My One-Place Study choice was the birthplace of my great-great-grandparents, John Taylor and Martha Lloyd, and their last home in Wales before a journey that took them to our home in Australia. Part of our special "All About That Place" series for Projectkin.org. Monthly posts from members celebrate their contributions to family history storytelling — in all its forms.
Hello Jennifer, How delightful to see your story shared here about the One-Place Study of Haverfordwest! This town features in my maternal heritage, and I was drawn to the place after my visit there some years ago. Walking into St. Mary's Church, where my great-great-grandparents were married, felt like coming home. Specific family names relevant to Haverfordwest and surrounding villages, include Evans, Day, and Purser. I remember a breakthrough moment in my genealogy research when we found the marriage banns for David Evans and Lettice Day, dated 01 Jul 1828, at St. Mary's church. I have a story of Lettice here:
I'm so pleased you told me about your Haverfordwest connection Carole. I have come across many Evans' in my research but no connection to us. I will pop over and read your article.
Thanks so much for the share, Jennifer! That's right, Carole. I was so excited about One Place Studies that I wanted to bring it to the Pacific. I've asked Simon Davies to share a talk for Projectkin, specifically about "Why Study One Place?" on Sept. 25 https://tockify.com/eventscalendar/detail/35/1727283600000
Thanks for all the information about your study community, but also for a better understanding of what a One-Place Study is and how it can fit into broader family research.
I have to admit, I’m making a mental list of places important to my ancestry as I type, so thanks for the inspiration!
I found it very difficult to choose my place Lori. I wanted to do all the places of my ancestors. I hope you make a choice and dive in. An OPS is a great thing to do for your research.
Hello Jennifer, How delightful to see your story shared here about the One-Place Study of Haverfordwest! This town features in my maternal heritage, and I was drawn to the place after my visit there some years ago. Walking into St. Mary's Church, where my great-great-grandparents were married, felt like coming home. Specific family names relevant to Haverfordwest and surrounding villages, include Evans, Day, and Purser. I remember a breakthrough moment in my genealogy research when we found the marriage banns for David Evans and Lettice Day, dated 01 Jul 1828, at St. Mary's church. I have a story of Lettice here:
https://app.weare.xyz/public/cutting-robinson-line/articles/roe55hm995e9
I'm so pleased you told me about your Haverfordwest connection Carole. I have come across many Evans' in my research but no connection to us. I will pop over and read your article.
Evans in Wales - like needles in haystacks!
I have begun my process for a One Place Study and I would like to learn how to do this properly. Looking for specific study I can do? Online courses?
Carole Check out the All About Thst Place conference. Small informative sessions held over 10 days, recorded so you can watch any time.That would be a great place to start https://open.substack.com/pub/projectkin/p/live-events-aatp24?r=31os4n&utm_medium=ios
Ideal. Thanks for the tip. I have now scheduled a few to watch live and a note to watch recordings of others later.
Thanks so much for the share, Jennifer! That's right, Carole. I was so excited about One Place Studies that I wanted to bring it to the Pacific. I've asked Simon Davies to share a talk for Projectkin, specifically about "Why Study One Place?" on Sept. 25 https://tockify.com/eventscalendar/detail/35/1727283600000
Thanks for all the information about your study community, but also for a better understanding of what a One-Place Study is and how it can fit into broader family research.
I have to admit, I’m making a mental list of places important to my ancestry as I type, so thanks for the inspiration!
I found it very difficult to choose my place Lori. I wanted to do all the places of my ancestors. I hope you make a choice and dive in. An OPS is a great thing to do for your research.
A One-Place Study sounds like it will unearth fascinating stories. Good Luck!
Thanks Kate. I’m pleased that I started the OPS