The previous blog post showcased the text of a letter from James Whan (1846-1934) to his wife Elizabeth during his journey back to Scotland. The letter was mailed from Port Said, Egypt as the SS John Elder exited the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean Sea. Thankfully, after he sent off that letter, James kept on … More James Whan’s Diary
Whan stories continue. I probably confused readers of my last post, with the many multiple first names in the Whan family tree. The abbreviated lineage chart below, I hope will help as the Whan letters and stories continue. These letters and diaries are only available because of the remarkable research Milton’s cousin John Wilson accomplished. … More Whan dive – Part 2
This post is a little subtopic from June and Milton’s experiences in Japan. There are some interesting (to family history fans) stories that I would like to share over a few posts. As you read on, it is easy to get confused with who is who due to Scottish naming traditions. The Whan family repeated … More Whan Deep Dive – Part 1
From the Land Down Under to the Rising Sun 