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Hi Everyone

Just got in so will have to post my news a bit later sorry.

I have been helping the OH with a job he had to finish so not too clean at the moment.
Suex

Just found out that my great grandfather, Arthur, appears not to have left a will. The search concentrated on 4 years after his death.

He was estranged from his first son, Arthur, who had married young, and as the saying goes 'beneath him', but his son had predeceased him. Dying intestate would, therefore, mean his money went to his other son and daughter anyway; however, I do find it strange.
He was a wealthy man and my father once said "My grandfather, Arthur, left all his money to Maud, who never again worked." If he died intestate, then money would have come to my father's father and surely would have had a positive effect to be remembered by my father - he was 12 at the time.

Having now seen a copy of his wife's will, I was surprised to see she had left £400 to her son, Arthur, £100 to Arthur's wife Maud, and £500 to her daughter Maud and son Harry. She died in 1914, five years before her son Arthur died.

Families are really interesting and you do not know what you will find once you start your research.

Do not like the cold weather, but at least we have not had snow that settles and makes driving difficult. Hopefully Christmas will also be snow free as I am driving 2 hours to Swindon for Christmas Day with my brother, his wife and their two daughters and their families - 5 children ranging from 11 down to 2. it should be fun.

My best wishes to everyone for a peaceful Happy Christmas and a Happy, Stressless New Year.

Flying visit - just got back from the Christmas visit to the outlaws.

Saw our first Winter Snow yesterday - hope it keeps away till Christmas Eve & vanishes before the 28th.

Been very hectic at work - glad of a lie in this morning.

Sorry to leave the little Petunia on her own.

Arthur - sounds as thoguh you ahve been very busy.

Will try to pop in tomorrow if I can

Take care all :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) <3

Oh good. Glad to see you all :-D


It sounds a bit of a dirty job Sue has been helping out with :-S :-S Hope she hasn't been overdoing things....careful Sue.... :-D


Arthur, I've found the odd interesting story in my family and it does make a difference I agree. Makes you feel as though you know them a little bit.


Had a really busy day today and am all carolled out........so will wish you all a very good night. <3 <3

Hi Everyone

I was sooooo tired yesterday I went to bed at 8.30pm.

I went to work with the oh for a while just to give him a hand too finish a job.
I used to help him a lot when I was younger but have not done it for quite a few years now and boy did I feel it when I got home But a nice hot bath did the trick only it made me more tired so I thought off to bed for an early night will not hurt you.

I did a bit more Chrissy shopping again today ,only my youngest Granddaughter left to buy for now and I am meeting up with her tomorrow in town so she can just lead me around and pick out what she would like this year.

We have heard that the Uk has had some of that s...... word is that correct,I have not had any calls from my Sister in Yorkshire to tell me as she usualy does.

It is very cool here in Oz at the moment so I just hope it stays that way for Christmas day ,I would like to do a roast this year for a change.

Cynthia the job is not to dirty ,I only really clean up after him and get him buckets of clean water to clean down the tiles after he has grouted them.
I like doing it realy but just have not done it for a long time and I am a lot older now.

Off to watch the nightly news ,plenty of Sharks around at the moment needless to say I am staying out of the water.
Told the Grandies to do the same.

Love to everyone
Suex <3 <3 <3

Sylvia nice to see you on another of my threads.

I reached the same conclusion, but needed support.

Not my direct line, but very interesting characters and I have added a couple more queries that I hope can be resolved.

Thanks for looking

Arthur

Hi Everyone

I don't know about you all but I am just about ready for the festive season,only have one present to get and that should be all sorted by tonight I hope.

Any of that white stuff yet Cynthia ? no word from my sister so all must be well in Yorkshire.

Next year the OH and I are talking about spending Christmas in England as my OH is an Aussie he has no idea what Christmas is like there, so I want him to at least experience one Christmas in the UK.
Our family does not mind but it will feel strange to not see our family on Christmas day.

Warming up here but they are forcasting 28c for Christmas day ,that is not to bad for OZ in Summer and I can still do my roast dinner.

I would like to wish you all avery Merry Christmas,I shall still be on line up until Christmas day then who knows I could be anywhere.
I do know I shall be sitting infront of my TV for Boxing day for the Cricket ,Australia are playing India.

Stay warm everyone and I shall try to stay cool.

Suex <3 <3 <3 :-) :-) :-)

Hi everyone

Sue ....... my niece posted a picture on Sunday of her house in Lancashire with about 4" or so of snow


it's getting colder here, but it is also very dry. Rain is forecast for Christmas Day!



We leave tomorrow (Thursday) morning, and will be back next Tuesday .... spending Christmas with our friends.





MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
xxxxxx :-) :-) :-)


I hope you all have a wonderful time, no matter what you are doing




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Sending Christmas Greetings to everyone - have a lovely time and best wishes for 2012.

Reece <3 <3 <3 <3

Sylvia - hope i am not too late - have a wonderful Christmas - safe journey

Will pop in tomorrow as only doing the early shift - so will have time at home (working 5am till 8am)

Take care all :-) :-) :-) :-)

That dreadful word.........s**w...... :-(


Yes, we had some of it last week Sue. Fortunately, it was short-lived and it seems there is no sign of any more at the moment. Thank heaven's for that!


Apparently, bookmakers are taking bets on the fact that it may be the warmest Christmas for a while ????



More or less finished with preparations now. Also have my daughter's and daughter-in-law's birthday before the end of the year...... :-S


It was very busy in town today so I was relieved I wasn't in a panic for anything - even stopped for a frappacino and a sit down :-D



I can understand how tired you must have been Sue........all those jobs we used to do without thinking - they now seem like hard work. The joys of getting older I guess :-(



I'll probably be around on Christmas Day too.......... :-D


Take care all......Cx

hello all

the weather is terrible here wet windy and it is dark i have had to put the lihts on

my poor grandaughter came to lunch told us she had done the housework for her mum been shopping etc as mum is at work frantic phone call when she got home the dog had been at the presants paper and mess every where so she is trying to tidy u befor mu gets home :-(


happy ghristmas to you all and a good new year

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sally w

Hi Everyone

It is Christmas Eve here so it is cooking day for me ,I cook my turkey and Pork today.
We are having a roast for Luch on Christmas day as it is cooler this year than last .

I spoke to my Sister in Yorkshire last night and she said they had a little snow the other day but nothing since .
I hope it snows for next year when we come there for Christmas.....Sorry Cynthia.

I finished all the shopping and am not going anywhere today anyway,putting the Turkey in the over when I get off this Computer .

For those who don't get back on and for all my wonderful friends .

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OUR MISSING FRIENDS WE ARE THINKING OF YOU.
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Suex

Hi Everyone,
Christmas Greetings to you all, from Warm Sunny New Zealand The Whole Country is sitting under a massive high and we have fabulous weather for the next 4 days.
I t's Christmas Eve here also,
and have been preparing for our big Christmas Lunch tomorrow.
The Pavlova is currently in the oven. Will be Roasting the Chicken Tomorrow Morning it will be served Cold. I will also be Glazing and cooking the Ham.
and We will be eating outside under a couple of beach umbrellas.

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL
and Robert I do hope you allow yourself to enjoy your Birthday.

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Hello Everyone, it is Christmas Eve here now, just want to wish you all A Merry Christmas and a Very Happy and Healthy New Year.

Hope you and your families have a lovely time.


Take care.

Love, Sallie.x

Hello Daniel, you're very welcome to join this thread but it is really the first post on here which is the helpful one and the rest is just chatter to help keep it at the top of the board.

If you have a specific query, it would be better if you either start a thread or add to a thread you may already have either on the find Ancestors board or on Genealogy chat. :-D


I wish all my friends a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.


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Happy Christmas to all on the Thread

My thoughts are with Evelyn & Reece especially at this time of year

Robert Happy birthday - hope you get loads of pressies

Nice to see Josie & Susan enjoying a warm Christmas - Have a great time on the beach witht the families or outside at the BBQ ladies - looks like we will have a very mild one here in the UK - just for a change

Cynthia, Sallie & Sally Hope you have fun & enjoy yourselves with the families .

Just a quiet one for us -

May I wish everyone a Peaceful New Year & hope eveyone gets what they need and deserve in 2012

Take care all - God Bless

Happy Christmas Everyone :-) :-) :-)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERT....... <3 <3 <3

happy christmas all

try not to eat or drink too much :-D

best wishes to robert <3

love sally w

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Happy Christmas Everyone
Evelyn XXX <3 <3 <3 <3 <3