Episode 2244: PAGES AND LEAFLETS OF NORTH OXFORDSHIRE by Angela Fortnum - a podcast by Ric Bratton

PAGES AND LEAFLETS OF NORTH OXFORDSHIRE: MY LINEAGE PRE-1700-1959 - A FAMILY AND RELIGIOUS HISTORY by Angela FortnumAngela Fortnum has written a well-researched and illustrated family history of her maternal grandfathers offering a window into the life and times of her ancestors. It details the family's move from agricultural laborer, to plush weaver, baker, miller and finally small holder.  It also highlights the changes in the family's religious beliefs and includes information about the churches and chapels associated in some way with the family.  It includes copies of a number of documents including wills making it a useful tool for anyone who is considering researching their own ancestry.Angela Fortnum was born in the market town of Banbury, Oxfordshire, England where she attended school.  She fulfilled her desire to work in a bank in Banbury before transferring to a department in Birmingham, England.  Taking early retirement in 1998 she returned to the family home in Banbury.  By way of a complete change she took a course in health and social care for which she was awarded a certificate by Open University.  Having had time off she then began to research both her maternal and paternal ancestors.  After her mother's death she decided to share a share tribute to her mother by writing "Pages and Leaflets of North Oxforshire".https://www.angelafortnum.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pages-Leaflets-North-Oxfordshire-Pre-1700-1959-ebook/dp/B07HMTFL3M/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pages+and+leaflets+of+north+oxfordshire+y+angela+fortnum&qid=1629575147&sr=8-1http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/afortnumlp.mp3   

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