Lilian's Tree

Sunday morning dawned grey and cool but nothing would keep intreped genealogists returning to the conference centre, for more DNA talks. I woke early, as is my habit and went for a walk along the forshore of Darling Harbour. This was my view and in amongst the trees, at the back of the photo I spotted this. I'm now on a quest to find out what is it about. The building, opposite my hotel has a very interesting design.  Early morning, on Sydney Harbour. Goat Island is to the right, the yellow shed and Bald's Head, is in the distance, Sunrise was peaking through the clouds and buildings as I made my way back to the hotel and to get organised for the day. Day two of our "Lost In' weekend had the room filling earlier than on Saturday, as we were all aeger to learn more. Heather Garnsey was today's chair and she also gave a short talk on how she broke one of her brick walls, using DNA, but did it?   Louise Coakley was ...

Today I'm going to look at the county of my ancestors, Galway. Galway is the second largest county in Ireland. It covers some 5,939 sq. km. Galway City has its origins back in the 13th century, when Norman adventurers, under the leadership of on Richard de Burgo, established a city there. The Gaelic name was Gaillimh, meaning 'The Place of Strangers'. My ancestors hail from Ballynakill, but with four Civil Parishes called Ballynakill searching for them is fun. My Galway Surnames are; Abberton, Torp(h)y,  Good(e), Chaffey. If they ring any bells, please get in touch. Bye for now, Lilian

After my DNA results were added to the Galway Genealogy DNS group, I've had heaps of the usual questions as to whom I'm related. I figured this was an easy way for people to check connections. Great-grandfather Thomas ABBERTON                                     bc 1830                                     d 21 November 1901                                     m 22 July 1854   - Mary TORP(H)Y          ...