This is the first in a new series titled Family Treasures. A couple of weekends ago, I went to my nanna's old house and scanned everything of genealogical value in the house. I scanned this watch warranty. My great great grandfather John Charles Ryan purchased a watch from Evan Jones Jewellers in the Royal Arcade in Sydney on 24 December 1885. He paid £2-15 for the watch and it was guaranteed for a period of 3 years. (Unfortunately the link to the image has disappeared.) Who was Evan Jones? Evan Jones was born in England and according to the About NSW website he was a leading silversmith, watchmaker, medalist and jeweller in Sydney from 1873 until 1917. I was quite excited to see this guarantee. Imagine my surprise when about half an hour later my uncle produced the pocket watch. It is engraved with J.C. Ryan on the outside and is in perfect condition. A true family treasure! I don't know when John Charles Ryan arrived in Australia from Portlaw, Waterford, Ireland. ...