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Somerset / Re: Richard Freke
« on: Wednesday 13 August 25 15:33 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for the reply!
I have seen this and thank you for reminding me, as there's a few names here which could help. It doesn't mention exact ways they're related but along with Richard Freke - an earlier William Freke and a Robert Freke were mentioned to do with Meare and its manors. They are probably related - whether that be sons or brothers I do not know. I shall continue searching.
- Kai

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Somerset / Richard Freke
« on: Wednesday 13 August 25 13:10 BST (UK)  »
Hi Everyone!
I'm researching some ancestors of mine, and have reliably reached quite far back. I'm trying to find out some information about an uncle of an ancestor - Richard Freke. From what I know, he was the "Lord of the manor" of Meare. And he left this manor to his Nephew - John Shuckburgh (My ancestor) and niece - Henrietta Maria Arthur. I have learned this from a local historian - and through a much later newspaper article stating John inherited from his uncle. This inheritance would have happened C.1720s. John died in 1739, in which in his will, he left the manor to his widow. I have this will.

What I'd like to know, is more information about Richard Freke and in which way was he Shuckburgh's uncle. Because that could help me go even further back on this line. This may be a far shout, but if anyone has any info, or any tips to dig further, I'd appriecate it. I have tried to find a will for Richard Freke, but no luck as of yet.
Thanks!
- Kai

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London and Middlesex / Re: William Elkins & Mary Miller
« on: Saturday 08 February 25 20:14 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks everyone!
Everything definitely lines up here, it's been a great help, and I cannot believe I missed some obvious things here!

William's surname definitely seems to be Elkins Miller, which is definitely strange, but seems to be the case. His son - Thomas - seemingly dropped it though. And yes that 1819 seems to be the case, meaning Mary's maiden name was Wallace.

Thanks again everyone, you've all been extremely helpful!

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London and Middlesex / William Elkins & Mary Miller
« on: Thursday 06 February 25 19:06 GMT (UK)  »
Hi There!
An ancestor of mine - Thomas Elkins - has a very confusing baptism and a bit of a mystery with his parents that perhaps you could help with? The only census that Thomas lives with his parents are in 1841, in Lee, Kent (Now London, near Lewisham). His parents were named as William Elkins (45) and Mary (40). The baptism of Thomas Elkins in 1825 reflects this, yet for his parent's surname it is listed as "Elkins Miller". No other entry has two surnames like this on that record.

Does this suggest Mary's maiden name was Miller? Were his parents unmarried? I cannot find a marriage between a William Elkins & Mary Miller in that area. On one tree on ancestry it has it as Mary Miller, and has her as a daughter of John Miller & Mary Hoover, who came from Pennsylvania, which does not help my confusion 😅. As they do not have any sources to back this up, and I find it unlikely, seen as though her parents her born in Pennsylvania, and Mary (Miller) seems to be born in Lee, Kent/London.

My question in short, is what's your opinion on the "Elkins Miller" on the baptism? And is there any evidence for what that tree claims about her parents (if her name is indeed Miller). I have been searching for a while, trying to figure this out, so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks in advance!

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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Rebbeca Smith of Ashkenazi Jews
« on: Monday 16 December 24 14:09 GMT (UK)  »
Hi there, some really useful information here, thank you all!
I'm relatively new to this, and I mistakingly believed what FindMyPast displayed of the civil marriage was all there was. I shall buy the certificate from GRO to get her father's name and occupation and the rest.
I believe that birth record I found in 1904 with Bierman may be false, if we follow the Louis Smith and Bessie Bierman line. It's just that my great grandad was 100% sure his name was Victor not Loius.

By finding this marriage certificate, I can confirm if his name really was Victor. If it was, I shall have to continue my search. However, if it was Louis and he was wrong, I can use all the brilliant documents you've found! Thank you again, as there's a lot here, I just need to sort out the Victor or Louis thing first, out of respect for what my great grandad's said.
Thank you again for the cerificate advice, I shall be buying many now for other aspects of my tree where I lack information :D

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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Rebbeca Smith of Ashkenazi Jews
« on: Sunday 15 December 24 23:37 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,
Unfortunately, It was just a civil marriage, so there was no mention of her parents on there sadly. I'm getting the name Victor from my great Grandad who was insistent that was his name - "Victor Schmitt/Schmidtt/Smith".

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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Re: Rebbeca Smith of Ashkenazi Jews
« on: Sunday 15 December 24 23:27 GMT (UK)  »
Hello, thanks for replying!
I've found the 1939 Register, with her living with my great great grandfather, Samuel Darbon and their children in Acton. This document reveals her birthdate but not birthplace nor her parents. Annoyingly, no 1911 or 1921 census has Rebecca with a father called Victor Schmidtt/Smith (Something my great-grandad was very insistent about). There were a few contenders, but none with Victor/their birthplace being Poland, Russia.

In terms of a marriage certificate, I have the civil marriage in 1924 between herself and Samuel, but this didn't reveal anything about her parentage.

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Immigrants & Emigrants - General / Rebbeca Smith of Ashkenazi Jews
« on: Sunday 15 December 24 22:35 GMT (UK)  »
Hi there!
My great great grandmother was called Rebecca Smith, and lived in the Acton area of London. She was born on the 24th May 1904 in Westminster, to a mother with the maiden name "Bierman".
My great grandfather (her son) always told my family that her parents were Ashkenazi Jew immigrants from Poland, Russia and the father's name was "Victor Schmidt/Schmitt" and changed his name to "Smith".
Myself and my family have scourged records, trying to find a trace of her parents/their immigration here but I can not find anything. I'm posting just to ask for any advice or any help on this matter?
My great-grandfather was always right about his family, and my Nan did a DNA test, confirming 20% Ashkenazi Jew.
Thanks!
Kai :)

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Surrey Lookup Requests / Re: William Hart of Kew, Surrey
« on: Sunday 08 December 24 13:06 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,
Forgive me but I haven't actually found this document! May you send a link as I'm finding it a little difficult to find this? Definitely possible, but maybe just a little early. I'll for sure have a look though, Thank You

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