Young cemetery in south-west New South Wales contains one grave that made me look twice and a third time. It is the grave of Noel “Christmas” Carroll born on Christmas day 1937, to Hugh and Lucy. What else would you call your son born on Christmas day when your last name is Carroll? And whatContinue reading “A Christmas Grave Tale – Young Cemetery”
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Christmas Conversations
Christmas is a great time to have a conversation with family members about family history. Chatting about family stories with older family members while gathered is an important element to gathering clues to help piece together an ancestor’s life. My grandfather Frederick James Peeling was born in Shepherds Bush, London on 19 May 1908, toContinue reading “Christmas Conversations”
Ethel Stalker – war time nurse
Today is Remembrance Day. We pause to remember those who served in the military in all conflicts and those that made the ultimate sacrifice. I also like to pay homage to those that have preserved the history of their service such as the National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial. The National ArchivesContinue reading “Ethel Stalker – war time nurse”
Trace Genealogy 