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My name is Pauline Wilson. I have been exploring my Family History since approximately 2010. I completed the Diploma of Family History at University of Tasmania and graduated in December 2019. I have published two historical fiction novels inspired by stories of my ancestors. I also published a family book…Continue reading “About”

25Mar 202325 Mar 2023

Three Bowen Brothers at War

Henry William Bowen When Britain declared war on Germany on 4th August 1914 the Prime Minister of Australia, Joseph Cook…

12Feb 202212 Feb 2022

Clara’s Story

Mania caused by Religious Excitement. That was the diagnosis when Clara Chambers was brought to the Kew Asylum in Melbourne…

13Apr 202025 Apr 2020

10,000 Words

Well once again my blog has not been updated for a long time. But this weekend I past a milestone…

Heirloom

3 Mar 20188 Jun 2018

OK, so I am a little behind in the #52ancestors challenge as I have been concentrating on my family history course. However this topic appealed to me so I have…

Favorite Names

5 Feb 20188 Jun 2018

What's in a name? Well with my Irish ancestors nicknames took on a lot of importance. There were so many Patrick and Ellens, John and Marys, how would we tell…

In the Census

Week 5 - In the Census This week my story is about a mystery young girl who appears to be living with my 4x great grandfather, Richard Adams and his…

Invite to Dinner

25 Jan 201829 Jan 2018

Which of my Ancestors would I invite to dinner? Well I have finally found my convict ancestor. I knew there had to be one lurking around somewhere. But this is…

Longevity

Week 3: Longevity I have only one family member that I am aware of who has reached the grand old age of 100. She is a 1st cousin once removed…

My Favorite Photos

9 Jan 201830 Dec 2022

You would think that favorite photos for family history would be old ones that have been discovered whilst researching or talking to family. But, interestingly, my favorites are the photos…

A Fresh Start on a New Path

3 Jan 201825 Jan 2018

The theme of this weeks post is "Start". I have been building my family tree and writing about my family history since about 2010. But now I feel like I…