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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: franki on Tuesday 15 June 10 14:26 BST (UK)
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I'm new to this forum and to Family History, although my wife has done some research into my branch of the Hepburn ancestry.
My great Grandfather was John Frankland Hepburn b 1842 d 1900
His father was William Henry Hepburn b 1811 d 1875 (+/-)
His father was also William Henry b abt 1785 d 1865 (+/-)
John was a law stationer at 7 Pancras Lane, London
If anyone has any information at all about any of the above it would be much appreciated. I'd also be happy to share what information I have.
Phil
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Hi Phil,
I am researching the Hepburn's of London and have amassed a substantial database of people, mostly centered on Clerkenwell and Islington but with Limehouse & Guildford connections. This includes your John Frankland and his children/grandchildren many of whom include Frankland in their names. It is in Excel format but I am happy to share it with you off list.
It is surprising how large the Hepburn clan is in London and because of the recurring themes and a regular naming pattern, of John, William and Henry, I am convinced that they have some common ancestry but I haven't established any obvious links to your John William. There is also another person actively searching; we discovered each other through a common gg grandfather John Hepburn, who had sons William, Charles and Henry.
You don't say where your John William was born but there are Hepburn's in a place called Frankland, Co Durham (William Hepburn,1871 census, b1820/21 in Frankland Colliery Houses Frankland Framwellgate). Your branch may have a connection, bearing in mind the constant use of the name Frankland through the generations.
Barry 1936
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Hi Phil
Welcome to Rootschat
You have posted on the London and Middlesex resources board. You need to post requests on either a county main board or the lookup board (not in lookup offers either).
Each county has these 4 main boards as well as one for completed requests.
I will move your request to the main London and Middlesex board.
Regards
Valda
co-moderator London and Middlesex
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Hi Barry! Thanks for that, I would love to have sight of your Hepburn database, maybe I could add a few names to it.
But how do you get it to me? I'm fairly computer literate and use Excel everyday, but I haven't quite got the hang of this site and am warned against posting my email/residential address. Any ideas?
All my William Henry's were born in London, as was John Frankland. The middle name has been a source of significant speculation in the family ever since I can remember. The common family 'story', suggested scandal involving an ancestor, illegitimacy and a lady called Mary Frankland, but nobody has ever managed to confirm anything. The town in Durham may be worth pursuing.
I'll post some more comment when I hear back from you. Thanks for your interest.
Phil
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Hi
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Regards
Valda
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Thanks Valda! This is my third post so.......!
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Hello Phil,
I have been helping a member at our family history assoc (Max)who's G,G,G,Grandfather is William Henry Hepburn b abt 1784 Westminster, Middlesex, his wife was Sally Ann.
William died 12 Dec 1855 12 Bayst Terrace, Bethnal Green, London and Sally 8 Jun 1842 St Edmund the King, City of London, England.
We have found 7 children, one being a Convict Henry James Hepburn who was sent to Tasmania, Max descends from this line. Most of the family were Law Stationers
Max's grandfather was John Frankland Herbert Hepburn born 1884 at Yarram, Victoria, Australia
There ia another lady Rosemary researching this family in Australia.
Would like to hear form you, maybe we can share some information.
Regards Snowflake :)
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Hi all, this is my first post so I hope I get this right!
It appears I am also a descendant of William Henry Hepburn. His son, Henry James Hepburn who was sent to Tasmania as a convict, had an illegitimate child whilst he was married to his first wife. This child, Henry George Hepburn (born 1851) was always known by his stepfathers name Thompson. So I can help anyone wanting details of the convict side of things! I would love more details on William Hepburn though - I only have his parents names John and Mary.
Cheers,
crumpet
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Hi Crumpet! I sent you a personal message a few days ago. Did you get it?
Phil
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This e-mail is in regards to the printing house of Hopkins & Sons on Pancras Lane in London. I do own an old share certificate that was printed by this firm in 1902. All share certificates are first printed in an oversize book and then being cut out with a wave cutter and listed in the ledger for the individual purchaser of the share. I am very interested to buy this ledger or any unsold stock book from the company Hepburn & Sons relating to the Brazilian stock: Brazil Diamond Fields Corporation Limited. Any family member of Hepburn & Sons may be in the procession of this/these book(s) and willing to sell it for a good price.
Thank you for your attention.
Ruediger Hein -
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Sorry Ruediger, I cannot help you