History

Stories or references to times in the lives of our ancestors

Charles Broadbent Haslam

A letter to his mother. 20 Jan 1942 (3) Mrs. S. R. Haslam Cardston, Alberta Dear Mrs. Haslam: It is my painful duty to confirm the telegram recently received by you which informed you that your son, Flying Officer Charles Broadbent Haslam, is reported missing on Active Service. Advice has...

Memorial Day

“We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders Fields.”John McCrae Haslam and Broadbents: Sgt. Leslie John McMurray Leslie John McMurray Virtual Memorial Cardston Historical Society Fallen Soldiers Charles Broadbent Haslam Charles Broadbent Haslam Virtual...

Our Mayflower Ancestors

Ancestors on the maiden voyage of the Mayflower 1620. Taken from www.mayflowerhistory.com Francis Cooke BIRTH:  About 1583.MARRIAGE:  Hester le Mahieu, 20 July 1603 at Leiden, Holland.CHILDREN:  John, an unnamed child buried in Leiden, Jane, Elizabeth, Jacob, Hester, and Mary.DEATH:  7 April 1663 at Plymouth. Francis Cooke was born about 1583. His origins have not...