The Tree of Me

Thanks to Geniaus for yet another meme. You can tell she has retired and has plenty of time on her hands. Half her luck! If you want to join Geniaus and others in the fun and show off your own tech cred, here are the rules for the My Rooted Technology meme : Technology you already use: bold face type Technology you would like to use or learn more about: italicize (color optional) Technology you don’t use, have no interest in using or no longer use: plain type Explain or give opinions in brackets [ ] at the end of each bullet point I have a tablet computer such as an iPad that I use for genealogy [I have been an Apple fan since my first purchase in 1984, so naturally I have an iPad] I have downloaded one or more apps to a Smart Phone or similar device. [ So many, some for pleasure, some for genealogy, others for productivity and lots just to check out for possible educational value.] I belong to a genealogy society that uses social media. [Two Australian ones] I use GEDC

This evening I read a tweet from My Heritage about an article at the emissourian -   Society Pays Homage to the Humble Apron . After reading the article I began to consider which aprons have meant something to me in my life. The first apron that came to mind was a green and white gingham apron that I made while I attended Jennings Public School . The girls spent many weeks making the aprons after making several preparatory obligatory samples. We had to cross-stitch the pleats into place and then cross-stitch several flowers onto the material and I can still remember how particular I was while sewing. I wanted it to be perfect!  Of course, while the girls were making aprons the boys were in another room. What they were making, I can't remember, but I do have recollections of them basket weaving at some stage. I was very proud of this apron but never wore it as I considered it was too precious. After a search in my camphor chest I found my apron, still in pristine condition afte

Thanks to Geniaus for finding this challenge from Bill West . 1. Find a poem by a local poet, famous or obscure, from the region one of your ancestors lived in. It can be about an historical event, a legend, a person, or even about some place (like a river)or a local animal. It can even be a poem you or one of your ancestors have written! Or if you prefer, post the lyrics of a song or a link to a video of someone performing the song. 2. Post the poem or song to your blog (remembering to cite the source where you found it.) 3.Tell us how the subject of the poem or song relates to your ancestor's home or life. I can immediately think of 2 possible posts. I grew up in Tenterfield so Peter Allan's, Tenterfield Saddler could be a good choice. However, last year I went to Northern Ireland and was very fortunate to be shown around the Castledawson, Bellaghy area by Eugene Kielt from Laurel Villa in Magherafelt. Laurel Villa Guesthouse in Magherafelt is often the

Harold was my grandmother's older brother. 

In this series of posts I will highlight former family residences. The first is one of the childhood homes of my grandmother Elsie Ryan. Although born in Smithfield in Sydney she moved to Kyogle with her family when she was about 3. She lived with her parents Michael and Sarah, sister Mary and brothers Bert and Jack at Groom Street in Kyogle. Groom Street, Kyogle, probably 1910's On a recent visit to Kyogle, I photographed the house. 2011 It looks like the fence is still standing after one hundred years. The roof has been redone and the bullnose verandah has gone and has now become part of the roofline. I wonder who planted the tree behind the house?

I have been reading about the Certificate of Irish Heritage that is available for purchase to anyone with Irish ancestry and can provide their Irish line of descent. On the certificate you can name two Irish ancestors. Of course, for me and I assume many people the problem is which two of my Irish ancestors would I give pride of place to on the certificate. I have 16 direct line Irish ancestors who arrived in Australia between 1822 and 1883. I have 10 on my mother's side and 6 on my fathers. I suppose I would have to choose one from each side. I have 11 Catholics, 1 Church of Ireland and 3 Presbyterians. There were 8 men and 8 women. There were 3 female children and 1 male child. There were 3 convicts. There was one doctor. Two share my maiden name of Moore. Who would you choose? My mother's side 1. Patrick Flynn was my first Irish ancestor to arrive in Australia. Patrick was a whiteboy from Cork and was sentenced to life. He arrived in 1822. 2 and 3. Patrick's

Pauline at Family history across the seas has come up with another Geneameme – Beyond the Internet. My responses are below. Things you have already done or found: bold face type Things you would like to do or find: italicize (colour optional) Things you haven’t done or found and don’t care to: plain type You are encouraged to add extra comments in brackets after each item 1.              Looked at microfiche for BDM indexes which go beyond the online search dates. (I can remember 27 years ago being in Brisbane visiting my mother and going to the State Library and sitting, standing and keeling at indexes for hours over a three week period   - very pregnant at the time and no access to indexes where I lived) 2.              Talked to elderly relatives about your family history. 3.              Obtained old family photos from relatives. 4.              Have at least one certificate (birth/death/marr) for each great-grandparent. 5.              Have at least one certificate (