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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Kent => England => Kent Lookup Requests => Topic started by: pinkshoes on Wednesday 04 April 12 10:40 BST (UK)
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Hi
I was wondering if anyone can help me? I am researching the Jacobs family from sandwich and am trying to ascertain where they may be buried. I am particularly looking for the following:
William Jacobs - died 1882 (living at the Old Vicarage, Sandwich)
Edward Jacobs - died 1908 (living at the Old Vicarage, Sandwich)
Katherine Mary Jacobs - died 1895 10 months old.
I actaully have a photo taken in the 1920's of the last burial I've mentioned and it has been labelled as 'Ash cemetery' - does such a place exist?
Many Thanks
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If you google Ash Cemetery Sandwich Kent it comes up with the village of Ash 3 miles hence. It says nearby is an ancient Saxon cemetery so don't know how recent burials would be there.
Something to start with anyway :)
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Sandwich have a very good local history group see details below
Sandwich Guildhall Archive
Sandwich Guildhall Archive has collections of books, documents, photographs, postcards, maps and objects with relevance to the history of the Ancient Town & Cinque Port of Sandwich.
Appointments can be made to view documents on Monday and Wednesday afternoons
between 2.30pm and 4.00pm.
Contact : The Town Clerk Phone 01304 617197
If you contact them they will be able to give you advise and might be able to look at the records they hold. You can find information on the following website
www.opensandwich.co.uk
Regards panda
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Thank you very much for that. I am of the understanding that the Jacobs family lived in Sandwich for a number of years so a visit to the archive would probably be worthwhile.
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Have you tried Googling "Ash next Sandwich" - there is a St Nicholas Church there with churchyard burials (if you Google images there are photos). Try www.kentarchaelogy.org.uk
Jean
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Thank you for your reply; I will certainly take a look!
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Ash burials are not at http://www.findmypast.co.uk/ where you should find Katherine
Casalguidi :)