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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Sussex => Topic started by: jann on Saturday 20 October 07 17:27 BST (UK)
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Jane,
Thanks for posting this link. Question: Do you think there's much info there that isn't already available on IGI or SMI?
I've got dial-up so such a huge download would take a lot of time and I'm wondering if it's worth it.
Jann
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Hi Jane
The file is 77mb and 432 pages long.
It is quite a download - but to me it is worth it as I have done so much work and transcriptions in the Lewes area.
Not sure if the ordinary family researcher will find it so helpful.
Chris in 1066
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I had a quick look and there is a Djvu which you can use to view it, if you have the software for that of course!
Kerry
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Hi again
Comparing entries with those on the SMi look like this (just a couple I picked at random)
Apr. 24 1671 Samuel HULL of Stening, tanner, bachelor, & Elizabeth
SMITH of same, maiden : sureties, said S. H. and Thomas
Alderton of same, tanner (S. Mary Westout, Lewes).
Extract from the SMI:
Place: Archdeaconry of Chichester Marriage Licence, Date: 24 Apr 1671:
Subject: Samuel HULL, bach Steyning
Spouse: Elizabeth SMITH, sp otsp
Extra Information: Sponsors ss: S.H. Thos ALDERTON
Aug. 4 1673 John BODDLE of Pycombe & Eli/.abeth HOLLINODALL of
same : sureties, said J. H. and James Hollingdall of
Brighthelmeston, cordwinder (S. John under the Castle,
Lewes).
Extract from the SMI:
Place: Archdeaconry of Lewes Marriage Licence, Date: 4 Aug 1673:
Subject: Elizabeth HOLLINGDALL, Pyecombe
Spouse: John BODDLE, Pyecombe
Judge for yourself which gives the most information - as you can see, some occupation information is usually added
Chris in 1066
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Hmm
Think I might just have to go and download it! Thanks Chris
Kerry
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what is the link please, i dont see it...
jennifer
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Jennifer
it is a locked thread in Sussex Resources and Links
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,317.0.html
Kerry :)
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Jennifer
There are a lot of moons in the index such as this and Moons as Surieties:
Dec. 17 1697 John MOON of Frantfield & Dorothy FERRALL of Waldron,
maiden: surety, said J. M. (Frantfield).
Nov. 27 1697 Samuel WELLES of Rotherfield & Alice RUSSELL of same :
sureties, said S. W. and John Moon of same (Rotherfield).
Moon (Moone), Hen.. 200; Jane, 204,
322, 325 ; Joan. 56. 277 ; John. 1(>7.
168, 168 (s). 245. 318, 319; Jos.. 25,
204 ; Marg.. 325 ; Mary. 93. 313. 333 ;
Philip, 321: Ric.. 21; Rob., 110.
332; Sarah. 319; Susan, 290 ; Tho.,
223. 224, 267. 294. 318 ; Will., 196,
244, 265, 286. 308, 326
Chris in 1066
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thank you, Kerry and Chris, i found it now, thanks!
j
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Chris,
This may be a duplicate - as there was another message coming in.
But can you provide some additional info on the how the contents are arranged. E.g.You mentioned an index. Does it include the names of both husband and wife? Is there a grouping by parish, as well.?
Also, can you explain Surieties? I've not come across the word before.
Thanks for all the info you enter on the Roots Chat. I read every thread that has your name on it!!! ;D
Jann
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I used the flip book option to leaf through
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I've also had a look at this and used the book option. Found a few Verall's which are further back from my bunch, but I may eventually find the link. Haven't looked through it all, so still searching for my Cornwell's. :)
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There are two other volumes there as well on the same subject as well as quite a few other books relating to Sussex.
Just type sussex in the search box at the top of the page.
Ian C
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Thanks for the tip Ian, I was wondering if there would be more :)
Kerry
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Hi Jann
Earlier you wrote:
can you provide some additional info on the how the contents are arranged. E.g.You mentioned an index. Does it include the names of both husband and wife? Is there a grouping by parish, as well.?
Yes, there is a surname index as well as a location index - but couples are indexed apart, not as a couple - therefore you would have to search for the groom and cross reference it with a search for the bride.
Also, can you explain Surieties? I've not come across the word before.
A surety is money given as a guarantee and/or a person taking responsibilityfor anothers debts, obligations, etc.
Thanks for all the info you enter on the Roots Chat. I read every thread that has your name on it!!!
As one of the founder members of rootschat (before it reached 1000 members) I really enjoy helping people with their research and always try to post relevant material rather than just the chit chat that so many post. I am flattered that you read all the posts with my name on; I must be doing something right.
Chris in 1066
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I'm glad I read the additional posts before I started a download.
The flip book option and search mechanism make it very easy to pinpoint people. I needed a magnifying glass, but it definitely serves my purposes.
Jann