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A Day Out In Dundee

October 2, 2025 / Shaking The Branches / Leave a comment

I haven't spent a lot of time on my family tree recently. It is fantastic that there are so many online resources available but there are times when I just don't feel like sitting looking at a screen. It is my intention to visit more of the places linked to my family history. Last week … Continue reading A Day Out In Dundee

My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921

January 18, 2015May 23, 2019 / Shaking The Branches / 8 Comments

This is an update to a previous post about my maternal granny's mother, Sarah Helferty. I've found out a lot more about her and, after my recent visit to the church where she married my great grandfather, she's been on my mind. All the circumstances of her life suggest that she must have been tough … Continue reading My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921

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