Family History Mysteries

Part 2 continues the story of Theophilus Feutrill, told by Rae Blair, family historian and author, who's husband is a direct descendant. It covers Theo's life in Tasmania, bushrangers and Theo's decis...

23 Jan 202427min

I am thrilled to have as a guest expert in this episode: Rae Blair. Rae is a family historian and author who's husband is a direct descendant of Theophilus Feutrill, the person we are featuring in thi...

16 Jan 202436min

This episode tells the story of Robert Mailer - he has the distinction of having a small town in south western Victoria named after him! Robert had a connection to Reverend Samuel Marsden in the early...

10 Jan 202447min

John and Mary Jenkins brought their family over to Australia from Dumbartonshire Scotland in 1856. This episode tells the story of John and Mary and their descendents.

3 Jan 202434min

My grandmother and great aunt had a nanny when they were children, who they knew as Miss James. They had fond memories of her. In the family photo collection, I found two postcard photos of Miss James...

27 Dec 202338min

This episode tells the story of Johan Andreas Petersen, a Dane who settled in Wanganella NSW in the early 1800's.

20 Dec 202331min

This episode covers the story of Archie Murphy, a black tracker who enlisted in WW1 and WW2. Archie featured in a Bayliss family photo (my great great grandparents and their family) circa 1907. This e...

13 Dec 202337min

In 1894, Arthur Llewellyn donated a beautiful leadlight memorial to the local hospital, dedicated to his daughter, Katie, who died at 14 years old. The leadlight is still on display today at the Denil...

6 Dec 202327min