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”
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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”
Following in my ancestors wake
We sail once more, in the wake of my Great Uncle George Francis Demmel. During his Royal Navy service, circa 1914, he worked on warships, patrolling the… Read more “Following in my ancestors wake”
Lovely London: A Video
Enjoy this roundup of my recent trip to Britain’s magnificent capital. London, city of my ancestors. Forever changing, yet still the same. Steeped in history with so… Read more “Lovely London: A Video”
Never give up the search!
If you are researching person displace by WW1, check out 1914-1918 Prisoners of the First World War ICRC historical archives This story reveals what I discovered there.… Read more “Never give up the search!”
My Grandmother’s Story From WW1
Hello Dear Readers I have been working on my new publication, Amalia’s Journey: A Cockney Mother’s Story From WW1. My first novella soon to be released, on… Read more “My Grandmother’s Story From WW1”
In Remembrance
Dear Friends, remembering my Great Grandmother, Minna Demmel nee Henselück. Today, 15th December, is her birthday. She was born in 1870 in Nuestettin Germany, 148 years ago.… Read more “In Remembrance”
Inspiration from a WW2 memoir
Hello dear readers. I am currently translating my German Uncle’s, memoir from WW2.Research for my next book, Stealing the Rainbow The background story Emil Heitmann was an… Read more “Inspiration from a WW2 memoir”
The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon
Dear Friends Today, I am delighted to tell you about a new book from fellow authors and genealogists, Tracy Kasaboski and Kristen den Hartog. Their book, The… Read more “The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon”
My author interview with the BBC
Check out my interview with BBC Radio Wiltshire. The video is set to music and showcases documents and photos from my historical family saga, Mizpah Cousins: life,… Read more “My author interview with the BBC”
M.A. Lossl 