Susanna Green (1844-1920) – a marathon journey to Utah

Susanna Green (1844-1920) and Henry Gillins (1840-1919).My 3rd great-grand aunt and uncle. Susanna Green was born on 10 May 1844 and baptised at St Nicholas’s Church in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on 9 June. Her parents were William Green and Willoughby Staff. She spent her childhood in the town but after the death of her father […]

Sarah Ann Green (1829-1902) – a troubled marriage

Sarah Ann Green (1829-1902) and Jonathan Jary (1831-1890).My 3rd great-grand aunt and uncle. Sarah was baptised on 5 June 1829 at St Nicholas’s Church, Great Yarmouth, and grew up with her siblings and parents William Green and Willoughby Staff in the town. The 1851 census recorded her living with relative and mariner’s wife Elizabeth Saunders and […]