February_2024_Vol_51_No_1 The enclosed paper deals with the resources used in finding my great grandfather Johann Christian Mann’s parents. Some readers may find it technical, but it follows step by step the processes used in my successful quest. The paper was … Continue reading →
My great grandmother, Johanne Louise (“Louise”) Bradtke was the eldest child of the 9 Bradtke children who arrived in South Australia on the Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee Patel in 1845. Louise was born in Cicha Gora, Posen, Prussia, to Anna Rosina Dorothea … Continue reading →
berlin and the Princess Louise 230305 The attached short paper was given to the Germanic and Continental Europe Group of Genealogy SA on Wednesday 8 March to recognise the 175th anniversary of the Berlin revolutions (and others throughout Europe), which … Continue reading →
That could be difficult. All my ancestors spoke German – I don’t. As I discovered when travelling in Europe, Entschuldigen sie bitte aber ich habe nicht die Frage verstanden doesn’t get you very far. They were also very religious, maybe … Continue reading →
My 3xgreat grandfather, Johann Georg Kuchel, arrived at Holdfast Bay, South Australia, on the Prince George, on or about 20 November 1838, with his wife and 3 of his 4 sons (one followed later). He was described as a vine … Continue reading →
Igor Myszkiewicz “Ilustrowana Kronika Zielonej Góry – The Illustrated Chronicle of Zielona Góra” This book, in Polish and English, tells the history of Grünberg (German name)/ Zielona Gora (Polish name) from 990 to 2020, with dry humour. It is a … Continue reading →
My great grandmother, Johanne Louise (“Louise”) Bradtke was the eldest child of the 9 Bradtke children who arrived in South Australia on the Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee Patel in 1845. Louise was born in Cicha Gora, Posen, Prussia, to Anna Rosina Dorothea … Continue reading →
I have often been asked whether I am related to this or that Mann. Charles Mann (1799-1860), advocate-general, sailed to South Australia on the Coromandel in 1837. He is no relation of mine being born on 8 July 1799, at … Continue reading →
Daniel Schlinke was the uncle of my great grandmother Mann (Johanne Louise Bradtke). I noticed this article in the Bethany Heritage SA Facebook feed supplied by Anna Schrapel. Daniel Schlinke met my great grandmother’s family when they arrived on the … Continue reading →
On Saturday 16 May 2022, Ronnie and I visited the property I grew up on at Long Flat, opposite Murray Bridge after making contact with one of the daughters of Miriam and the late Bob Grist who purchased the property … Continue reading →