Updates, Findings, and other News- December

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Well it’s been a busy time, as this time of the year always is, but Stephenson and Ripper research continues and some interesting and exciting finds have been made.

From Robert to Roslyn,

Just another mystery enshrouded by the larger mystery, but why did Robert D’Onston Stephenson change his name to Roslyn Donston?

Was it due to an occult tradition, or is there another more mundane reason?

Well, the past few weeks I have been looking into this, and have found some wonderful answers.  I am in talks at the moment to have the findings published in Ripperologist, so watch this space!

When Trade Directories Attack!

I have used and abused every Trade Directory, Post Office Book, Burgess Roll, Polling Book, and Census entry available in Hull but recently found a collection in private hands pre-dating any others in Hull, several of which had entries for both the Stephenson’s and Dawber family members.  Furthermore, I was also shown an online Trade Directory project, which helped fill in a few blanks!

The website is called “Historical Trade Directories” and can be found here,

http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/ 

It is searchable and useful for any budding genealogist, local historian, and lover of history. 

Feedback

I just want to take time out for all the wonderful feedback, comments, emails and messages that have found their way to me.  I enjoy my hobby and it is nice to hear from others with a similar passion.

One Response to “Updates, Findings, and other News- December”

  1. plang Says:

    Mike, looks like an H instead of N for name? Or double L?
    Like your sig. on Casebook!
    still around,
    plang

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