As I embark on the second chapter of Stephen Withers' life story, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought us to this point, a journey marked by love, labor, and an unwavering commitment to family. In the first part of his tale, we traced the early years of this man born into … Continue reading “Part 2 of The Life of Stephen Withers 1831–1916 Until Death Do Us Part.”
Romsey Cemetery, Romsey, Hampshire, England
The Life of Stephen Withers 1831–1916 The Early Years.
In the quiet corners of history, amidst the yellowed pages of parish records and the labyrinthine trails of ancestral research, lies the remarkable tale of my paternal 3rd Great Grandfather, Stephen Withers. Born in 1831 and departing this world in 1916, his life spans an era of profound change and endurance.Navigating through the annals of … Continue reading The Life of Stephen Withers 1831–1916 The Early Years.
Part Two: The Life of John Withers 1797–1865 Until Death Do Us Part.
The year was 1822, and Romsey remained the backdrop to John Withers’ unfolding life. Now a married man, bound to Mary Cole by the vows they had exchanged beneath the worn stone arches of their parish church, John stood on the threshold of a new chapter, one shaped not by the freedom of youth, but … Continue reading Part Two: The Life of John Withers 1797–1865 Until Death Do Us Part.
The Life of Francis Herbert Butt 1883–1948 Through Documentation – Part 2
As we step into the next chapter of Francis Herbert Butt’s life, we find him not as a young boy growing up above his father’s butcher shop in Romsey, nor as the grieving son mourning the loss of his mother, but as a man beginning a new life of his own. With Henrietta Annie Richardson, … Continue reading The Life of Francis Herbert Butt 1883–1948 Through Documentation – Part 2
The Life of Francis Herbert Butt 1883–1948 Through Documentation Part 1.
In the quiet corners of history, amidst the echoes of bygone days, there exists a tapestry woven with the threads of ordinary yet remarkable lives. Among them stands Francis Herbert Butt, a man whose life, though lived decades ago, resonates with timeless lessons and profound moments that shape our understanding of resilience, creativity, and the … Continue reading The Life of Francis Herbert Butt 1883–1948 Through Documentation Part 1.
The Life Of Arthur Henry Butt 1856–1937 Through Documentation – Part 2
As we continue the story of Arthur Henry Butt, we pick up in the year 1890, a time of both loss and new beginnings. The passing of his father, William Butt, marked the end of an era, yet life pressed forward. Arthur, now the head of his own growing family, carried the weight of his … Continue reading The Life Of Arthur Henry Butt 1856–1937 Through Documentation – Part 2
The Life Of Harry James Butt 1858-1911
“Razors pain you, rivers are damp, acids stain you, and drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful, nooses give, gas smells awful, you might as well live.” - Dorothy Parker. No matter the years that pass, one thing hasn’t changed, the ability to admit to oneself that, you need a helping hand. Depression, Anxiety, and other … Continue reading The Life Of Harry James Butt 1858-1911
Kate Withers – 52 Ancestors In 52 Weeks – Week 48
I am the first to admit, I knew very little about my Dad’s family. It’s the reason I started researching my family history. The December of 1996, my hero, my Dad was in a horrific accident which would end his life the following April of 1997. Little did we know he had left, us three … Continue reading Kate Withers – 52 Ancestors In 52 Weeks – Week 48
Alfred Newell – 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 23
In life some people go well and beyond what is expected, some love whole heartedly and some are our own personal heroes, that knight in shining armour whom we all dreamed about as children. I’m extremely lucky and proud to have an ancestor who gave all he could, loved with every inch of his heart … Continue reading Alfred Newell – 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 23
Fanny Pearce – 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 16
Some lives are easy, some are much harder, some are unbearable, riddled with heartbreak and sadness. Sadness only a mother and father can feel or understand. Death though inevitable, is cruel beyond any of our wildest dreams. It hunts us down with all its fury, leaving only rivers of tears behind. My Great, Great-Grandparents had … Continue reading Fanny Pearce – 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks – Week 16
Eva Kate Hatcher – 52 Weeks, 52 Ancestors.
They say every branch of your family tree will tie in with another at some point. This has proven to be case with my dads family but more shockingly they tie in many times with my husband's family. I was shocked and a little freaked out when I discovered the first interlink with Mark's family. … Continue reading Eva Kate Hatcher – 52 Weeks, 52 Ancestors.
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