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Kent Lookup Requests / Re: Lydd Parish Registers
« on: Tuesday 08 December 09 00:35 GMT (UK) »
Hello Andcarred,
I see that you are interested in the Austen/Austin family from Lydd, Kent, in particular Richard Austen & his wife Ann Longley and their ancestors. I too am extremely interested and have been a member of ancestry uk tracing our family tree for the last several years. Richard & Ann's son Richard is a direct descendant of mine (my Mum's great grandfather on her mother's side).
I was sent the microfiche (had expected print outs) which had been on order for 2 months, but unfortunately when I was at the library the other day, I found that so many of the pages were illegible - either too faint or hard to read the handwriting. I am very curious to determine the parents of Richard Austen (1174-1849). I too (like your researcher) was unable to find any Austen/Austins for this earlier time period. There was a Richard Austen born to 'Edward Austin' and 'Mary Drapyer' in 1774 in Staplehurst, Kent but that same child was buried in 1774 (the same day as the baptism).
Have you been able to find out any further information? Which other parish were you thinking he may have come from? I would very much like to help in any way if I can.
Regards,
Tracey
I see that you are interested in the Austen/Austin family from Lydd, Kent, in particular Richard Austen & his wife Ann Longley and their ancestors. I too am extremely interested and have been a member of ancestry uk tracing our family tree for the last several years. Richard & Ann's son Richard is a direct descendant of mine (my Mum's great grandfather on her mother's side).
I was sent the microfiche (had expected print outs) which had been on order for 2 months, but unfortunately when I was at the library the other day, I found that so many of the pages were illegible - either too faint or hard to read the handwriting. I am very curious to determine the parents of Richard Austen (1174-1849). I too (like your researcher) was unable to find any Austen/Austins for this earlier time period. There was a Richard Austen born to 'Edward Austin' and 'Mary Drapyer' in 1774 in Staplehurst, Kent but that same child was buried in 1774 (the same day as the baptism).
Have you been able to find out any further information? Which other parish were you thinking he may have come from? I would very much like to help in any way if I can.
Regards,
Tracey