My mom's side of the family is a little sketchy...or "shady" as my dad says. Her dad's family is a bit elusive. I was researching my grandpa's dad, James Downing. I knew he was born in Conna, Cork, Ireland, and a kind of date 12 or 13 of July 1871 or 1872. So I googled Conna, Cork, Ireland. Found a link there for famiily history. Emailed the guy. Pa Barry responded the next day giving me the specific date of James' birth and said that he would put together some other bits of information including sending a copy of his birth certificate! It was so fulfilling--like being on the mission again. It's like being a detective. I am anxious to find out more about my family.
Here's James' birth certificate from 1871.
Sorry it's on its side
Isn't this the coolest thing? Oh I love technology.
Oh, if only my obsessions were that good. I think you guys could be translated. Anyway, yes it is very cool to find things out about your ancestors. nice work!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I actually did a lot of family history when I was in London. It was great to have access to all the records since a lot of my ancestors are from England. I found some pretty cool stuff. I loved learning about them and feeling a connection with them.
ReplyDeleteSince I've been home I haven't done as much. Both of my parents families' have a lot of work done...and a lot people working on it. But Tanner's family is another story...maybe I should start there.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I am so glad that you have found this information. Great Job.
Nice work! If you run out of ancestors, even on the "shady" side of your family, you can help me with mine--they're downright outlaws!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool. I'm going to have to get some genealogy tips from you sometime. That's something that I've got to get into. Sounds like fun!
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