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  #52Ancestors 2024   Witness To History Truth or Tale - Joseph Harry Meeting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert TRUTH OR FICTION - TALE OF JOSEPH HARRY MEETING QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT On 6 th September 1844, at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall where Joseph Harry 24yrs was ‘sparking’  with a young lady near the cliffs, they spotted Queen Victoria's majestic yacht Fairy, anchored  nearby. [1] [2]  The sight of an extraordinary engine house perched on the cliffs fascinated Joseph,  as it seemed to defy gravity.                          ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT AND CAUSEWAY, CORNWALL ENGLAND   Joseph noticed that the Prince Consort, Albert (who was known to have an inquisitive soul), had  decided to explore this peculiar structure in a boat with five others rowing toward the treacherous  rocks, but the young lady beside Joseph sensed danger and urged him to warn them. Without hesitation, Joseph dashed down the cliff, frantically waving his hat. His timely warning  redirec

  #52Ancestors 2024   Favorite Photo Wedding Photo of Lucia Ida Marie Hegenbarth & Josef Hans Zapf My Favorite Photo This would have to be one of the easiest topics today as I am catching up with my #52Ancestors   I recently visited Germany where my father immigrated from in 1953. I’ve started recording his story and you can check it out by clicking HERE .   My father’s family still live in Germany, he has two living brothers there and a sister who immigrated to Canada, the same year that he left Germany.   I’ve seen a lot of photos from his brothers and sisters over the years but not a lot of pictures of his parents, my grandparents, Lucia Ida Marie Hegenbarth and Josef Hans Zapf. There were always two large pictures of his parents on the dressing table that was located in my parent’s bedroom of the last two houses that they lived in.   As I hadn’t met my German grandparents, this was all I had to go by for the first seventeen years of my life. Even when I first

#52Ancestors 2024   Origins DISCOVERING THE ORIGINS OF YOUR FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY In the context of family history and genealogy, "Origins" refer to the ancestral roots or the place of origin of a particular individual, family, or ancestral line. It involves tracing the geographical and cultural beginnings of your ancestors, understanding where they came from, and exploring the factors that influenced their migration or settlement. What do we mean when we start talking about "Origins"  in family history and genealogy?  It's about digging into the roots, the hometowns, and the early days of our ancestors. Think of it as stepping into a time machine and travelling back to the time of your family’s beginning. It's like being a history detective for your own family, unlocking the stories of where you all began. I believe it makes them feel  more alive to you when you discover your “Origins”.   Here are some key aspects of "Origins"  that I ha

#52Ancestors 2024   Family Lore JANE SAMPSON AND THE MENZIES MYSTERY:  UNRAVELING FAMILY FOLKLORE THE FAMILY FOLK LORE OF THE HARRY FAMILY In the tapestry of family histories, there's often a thread of connection to greatness—a touch of what we fondly term "folklore." It's the kind of tale passed through generations, a captivating story that becomes part of the fabric of our lineage. My family, like many others, boasts such a tale—a remarkable connection to a famous figure, in this case, Sir Robert Gordon Menzies the 12 th and longest serving Australian Prime Minister, who over two terms in office was in the role for 18yrs). This story has been handed down, generation to generation, an enticing narrative that captured our collective imagination.   Jane Sampson, born in 1822 in Perranuthnoe, Cornwall, ENGLAND. Described as a stern yet loving mother, she stood alongside her husband, Joseph Harry, the patriarch of a burgeoning family. Their journey led them from C

Looking Back In Recent Times   In response to Jill Ball's request for Accentuate the Positive Geneameme 2021 an annual reflection...so here is my attempt. 1. I got the most joy from: Researching Family History.  This has always been my passion, since I was set a task to make my family tree the first year in secondary school. I absolutely panicked, with a German father I was so concerned as I knew so little. On the other hand my mother's family wasn't so unknown.  My maternal grandmother came to my rescue with booklets that she had purchased on her visits to Tasmania, where her father was born. I hadn't realised that his father had been a convict. WoW!!! From that moment I was 'hooked'... This was way, way, way, before the Internet and even microfiche readers were available.. It was index cards, like what the libraries used for their book catalogues.  Modern 21st Century Tools at Launceston Library in May 2021 I remember the first time I went researching, finger