Tag Archives: Anglo-Boer War

Researching a Funeral Notice: Herbert William POOLE (d. 1901)

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Mary Beth

For the past ten days, many vital tasks (none of them even remotely concerned with genealogy) have demanded my attention. For me, a day without research or writing is like a day without sunshine, so by last night I was more than a little … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Global Village

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Mary Beth

Genealogists spend a lot of time alone, whether online looking at digital records, in repositories scrolling through microfilmed documents or in their attics sifting through family papers and photos. But genealogy at its most productive and enjoyable is a collaborative undertaking. The past couple of weeks have … Continue reading →

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The Making of An Armourer: Arthur Henry POOLE (1891 & 1901)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mary Beth

Arthur Henry POOLE, my husband’s grandfather, apparently found an agreeable occupation early in life and continued to enjoy it long after his retirement. Agent Q, my husband’s brother in South Africa, fondly recalls Oupa in his workshop. “When WW2 was in … Continue reading →

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