I thought this would be a good time to update you all on the fact that I am pulling together a family history book. The book will be about my maternal grandmother and her ancestors. It is coming along slowly but nicely, and is full of photos, and stories about the different generations. The current… Continue reading I am writing a book & a call for help
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Field Trip: Magill Historic Cemetery
Back in 2021 I finally made my way to the Magill Historic Cemetery to visit Charles Paynter, my 2x great grandfather, and Susanah Thornton, my 2x great grandmother. The Magill Cemetery is owned by the City of Burnside, it is 5,639m2 in size and was a little hard to find as it is off main roads.… Continue reading Field Trip: Magill Historic Cemetery
Field Trip: St George’s Anglican Church, Magill
Mid 2020 on a cool winters day I drove to the St. George's Anglican Church in Magill, South Australia in search of the graves of my 3x great grandfather Nels Lawson, 3x great grandmother Maria Ford, and other family members. St. George's Anglican Church is a sweet little church on St Bernard's Road in Magill.… Continue reading Field Trip: St George’s Anglican Church, Magill