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Storm Chaser Finds Family Roots on Isle of Man
30 Jan
Summary
- Storm chaser Reed Timmer visited the Isle of Man to explore family history.
- His mother discovered their ancestors were farmers, mariners, and a tailor.
- They viewed original documents dating back to the late 1600s.
American storm chaser Reed Timmer recently visited the Isle of Man for the first time with his mother, Susan Tolbert, embarking on a personal pilgrimage to explore their ancestral roots.
Susan Tolbert expressed that the experience was both "fascinating and surreal," particularly upon visiting Jurby, the birthplace of her great-great grandfather. The family's history on the island, originally from Peel, was found to stretch back much further than anticipated.
Their genealogical research, aided by museum archives, uncovered original documents dating back to the late 1600s. Susan learned that their ancestors were primarily farmers and mariners, with her great-great grandfather being a tailor.
This journey offered Reed, who lives a nomadic life chasing severe weather, a different kind of pursuit. He described it as a "big storm chase" for his mother, who was deeply engrossed in the discoveries. Reed himself was captivated by the island's natural beauty and rich history.
During their stay in Peel, Reed was also treated to a viewing of the Northern Lights, an experience he described as "one of the best nights of my life." Both Reed and his mother expressed a desire to return, with Reed showing particular interest in the island's TT Races.
