Ancestry sent me this family tree hint this morning. My excitement mounted, as I realised the significance of the document. It is the birth certificate of an… Read more “131 Years Ago”
Tag: Family history
Getting To Know Great Aunt Anna
My beautiful Great Aunt, Anna Heitmann (born 1891). This picture was taken circa 1911. Anna lived in Hamburg Germany and married Jochim Heinrich Adolf Meister in 1919.… Read more “Getting To Know Great Aunt Anna”
Getting To Know My Grandfather
I have long wondered what my Grandfather, Emil Heitmann looked like. I have one old grainy picture of him (the soldier in Germany uniform on the right)… Read more “Getting To Know My Grandfather”
100 Years Ago
100 years ago, in 1920, my Great Uncle, George Francis Demmel, was sailing for Australia. He saw action the Royal Navy during WW1. Then, in January 1920… Read more “100 Years Ago”
Affirmation
Hello dear friends. As you may know, I am currently working to translate my Uncle’s (Emil Heitmann) WW2 memoir. He rebelled against the Nazis and was treated… Read more “Affirmation”
Sunrise over New York
Early morning, cruising into New York. Iconic journey, emulating my family Henseluck circa 1860. Ever the optimist, Graham is in shorts. I’m bundled appropriately against the chill… Read more “Sunrise over New York”
A Love Letter For Jimmy
Originally posted on Warts And All:
My Brother Today is the first time I can remember writing the words, “My brother” I think he died when I…
Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies
Family photos from WW2 reveal the conflict up close and personal. My Father, Charles Lossl, served in the Royal Army Catering Corps. His brother, Ernie Lossl, a… Read more “Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies”
An Inspirational Story of Courage and Resilience
The enduring story, Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against Nazism, crosses many genres: romance, war-story, memoir, historical literature, and family… Read more “An Inspirational Story of Courage and Resilience”
Betweenwhiles No. 2 In Amazon Download Chart
Hello dear friends. I am delighted, thanks to your huge response, that Betweenwhiles made it to no.2 in a recent Amazon best selling chart. Go to bottom… Read more “Betweenwhiles No. 2 In Amazon Download Chart”
M.A. Lossl 