Yep true
Sue and I found The Wilderness. What's The Wilderness?
It is the mansion which my great grandfather 5 times removed lived in and I believe built back in the 1720's. If he didn't have it built at least he extended it. I'm seeking more information on this.
From searching family history we found that this gentleman Sir John Pratt was Lord Chief Justice of England from 1718 until 1725 and interim Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1721.
He bought The Wilderness in Seal Kent.
It is a magnificant building now owned by a blind school and we were shown part of it by the director of education who happened to be there.
It has one of the best Georgian staircases in the country.
Afterwards we went to see the local church where there are plaques on the wall in memory of family members as well as stained glass windows provided by them.
Nearby was the family vault.
It was very interesting realising that my forefathers walked in the same spot as me all those years ago.
Thought for today: Do you appreciate what your ancestors did for you?
Joke for today:- What do you get if you cross an owl with a skunk?
Something that smells but doesn't give a hoot!
On this day:- In 79AD Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed Pompeii
In 1724 George Stubbs the great horse painter was born
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Saturday, 7 August 2010
Exciting or what? Well it is for me!
Hi there
Found out something exciting this week. Well exciting for me although probably boring for you!
Actually it was Sue who found out this information as she is the one who is more involved in family history than me.
What she found out was that my great great gggggrandfather was a famous British judge and politician back in the early 18th century.
His name was Sir John Pratt (note the "Sir") A member of the aristocracy no less!
He was a Member of Parliament then went on to be Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1721 and was also Lord Chief Justice of England from 1718 to 1725.
One of his sons (the younger brother of my direct ancestor) was created Earl Camden in 1786 and was a personal friend of William Pitt the famous Prime Minister.
He was heavily involved in the discussions regarding taxing the colonies and in fact I believe he was against it. If he had got his way the American War of Independence may not have occurred.
Anyrate its strange how finding out such information affected me. For some reason it has given me much more confidence to build my internet business. Strange really.
Obviously the family went downhill from then onwards!!
Thought for today. Do you appreciate what your ancestors have done for you?
Joke for today:- When flying try to keep the number of landings equal to the number of take-offs.
On this day:- August 7th
In 1957 Oliver Hardy died.
In 1926 the first British Gran Prix motor race was held. The average speed of the winning car was 71.61 mph (115.24 kph)
Cheers
John Beaumont
He also formed Camden Town a well known area of London.
Found out something exciting this week. Well exciting for me although probably boring for you!
Actually it was Sue who found out this information as she is the one who is more involved in family history than me.
What she found out was that my great great gggggrandfather was a famous British judge and politician back in the early 18th century.
His name was Sir John Pratt (note the "Sir") A member of the aristocracy no less!
He was a Member of Parliament then went on to be Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1721 and was also Lord Chief Justice of England from 1718 to 1725.
One of his sons (the younger brother of my direct ancestor) was created Earl Camden in 1786 and was a personal friend of William Pitt the famous Prime Minister.
He was heavily involved in the discussions regarding taxing the colonies and in fact I believe he was against it. If he had got his way the American War of Independence may not have occurred.
Anyrate its strange how finding out such information affected me. For some reason it has given me much more confidence to build my internet business. Strange really.
Obviously the family went downhill from then onwards!!
Thought for today. Do you appreciate what your ancestors have done for you?
Joke for today:- When flying try to keep the number of landings equal to the number of take-offs.
On this day:- August 7th
In 1957 Oliver Hardy died.
In 1926 the first British Gran Prix motor race was held. The average speed of the winning car was 71.61 mph (115.24 kph)
Cheers
John Beaumont
He also formed Camden Town a well known area of London.
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