Herefordshire Genealogy

Qualified professional genealogist, researcher and speaker with MSc in Genealogical Studies. Member of @RegQualGenes Also an @AGRAGenealogy associate. O'Grady!

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

If anyone reading this is a member of the Airedale and Wharfdale FHS, I am supposed to give a talk right now but haven't received the link!"!!

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

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[Cowpens NB @CowpensNB]

“We gave Tarleton a devil of a whipping”-Gen. Daniel Morgan

#OTD in 1781, the Battle of Cowpens resulted in a patriot victory in the American Revolutionary War. Brigadier General Daniel Morgan's army defeated British forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton.

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

I am sure there is a scientific explanation, but I always find rhyming names amusing ( apologies to those who do have them!) Today's example is Jane Spain but I regularly come across Rees Preece and Hugh Pugh on my travels.

[Clare Wichbold @CWichbold]

If you're still looking for a #Herefordshire Christmas present, why not buy #HardWorkButGlorious? Available online & instore from @LedburyBooks. Instore @HFDCathedral @GrangeCourtLeo @HerefordTIC @Leominstertic #Bromyard Local History Centre #Suffrage #Suffragette #VotesforWomen

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

Just found this ace bit of commentary from a baptismal register. It goes to show that although indexes can be really useful, it does pay to check the original!

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

Feedback form a recent talk: " Many thanks for this Clare. As usual, I found your talk to be a mine of useful information and potential leads, so thanks for condensing all of this information in such a helpful way."
#BlowingMyOwnTrumpet

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

Was looking at a Board of Agriculture report on Hertfordshire 1804 when farmers didn't want to pay too high an amount in wages as they were worried the workers would become too saucy!

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@chiddickstree I am wrestling with a client about this at the moment. No actual wrestling though although I have been tempted!

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@genealgenie @chiddickstree @LadyOfAManor Nicknames can be so inventive. You do need to have an idea of what was going on culturally to make sense of some of them.

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@chiddickstree @genealgenie @LadyOfAManor Gosh yes and the spellings. There seem to be a lot more options these days but fewer biblical names to deal with.

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@chiddickstree @LadyOfAManor My great uncle was Alfred Wilfred and was always know as Terry, not the most natural of associations

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@Dave_Lifelines Very true. My grandad's gravestone has the wrong date of birth on it.

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

My upcoming talk will introduce you to some of the main sources for rural life including estate records, farm diaries, manorial records and records produced by unions and societies.
Tues 19 Nov,  2pm at Herefordshire Archives
Cost £5. Book at [email protected]

[Sherlock & Pages @Sherlock_Pages]

Retail is SO humbling

£9.99 and 1 BOOK SOLD in store after things were picking up in recent weeks: A bit crushing but footfall just plummets in this filthy weather.

Anyone brave in Frome we are here until 5pm or at https://t.co/7aixEqzvcM for the arm chair browsers:

[Ruth Cannon @RuthCan75563366]

Breach of promise actions were proceedings, usually but not invariably brought by a woman, seeking damages for a broken promise to marry.

Judges being aware of the law and most usually beyond the proposing age at the date of their appointments, breach of promise actions against them were rare. The below story from the Sunderland Daily Echo of 3 May, 1884 involved a breach of promise action by Marion Carpenter, a young, rich and beautiful woman of 21, against Irish County Court judge Dr Darley ('a man with more than seventy winters on his head'). It was subsequently settled by Judge Darley agreeing to pay Ms Carpenter £1500.

Civil actions at the time were heard before a jury, and when news of the settlement broke (to great disappointment, as the evidence was anticipated to be 'piquant'), there were many jokes about the judge having switched places with the jury to declare himself guilty.

Despite the fifty year disparity in age between the parties, the relative wealth of the plaintiff in this case suggests amore, rather than financial gain, as the motivating factor behind the proceedings. Testament to the enduring charisma of the Irish bar and bench?

[Herefordshire Genealogy @HerefordGen]

@GlosHeritageHub @explorearchives @ARASouthWest A master at work!

[Hereford Cathedral @HFDCathedral]

Have you booked your place for Library Treasures: Unexpected Worlds on Thursday 24 October?

To find more information and book your place, visit our website: https://t.co/5MESTMCB15

[People's Collection Wales @pplscollection]

During the First World War, women played a significant role in various ways, including taking on jobs that were previously considered unsuitable for them, such as working in factories and garages, as seen in this photograph taken at the Red Garages in Llandudno in 1918.

If you're interested in learning more about Conwy County during the First World War, we recommend visiting the Conwy Archives at @DiwylliantConwy. You can also browse their small collection related to the First World War on their website.
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