Obituaries
James Russell Woods
The Toronto Star, November 15th, 2014 After living a long life full of love and laughter, Jim passed away peacefully on November 13th 2014. Jim was a devoted and loving husband to Maureen, a dedicated […]
Year: 2014
Miscellaneous
The Return of King Willem 1 to the Netherlands
Captain -Royal Navy & Rear Admiral Dutch Navy, Job Seaburne May – H.M.S. Warrior sails to the Netherlands with Prince William of Orange On November 19th 1813 Jacob baron Fagel set sail in a “pink” […]
Admiral May
Sir George Nares The British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876
The inscription on this compass reads as follows:- “Lent by Lieutenant W.H.May to Comander A.H. Markham to navigate sledge party to 83′ 20 25″. The highest point ever reached 12th May 1876.” The British Arctic […]
Admiral May
Christmas Island Stamp
This stamp was issued by the Christmas Island to recognize the following event. Admiral Sir William Henry May – As Flag-Captain in the H.M.S. Impérieuse. We then went to Singapore. En route I had secret […]
Births / Christenings
Grace Dianne May Smith
The Era Banner – Newmarket September 2013 Karen May and Matt Smith are thrilled to say “Welcome to the world precious girl”. Grace Dianne May Smith said hello mommy and daddy at 7:04 pm Wednesday […]
Obituaries
Edward George Lowther Crofton
The Times, July 21, 1942 On July 19th, 1942, at Comus, Grayshott, Vice-Admiral Edward George Lowther Crofton D.S.O., in his 69th year. Service at 2 p.m. Thursday at St Luke’s, Grayshott, followed by cremation. To […]
Marriages / Engagements
Mr M.S. Crofton and Mis E.M.N. Mansel
The Times, January 16, 1961 The marriage took place on Saturday at St Peter’s, Ropley, Hampshire, of Mr Malby Sturges Crofton, only son of Sir Henry and Lady Crofton, of Berwick St. John Manor, Wiltshire, […]
Marriages / Engagements
Mr H Blair and Miss J. McCorquodale – Engagement
The Times, March 26, 1980 The engagement is announced between Mr Hew Blair, younger son of Major and Mrs D.A. Blair, of Lilliesleaf House, Melrose, Roxburghshire, and Joanna McCorquodale, eldest daughter of Mr Euan McCorquodale, […]
Marriages / Engagements
Mr H Blair and Miss J. McCorquodale
The Times, August 4, 1980 The marriage took place on Saturday, August 2, in Hereford Cathedral, between Mr Hew Blair, younger son of Major and Mrs D.A. Blair, of Lilliesleaf House, Melrose, Roxburghshire, and Miss […]
Miscellaneous
Mr Job Seaburne May
The Times, January 20, 1934 Mr Job Seaburne May, of Otterty St Mary, who died November 20, left estate of the gross value of pounds 12,117, with net personalty of pounds 10,129 To determine genealogy […]