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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: lavender blue on Thursday 24 March 22 05:05 GMT (UK)
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Good afternoon, could anyone help with info on old prayer keys,I recently saw one that came from
old house in Tasmania during restoration.Name inscribed was Rex Hammad?
How would I find if he lived in the house 30 New Street Beaconsfield Tasmania.
Thanking anyone who replies. Regards
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Apologising for my ignorance - can you explain and describe a 'prayer key', please. Do you know its age?
At a quick glance I'm not seeing anyone of that name, at all.
Is that the correct spelling?
Judith
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It is not old. Rex Humbard was a TV evangelist responsible for the 'Prayer Key Family'.
Debra :)
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He was American so unlikely to have lived in Tassie. ;D
Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878
This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
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If the object that Ruskie has mentioned is the same object that lavender blue found, then it is located in Roma, Indiana, USA.
He was American so unlikely to have lived in Tassie. ;D
Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878
This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
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Thank you all for solving the prayer key, proves you can be lead down the garden path.
I really thought it may have helped me find the owner of the house.
Roots chat certainly is a wonderful source. Keep safe and well everyone.
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If you are looking to find previous owners of a house, there should be a way to do so. How old is the house?
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Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878
This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
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That's because it was included in Lot 19, a collection of religious medals. Photo of the collection, including the key, is below pic of key. Most of the medals are Catholic, I recognise many. One looks like a small piece of broken rosary beads.
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Is this the thing that was found?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363703711878
This spiel says it’s Catholic but that isnt correct:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-catholic-religious-holy-medal-1795307490
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That's because it was included in Lot 19, a collection of religious medals. Photo of the collection, including the key, is below pic of key. Most of the medals are Catholic, I recognise many. One looks like a small piece of broken rosary beads.
Yes I see that now. :)
I only got as far as the the heading and the spiel beside the photo of the single key which says: “Up for auction is a Catholic Holy medal in nice condition. It is made of metal - measures approx. 1 7/8" x 1/2" ( Measurement does not include bail ) - marked Prayer is the Key Rex Humbard Prayer Key Family ….”
Key is a bit of a ring in in that Lot. ;D
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Ruskie. Thanks getting back regarding trying to find who lived in a house.
The house is 30 New Street Beaconsfield Tasmania, a miners cottage guessing
age would between 1880 to 1900s. Cheers .Lavender Blue
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Gee Lavender, if I’m looking at the right house, (with a green roof) I would have guessed it to be around 1970 to 1980 unless there is something much older lurking behind the modern facade.
Other houses nearby look to be of a similar vintage. At a guess, I’d say that the house could be contemporary with the key. :)
You can probably find out previous owners through contacting the local council who should be able to point you in the right direction.
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Ruskie thank you for reply, so sorry my mistake house is 23 New Street not 30.
You mentioned to get previous owners thru council, as Beaconsfield is only a small town
would they hold rate notices in Launceston, or Hobart?.
Kind regards L/B
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Ruskie thank you for reply, so sorry my mistake house is 23 New Street not 30.
You mentioned to get previous owners thru council, as Beaconsfield is only a small town
would they hold rate notices in Launceston, or Hobart?.
Kind regards L/B
I think Matthew has given excellent advice on the following thread
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=860244.0
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According to Google, Beaconsfield is in the West Tamar Council LGA. Here is their website: https://www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Contact-Us
JM
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If I’m looking at the riht address, at what seems to be no 23 Google maps is showing some foundations (sadly), but I see possibly similar style character houses nearby, so no 23 is likely to be similar.
Follow Matthew’s suggestions /advice on your other thread.
Let us know how what you find. :)