The Tree of Me

It certainly pays to blog. I was very fortunate that I checked my email on my phone a few weeks ago, while I was travelling home from a weekend away (My husband was driving!) The message simply stated to have a look at a listing on Trademe New Zealand. Key words in the link included medals, antiques and collectables. My interest was piqued! The link showed medals which originally belonged to my great uncle Ernest Lee Dawson (1885-1968). I responded to the email as to why she sent me this message and the reply was that she had read an article of mine after seeing the medals online and conducting a little research. Thanks Kate! I had previously bid online for a postcard written by my great grandmother and the experience was positive. So, although this was going to cost significantly more, I knew I had to bid for the items. 1914-1915 Star British War Medal Victory Medal Gallipoli Medal Gallipoli Medal Lapel Badge 1915-1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

200 years ago today (16th September 1819) at 2:30 a.m., my great, great grandfather William Lee Dawson was born in County Dublin to Robert Dawson and his wife Eleanor Giles. Happy birthday William Lee. Document detailing the births of the Dawson children. William Lee was later baptised at St Michan's Parish in Dublin. Last year, I was fortunate to visit St Michan's Church. I just missed the tour of the church and underground crypt and the church had just been closed. After pleading my case we were let into the church and I took several photos. It was a special moment to walk through the church. Stained glass, St Michan's Dublin St Michan's Dublin There were two baptismal fonts, one of which appeared much older than the other. This was probably the baptismal font used when William Lee was baptised. Baptismal font Baptismal font I have previously blogged about William Lee here: 1. Australia Day Challenge 2. Family Treasures - Cylin