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Josiah Vane of Berkhamsted, St Peters – Estate Bond, 12 Oct 1719
Analysis This document is a legal bond and obligation from the early 18th century, involving Elizabeth Vane, widow of Josiah Vane of Berkhamsted St Peters, Hertfordshire. It is a probate-related document, binding her to faithfully administer her late husband’s estate. The Latin portion formalizes the bond, while the English portion outlines the conditions under which…
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An Amazing Little Girl
Charlotte Catherine Babb received international attention from a letter that was received in Maryland from Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England. It was published in the Maryland Gazette on 17 Jan 1771. She had an amazing grasp of world maps that drew the attention. I’ll let the article do the talking here: Nothing more of…
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The Only Known Surviving Painting by Ernest Henry (Harry) Babb
One of the many “once in a lifetime” moments from the 2024 Babb Family Association Reunion was the unveiling of what is the ONLY known surviving painting by Ernest Henry (Harry) Babb. It is signed and dated 1903. To our knowledge, it has not been seen in public for 121 years! It came to light…