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Sunday, 16 May 2010
HUGO DE GROOT
"Shun this tomb, ye who do not burn with love of knowledge and liberty". The epitaph of ancestor, Hugo de Groot (1583-1645). Jurist and Philosopher, his book 'Concerning War and Peace' is regarded
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Monday, 3 May 2010
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Friday, 23 April 2010
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Monday, 5 April 2010
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERN
Please welcome
Ern Unwin
(son to Abigail (Houghton) and Joe Unwin).
Ern arrived on
Easter Saturday, 3 April 2010.
Congratulations to Mum and Dad.
Lets hope they call his brother "Eric".
I suppose if its a sister she could be an "Erica"
Monday, 22 March 2010
MINISTERING AND DEMENTIA
Many of us will have to deal with the scourge of dementia. I recently read an article written on ministering to dementia patients. A passage that stood out for me was this:
"...I may not be able to affirm you, to remember who you are or whether you visited me. But you have brought Christ to me. If I enjoy your visit, why must I remember it? Why must I remember who you are? Is this just to satisfy your own need for identity? So please allow Christ to work through you. Let me live in the present. If I forget a pleasant memory, it does not mean it was not important for me. .’
No matter the outward appearance of a person's mental state, we should always assume that although 'the lights are out, there may still be someone at home'.
If you want to read the whole article, see it on my friend's blog by clicking the following link: Communion & Dementia.
"...I may not be able to affirm you, to remember who you are or whether you visited me. But you have brought Christ to me. If I enjoy your visit, why must I remember it? Why must I remember who you are? Is this just to satisfy your own need for identity? So please allow Christ to work through you. Let me live in the present. If I forget a pleasant memory, it does not mean it was not important for me. .’
No matter the outward appearance of a person's mental state, we should always assume that although 'the lights are out, there may still be someone at home'.
If you want to read the whole article, see it on my friend's blog by clicking the following link: Communion & Dementia.
Thursday, 4 March 2010
HENRY VAVASOR SAUNDERS DAVIDS
I have recently been doing some research on this ancestor. I have not got far, but I thought I would post what I have. I will add more information as it comes to hand.
Born 6 September 1852, Colchester, Essex
Died 30 June 1921, Devonport, Devon
Married Brigitte Constance Henriette de Groot
British Consul, Batavia 14 December 1896 to 1 April 1902 when he retired.
Hillier House
Hillier Road
Guildford
Surrey and,
North Corner
Saltash
Cornwall
Google Earth shows Hillier Almshouses which appear to be sheltered accommodation for elderly ladies now. Its not clear if this was the location of Henry's home described in the Gazette. I found no "North Corner" in or around Saltash.
The solicitors acting for the estate were:
Foyer, White, Borrett & Black
26 Essex Street
Strand
London WC2
Born 6 September 1852, Colchester, Essex
Died 30 June 1921, Devonport, Devon
Married Brigitte Constance Henriette de Groot
British Consul, Batavia 14 December 1896 to 1 April 1902 when he retired.
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 11 OCTOBER, 1921. page 8011
The above link is an article covering the death and execution of the will. Note his addresses are listd as:Hillier House
Hillier Road
Guildford
Surrey and,
North Corner
Saltash
Cornwall
Google Earth shows Hillier Almshouses which appear to be sheltered accommodation for elderly ladies now. Its not clear if this was the location of Henry's home described in the Gazette. I found no "North Corner" in or around Saltash.
The solicitors acting for the estate were:
Foyer, White, Borrett & Black
26 Essex Street
Strand
London WC2
Monday, 1 March 2010
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
13 April 2010 Karla Janette Tandy to Alex Willows
21 August 2010 Dorian Carlos Knight to Allyson Oates
21 August 2010 Dorian Carlos Knight to Allyson Oates
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