In the January 2010 Issue:

New format for Gazette planned for 2010.

We are in the process of making the gazette 'go digital!' and are hoping to be able to email it to all members as a pdf in the future. If you are currently a member, please make sure we have your up to date email address so you don't miss out! Contact us to update your details. (Please also let us know if you would prefer to still receive a paper copy).

January's Gazette is as always packed full of Blakeley related gems! Read the late Laura Woodrough Stenecks article on Susan Haughton Blakely (1885 - 1981) who followed her religious vocation and became a nun and an educator.

We also have Surnames of Co. Down Part 6, the 1911 census for Gateshead Blakeleys, St Catherines House Index of Births for 1922 and Flax Growers of Ireland for 1896.

In the Octobber 2009 Issue:

Read about the Spanx Queen: Sara Blakely, and find out why even Madonna is a fan.

Virginia Glover (nee Blackley) provides some interesting additions, revisions and insights to Travers Blackley's 'Notes on the Blackley family of Ireland' (see articles page), with her article: 'Travers Blackley: Notes Revised'.

Surnames of County Down Part 5 is also included plus a lively letters section with queries and information from members.

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Blakeley Celeb's NEW!

Find out about some famous Blakeley's, read biogs of actor Colin Blakely, Ronee Blakley (singer and actress) and Christine Bleakley TV Presenter. Read more...

Read archived articles from past gazettes.

Newly added articles include The Blakely's of Knox county- read about the descendants of Francis Blakely an 18th Century Pioneer farmer in Ohio. Discover the remarkable tale of his grandson Henry who fought with Lincoln in the Civil War and was captured at Gettysburg but made a daring escape.

Find out about another Ohio Pioneer and veteran of the Napoleonic Wars: John Bleakley who quite literally blew his own trumpet! Plus from more recent history, 1960's Texas Senator Bill Blakley of whom it was said "He never did say what he was for, only what he was against."

We have updated the Photo Gallery, why not take a look and see if you recognise anyone! Some of the images now also link to related articles, so you can find out more!

The Civilian Soldier, by Bob Blakeley

Canadian Author Bob Blakeley has penned the definitive history of the Norfolk Militia. Bob is also a keen member of the Norfolk Re-enactment Group.

Find out how to obtain a copy of the Book:
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"The Story So Far"

Find out how our members research is going, and see if you can help them! If you would like us to put your research on the web, or if you can provide any leads or further information to help our members in their research, please email blakeley@one-name.org or sylvia@blakeleyons.org.uk and we will pass it on for you.

Read more...

Blakeley's in Brazil!

Find out about a branch of the Blakeley family who crossed the Altantic for the Tropical Climes of Brazil at the time of the First World War. Who is the mysterious Mrs E. Jane?

Visit 'The Story So Far' to find out more! (Story also features in the July Gazette)

(With thanks to Rosane Blakeley for sending us her research)

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