Genealogical research is frustrating, isn’t it? You come across an individual whose life story sounds fascinating. You want to know more. So you dig and dig and dig.for documents and records that help you fill in the blanks. At first … Continue reading →
Fifteen men with the surname of Heenan lost their lives during World War 2. They came from Ireland and England, from Australia and New Zealand and they died in many different theatres of war. Some were lost at sea, others … Continue reading →
It’s a while since I did an update on the progress of my research activities on the Heenan surname. But that certainly doesn’t mean I have been lax in that department. Making connections Down Under In February while on holiday … Continue reading →
It’s the Memorial Day weekend in the United States, a federal holiday intended to remember and honour people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Although I’ve done extensive research on Heenan soldiers from England, Wales, … Continue reading →
The last place you expect a priest to appear is in court. But this item which appeared in the Essex Newsman newspaper on 31 Dec 1938 under the headline: A PRIEST’S DRIVING MISHAP This article is a report of a case … Continue reading →
It’s time for the letter V in the A-Z challenge which I am using to feature some of the 1800 people in my database that have the Heenan surname. Today I’m featuring a man whose career in the Royal Navy … Continue reading →