tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post1119918061333470371..comments2024-01-12T19:09:03.990+10:00Comments on That Moment in Time: HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY 2013Crissoulihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-14511323535320556002017-08-23T09:17:56.998+10:002017-08-23T09:17:56.998+10:00The more we learn, the less we know.. or so it see...The more we learn, the less we know.. or so it seems, Alex. Simply because each fact we learn, leads us to more of the unknown. I've lost track of the number of cousins researching, what I find to be totally intriguing, the lives of Bridget Heslin/Eslin and Robert Hobbs.<br />I hope your Dad enjoys it. There is so much more... <br />Thanks for your comments.<br /><br />Here are some other links..<br /><br />https://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/happy-st-patricks-day-2014.html<br /><br />https://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/happy-st-patricks-day.html<br />Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-81757536313018146452017-08-23T07:18:37.874+10:002017-08-23T07:18:37.874+10:00Such a great blog post Chris - I have only scanned...Such a great blog post Chris - I have only scanned it briefly but will pass on to Jim, my father, who will be fascinated I am sure. What particularly interests me is the supposed German origin of the name Heslin/Eslin because some German origins did show up in my DNA test and I wondered where they were from. But now I think about it - that DNA test was for my matrilineal line and the Eslins are on my father's side so now I have German ancestry on both sides!Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-12679534952305163782015-05-18T16:04:01.203+10:002015-05-18T16:04:01.203+10:00http://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com.au/...http://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/youre-invited-hobbs-family-reunionoct.html<br /><br />DETAILS ON THE HOBBS FAMILY REUNION...Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-13056957975428249902015-05-18T15:34:06.885+10:002015-05-18T15:34:06.885+10:00Thanks, Ross... it has been amazing. We have our s...Thanks, Ross... it has been amazing. We have our second Hobbs Family Reunion coming up on October 31st...at Richmond School of Arts... <br />I will post the invite on this blog shortly.Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-4990976624051832822015-05-18T12:38:40.752+10:002015-05-18T12:38:40.752+10:00I found this one of the most amazing genealogical ...I found this one of the most amazing genealogical experiences and searches I have ever undertaken. I had no idea what would come from those 2 gold seals and a gold locket held togerther by a ring of gold....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007109611842834036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-22623198420239048312013-02-17T18:17:59.991+10:002013-02-17T18:17:59.991+10:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Bev... I have several...I'm glad you enjoyed it, Bev... I have several Bridgets in my ancestry, each one special for different reasons... it is great to know so much about them. Thank you for all you have contributed and shared...Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-69620885357756718712013-02-17T18:14:13.914+10:002013-02-17T18:14:13.914+10:00I have just come across your Blob Chris ... a wond...I have just come across your Blob Chris ... a wonderful dedication to our relatives. My nickname growing up was Bridget ... I never gave it any thought as I didn't know who my convict ancestors were at the time ... now I feel quite honoured to have been given this name of endearment knowing that my GGG grandmother was Bridget Eslin/Heslin ... I am very proud of my ancestry, they were tough and survived allowing me to be here today to do them proud.Bev Woodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186086122651260662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-76136514410943211252013-01-27T16:57:30.482+10:002013-01-27T16:57:30.482+10:00I thought it was quite ironic that both were convi...I thought it was quite ironic that both were convicted for stealing calico... but what fascinates me, is that they became respectable citizens and contributed to the founding of our country. We don't have a lot more on Bridget's family, but they really were a strange lot...<br /><br /> The seals look beautiful, I've only seen photos so far, but will go to see them when next down that way. <br /><br /> My second name is Bridget, named after my Irish grandmother... little did I know when I set out to research, that Bridget was a common name through my maternal grandfather's side also, going back to the above mentioned Bridget at least. Initially, we had no idea that my Pa had some Irish blood also. He wasn't all that fond of the Irish and used to say he married one of the few good ones. Wish I could share our research with him. Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-3509250579318789512013-01-27T15:01:29.183+10:002013-01-27T15:01:29.183+10:00A fascinating post Chris tracking down your convic...A fascinating post Chris tracking down your convict ancestors. Your advice to Eunice was very apt. Many of us start out knowing very little, and it's only by persevering through the records that the stories start to come together. Catherine's right that many of probably sound like we were born knowing all this stuff, rather than having laboured away on those brick walls for decades.<br /><br />You asked what an Englishman and an Irish woman had in common -surely it's obvious....calico! Robert was pretty determined to get himself into trouble it seems and Bridget and her family were pretty good too. How amazing about those seals!Cassmob (Pauleen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397134336319778519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-59443364328604823332013-01-27T12:46:34.343+10:002013-01-27T12:46:34.343+10:00Thanks, Catherine... I remember how hard it was to...Thanks, Catherine... I remember how hard it was to start and was helped by some wonderful people along the way. This post is a great example of what we can achieve by working together...<br /><br />Eunice, if you need some guidance, just ask... there are so many willing to help you on to the right track, as it were... <br /><br />Catherine, I love the old terms and just had to include that beauty... enjoy the re readings, Catherine. We, the descendants of Robert and Bridget, are fortunate in that there are so many records available for settlers in the Hawkesbury area... not that all 'jump out' to be found.<br />Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-53698849712430125942013-01-27T02:09:42.738+10:002013-01-27T02:09:42.738+10:00Just have to say Chris that this is great advice t...Just have to say Chris that this is great advice to Eunice. Must be somewhat daunting when "newcomers" read our stories which often have only come about after many of doing exactly what you advise. Take heart Eunice... it's great advice, indeed and looking forward to reading your family stories not too far "down the track".<br />I did chuckle Chris over the term "burglariously breaking and entering" and love that you describe these Ancestors as having "free passage to Australia"... Sadly no convicts in my Ancestry, only boring old "assisted passengers". Makes me wonder if they were SO enfeebled that they re-quired "assistance" up the gangplank. Only JOSHING!!!... of course :-)<br />Seriously... brilliant research and wonderful family stories which I can't begin "take in" at one reading and will come back to time and again. It's a feast which needs to be enjoyed, and digested, over time... Many thanks, Catherine Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-21136228742766754092013-01-27T00:55:20.929+10:002013-01-27T00:55:20.929+10:00Thank you, Eunice... I'm glad you enjoyed it. ...Thank you, Eunice... I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't dwell on what's missing, rather start with what you know and work back. Whatever is missing now, may appear when you least expect it. We all have missing links or brick walls, some of mine are higher than the walls of Jericho, but even they came tumbling down. <br /><br />Make a note as you do your research as to what is missing but in the meantime, add to what you do know by researching as to what was happening at that time in history. Find out about siblings, cousins, neighbours of folk you do know and you might be surprised as to what else could turn up. If not all of that is possible, then just work on those you know now, that way your descendants will have somewhere to start.<br /><br />Best of luck.Crissoulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148084999701286044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875529476113835592.post-63551630251030367202013-01-26T21:52:31.306+10:002013-01-26T21:52:31.306+10:00I love all this history. I would love to start on...I love all this history. I would love to start on my family but sadly some parts are missing.<br />Great Post!<br />Euniceunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386806055641660602noreply@blogger.com