tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post7444521854346053409..comments2024-01-27T21:24:29.597+11:00Comments on Strong Foundations: M is for Madeline MottramSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-91651012923921229892012-08-10T19:59:01.238+10:002012-08-10T19:59:01.238+10:00I read once "You live as long as you are reme...I read once "You live as long as you are remembered" and through our research we help our ancestors to "live" longer :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-57012688515128315522012-08-10T05:42:13.939+10:002012-08-10T05:42:13.939+10:00Wonderful that despite your beautiful Madeline Mot...Wonderful that despite your beautiful Madeline Mottram having no children/ descendants to honour her that she's not been "lost", thanks to you Sharon. Confirms my belief that "nothing in the past ever truly goes away".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-65223813299984547042012-08-06T19:48:06.131+10:002012-08-06T19:48:06.131+10:00I hadn't really noticed the little finger but ...I hadn't really noticed the little finger but it does add that little bit of emotion and appeal to the photo.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-69329185665250684542012-08-06T19:47:00.762+10:002012-08-06T19:47:00.762+10:00I know exactly what you mean.
Yes my great great ...I know exactly what you mean.<br /><br />Yes my great great grandfather does look very proud. Unfortunately, this side of the family didn't talk about the past much. His father was an English Army sergeant who was on the boats that brought convicts to Australia. So maybe the family had some money?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-70493147511130415832012-08-06T02:43:26.956+10:002012-08-06T02:43:26.956+10:00And I like the way she is sort of smiling in the w...And I like the way she is sort of smiling in the wedding picture and just touching him with her little finger.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-88509121477261025132012-08-06T02:42:04.247+10:002012-08-06T02:42:04.247+10:00I always wish I'd asked more questions when it...I always wish I'd asked more questions when it is too late. Your Great grandfather looks very proud of his fine looking family. If they struck gold it seems like your grandmother would have mentioned it! Good luck with the search though.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413795611563683135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-17276984367012754412012-08-05T17:52:12.613+10:002012-08-05T17:52:12.613+10:00Thank you. I should have asked more questions abo...Thank you. I should have asked more questions about Madeline before my Aunty passed away but I was always more interested in my direct line.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-85844147079508965112012-08-05T17:49:09.099+10:002012-08-05T17:49:09.099+10:00I had wondered the same thing Wendy. I wondered i...I had wondered the same thing Wendy. I wondered if maybe her father or husband had struck gold? But I am yet to prove it.<br />According to newspaper accounts, Samuel gave his children very expensive wedding gifts so he can't have been a typical poor farmer/miner?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-62420909162335569952012-08-05T17:40:28.049+10:002012-08-05T17:40:28.049+10:00Yes, I wonder if she or a family member made it?
E...Yes, I wonder if she or a family member made it?<br />Even the flower arrangement and little hat are adorable.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-56164182391798771892012-08-05T15:25:52.445+10:002012-08-05T15:25:52.445+10:00Gorgeous photos, a stunning wedding dress, and a b...Gorgeous photos, a stunning wedding dress, and a beautiful memoir of your Great Grand Aunt.Gould Genealogyhttp://www.gouldgenealogy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-30698686418182821442012-08-05T08:10:58.950+10:002012-08-05T08:10:58.950+10:00That is a lovely wedding photo. I must admit to m...That is a lovely wedding photo. I must admit to my narrow-mindedness, I suppose, as this couple appears much more refined than "domestic" and "miner" would suggest. Guilty of stereotyping - that's me!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-28947651399697266772012-08-05T00:13:31.614+10:002012-08-05T00:13:31.614+10:00I love these old family photogrraphs and you are s...I love these old family photogrraphs and you are so lucky to have them. You are right about how beautifdul Madeliane's wedding dress was, particularly when you recall she was working as a "domestic" and money must have been tight.ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.com