Family History

Cathy come home

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 29th April 13

Sometimes an ancestor just seems to ‘vanish’. This is when you have to really turn detective, says family historian Sue Bennett. I have hit a

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Britannia Barracks, Norwich, once home to many East Anglian soldiers. Walter Hammond served in the 94th Regiment of Foot at Aldershot.

Search for a soldier

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 26th March 13

Family historian Sue Bennett gives advice on how to trace an ancestor who served in the Army. Question I was delighted when a cousin in

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The noble Savages

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 19th March 13

Our expert Derek Palgrave answers readers’ queries on the origins of their surnames. Although students of proper names seem to agree that the surname Savage

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A Suffolk wedding from the 1890s. We’re sure everything was completely above board here, but not everybody told the truth on their wedding certificate. Photo taken from Dave Kindred’s picture archive. www.kindred-spirit.co.uk

Till death us do part

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 06th March 13

Marriage certificates are a great source for tracing your ancestors but, as family historian Sue Bennett explains, you can’t always believe everything you read. The

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Tne name Sparrowhawk may derive from a falconer.

High flyers

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 16th February 13

Our expert Derek Palgrave answers readers’ queries on the origins of their surnames. The surname, Bustard is fairly rare, with only 124 instances in the

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The vital details

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 30th January 13

Our family historian Sue Bennett concentrates on death certificates – and how they can help trace your ancestors. The golden rule when researching our ancestors

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Men of iron

Lets Talk Magazine, posted on 18th December 12

Our expert Derek Palgrave answers readers’ queries on the origins of their surnames. I recently met my old colleague, Alfred Callis at a luncheon event.

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