My name is Sandy and I am the Genealogist behind The Scott Sisters. I grew up in Australia, happily avoiding brown snakes, sharks and sunburn – an idyllic childhood living in Sydney as well as coastal and country NSW. I’ve moved more times than I care to think about but for the last 10 years I have settled here in London … thus undoing all the hard work of my ancestors who immigrated to Australia all those years ago!
But it was the stories told to me of those ancestors that sparked my interest in family history many decades ago. It began with the simple question “Who was Great Granny’s family?” and soon moved on to did Grandad Edgecombe ever encounter smugglers? Is the explorer Sir John Franklin really our ancestor? and did Lydia drown in the bath or was there something more sinister going on?
Over the years I have put my family history skills to the test and uncovered quite a few mysteries along the way. I not only draw on years of experience but keep my skills up to date by regularly attending courses and conferences. And my skills as a Genealogist are complimented by my years working as a Drafter and Town Planner where being organised and having an eye for detail are a must.
What started as a hobby, has now grown into something more. While it is true that most of our ancestors lived ordinary lives, they were no different to you or I. Their stories can still be fascinating. Let me help you unlock the stories that lie within your family history.
Sandy
