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World War Two / Re: Norman Stanley Bridges
« on: Tuesday 19 September 23 17:53 BST (UK) »
Thank you, I thought it might be the only source. Best wishes, Sally
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World War Two / Norman Stanley Bridges
« on: Monday 11 September 23 19:50 BST (UK) »
Hello, I'm trying to trace Norman Stanley Bridge's war records. Some of the family claim he was in the Fleet Air Arm, and others say he was a submariner.
I've looked for him in both but can't find anything. He was born in 1923 Pontypool then moved to Coventry.
Any ideas or tips as to what to try next please?
Many thanks, Sal
I've looked for him in both but can't find anything. He was born in 1923 Pontypool then moved to Coventry.
Any ideas or tips as to what to try next please?
Many thanks, Sal
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Warwickshire / Re: Allesley birth?
« on: Sunday 16 August 09 17:00 BST (UK) »
Hello Jane,
The IGI website http://www.familysearch.org/ENG/search/frameset_search.asp
has a Mary Ann Hayward christened 24 DEC 1818 Holy Trinity, Coventry, Warwick, England. Daughter of Thomas and Lucy Hayward.
Allesley is on the outskirts of Coventry, and the Holy Trinity Church is in the city centre, so a possibility.
Best wishes,
Sally
The IGI website http://www.familysearch.org/ENG/search/frameset_search.asp
has a Mary Ann Hayward christened 24 DEC 1818 Holy Trinity, Coventry, Warwick, England. Daughter of Thomas and Lucy Hayward.
Allesley is on the outskirts of Coventry, and the Holy Trinity Church is in the city centre, so a possibility.
Best wishes,
Sally
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Durham Completed Look up Requests / Re: 1841 and 51 census Gateshead please
« on: Tuesday 24 March 09 18:14 GMT (UK) »
Hello again mum44,
Did you see Joseph's parents Alexander and Grace Levi in either census? I wonder what occupation Alexander had, can't seem to find his death certificate, but suppose it could easily have been before 1837. I'm sending for Joseph and Mary's marriage certificate so should find out more then. From what I've read about Jewish emigrants, very few settled in that area before the late 1800s, so Alexander was not part of a large exodus from Russia.
Very best wishes,
sally
Did you see Joseph's parents Alexander and Grace Levi in either census? I wonder what occupation Alexander had, can't seem to find his death certificate, but suppose it could easily have been before 1837. I'm sending for Joseph and Mary's marriage certificate so should find out more then. From what I've read about Jewish emigrants, very few settled in that area before the late 1800s, so Alexander was not part of a large exodus from Russia.
Very best wishes,
sally
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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Russian Jews
« on: Tuesday 24 March 09 18:05 GMT (UK) »
Hello Brian,
Thank you for your help, it's fascinating to read about life for Jewish migrants to the UK. Ours were tobacco pipe makers in Newcastle and Gateshead, but always wonder what they did back in Russia.
Very best wishes,
sally
Thank you for your help, it's fascinating to read about life for Jewish migrants to the UK. Ours were tobacco pipe makers in Newcastle and Gateshead, but always wonder what they did back in Russia.
Very best wishes,
sally
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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Russian Jews
« on: Friday 20 March 09 21:59 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much Willow,
I have read these articles and they really are interesting. It has made me want to find out more! It seems such a shame they had to change their religion so quickly. It's amazing to think how difficult the journeys from Russia to England may have been. It seems possible that Alexander landed at a different northern port then moved to Bishopswearmouth then Newcastle.
There's so much I don't know!
Many thanks again for your help and time,
Sally
I have read these articles and they really are interesting. It has made me want to find out more! It seems such a shame they had to change their religion so quickly. It's amazing to think how difficult the journeys from Russia to England may have been. It seems possible that Alexander landed at a different northern port then moved to Bishopswearmouth then Newcastle.
There's so much I don't know!
Many thanks again for your help and time,
Sally
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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Russian Jews. Completed thanks.
« on: Friday 20 March 09 20:33 GMT (UK) »
Hello,
Does anyone know of a number of Russian Jews moving to England in the late 1700s/early 1800s? I know the problems with the 'Pale of Settlement' was probably the reason. My husband's ancestor Alexander Levy was a Russian Jew and married in 1809 in Newcastle. Did they settle in established Jewish communities? His children later anglicised their name to Leavey. All were married and baptised in churches, did many Jewish families have to do this?
I would love to know any general details available or any useful links,
Thanks,
Sally
Does anyone know of a number of Russian Jews moving to England in the late 1700s/early 1800s? I know the problems with the 'Pale of Settlement' was probably the reason. My husband's ancestor Alexander Levy was a Russian Jew and married in 1809 in Newcastle. Did they settle in established Jewish communities? His children later anglicised their name to Leavey. All were married and baptised in churches, did many Jewish families have to do this?
I would love to know any general details available or any useful links,
Thanks,
Sally
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Durham Completed Look up Requests / Re: 1841 and 51 census Gateshead please
« on: Friday 20 March 09 19:55 GMT (UK) »
Thank you again,
I will look at the IGI. As Joseph was baptised in a church and we think Alexander and Grace married in a church, it seems that Alexander was the last of the Jewish faith. We had always wondered where it died out. Hubby's family thought it was when they " moved down south!" Although as far as we can find they only moved from Northumberland and Durham to Yorkshire. Don't really think it qualifies as south!
Many thanks for your help again,
Sally
I will look at the IGI. As Joseph was baptised in a church and we think Alexander and Grace married in a church, it seems that Alexander was the last of the Jewish faith. We had always wondered where it died out. Hubby's family thought it was when they " moved down south!" Although as far as we can find they only moved from Northumberland and Durham to Yorkshire. Don't really think it qualifies as south!
Many thanks for your help again,
Sally
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Durham Completed Look up Requests / Re: 1841 and 51 census Gateshead please
« on: Friday 20 March 09 19:26 GMT (UK) »
Thanks again for your help,
I wonder if Elizabeth was Mary and Joseph's granddaughter? In the 1881 census she is 9, but Mary's older daughter Margaret was there, 33 and unmarried, along with daughter Mary now married and with 4 children, eldest is 6.
Either daughter could be Elizabeth's real mother. Otherwise, Mary would have had her at the age of 49 and a widow as you say, also naming her after her sister! When I get her certificate maybe will find out.
Also found information hubby had stowed away, Joseph's father was Alexander Levy from Russia who married Grace Humphrey in Durham 1809. Think they lived around the Newcastle and Bishopswearmouth area but don't know any more about them or what occupation Alexander had.
Your help is really appreciated, thank you very much again,
Best wishes,
Sally
I wonder if Elizabeth was Mary and Joseph's granddaughter? In the 1881 census she is 9, but Mary's older daughter Margaret was there, 33 and unmarried, along with daughter Mary now married and with 4 children, eldest is 6.
Either daughter could be Elizabeth's real mother. Otherwise, Mary would have had her at the age of 49 and a widow as you say, also naming her after her sister! When I get her certificate maybe will find out.
Also found information hubby had stowed away, Joseph's father was Alexander Levy from Russia who married Grace Humphrey in Durham 1809. Think they lived around the Newcastle and Bishopswearmouth area but don't know any more about them or what occupation Alexander had.
Your help is really appreciated, thank you very much again,
Best wishes,
Sally