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Robert VIII Bruce King of Scotland
Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, died in 1329. He was fifty-four and had been king for twenty-three years before his passing. When Robert...

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Jun 8, 202410 min read
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Lady Diana Frances Spencer
Delve into the captivating tale of Lady Diana Frances Spencer’s family history, a narrative intertwined with nobility and a legacy worth...

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Jun 3, 20249 min read
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John The Butcher Clifford
John The Butcher 9th Baron Clifford Sir 15th great grand uncle. John Clifford, 9th Baron de Clifford, also 9th Lord of Skipton (1435 – 28...

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Apr 21, 20246 min read
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Traitors Gate
If you have ever visited London you may be familiar with Traitors Gate. The famous river entrance to the Tower of London, Traitors Gate,...

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Apr 20, 20245 min read
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James Robert Bond
James Robert Bond was born on 4 March 1831 in Bermondsey Surrey, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Elizabeth Pepper, who was 28 years...

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Nov 17, 20237 min read
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
One of the most exciting discoveries in my family history was Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen Consort of France and Queen of England. This...

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Oct 18, 20238 min read
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Lavery family of Kirup
The Lavery family of Kirup are my Maternal family line, John Lavery/Lafferty and Jemima Boyd Hume being my Grandparents. John...

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Jun 5, 202319 min read
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Bond de Earth, Non-Sufficit Orbis
The Bonds de Earth (Erth) have been my research passion for the past 14 years, and after so much time spent reading articles and journals...

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Mar 3, 202310 min read
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Frank Bond
No matter how much experience we may think we have in family history research, it seems there is always a discovery waiting to be found. This is the norm and if we are prepared to go out on a limb and investigate, there seems to be no limit to what exciting discoveries we may make while out on a limb. Frank Bond was born in Bunbury, Western Australia on the 8th of November, 1897. He was the son of Harry and Kate Bond, nee Wise, and he was my uncle. My journey to uncover more

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Jan 5, 20235 min read
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Richard Gerald Lyon Dalberg Acton
Richard Gerald Lyon Dalberg Acton, 9th Cousin (Public Domain) THE INDEPENDENT, Saturday 04 April 2015 Although a hereditary peer, Richard...

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Oct 16, 202210 min read
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The Acton Family Line
Acton The Acton Family line is a rich tapestry of Baronets, spanning generations and boasting a legacy of distinction. Among the notable...

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Oct 8, 202233 min read
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Bond Family Immigration
Bond family Immigration From England to the World, my Bond family has immigrated to most corners of the globe. Have you ever found...

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Sep 26, 202214 min read
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1066 The Battle at Hastings
I remember before my addiction to family history research, my understanding and interest in history were somewhat vague beyond one...

noellb
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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New Discoveries
Discoveries just keep on coming, just when you think you have learnt all there is to know about the people in your family one or two...

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Apr 7, 20224 min read
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Burials and Tombs at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey stands as a captivating testament to the rich tapestry of archival historical facts, much like many other cathedrals...

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Apr 7, 20227 min read
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Dukes of Normandy
When we first commence our family history research we usually only focus on our immediate family members as far as we know to be fact....

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Apr 5, 20224 min read
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John Emerich Dalberg-Acton
When I discovered John Emerich Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton (aka Lord Acton), I was taken by his life achievements in literature,...

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Apr 5, 20223 min read
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Executions in The Family
Down through the ages, there have been those who have suffered the most horrendous of deaths at the hands of the executioner of the day; treason seems to be a conviction handed out rather regularly. Hugh the younger De Spencer was my 20th great-granduncle and he suffered a particularly gruesome ending on 24th November 1326 in Hereford, England. Hugh was judged and found guilty of High Treason and sentenced to death. While awaiting his execution in prison, he attempted to sta

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Apr 4, 20225 min read
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Harry Bonds Military Service
Harry Bond Service No 14666 Harry was my Grandfather, born on 6th April 1864; to parents James Robert and Anne Maria Bond of Kilburn...

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Apr 4, 20225 min read
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House of Plantagenet
Plantagenet I discovered a distant connection to the Plantagenets, firstly through my Maternal family line, but then after further 2...

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Apr 4, 20223 min read
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