Author Archives: Prevaricat

George Biggs Orchard and ‘the blonde in the black dress’

George Biggs Orchard was the second son of Isaac and Ann (see earlier posts) and was born in about 1795. I have the sense that as a young man he followed his father in his religious beliefs, political leaning and … Continue reading

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The sad tale of Benjamin Guinness Orchard

Benjamin Guinness Orchard was the son of George Biggs Orchard and his wife Elizabeth (née Roberts) and grandson of Isaac (see earlier posts). Benjamin was born, on the 11th June 1834, at his parent’s home in 18 Milsom Street, a … Continue reading

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