George Benjamin Gould
He chose a fresh start with his new bride – one that was to take them half way around the world and across a continent

Published in Family Tree Magazine
Dec. 2014

Wondering about my wanderer
Mary Ann Quail

“A bit of a lad” the family said, but he needed to grow up quickly to support his mother and siblings when tragedy struck

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The Teenager’s Tale
His contract was written in a pub – to be paid four shillings a week as a turnpike gate toll collector – trusted and hated in equal measure!

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The Toll Collector’s Tale
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Born in Leicestershire, but he turns up in Devon. Unusual? No, it also happened to the hundreds who had walked alongside him

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The Engineer’s Tale

He chased his wife with an axe, which is why I know so much about him!

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The Foundryman’s Tale
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An amazing coincidence throws a new light on a family forced to join hundreds more in a massive trek

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The Parents’ Tale

I know so much about my Baptist ancestors – such as not just where they were buried, but how far down!

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The Baptists’ Tale

They liked it so much, they emigrated twice! When tragedy struck, this family returned to England, but resolved not to give up!

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The Emigrants’ Tale

What does it take to be a good bell hanger? Many qualities, but being overly fond of the bottle probably wasn’t one of them!

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The Bell Hanger’s Tale
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When I saw the initials carved in a Leicestershire house brick, I knew this had to be the work of a brick mason who died in California. Just call me Sherlock!

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The Brickie’s Tale
This famous clockmaker was a preacher in his spare time and was good enough to leave his accounts of both occupations. Did they ever get confused?

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The Clockmaker’s Tale
Whenever he was asked about his birthplace, he gave a different answer! Was it family historians whom he had something against, or just Authority?

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The Rebel’s Tale