General Chat

Nah, I was lazy. I dimly do recall that now.

So what does your birth certificate say, then??

Have you ever read the book by Ruth Rendall writing as Barbara Vine called ... and here I have to go google it because it has different names, I think it's Asa's Book ...

Asta's Book. A different name in the US I think.

Genealogical mystery at its best!

MY birth certificate? How old do I sound, then?

My father's birth certificate, on the other hand, shows mother Florence, occupation housekeeper. Father unknown. Place of birth, Much Benham Home for Unmarried mothers.

And, no, I haven't read it - but will make it my business to do so. Thanks for that.

Sue x

suzian. !

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/progeny

prog·e·ny
n. pl. progeny or prog·e·nies
1.
a. One born of, begotten by, or derived from another; an offspring or a descendant.
b. Offspring or descendants considered as a group.

So that was 1(a), part 2, "in fine" (the last bit), then. ;)

I, on the other hand, am definitely a descendent of Miss Marple and I have a photograph to prove it!

The fact that the photograph is stated to be that of my maternal grandmother is of no consequence whatsoever.

I think I can claim my relationship through her nephew, Raymond West, as my West family came from the county adjoining the county in which the idyllic village of St. Mary Mead lies.






I seem to have mislaid a little book I bought several years ago which, tongue in cheek, listed the characters in all of the Miss Marple books. An exposition was given on each character, from 'faithful Florence' through to her many and varied Godchildren. Most enlightening indeed!

Whilst I admire most of the famous detectives and their wiles, nuances, and expertise, Miss M. remains my firm favourite, especially as portrayed by Joan Hickson.

I have each story on audio tape and it almost makes ironing worthwhile!