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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20h

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 5th October 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

1. Women From Yorkshire WW2: Auxilliary Territorial Service. We remember Private Nellie Stocks: Nellie Stocks was born in 1920, Huddersfield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of James Stocks and Hannah Eliza Lee. #WW2 #ATS #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1. Conisbrough War Memorial WW2: We remember Private Allan Goodlad. Allan Goodlad was born in 1925, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of George W Goodland and Janet Towers of Conisbrough, Yorkshire. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 30th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1. Women of the Empire: We remember Galdys Eleanor Runton. Gladys Eleanor Runton was born in 1888, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Frederick Runton and Louisa Marion Storry. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

1. Doncaster Plant Workers with Military Links: Walter Coward was born in 1879, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Coward and Mary Lyon. He married Edith (Edie) Toyne in 1908 Doncaster Registry Office. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 15th September 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

1. Women of the Empire: Voluntary Aid Detachment V.A.D. WW1 We remember Head Cook Eiza willis. Eliza Willis (nee Stacey) was born in 1869, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William and Hannah Stacey. In 1895 Eliza married Edward Willis in Sheffield. They had three children. #VAD

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 14th September 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 7th September 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

1. Mexborough War Memorial: commemorating the men who served in WW2: We remember Leading Airman Clifford Donald Airy. Clifford Donald Airy was born in 1923, Doncaster. He was the son of Clifford and Laura Airy from Mexborough. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

1. Men with Military Links that worked at the Doncaster Plant: Frank Henry Hefford was born in 1883, Northampton, Northamptonshire. He was the son of William Hefford and Lucey Wells. He started work at the Doncaster Plant on 19th January 1907 as a Coach Painter. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

1. Women at War WW2. We remember Violet Katharine Harriet Acheson. Violet Katharine Harriet “Kitty” Acheson was born on 30th August, 1924, India. She was the daughter of Sir James Glasgow Acheson and Lady Violet Catherine Field. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 26th August 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Our next Members Hybrid Meeting is on Wednesday 26th August 7.30pm-9.00pm at the Earl of Doncaster. Our speaker is Keith Lumley who is giving a talk on The Work of the Victoria Cross Trust. We have 7 holders of the VC in Doncaster. Registration is open via our website. #victoriacross

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The new Doncaster Ancestor is now out, free to all our members. Lots of interestig stories. #doncasterancestor

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 18th August 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives . You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

1. SALES AT DONCASTER FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY If you are new to family history or have become stuck and unable to find information about an ancestor, then maybe our transcribed Parish records can help. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Also we are looking for an Assistant Editor if anyone is interested please let our Editor know. Adding to that on the cmmittee we are looking for a Vice Chair and two committee members. If anyone is interested in the above please contact us via the website. Thank you. #ddfhs

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

1. Women at War WW1: Remembering Staff Nurse Anne Veronica Fletcher. Anne Veronica Fletcher was born in 1891, Ripley, Derbyshire. She was the daughter of Daniel and Mary Fletcher.Anne joined the Territorial Force Nursing Service. Rank Staff Nurse. ID No. N/40069. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

1. Conisbrough War Memorial: Commemorating The Men and Women Who Served In WW2. Harry Ronald Goulding was born in 1924, Doncaster. He was the son of Wilfred and Emily Goulding of Conisbrough. #WW2

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 10th August 10.00am - 1.45 pm at Armthorpe Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

1. Women who died of TNT Poisoning at Barnbow Munitions Factory: We remember the women and some were only girls who were killed in the explosion but also we must not forget those who died of TNT poisoning. We remember Mary Lucy Turner. #barnbowlasses

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

1. Also today is Minden Day. It commemorates the participation of the forerunners of the regiments in the Battle of Minden during the Seven Years' War on that date in 1759. #mindenday

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Yorkshire Day, held annually on August 1st, is a celebration of the culture, history, and heritage of England's largest historic county. It marks significant regional milestones, promotes local pride and dialect, and features civic gatherings hosted by a designated local town or city.

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

1. Continuing the series of the women and girls that were killed at Barnbow Munitions Factory, Leeds: We remember Sarah Ann Jennings. Sarah Ann Jennings was born in 1878, Wilberfoss, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of James Gilbank Jennings and Susannah Kirby. #barnbowlasses

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

1. Women At War: Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). Today we remember Private Gertrude May Tollerfield Williams. Gertrude May Tollerfield Williams was born in 1922, Sculcoates, Yorkshire. #WW2 #ATS #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 3rd August 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Men who worked at the Doncaster "Plant" with military links: Walter Gilbert was born on 3rd August 1890, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Gilbert and Emma Jane Robinson. In 1911 Walter’s occupation was a Carter aged 20, he lived with his family at 6 Wesley Place, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

1. An 1888 animal drinking trough in Regent Square, Doncaster, was erected by or associated with the Band of Mercy (often misremembered as the Bank of Mercy), the youth branch of the RSPCA. #history

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: Today we remember Private Walter Dossett. Walter Dossett was born in 1896, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Dossett and Lily Dale. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 29th July 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Libary. You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

1. Our next Members Hybrid Meeting is on Wednesday 29th July 7.30pm - 9.00pm at the Earl of Doncaster. Our speaker will be Janet Dean giving a talk about How Family History Wrote My Novel. Janet is a writer originally from Barnsley, with family connections in Doncaster. #familyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Kevin Keegan a football icon was born in Armthorpe, Doncaster, has died today aged 75. He played for Liverpool in 1971, with whom he won the FA Cup, the European Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the First Division title three times. RIP. #football #doncaster

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Here are some photos of our Family History Fair today, been a very busy excellent day, enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone. #familyhistory #genealogy

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

1. This is the full list of exhibitors attending our History Fair. Doncaster & District Family History Society Help Desk Doncaster & District Family History Society Sales Doncaster & District Family History Society Raffle

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Tuesday 21st July 10.00am - 2.00pm at Doncaster Archives . You will have free access to Ancestry and Findmypast websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Our Family History Fair is a week away now. 9.00am -4.00pm. We had to extend the time. Plenty of advice on Family History, so do come along an see us.

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 13th July 10.00am - 1.45pm at Armthorpe Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

1. As it is Wimbledon Tennis fornight I thought I would share this story of Alice Mabel Pickering MBE. Alice Mabel Pickering MBE (nee Simpson) was born in 1860, Ledsham, west Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Rev. Michael Henry Simpson and Elizabeth Hendrick. #wimbledon

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: We remember Sergeant John Thomas Wall. John Thomas Wall was born in 1895, Worcestershire. He was the son of William Wall and Harriet Passey.#WW1 #shotatdawn

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

1. Women at War WW2: We remember Sarah Tye. Sarah Tye was born on 6th April 1910, Ardsley, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Harry Tye and Emily Fleetwood. In 1939 Sarah’s occupation was a Domestic Servant in Leeds and lived at 7 Lidgett Park Road.#VAD #WW2 #yorkshire

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

1. Mexborough War Memorial: Commemorating the men who served in WW1. Frank Blunt was born in 1877, Doncaster, Yorkshire. He was the son of Isaiah Blunt and Ann Jones. In 1905 he married Myra Florence Bamforth, and they went on to have four children. #mexboroughwarmemorial #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Monday 6th July 10.00am - 12.00pm at Conisbrough Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our next Help Desk Day is on Wednesday 24th June 10.00am - 2.00pm at Sprotbrough Library . You will have free access to Ancestry and Find My Past websites plus access to the 1921 census. So do come along and bring a friend. Do remember to bring your library card. #genealogy #familiyhistory

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Just to remind you of our forthcoming Family History Fair. Hope many of you can come and support the event. There is something for everyone so do come along. #familyhistory #genealogy.

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

1. Men who worked at the Doncster "Plant" with military links: Walter Edwards was born on 12th November 1896, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Walter Henry Edwards and Kate Hurd. In 1901 Walter aged 3 lived with his family at 45 Hallgate, Mexborough, Yorkshire. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

1. Series of men who were executed for desertion in WWI: We remember Private Henry Hughes. Henry Hughes was born in 1891, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Charles and Ellen Hughes. Henry joined the York and Lancaster Regiment. Rank Private. Service No. 242904. #WW1

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

1. Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service WW2: We remember, Eva Jane Shepherd born 1919, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard and Sarah Shepherd. Eva joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rank Private. Service No. W/!46248. #WW2 #ATS

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Doncaster & District Family History Society @doncasterdistfhs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

1. Women who served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service WW2: We remember, Eva Jane Shepherd born 1919, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard and Sarah Shepherd. Evan joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Rank Private. Service No. W/!46248. #ATS #WW2

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