I have recently discovered that I am descended from this family. In 1813 the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe was invented by John Tilley, and in 1818 W. H.Tilley (my2xgreat grandfather William Henry), was...
In addition to my search for John Tilley, I am also looking for the birth of Thomas Tilley, who was Wiliam Henry's father, and was born in 1786. I would like to think there might be a connection...
I have been using Chris Mart's site to help with the Radio Times crossword, but this week his grid is, for some reason, different from mine. My 9 down has an extra white square on the bottom row,...
I believe there is a link between Emma Cracroft who was born in Keal, Lincolnshire in 1823, and Etty Cracroft born in 1868 in Hull, Yorkshire. I have made an extensive search over a long period, with...
Does anyone know why the drinking aria,"Libiamo" in Verdi's la Traviata is known as "Brindisi"? Brindisi is a place in Italy, but what is the connection? I have long been curious...
Backlogged and stuck! Any help would be greatly appreciated! 9a) Rice Sam cooked a bit differently outside (7) ??s???i 7d) Descend from ornate balconies, missing trick (6) ???e?? 23d) Greek character...
it has a Family Tree Builder, is it worth looking at? I'm a bit edgy since downloading a virus a few months ago. I wondered if it was any good for searching.