“The mystery brooch – how family history research helped solve the puzzle”
A jewellery case was found when a cousin of the speaker died. The picture shows the inscription on the top, but who were B.P. and G. A. H. and why was the brooch given?
Mike Bailey has been involved in researching his family history for about 20 years. Some years ago following the death of a cousin he was asked if he could solve a mystery. His talk will show how with minimal initial information, some knowledge of the family structure and specific further research he was able to suggest answers to the puzzle, and in doing so gain additional insight into the life of some of his ancestors.
This talk is free to members of Berkshire Family History Society and we request a donation of £5 from non-members. Pre-booking is required, because the meeting link will emailed in advance. Booking ends one day before event.
To join in this branch meeting, you will need a computer device which has a microphone and speakers. Ideally, also a webcam. You also need to be able to access emails from this device. First time users will be asked to download a small piece of software to join the meeting. The meeting link will be emailed to you in advance. Technical help is available for those who need further assistance, please contact booking@berksfhs.org.uk .
Date
- Tue 30 Jan 2024
- Expired!
Time
Zoom doors open 19:15- 19:30 – 21:30
Location
- Zoom Video Conference
Organiser
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Windsor Branch – Berkshire FHS
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Email
windsor@berksfhs.org.uk
Speaker
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Mike BaileyMember of BerksFHS, Windsor branchMike Bailey is a retired Civil Servant who worked for HM Customs and Excise for the majority of his career, the bulk of the last twenty years being spent on working on computer systems managing the import and export of goods. He was born in Bracknell at a time before New Towns had been thought of, but has lived in Windsor for over forty years. He has been interested in Family History research for about 20 years. With family connections in the Bracknell area and living in Windsor he has attended meetings of both the Bracknell and Wokingham and Windsor, Slough and Maidenhead Branches of BerksFHS. His Family History research has seen him visiting Dorset, Suffolk, London and Northamptonshire amongst other places.
