Monthly Archives: November 2017

Mystery Photographs from Penrith

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Jean

I have several old photographs that are a bit of a mystery. They were taken in Penrith, Cumberland, in formal studio settings.  The photographs have come to me via a cousin, who was given a photograph album belonging to a … Continue reading →

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The Sad Story of William B. Upton

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jean

(Updated November 17, 2017) When I was looking for on-line information about my 3X great-grandfather William Bayly Upton, I came across a few items about a William B. Upton, born around 1828 and living in Cashel. I wondered who he … Continue reading →

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Margaret Joyce – from Cashel to Romford

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Jean

I became interested in Margaret Joyce and her family initially because of their link to the Smiths via the Uptons of Cashel, County Tipperary. The Joyce family is linked to the Uptons in this way: The second daughter of William … Continue reading →

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William Bayly Upton’s will

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jean

(Updated November 17, 2017) Finding a will – even if it is a transcription – is a wonderful thing in Irish genealogy research. So many original wills and similar documents were lost in the fire at the Four Courts in … Continue reading →

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