Month: December 2016

12 Dec, 2016

New Genealogist of the Week- David Jack

What started your interest in genealogy? My interest started during my last year of high school aged about 16. I wanted to learn about my family’s past particularly my Jack patrilineal side as neither my parents or grandparents really talked about anything. I fashioned an art folder into sections then went to see grandma Jack […]

5 Dec, 2016

New Genealogist of the Week – Kathryn Burtinshaw

What started your interest in genealogy? I have been interested in my ancestors for as long as I can remember.  As a small child I spent many hours in the village churchyard making a note of the gravestones with my family surname on them.  My parents humoured this pastime and my father and paternal grandmother […]