From "The Western Times", published in Exeter, Devon - Saturday 12 April 1884:
This is mt great great great aunt Emily Murch, born 1837 in Ottery St Mary, Devon. She is my current shining star as detailed in today's Fearless Females posting:
Once again, in honour of National Women’s History Month, Lisa Alzo of The Accidental Genealogist blog presents Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month.
March 18 — Shining star: Did you have a female ancestor who had a special talent? Artist, singer, actress, athlete, seamstress, or other? Describe.
Hi Ros. Just dropping in to follow as your A to Z co-host. Nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHello Matthew
DeleteLooking forward to the A-Z Challenge!
I'm looking forward to reading about more fearless females - perhaps you could continue this idea for your A to Z. Happy Blogposting :)
ReplyDeleteHello Elaine
DeleteHmm..hadn't thought of that one, actually. Looks like the day for the letter 'F' is now set up!
Hmmmm... shining stars... they were all stars in their own right but my lovely grandmother made the BEST apple pies in the world.
ReplyDeleteHappy A to Z!
Hello Cathy
DeleteI have found the apple pie to be an excellent measure of how special a female ancestor is - for instance, my mother's apple pie was out of this world!