Author: Richard Martin
Harry Selfridge and Highcliffe
February 28, 2013
The Selfridge family had a very interesting connection to the county of Hampshire that family historians will find intriguing. – read more…
A Hampshire picture mystery
February 27, 2013
Hampshire family history society, the HGS, would like help in tracking down the whereabouts of a picture, painted at the turn of the C20th of Middle Farm Havant. – read more…
The Hampshire Rose – origins
February 22, 2013
Just what is the origin of the Hampshire Rose – many theories abound, from the time of King Arthur’s round table to a link with Lancaster. – read more…
Wills and an explanation of Probate Courts
February 21, 2013
A Short Guide to Wills and an explanation of the Probate Courts. Wills are a good starting place for family historians who are looking to fill out their family tree with more personal detail. – read more…
George Weston Collings (1889-1981) in the First World War
February 17, 2013
Hampshire family history HGS, World War I Project, to remember those with a Hampshire connection who fought so bravely in World War I. HGS are collecting biographies of service personnel of anyone connected with Hampshire, whose ancestors, fought in the Great War. – read more…
Family history memorial in Steep church
February 14, 2013
For family historians, church memorial plaques can be a fascinating resource. In the church of All Saints Steep this memorial makes a compelling read – read more…
The Hampshire Rose
February 14, 2013
The origin of the Hampshire Rose, used as a symbol for this most ancient of English counties, is open to conjecture but a fascinating mystery to try to unravel. – read more…
What’s in a ‘Hampshire’ Name?
February 14, 2013
Family history research hangs on being able to follow a surname back through time. Take the opportunity to explore the origins of Hampshire surnames using the Hampshire baptism, marriage and burial indexes. – read more…
Netley Military Cemetery
February 13, 2013
Hampshire is home to a number of military cemeteries, Netley being the largest with 3,000 graves. If you have a military family history connection with Hampshire consider researching its military cemeteries for information. – read more…
Enham – Alamein Village for Injured WWI Soldiers
February 13, 2013
The Hampshire village of Enham – Alamein was a rehabilitation village for WWI soldiers financed by a generous gift. If you have a Hampshire family history connection to this area you might be well rewarded by making a visit. – read more…