Can you identify the people in this photograph? It has a photographer's studio embossed on it, revealing that it was taken in Dover, Kent, England between 1917 and 1920. It was found in a family house clearance and it may have belonged to Alice West, born 24 Feb 1873 at Dover to William West and... Continue Reading →
Sinking of Hogue
Daily Mirror 23 Sep 1914 The Leeds Mercury of 26 Sep 1914 includes this article, which from this extract lists Charles Alfred Booth as a survivor. Charles was our 3rd cousin 3x removed, the son of James Booth and Ann Ballard. He was the youngest of six children, born on 28 Jun 1877 in Dover, Kent.... Continue Reading →
You go, and tuck me up in bed
From the Dover Express of 30 Aug 1901 we read about Richard Lawrence Ballard, my 1st cousin 5 times removed. Baptised at Charlton, Dover, Kent on 20 Oct 1822 he was married to Elizabeth Ann Dennis on 2 Nov 1840 in Hougham, St Lawrence, Kent. They had 13 children - 9 boys and 4 girls.... Continue Reading →
