by pppg | Jun 24, 2022 | History, Pioneers
At the entrance to Scots Church, on the corner of Russell Street and Collins Street, Melbourne, a plaque displays the following message: James Forbes was the son of Peter Forbes, farmer, and his wife Margaret, nee Clark. He was born in 1813 at New Braes farm, in the... by pppg | Jun 23, 2022 | Pioneers
My sister and I did not have the interest of knowing grandparents, and even uncles, aunts and cousins were thin on the ground. Perhaps this stimulated us to find out something about our forebears, all of whom were Scottish. First we decided to write to as many of the... by pppg | Jun 23, 2022 | Places
Regarded as one of the most scenic roads in the world, the Great Ocean Road was constructed following the end of World War I by workers, the majority of whom were returned servicemen. Iain Grant of the Portland Family History Group was asked by a friend if he knew how... by pppg | Jun 23, 2022 | Pioneers
Pioneering Presbyterian Minister at Buninyong & Shelford Buninyong was surveyed in 1850, making it one of the earliest inland towns. It began as a sheep run, under brothers, Thomas and Somerville Learmonth, from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania). Like their... by pppg | Jun 23, 2022 | Pioneers
Jacki Mitchell talks about her ancestor, David Sharp ( 1816 – 1889 ), and her research experiences:- ( 1 ) Who is your favourite ancestor, or the one you would most like to have known, and why? David Sharp (10/11/1816-2/9/1889). Occupation: Carpenter. References... by pppg | Jun 23, 2022 | Methods & Sources
MEMOIR AND NOTES ON THE CURIOUS ART OF DATING BY COSTUME As many of you already know, trying to date a family picture and/or confirm the identity of the subject/s can be difficult. As always with Family History Research, it is best to start with “what you...