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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Repair Please
« on: Sunday 18 December 11 12:05 GMT (UK) »
Hi Dave, not brilliant but a quick clean and repair, hope it's ok. Tony
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Yorkshire (North Riding) / Re: Field names in Dishforth.
« on: Thursday 24 February 11 00:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi Cutters Wenlock, havn't been around for a while and only just noticed your post tonight.
Whilst i can't help you directly i'm sure my mother will have some information for you, i'll be seeing her on sunday so will take a copy of your post for her to read.
She was born in Dishforth in 1922 and lived there till she was relocated for the war effort to the Austin factory in Birmingham in 1942. As a child i spent all my summer holidays living at my Aunt's in Dishforth and 'Appleton's Yard' rings a bell to me and i've heard her mention Appleton's many times when we've talked about the village, i paid a visit only a couple of weeks ago to take pictures of relatives gravestones in the churchyard. I also have school photo's from the 20's and 30's that have many of the village members on.
Fingers crossed she may be able to help you out, will be in touch soon.
Best wishes, Tony
Whilst i can't help you directly i'm sure my mother will have some information for you, i'll be seeing her on sunday so will take a copy of your post for her to read.
She was born in Dishforth in 1922 and lived there till she was relocated for the war effort to the Austin factory in Birmingham in 1942. As a child i spent all my summer holidays living at my Aunt's in Dishforth and 'Appleton's Yard' rings a bell to me and i've heard her mention Appleton's many times when we've talked about the village, i paid a visit only a couple of weeks ago to take pictures of relatives gravestones in the churchyard. I also have school photo's from the 20's and 30's that have many of the village members on.
Fingers crossed she may be able to help you out, will be in touch soon.
Best wishes, Tony
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The Lighter Side / Re: Ringing lost cousin???
« on: Tuesday 03 August 10 03:43 BST (UK) »
Tyrone,
I agree that writing is the better option. After 25 years of researching and only having known my Grandfather when i was a young lad and thinking i'd only ever know my Father and Uncle from what was quite a large family i was given an address for the Daughter in Law of my Grandads youngest brother, she is now 80.
I wrote a letter explaining who i was and that i was trying to find out about my Grandads family and included a small tree that showed how we both fitted into the family. I also included my phone number with my address to give them the option of either meathod of contact depending on which they felt happiest with.
I only had to wait 3 days and on the Sunday before last in the afternoon had a phonecall from a woman who started with " Hello, i don't realy know how to start this but i'm xxxxxx xxxxxxx" we ended up talking for almost an hour and at the end it was as if we'd been friends for years
she said that they never realy mixed with her F in Laws family and that she didn't realise there were any relatives left around and she was quite thrilled. she also passed my letter on to one of her daughters who wrote to me at the end of last week and described her Grandfather and also expressed surprise that there were other relatives around.
A letter gives the chance for them to reflect on the past and think of things to say in a conversation wheras a call puts one on the spot and can be a bit overwhelming.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do,
regards,Tony
I agree that writing is the better option. After 25 years of researching and only having known my Grandfather when i was a young lad and thinking i'd only ever know my Father and Uncle from what was quite a large family i was given an address for the Daughter in Law of my Grandads youngest brother, she is now 80.
I wrote a letter explaining who i was and that i was trying to find out about my Grandads family and included a small tree that showed how we both fitted into the family. I also included my phone number with my address to give them the option of either meathod of contact depending on which they felt happiest with.
I only had to wait 3 days and on the Sunday before last in the afternoon had a phonecall from a woman who started with " Hello, i don't realy know how to start this but i'm xxxxxx xxxxxxx" we ended up talking for almost an hour and at the end it was as if we'd been friends for years
she said that they never realy mixed with her F in Laws family and that she didn't realise there were any relatives left around and she was quite thrilled. she also passed my letter on to one of her daughters who wrote to me at the end of last week and described her Grandfather and also expressed surprise that there were other relatives around.A letter gives the chance for them to reflect on the past and think of things to say in a conversation wheras a call puts one on the spot and can be a bit overwhelming.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do,
regards,Tony
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Unwanted Birth, Marriage, Death Certs A to G / Felton,Charlotte and John,Wolverhampton
« on: Tuesday 03 August 10 03:19 BST (UK) »
Have the following,
Charlotte Mary Felton. Q1 1878 Wolverhampton 6b566 birth certificate
John Frederick Felton, Q1 1878 Wolverhampton 6b368 death certificate
the above were twins born to John Frederick Felton (Blacksmith) and Elizabeth Felton (nee Gibbons) on the 30th December 1877 at 31 Charles Street, Wolverhampton (time of Charlottes birth given as 2.15pm)
John Frederick's birth ref is obviously the same as Charlottes (6b566) but Charlottes death ref is (6b361) in the same quarter so she died a few days earlier.
have been trying to locate 2 Felton children born to a John Felton and Martha (nee Griffin) in Bilston between 1876 and 1886 as mentioned on the 1911 census as being born but died.
if they are of use to anyone please get in touch.
regards,Tony
Charlotte Mary Felton. Q1 1878 Wolverhampton 6b566 birth certificate
John Frederick Felton, Q1 1878 Wolverhampton 6b368 death certificate
the above were twins born to John Frederick Felton (Blacksmith) and Elizabeth Felton (nee Gibbons) on the 30th December 1877 at 31 Charles Street, Wolverhampton (time of Charlottes birth given as 2.15pm)
John Frederick's birth ref is obviously the same as Charlottes (6b566) but Charlottes death ref is (6b361) in the same quarter so she died a few days earlier.
have been trying to locate 2 Felton children born to a John Felton and Martha (nee Griffin) in Bilston between 1876 and 1886 as mentioned on the 1911 census as being born but died.
if they are of use to anyone please get in touch.
regards,Tony
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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Re: 1861 or 1871 Census for Surrey
« on: Tuesday 20 July 10 19:51 BST (UK) »
1861 RG9/330/135/10 143 Southwark Bridge Road
John Edward Hayward H 32 Fishmonger Surrey, Southwark
Elizabeth " W 32 " "
Alice " D 6 " "
Elizabeth " D 5 " "
Jane " D 4 " Newington
John " S 7mts " Southwark
for good measure:
1851 HO107/1564/20/32 3 Peter Street, Southwark
John Hayward H 22 Fish Dealer Surrey, Newington
Elizabeth " W 22 " Southwark
Emily " D 6mts " "
hope thats ok for you,
best wishes,Tony
John Edward Hayward H 32 Fishmonger Surrey, Southwark
Elizabeth " W 32 " "
Alice " D 6 " "
Elizabeth " D 5 " "
Jane " D 4 " Newington
John " S 7mts " Southwark
for good measure:
1851 HO107/1564/20/32 3 Peter Street, Southwark
John Hayward H 22 Fish Dealer Surrey, Newington
Elizabeth " W 22 " Southwark
Emily " D 6mts " "
hope thats ok for you,
best wishes,Tony
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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Re: 1861 or 1871 Census for Surrey
« on: Tuesday 20 July 10 19:40 BST (UK) »
Hi Robin
1871 RG10/605/5/4 44 Newington Causeway, Southwark
John Edward Hayward H 42 Fish dealer Surrey, Southwark
Elizabeth " W 42 " "
Alice " D 16 Dom Ser " "
Elizabeth " D 15 - " "
Jane " D 12 Scholar " "
John " S 10 " " "
Adelaide " D 8 " " "
i'll post the '61 in a moment
regards Tony
1871 RG10/605/5/4 44 Newington Causeway, Southwark
John Edward Hayward H 42 Fish dealer Surrey, Southwark
Elizabeth " W 42 " "
Alice " D 16 Dom Ser " "
Elizabeth " D 15 - " "
Jane " D 12 Scholar " "
John " S 10 " " "
Adelaide " D 8 " " "
i'll post the '61 in a moment
regards Tony
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US Lookup Requests / Re: Minnie Duggan/Crosby Census
« on: Tuesday 16 March 10 01:26 GMT (UK) »
Hmmm, the only Minnie i can find in 1900 gives her birth as June 1861 in Ireland living with husband Patrick Crosby
born August 1852.
Patrick immigrated in 1870 and Minnie in 1885, no children born at this time. if this is the correct Minnie she knocked a few years off in the later census
living in Manhattan,New York.
Roll 7623_1098 page 9B District 360 sheet 9
Tony
added, Patrick is listed as Policeman....
born August 1852.
Patrick immigrated in 1870 and Minnie in 1885, no children born at this time. if this is the correct Minnie she knocked a few years off in the later census
living in Manhattan,New York.
Roll 7623_1098 page 9B District 360 sheet 9
Tony
added, Patrick is listed as Policeman....
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US Lookup Requests / Re: Minnie Duggan/Crosby Census
« on: Tuesday 16 March 10 00:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi Alison, is this her?
Crosby,Minnie A
est age,41
Head , widow
children born 3
children alive 1
born Ireland(english)
Father/Mother born Ireland(english)
Immigrated 1886
Naturalised -
Crosby,Marion D
age,6
born,New York
living in Manhattan,Ward 12
Roll 7624_1017 page 4A District 392 image 330
Tony
Crosby,Minnie A
est age,41
Head , widow
children born 3
children alive 1
born Ireland(english)
Father/Mother born Ireland(english)
Immigrated 1886
Naturalised -
Crosby,Marion D
age,6
born,New York
living in Manhattan,Ward 12
Roll 7624_1017 page 4A District 392 image 330
Tony
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Staffordshire completed Look up Requests / Re: 1891 census lookup
« on: Friday 05 March 10 03:05 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
RG12/2216/159/4 Green Lane,Hadleyend,Yoxall
John Pott head 63 retired farmer Staffs,Yoxall
Louisa Pott wife 58 Staffs,Rugeley
hope he's the one you want,
Tony
RG12/2216/159/4 Green Lane,Hadleyend,Yoxall
John Pott head 63 retired farmer Staffs,Yoxall
Louisa Pott wife 58 Staffs,Rugeley
hope he's the one you want,
Tony