Monthly Archives: March, 2020

Edward “King” Hulme, (1818 – 1904) “A settlers 35 Years Experience in Victoria, Australia 1856-1891” 

My 3rd great grand uncle, Edward “King” Hulme, (1818 – 1904) wrote a small book called  “A settlers 35 Years Experience in Victoria, Australia 1856-1891” I am lucky to have a copy that my Mum found online some years ago. Below are a couple of excerpts from the book. Introduction In giving this little “Life …

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Birth record of Anna Dorothea Bartsh “born at sea” found at last!

AT LAST! I have finally found the Marine register birth of my great-great-grandmother Anna Dorothea Bartsh. I wish I could share this news with her grandson Joe Bradshaw, my 1st cousin twice removed, and his wife Nancy.  Sadly they have both passed away now.  Rest peacefully, Nancy and Joe. I think Nancy and Joe are helping …

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