Tracing Roots in Bloom: A Journey Through History at The Lost Gardens of Heligan
A visit to Heligan led me to an eighteenth-century family diary—and an entry recording my ancestor coming to dinner.
Lemon
My Lemon connection comes through my 2× great-grandmother, Hilda Louise Lemon. This branch leads into families and places across Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, London, and eventually Canada. Here I share the stories and discoveries connected to that ancestry.
Tales of Menabilly: The Rashleighs, the Estate, and Polridmouth Cove
Following my Rashleigh connections brought me to Menabilly and Polridmouth Cove, exploring the landscape around a place woven into my family history.
Rescue from Ruin: Samuel Lemon’s New Beginnings
Kresen Kernow, GR/478 - Bargain and Sale of lands around Perranuthnoe and Germoe. Accessed January 2024. As I explore my family history, one name keeps emerging: Samuel Lemon. The Samuel Lemon I’ve been following in ... Read the story
Special Appreciation: Thank You Charlotte!
As I left my hotel on a January morning, I made my way toward Morrab Library in Penzance. The air was fresh, and the sunlight added a pleasant warmth, making the day feel more inviting ... Read the story
Roots, Rocks, and Sea Views: My Afternoon Journey Through Breage
As I mentioned in my post about Germoe, Breaca was the sister of Germochus, a Celtic king. They were part of a band of Irish holy missionaries who arrived near the Hayle Estuary around 600 ... Read the story
Mining Memories: My Ancestors’ Stake in The Great Work Mine
As I left the serene Germoe Parish Church, I felt a rush of anticipation for my next destination: the Great Work Mine, nestled near the quaint village of Balwest. I entered the narrow Cornish roads, ... Read the story
Echoes of Germoe: A Pilgrimage to My Ancestral Heartland in Cornwall
In January of this year, I had the chance to visit one of my ancestral villages, Germoe, in Cornwall, England. The history of Germoe is closely tied to Germochus, a Celtic king, and his sister ... Read the story