Barbara Willard: Illuminating the Past Through Timeless Tales

In the rich tapestry of English literature, certain authors possess the unique ability to transport readers to bygone eras, offering glimpses into the lives and landscapes of times long past. Barbara Willard, a

prolific writer of historical fiction, was one such author, whose evocative storytelling and meticulous attention to detail captivated readers of all ages. Through her timeless tales, Willard breathed life into the pages of history, illuminating the past with a clarity and resonance that continues to enchant readers to this day.

Goodale Family Murder, Suicide

 After many years of researching family history you're bound to find a few tragedies in the family. Some of the stories are disturbing and I won't go into great detail for those. The first story takes place in England in 1899.

In Twickenham, Middlesex, England on a Saturday morning the 11th of March 1899 Herbert (or Henry) Goodale, who carried on the business of a monumental stonemason, let his workmen in as usual at 6 am and according to some of his men there was nothing unusual in his appearance and he did not appear to be suffering from any excitement.

After many years of researching family history you're bound to find a few skeletons in the family closet.  Some of the stories were very disturbing and I won't go into great detail for those.  The first story takes place in England in 1899.

The Honourable Ralph Goodale PC MP

The Hon. Ralph Goodale has been appointed the Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Preparedness. I wanted to know what the responsibilities were for this position and found the following information on Wikipedia.

“The Minister of Public Safety, formerly the Solicitor General and then the Minister of Public Safety

and Emergency Preparedness, is the Minister of the Crown in the Canadian Cabinet who is responsible for overseeing the federal government’s domestic security department, Public Safety Canada. The position was nominally created in 2003 and incorporated the responsibilities associated with the Solicitor General including responsibility for the federal Canadian prison system (Correctional Service of Canada), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Parole Board of Canada, and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, although the incumbent was formally sworn in as Solicitor General of Canada.

Sir Ernest William Goodale

The son of William Thomas Goodale and Frances Mary Wheatley he was born on the 6th of Dec. 1896 in Mortlake, Surrey, England.  Ernest attended the University of London from 1913 to 1916. On the 3 of Sept. 1924 in Mottingham, Kent, England he married Gwendoline Branscombe Warner the daughter of Sir Frank Warner K.B.E. and Lady Kate Dennis. They had two children, Nigel Frank Goodale and Sylvia Francis Goodale. Sylvia married Sir Jean-Pierre Frank Eugene Warner Q.C. on the 2nd of Sept. 1950 at Lincoln's Inn, London, England. Sir Jean-Pierre was the first Advocate-General of the Court of Justice of the European Communities from the UK.

• Received knighthood 1 Jan 1952 at St. James Palace. 
• Received a piece of silver at Buckingham Palace in 1975 from Prince Philip to commemorate his service on the council. 

After Gwendoline passed away on 22 June 1972 Sir Ernest married Pamela June Bone on the 5th of April 1973. They had no children from this marriage.

Career
Sir Ernest was chairman of Warner and Sons from 1949 until 1971.

Military Service
2nd Lieutenant, 9th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, serving in Mesopotamia and with Dunster force, 1916-1919.

Sir Ernest William Goodale is my 3rd cousin twice removed.