We encourage you to complete a "personal profile", generally of your parent or grandparent, certainly of someone you knew well, and as an email attachment or by post. Download the profile template in one of the following formats, or you can print or copy the profile from this page (below).
The following headings suggest the type of information requested by Ken McDonald. Some of these headings may not be significant for every individual. Please feel free to add other headings which you consider appropriate.
Basic facts
Full Name:
Usually known as:
Date of birth (day/month/year) . . / . . / . . . .
Place of birth:
Spouse's name:
Date of marriage (day/month/year) . . / . . / . . . .
Place of marriage:
Date of death (day/month/year) . . / . . / . . . .
Place of death:
Where buried or commemorated:
Childhood environment
Adult physical / personal characteristics
Employment / job description
Family / community activities
Places of childhood, adult life & retirement, and what caused any moves
Major life events, achievements, experiences, memories - What gave most joy, pride or satisfaction ?
In summary, how should the subject be remembered ?
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When complete, please mail a copy to Ken McDonald at 2 Greenfields, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8AH, England. The details may be used in the Teskey Newsletter, on the Teskey family website or in a planned book on the Teskey family.
If possible, please also send a clear photo, ideally with spouse, and perhaps with children if appropriate.