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Northumberland / Re: Bathing accident at Blyth 1914
« on: Saturday 19 November 11 11:55 GMT (UK)  »
Sorry, I am a bit late in this conversation. 

My Grandfather was standing on the beach watching this incident unfold.  He was just a small boy at the time.  The Barker men who drowned were his cousins/uncles.  "Latty" should read "Batty" or Battie..  he was another cousin.   

My Grandfather never forgot the incident, though he didn't speak of it much either.  He was always anxious on boats for the rest of his life. 

I would appreciate a copy of the transcriptions from the grave stones, if anyone can put them up or message me.


Cheers
Di

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Banffshire / Re: Kelman
« on: Sunday 23 October 11 10:45 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Mac.

I'm looking forward to it.  My Father often said there were family members who went to Canada, but my research to date has been focused in Scotland.   My Father also told me stories of his time (spent with his Grandmother during WW2) as a child in Aberfeldy.  It would be one of his first cousins who lives in Prestwick.   

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Banffshire / Re: Kelman
« on: Sunday 23 October 11 10:29 BST (UK)  »
[email]Goodness, yes that is my line.  You would have met my late Grandfather.  I never did meet him though, his sons migrated to Australia and unfortunately I didn't visit Scotland until after he had passed away.   I am interested in the photos and  news certs, etc.  And would love to share info.. though it certainly sounds like your research is far advanced of mine.

Di

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Banffshire / Re: Kelman
« on: Saturday 22 October 11 13:04 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I'm tracing James Morgan and Jean Kelman as well. But I'm running into the same brick walls as you are, ie:  George (b. 1829) goes missing without a trace, and Jeans father's first name appears to change.   James and Jean would be my 3rd Great Grandparents, through John b. 1837, James b. 1881.     :) 

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