by Warren Nunn
During World War 1 letters were a lifeline both for those who served and their loved ones back home. For Bella Silver, a young woman I know as my maternal grandmother, it was particularly personal because her young brother was on active duty. I have in my possession...
by Warren Nunn
My maternal grandmother Margaret Isabella Dobbs (nee Silver) grew up in an era where communication was mostly by letter or postcard. Bella, as she was known, was born in 1893, the first child of Scottish immigrants James and Janet Silver and grew up on the Darling...
by Warren Nunn
Silver cousin’s undeniable courage THE call to arms in war-time tends to bring out the very best in people. William Walker Silver was one of those countless brave men. Heroic deeds, heart-breaking loss, dreadful suffering during and long after the conflict ends...
by Warren Nunn
Old images give up their secrets For anyone fortunate enough to have photographs of family members going back multiple generations, identifying people can be almost impossible. Fortunately some images have names on them and others are recognisable from later pictures....
by Warren Nunn
Gertrude Duncan was an extraordinary woman. Born into a publican’s family in England, she grew up to have a significant role in hospital administration in America. Gertrude was the third daughter of Hellen Silver and Alexander Duncan and was my maternal...
by Warren Nunn
Reverend Alexander Silver was for about 40 years the spiritual leader of Dunnottar church near Stonehaven in Scotland. He was described as “many-sided and sterling in character”. He was a larger-than-life, quick-witted individual with a keen, hands-on interest in...
