We had a request for more writing prompts in last night's "Unlock Your Family Story: writing & publishing your family’s history" class with Surrey Libraries.
Here are a few:
- Migration: My great grandmother Ada Louisa Davis packed her bags to come to Canada, she was…
- Work Experience: On his tenth birthday William Jenks’ father Thomas signed his indenture to tiler and bricklayer John Dawson. William…
- Witness to an Event: When the Dawson Creek train station exploded in February 1943, William Kehler was eating in the café across the street. The cause…
- Naming traditions: Edgeworth is a recurring name in the family tree, where did the name originate and what are the stories of all of its namesakes?
- Family artifact: How did your ancestor acquire it? Where was it made? Who has it been passed down through? What does it tell you about the family? Has it been repaired or adapted
- Tell the story of a Photo: Identify the people in the photo, as well as the date and time period. Write a caption for the photo as though you would be using it in a book.
- Family Recipe: Is there a recipe in your family that has been passed down for generations?
- Family pet: Was there a family pet who appears in all the photos?
February is the month of romance– celebrating relationships. How can we link this to our family history? I think we have an intriguing approach. Have you discovered a secret romance in your ancestry? What are the details?
Depending on the times, there could be many reasons why a couple kept their relationship secret. Perhaps they were not socially equal, belonged to different religions or knew their families would object to their choice. Have another look at your ancestors’ relationships. Maybe you’ve missed a romance – a secret one!
Read about Henry Cecil, 1st Marquess of Exeter and Sarah Hoggins in the January edition of our newsletter. Join us to hear our stories and share your story.
