11
Aug
2008

Henry John Marten

Henry Marten was born in Plaistow on 3 Feb 1827, the second eldest son of Robert Giles Marten. His father and grandfather both died in 1839 when he was only twelve. He was educated at a private school in Margate, Kent. He seems to have gained a rapid career start, being appointed chief Water Engineer for Wolverhampton at the tender age of 19. Continue reading →
Last updated on 1 March 2024 by JJ Morgan
09
Aug
2008

Thomas Morgan

Thomas Morgan was born in Jamaica Street in the centre of Bristol on 14 Mar 1850 and was the first of the Morgans to move to London and pursue a literate career. His grandfather Isaac Morgan originally came from Luccombe on the edge of Exmoor.  Continue reading →
Last updated on 25 March 2024 by JJ Morgan
08
Aug
2008

Old Photos

The collection of old nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs is extensive and some are not easily identifiable. Photos are most easily available by selecting the topic Photos in the topic menu. Continue reading →
Last updated on 18 February 2024 by JJ Morgan
31
Jul
2008

Index of Names

This is a list of all the names that appear in my offline family tree as of September 2017. Please ‘contact us’ for further details. Continue reading →
Last updated on 23 June 2023 by JJ Morgan