The Family Tree Warning: family history can lead to emotional discoveries. It may seem counter-intuitive, but you begin at the end! That is, you begin with you.… Read more “Build on a strong foundation: top tips for sleuthing the past”
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I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.
1918 was a momentous year in history; it culminated with the end of WW1. This became known as the Great War. In January 1918, the American president,… Read more “I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.”
Weather or not? An author’s love of weather.
My Anglo/German ancestors led ordinary lives in extraordinary times. When writing about their history, I embellish the hard facts from the archive. I imagine how they lived.… Read more “Weather or not? An author’s love of weather.”
A Taxing Question
British versus American book tax Here, in Britain Kindle books are not taxed. Perusing through Amazon.com recently, I noticed that Kindle books in the USA have a… Read more “A Taxing Question”
My inspiration and motivator
A brief history of Emma Zena Lossl Birth April 17, 2018 marked my mother’s 107th birthday. Emma Zena Lossl (née Heitmann) 1911 – 20008, lived an extraordinary… Read more “My inspiration and motivator”
Old documents, a meeting, and a book
A few years ago, while sifting through some documents inherited from my mother, I found an old manuscript, written in German. I set about translating it. It… Read more “Old documents, a meeting, and a book”
Mapping London’s Past
A top tip for genealogists researching family from London. Charles Booth, the philanthropist, funded research into London’s poor 1898-99. The London School of Economic host this map.… Read more “Mapping London’s Past”
M.A. Lossl 