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Jessica Feinstein

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Henry Dawson, silk glove maker from Duffield

Henry Dawson was one of Ari’s 5x great-grandfathers. He was born on 18 April 1810 in Duffield, Derbyshire, the son of a linen weaver,...

Jessica Feinstein

Mar 22, 20202 min read

William Morris of Milford

One of Ari’s 4x great-grandfathers was William Morris, born in Milford, Derbyshire, in 1845. He was the second son of foundry watchman...

Jessica Feinstein

Apr 2, 20182 min read

Caroline Dawson of Derby (and the Hot Dog King)

Caroline Dawson was Ari’s 4x great-grandmother, the mother of Annie Morris (whose story is told in this post). Yesterday we visited Dale...

Jessica Feinstein

Aug 13, 20173 min read

Finding Grandma’s birth family

Ari’s great-great grandmother Winifred (Nigel’s Grandma) was adopted as a baby, and this has always been the most solid brick wall in our...