Contents:
Molly Brown’s Memories, by Mollie Brown;
Anne Loane Hungerford (later Chapman): A Seed Grows, by Paul S Robertson;
Probate Packets – A Rich Genealogical Source, by Eric Young;
Vane Hungerford Pennell- a British Gold Medal Winner, by SW Hungerford;
Hungerford Geography, by SW Hungerford et alia;
An Indian Mutiny Escapade, by GAW Hungerford (recorded);
Titanic auction breaks all records – Hungerford miniature reaches $140,000
Editorial:
The articles in this issue of the HAFS Journal range over memories both old and young. Molly Brown, well-known to members of the Society, speaks of her early years, working and married life, and her travels and family, covering ground (literally) close to the heart of many members. And in a nice twist, this issue of the Journal closes with a brief article on a Hungerford connection with the SS Titanic, whose most well-remembered passenger was Molly’s unsinkable namesake.
Many readers of the Newsletter spoke warmly of the Sermon preached at the 2005 Annual Service by the Revd Canon Paul Robertson. The text of the sermon, which sheds considerable light on the spiritual convictions of the Hungerford family at Maitland, and Anne and Robert Chapman in particular, is reprinted in this volume of the Journal. As Paul notes, it is a revised version of an article first published in Lucas, who kindly gave permission for its inclusion in this issue.
Some excellent primary document research has been undertaken by Eric Young among the seemingly unfruitful resource of probate packets. His work on has borne fruit, however, and his article offers interesting conclusions about the relationships and living contexts of Robert Richard Hungerford [E.2].
Sport and the militiary have ancient connections. These come to the fore in the articles on Vane Hungerford Pennell, offered by our prolific USA member, Stanley W Hungerford, and the story of a Hungerford narrow escape during the Indian Mutiny. This latter account was rediscovered in unusual circumstances almost a century later, then recorded later still: the Journal is pleased to be able to give it a more permanent ‘home’, though it seems that more work is being done on this interesting forebear.
Stanley has also compiled a valuable table of place names including ‘Hungerford’, and the Journal continues with the results of his research in this area, augmented by contributions from local reseachers.
Many thanks to those who have prepared and contributed these articles. Apart from being truly interesting reading, they have enabled your Editor to enjoy set- ting them up for you to enjoy in this latest issue of the Journal.