Falkner Children

Falkner Children (1971). Left to right: Craig (me), Kathy, and Mike. Taken in front of a ferris wheel at a carnival, probably in Redford, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #oldphotograph #vintagephotograph #findingroots #falkner #falknergenealogy #redford #redfordmichigan #redfordmi #michigan #siblings #siblinglove #siblingsunday #ferriswheel... Continue Reading →

Patrick Ernest Falkner – Class of 1958

Patrick Ernest Falkner (my father) and his 1958 graduating high school class, Cathedral Central High School in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is in the center, third row down. I love that everyone is labelled, because people in group photos can be hard to identify. If anyone has family members in the photo, you can go... Continue Reading →

George Ernest Falkner, Sr. and Jr.

George Ernest Falkner, Sr. and Jr. taken in Redford, Michigan, USA in the 1940s. Senior was born in London, UK and migrated to Canada in the early 1900s. Junior was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1911. They were undocumented immigrants to Detroit, Michigan, USA in the 1920s and Junior applied for USA citizenship in... Continue Reading →

Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Children

Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my maternal grandmother) 80th birthday celebration. Dorothy and children, left to right: John William Jarrell, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, Dolores Jarrell Roy, Mary Ann Jarrell Falkner (my mother). Taken in Farmington, Michigan, USA (1989). #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell... Continue Reading →

John William Falkner

John William Falkner, my great-great grandfather, at the gates to his home, Oak Lodge, on Beddington Lane, Croydon, UK in the 19th Century. Unfortunately, the home is gone and the land appears to be part of an industrial estate. John founded J.W. Falkner and Sons, Builders, in the mid-19th Century, expanding the business started by... Continue Reading →

Streatham Hill, London, UK

Postcard of Streatham Hill, London, UK. My great-great grandparents, John William (J.W.) and Emma Beach Falkner, lived at their home “Clovelly”, 12 Buckleigh Rd, Streatham Common, UK in their final years. He founded J.W. Falkner and Sons, builders in 19th and 20th Century London. They were the parents of my great-grandfather, George Ernest Falkner, Sr.... Continue Reading →

Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada

Another postcard of Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada (Circa 1910). Julia Grady Carney immigrated to Port Arthur from Widnes, Lancashire, England by about 1915. She was accompanied by her children (including my maternal grandmother, Agnes Carney Falkner) and sister, Mary Grady. Port Arthur, located on the northern shore of Lake Superior, is now part of Thunder... Continue Reading →

George Ernest Falkner, Jr. and Friends

George Ernest Falkner, Jr., my paternal grandfather, having a picnic with friends in the early 1930s. The location could be Put-in-Bay Island in Lake Erie. He worked at Laurie Bros. Market in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA at the time of this photo. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots... Continue Reading →

Streatham Hill, London, UK

Postcard of Streatham Hill, London, UK. My great-great grandparents, John William (J.W.) and Emma Beach Falkner, lived at their home “Clovelly”, 12 Buckleigh Rd, Streatham Common, UK in their final years. He founded J.W. Falkner and Sons, builders in 19th and 20th Century London. They were the parents of my great-grandfather, George Ernest Falkner, Sr.... Continue Reading →

John William and Emma Beach Falkner

John William and Emma Beach Falkner (1904). The photo was taken at their daughter May's wedding at their home, "Clovelly", at 12 Buckleigh Rd., Streatham Common. They were my paternal great-great grandparents. He was the founder of J.W. Falkner and Sons, Builders. #falknerjarrell #falknergenealogy #falkner #jwfalkner #jwfalknerandsons #london #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #englishhistory #cityoflondon #familyphoto #london🇬🇧... Continue Reading →

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