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The Cornish Family
In the best of times and in darker days, the strong family unit is one of the most valuable building blocks of our societies. The Cornish family, in its individuality, in its far-flung breadth and with its sense of worldwide community, is a vigorous example of this truth. In this magnificent book, Dr Bernard Deacon explores who we are, our forefathers and our descendants, where we come from and where we are headed and how these major themes are expressed in the meaning of our names.
Cornwall 1841 Census
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The Story of the Vivians
The first recorded Vivian is Ralph, who, in 1213, married Isabella, the daughter of William Bodrigan and the widow of William Boleigh. The Vivian families lived in Trevedran (Cornwall) for two hundred years until 1427, when the family moved to Trelowarren. Later descendants also lived in Swansea, Wales. Both brances of Vivians were quite prominent citizens. Also discusses Vivians who left for America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Married Widows of Cornwall
One of the untold stories of 19th century emigration from Cornwall is that of the wives 'left behind' by men leaving to work overseas. The unsung heroines of many Cornish families, these women are shown as active participants in family strategies, while poignant individual stories reveal their vulnerability of life as a 'married widow'.
Identifying Cap Badges
This book is an invaluable 'tool of the trade' for anyone trying to identify or interpret photos. - Peter Hart, Military Historian Identifying Cap Badges is the book that has been missing from the bookshelves of family historians, military enthusiasts, and badge collectors alike. It is quite easy to find an erudite book on military cap badges, but you could spend hours, if not days, plodding through hundreds of pictures to find a match for the one you hold. Sometimes you may not find it at all! These learned badge collector's books have one major flaw; they are pictured and discussed in 'order of precedence', that is to say, from the earliest formed regiments to the latest, with separate sec...
