Week 3 (Jan. 18-24): Favourite Photograph

[Caroline]

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If you've done the 52 Ancestors challenge before, you might recognize this theme.

Yes, it's a repeat -- but it's too good not to do it again!

Tell the story of a favourite photo: who is in it, where and when it was taken, and why it was taken.

What was the event?

Amy Johnson Crow

[bubblebelle]

Dipping in and out of the weekly themes, if there is something relevant to post. I have written about my 2nd favourite photo, a relatively recent find. Ruth Shaw of Netherton 1884-1918.
52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: 2022 Week 3 Favourite Photo. Ruth Shaw 1884-1918 (mypynthdev.blogspot.com)

[Caroline]

I can see there are some weeks where I will not be inspired or can't think of anything to write, but was spoiled for choice this time thanks to my aunt.

Favourite Photograph - includes a link to the one I nearly used. I am the tiny girl on my mother's lap in the middle. Coincidently, one of the small boys in that picture contacted me through my website just yesterday before I'd even finished this article - I've not seen him since we were very little. He's the son of Frank and his parents lived next door to my grandmother.

[jenoco]

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My 3x great grandparents, Thomas (1800-1874) and Lucy (1797-1873) Cox. It's the earliest photo I have. I believe this was taken in their garden in Sonning Common, Oxfordshire. The house is no longer there, although the one next door where his brother lived is still standing.

Thomas was a carpenter/ builder as were his father, most of his six sons and many of his later descendants, up to my grandfather's time. The Cox family were big supporters of the local chapel and there are many family graves in the churchyard. Lucy was a Sellwood from Chieveley, Berkshire.