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My Ancestor Elizabeth “Betty” Roundkettle 🫖 Plant. Her Origins and Kin.
Betty Roundkettle is my 9th great-grandmother on the maternal side of my tree. I must admit, I love her surname—being the tea connoisseur that I am! Many public trees link Betty to an Elizabeth Ramsbottom, daughter of Francis, born in … Continue reading
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Three Interesting Tradesmen/Occupational Surnames in My Family Tree with Unique Meanings. Blower and Horne in England and Höerner/Hörner in Germany. 52 Ancestors, Week 36: Tradesman.
This week’s writing prompt is Tradesman. I considered writing about some of my ancestors and their trades and occupations but instead opted to write about three of the surnames of my ancestors that are derived from their trade/occupation, all three … Continue reading
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