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Murder within famillies is not uncommon even in modern times.  In the 19th century it often attracted the eye of the sensationalist press.  The domestic murders committed by a ‘lunatic’ called William Ferry recieved a lot of coverage in the … Continue reading →

As I research my own family I come across interesting people who are not part of it, or on the very edges.  Some of them are really worth noting,  and one of these is George Hoby (1759-1832).  He was the … Continue reading →