Briley Genealogy » English research
Surname – Nelson from Bolton, Lancashire, England
This Nelson line is my husband’s maternal line. They have traced their line back to a Richard Nelson in Bolton, Lancashire, England born about 1615. They had probably been there for generations previous, and stayed at least 9 more generations after that. I know that my mother-in-law is in touch with the cousin who has traced their line, but I am not sure of anyone else who researches this line. I am just starting to learn the ins and outs of English research, so it will be a while before I know more than what I have on this line. … Read entire article »
Filed under: English research, Surname Saturday
Updating the Surname page on Saturday
I am updating the surname page. It includes the surnames of my husband’s grandparents. We have a much tougher time with research for him. Both of his parents immigrated from the British Isles. His mother from England, and his father from the Republic of Ireland via England. I know very little of English or Irish research but am willing to learn slowly. Thanks for taking the time to check it out. … Read entire article »
Filed under: English research, Irish research, Miscellaneous, Surname Saturday
