My 2021 in Review

Out of the blue, on 15th February 2021, I received a message from our very own Daniel, who asked if I would like to become a member of The Hidden Branch team. To be completely candid, I had no clue what The Hidden Branch was, nor was I really actively engaged in the...

My Name and me

Whether you love or loathe it, there’s a lot in a name. Centuries of trials and tribulations cumulate in a set of circumstances that gives you YOUR name. It is your name and you should wear it with pride. Take mine, for example, George Mason Hall, what is the...

Tuesday Tips #17

Today’s Tuesday Tips is to always ensure you know Geography of the areas you ancestors lived. This context may explain many actions your ancestors took. For example, if you know where streets and churches are in relation to each other they places your ancestors...

Finding Grandad’s Grave: A Tale of Luck

A year ago today, it was a grey bank holiday Monday morning, I forced my Dad to get up early, and we went to Morley Cemetery. Armed with a photo from Find A Grave, we had one goal in mind: find the grave of our Dad, and Grandad, Richard Hall. The Hall Family at...

Tuesday Tips #11

Today’s Tuesday Tip is to always review your research and records found. It may seem a bit superfluous but it is always helpful and you never know you might break down a brick wall? For example, after viewing a possible burial of my 4th Great Grandmother, Ann...