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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lincolnshire => Topic started by: Tackrill on Thursday 01 December 16 18:06 GMT (UK)
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Dear All,
Please could someone help me? Would anyone know of a genealogy group in the Boston area of Lincolnshire? I'm in need of some help & guidance with my local research.
Cheers
Tackrill
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The Lincolnshire F.H.S. did used to have a Boston branch, but there's no mention of it on their website now. Perhaps it folded.
Still, might be your best bet. http://www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk/ (http://www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk/)
Alternatively the Fenland F.H.S. covers south Lincs.
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Or just put a post on the Lincolnshire Board here on Rootschat saying what you need help and guidance with! Lots of people on here willing to help. And guide.
PS Welcome to Rootschat!
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Wow,
Pstainthorp & Lizdb, that is a swift reply. Thank you both, Ill be joining the Lincs FHS & will definitely post on here with requests :-)
Tackrill
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I'm thinking it had its last meeting a few months ago.
If pamthomas happens to see this, she will know. :)
I've sent her a PM.
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I'm thinking it had its last meeting a few months ago.
If pamthomas happens to see this, she will know. :)
I've sent her a PM.
Thanks for the PM, Geoff-E. :) I haven't been to the forum for a few days, so might have missed the query without your message.
The Boston branch of Lincolnshire FHS sadly closed in May this year.
Tackrill, as others have suggested post your query on the board and see what answers transpire. It would be helpful if you would say if you are within easy travelling distance of Boston (i.e. about an hour) because I know the library have certain local information.
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Tackrill, as others have suggested post your query on the board and see what answers transpire. It would be helpful if you would say if you are within easy travelling distance of Boston (i.e. about an hour) because I know the library have certain local information.
Or if not I'd be happy to look stuff up there on your behalf.
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Dear All,
Pam, Pstainthorp et al!
The good news is I'm within 45 minutes of Boston so the library lead mentioned by Pam was on my radar. However, there's a burning issue I have as regards one family individual. I'm trying to establish the fate of my Great Grandfather, Samuel Overton born in 1866 in Sibsey. He married Lucy White of Leake in 1887 & they lived in both Green Street & Joiners Row in town. In the 1911 Census he's not registered with the family (the majority of which moved to Grimsby sometime after) but there is a Samuel Overton recorded as died in 1921 aged 53. The age doesnt tally up by a couple of years so I was hoping someone could help to clarify if this is indeed my man. I'd also appreciate the location of Joiners Row in the town too. ;)
Thanks to you all in advance & for your assistance previously.
Terry
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Joiners Row
Go here http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/sidebyside.cfm#zoom=18&lat=52.9785&lon=-0.0236&layers=176&right=BingHyb
See the Corn Exchange ... there is a line of six houses running north/south immediately to the right of the Exchange. That was Joiners Row.
It is labelled here but it's a tricky site to navigate. You may have to fiddle with the zoom.
https://www.old-maps.co.uk/#/Map/532870/344150/13/100252
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Good morning Geoff,
Thank you for the links & your previous help earlier! I'm amazed & humbled by all the help I've had so far & the swift response to my posts on this site.
It's fantastic that people are so willing to assist & provide pointers on how to proceed.
Cheers!
Terry
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Dear All,
Pam, Pstainthorp et al!
The good news is I'm within 45 minutes of Boston so the library lead mentioned by Pam was on my radar. However, there's a burning issue I have as regards one family individual. I'm trying to establish the fate of my Great Grandfather, Samuel Overton born in 1866 in Sibsey. He married Lucy White of Leake in 1887 & they lived in both Green Street & Joiners Row in town. In the 1911 Census he's not registered with the family (the majority of which moved to Grimsby sometime after) but there is a Samuel Overton recorded as died in 1921 aged 53. The age doesnt tally up by a couple of years so I was hoping someone could help to clarify if this is indeed my man. I'd also appreciate the location of Joiners Row in the town too. ;)
Thanks to you all in advance & for your assistance previously.
Terry
Hi Terry
Have you seen on the 1911 census
Samuel Overton, age 44, Lodger, Fellmongers? labourer, born Sibsey. Address is James Street Skirbeck. Someone very kindly wrote that he'd been married 23 years - ties in with Lucy.
Head of household is Hannah Maria Fletcher aged 44, born Butterwick.
Registration district: Boston
Registration District Number: 415
Sub-registration district: Boston
ED, institution, or vessel: 11
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I haven't checked to see if there were any other couples with the same names in the area.
Stamford Mercury - 22 May 1908
Page 5 of 8
Boston Borough Police
PS I'm sorry it's so big!
There are other reports, but if you'd like to find them for yourself there is a £1 for a months world subscription to FindMyPast at the moment (remember to remove the auto-renewal option after if you sign up). Or info may also be on British Newspaper Archive. Usually free at libraries. :)
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AngelFish,
Thank you so much for your time regarding my Great Grandfather Samuel Overton ;D
The information you have found is fantastic! I've since received a death certificate for Samuel but it shows his age at death as 53 rather than the 55 I know he actually reached. I've also found the location of his burial in Boston cemetary although sadly its unmarked.
You've helped me so much with the census snippet & newspaper cutting I can't thank you enough :-*
All I can say is I wish you a very happy 2017 & the best of health.
Yours... Terry
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AngelFish,
Thank you so much for your time regarding my Great Grandfather Samuel Overton ;D
The information you have found is fantastic! I've since received a death certificate for Samuel but it shows his age at death as 53 rather than the 55 I know he actually reached. I've also found the location of his burial in Boston cemetary although sadly its unmarked.
You've helped me so much with the census snippet & newspaper cutting I can't thank you enough :-*
All I can say is I wish you a very happy 2017 & the best of health.
Yours... Terry
To you too :)
I also think it is the correct death certificate. The age is recorded as the one given by the informant, easily be wrong if they didn't know the deceased well, or were upset. Pleased you found him.
Happy New Year