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Europe / Where does this christian name come from?
« on: Thursday 14 November 24 01:22 GMT (UK)  »
I've searched the myriad ancestors on both sides of his parents but the middle name of Thomas EGIN Kofod (1875-1939) who was born in Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark is a mystery.

While the name is on the list of approved names in the Faroe Islands, it is vanishingly rare in Denmark and neighbouring countries either currently or historically.   

Could it come from Danish fiction or folk stories?

Could it come from Bishop Egino who came to Bornholm to convert the people to Christianity in1060 AD?

Any speculations much appreciated.

 Thank you
Greg

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Europe / Re: Ships leaving Copenhagen 1892
« on: Friday 08 November 24 00:45 GMT (UK)  »
Excellent.
That's more comprehensive than what I found and I'm adding your info to my profile on this fellow.

The Ship was the Mindoro and it was at sea for 16 months and Thomas must have been part of the original crew. He would have gone from the Selkirk to Mindoro in a space of months, moving from one cargo vessel to the next.

Additionally, he was Assistant Purser on the SS Eretria: - Feb 10 to May 17, 1903, New York to Sydney, Australia, where he stayed.

Thank you for helping me

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Europe / Re: Ships leaving Copenhagen 1892
« on: Friday 08 November 24 00:29 GMT (UK)  »
Brilliant. That's in line with my thinking about the Selkirk being a cargo ship and which would mean he was crew not emigrant.

At 16 yrs and 8 months, I can't help wonder if he was a runaway! It seems so young.

Thank you for helping me

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Europe / Re: Ships leaving Copenhagen 1892
« on: Thursday 07 November 24 23:57 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much GR2.

This confirms for me that a ship with that spelling undertook the sea route from Copenhagen to NY.

Thomas Egin Kofod did the trip in 10 days from the first of August, so it's conceivable that other trips in the same year would be possible, or even usual for a cargo vessel

I feel pretty happy to know that SS SELKIRK was an actual ship.

Does the ship appear in the records for the year before or after 1892?

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Europe / Ships leaving Copenhagen 1892
« on: Thursday 07 November 24 22:33 GMT (UK)  »
The cargo ship SELKIRK left Copenhagen about the first of August 1892. On board was 16 year old Thomas Egin KOFOD. The ship arrived in NEW YORK 10 days later.

Is there any record of this ship leaving Copenhagen and is there a crew list?

I think KOFOD was on board as a sailor.

Any scrap or detail is welcomed.

Thank you
Greg

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Limerick / Re: Is there a town called Cringer?
« on: Monday 11 May 20 09:49 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for providing these links. It is very much appreciated. It seems Cringer is less of a town than I expected. Perhaps in 1814 it was more likely a large farm perhaps.

Would the name Cringer rhyme with Ginger or finger?

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Limerick / Is there a town called Cringer?
« on: Monday 11 May 20 05:36 BST (UK)  »
This marriage record gives a place of origin that looks like "Cringer" but I can not locate any such place in a Google Search. Can anyone make a suggestion?
An image of the Marriage entry is attached for John Carroll and Margaret Cushin is attached

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Lancaster Assizes
« on: Sunday 08 October 17 09:38 BST (UK)  »
Goodo
I’m going to have another go at it. I’ll let you have whatever crops up.
Cheers.

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Lancaster Assizes
« on: Saturday 07 October 17 10:22 BST (UK)  »
Hello TasG
I too am researching William Shannon and his brother John. Perhaps we can can exchange information.
Regards
Greg

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