As I explore my family history, one name keeps emerging: Samuel Lemon. The Samuel Lemon I’ve been following in previous posts had a son who shared his name, often referred to as Samuel Lemon the Younger while his father was still alive. This man is my 6x great-grandfather, and his story is quite compelling. At [...]

As I left my hotel on a January morning, I made my way toward Morrab Library in Penzance. The air was fresh, and the sunlight added a pleasant warmth, making the day feel more inviting than typical winter weather. I knew I’d arrive before the doors opened, so I took the opportunity to wander through [...]

As I mentioned in my post about Germoe, Breaca was the sister of Germochus, a Celtic king. They were part of a band of Irish holy missionaries who arrived near the Hayle Estuary around 600 AD. From there, they traveled along the waterway to its source at Tregonning Hill, a landmark that likely stood out [...]

As I left the serene Germoe Parish Church, I felt a rush of anticipation for my next destination: the Great Work Mine, nestled near the quaint village of Balwest. I entered the narrow Cornish roads, flanked by towering lush green hedgerows that blocked a view of the landscape. These winding paths were so narrow that [...]

In January of this year, I had the chance to visit one of my ancestral villages, Germoe, in Cornwall, England. The history of Germoe is closely tied to Germochus, a Celtic king, and his sister Breaca. Both were part of a band of Irish holy missionaries who arrived near the Hayle Estuary around 600 AD. [...]