “Where were your English and Welsh ancestors in 1939?” It can often be difficult to trace more recent family members due to restricted access to records. So, the … Continue reading
By Lyndall Maag. The Middle Eastern sun beat down on my head, its powerful warmth seeping through my shoulders, stinging my nose and cheeks. My eyes were continually adjusting to the glare as I walked row upon row, line upon line, of the graves lying in the British Military Cemetery on Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus. The imposing entry gates are made of wood and the local limestone that is sometimes a yellow cream or dusty pink hue depending on the time … Continue reading
By Lyndall Maag. Assume – as genealogists, we are told not to, but to prove all our assertions by rigorous application of solid genealogical methodology. Assumptions – we are told not to make them, but to back up our claims and cite our sources. What, however, could possibly happen if we did, in fact, challenge some of our most basic genealogical assumptions? For instance, what actually constitutes a family tree chart? What content, layout, format should be included, … Continue reading
