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Read about our newest Record Set releases and how they could help further your research, get inspired by our historical articles which show how famous ancestors such as Florence Nightingale, the Brontë sisters or Charles Darwin can be traced online, or enjoy fascinating discoveries about well-known celebrities in our Who Do You Think You Are section.

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2008 Articles

Jane Pavey Cuff - A Convict's Journey

Jane Pavey Cuff - A Convict's Journey

1st October 2008

For generations a veil of secrecy had hidden the secret of my great, great, great grandmother's existence. A fabricated story suggested she came from a family of gypsies, but the truth was uncovered when I came across a list of prisoners from Somerset, England in 1844 which included the name of Jane (Pavey) Cuff of Combe St. Nicholas. The discovery moved me to follow Jane Cuff's life trail. A pilgrimage which took several years of planning and research and which eventually led to the Cascades Female Convicts Factory in Tasmania.

A Family Story

A Family Story

1st September 2008

Joan had often wondered why she had never been allowed to be evacuated. Also, her Mother, Dolly and her father, Thomas Abraham, were very secretive about their family. Joan had often said to them that she would have loved a brother or a sister but her words were met by stony silence.

The Real Aunt Anne

The Real Aunt Anne

1st April 2008

So what did I know about Aunt Anne? Verbal information from her brother (Grandfather): She was jilted and went a bit funny. Sounded ashamed of her. Mental illness was something to be ashamed of in 1900; it was spoken of in whispers behind your hand.

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Every year the popular BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? brings us a host of new and exciting stories. We have taken a look at each celebrity as they journey into their family history, and you can read about their discoveries in our articles.

Who Do You Think You Are Series 20
Series 20 (2023)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 19
Series 19 (2022)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 18
Series 18 (2021)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 17
Series 17 (2020)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 16
Series 16 (2019)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 15
Series 15 (2018)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 14
Series 14 (2017)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 13
Series 13 (2016)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 12
Series 12 (2015)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 11
Series 11 (2014)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 10
Series 10 (2013)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 9
Series 9 (2012)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 8
Series 8 (2011)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 7
Series 7 (2010)

Who Do You Think You Are?

Every year the popular BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? brings us a host of new and exciting stories. We have taken a look at each celebrity as they journey into their family history, and you can read about their discoveries in our articles.

Who Do You Think You Are Series 20
Series 20 (2023)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 19
Series 19 (2022)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 18
Series 18 (2021)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 17
Series 17 (2020)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 16
Series 16 (2019)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 15
Series 15 (2018)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 14
Series 14 (2017)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 13
Series 13 (2016)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 12
Series 12 (2015)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 11
Series 11 (2014)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 10
Series 10 (2013)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 9
Series 9 (2012)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 8
Series 8 (2011)
Who Do You Think You Are Series 7
Series 7 (2010)
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