The Salt Of The Earth
Background
In June 2016 I received a copy of book through the post from Keith Sharp entitled ‘The Salt Of The Earth’. With the book Keith had included a covering letter which said:
‘Most of my research on the Woods, Newmans and Wrights was done many years ago and it has lain gathering dust ever since. Recently I decided that it had better be written up which entailed a bit more research tidying up loose ends, and the writing. So do please accept a copy.’
Conventions
The book uses some conventions and abbreviations which are explained below:
It was the practice in Scotland for a woman not to change her name on marriage but to retain her birth name throughout her life. In recent times, however, Scotland has tended to follow the practice of the rest of the English speaking world for a woman to adopt her husband’s surname on marriage. Following which it is the practice in Scotland to use the initials ‘MS’, indicating Maiden Surname, in preference to ‘nee’. This convention has been applied throughout the narrative of the book for both Scottish and English families.
Original spellings of names have been retained, thus ‘Williamina’ has not been changed to ‘Wilhelmina’.
The names of direct ancestors in the text are bold, and in the family trees are in red.
Superscript numbers refer to notes which appear at the end of each section.
Abbreviations:
b. Born.
BBC British Broadcasting Corporation
Bp. Baptised.
ca. Circa.
D.C. Divisional Commander in the Salvation Army.
F.O. Field Officer in the Salvation Army.
J.P. Justice of the Peace.
m. Married.
MP Member of Parliament.
MS Maiden Surname.
The Book
The Salt of the Earth contains three parts, three family trees and some images. The book is accessed by clicking on the buttons below. Part 1 covers the Wood family, Part 2 the Newman and Wright families and Part 3 is John and Emma Wood’s story.
Part 1 describes the background and social conditions of fishing families in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. The names and details of the ancestors of the Wood family are recorded. |
Part 2 describes the background and social conditions of rural communities in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The names and details of the ancestors of the Newman and Wright families are recorded. |
Part 3 outlines the background to the Salvation Army and follows the career of John and Emma Wood. It also records their children and grandchildren.
Alternatively to view the entire book use the button below.
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