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Occupation Interests / Re: The Masons / Druids Lodge
« on: Monday 19 November 07 21:40 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Stan.. It certainly looks like you'vr hit the target. Now it's time for me to go see what I can find out.
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Occupation Interests / Re: The Masons / Druids Lodge
« on: Sunday 18 November 07 22:57 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Falkryn.. More to ponder.. I will look into that posibility tomorrow.. Alas it's my bedtime now so keep well and thank you all for your thoughts.
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Occupation Interests / Re: The Masons / Druids Lodge
« on: Sunday 18 November 07 22:53 GMT (UK) »
I am a little surprised that they aren't connected with the Freemasons but my limited knowledge on the matter doesn't help..maybe it is a 'friendly' society.. Hmmm... Thank you for the message 
The date I have is October 1926 and the name
Bros; J F Leaman. (Brother Leaman?) He was the Secretary for 40 years. (Its on a bureau that is in the family but of which little is known.)
The date I have is October 1926 and the name
Bros; J F Leaman. (Brother Leaman?) He was the Secretary for 40 years. (Its on a bureau that is in the family but of which little is known.)
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Occupation Interests / The Masons / Druids Lodge
« on: Sunday 18 November 07 22:23 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone help me out with an idea of where to go for historical records for the above? I have found a relative that was the Secretary of the 'Loyal Order Druids Retreat Lodge'.
There are also details 'U.A.OD 638'.
I am assuming that the Druids became the Masons art some point in time but yes I know.. I shouldn't assume. Still being relatively new at this sort of thing I would really apreciate some help if anyone in the U.K is able.
Thanks heaps.
Paul
There are also details 'U.A.OD 638'.
I am assuming that the Druids became the Masons art some point in time but yes I know.. I shouldn't assume. Still being relatively new at this sort of thing I would really apreciate some help if anyone in the U.K is able.
Thanks heaps.
Paul
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Gloucestershire / Re: Leaman - Possibly Torquay
« on: Tuesday 23 October 07 23:06 BST (UK) »
Is it just me?
Methinks this is getting addictive.. I'm now gettng 'funny looks' from the 'sig other' in my life because I'm talking dates and census results and birth certificates. So many relatives are springing to life and events that only lived in history books are starting to spring into life..
I'm thankful that I have read your boards and got hints and ideas.. and you are right.. It can be harder than it looks on TV. Maybe someone needs to do a TV programme for "Behind the scenes" of 'that' programme.. Trouble is I don't think they can even start to show what you have to do to get anywhere..
So.. thanks again to everyone for starting me off... Do you have a complaints forum for when the sig other wants to vent? lol.. Keep well and be lucky.
Methinks this is getting addictive.. I'm now gettng 'funny looks' from the 'sig other' in my life because I'm talking dates and census results and birth certificates. So many relatives are springing to life and events that only lived in history books are starting to spring into life..
I'm thankful that I have read your boards and got hints and ideas.. and you are right.. It can be harder than it looks on TV. Maybe someone needs to do a TV programme for "Behind the scenes" of 'that' programme.. Trouble is I don't think they can even start to show what you have to do to get anywhere..
So.. thanks again to everyone for starting me off... Do you have a complaints forum for when the sig other wants to vent? lol.. Keep well and be lucky.
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Unwanted Certificates & Artefacts / Re: victorian photos
« on: Wednesday 17 October 07 23:21 BST (UK) »
You are all truly amazing!! I've only been here a few days and yet the effort and dedication that everybody puts in is just overwhelming. The pictures are wonderful and having scanned the odd one or two of my own for my family I really can apreciate the time that you put in to share them.
On behalf of everyone new that wanders through your portals.. Thank you for making such a marvelous effort.
On behalf of everyone new that wanders through your portals.. Thank you for making such a marvelous effort.
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Gloucestershire / Re: Leaman - Possibly Torquay
« on: Sunday 14 October 07 21:15 BST (UK) »
Wanted to log in and say a big thank you to ECNAPS, WOZZLE & CAROL. I sat here last night not knowing where to begin and now have enough stuff to keep my free time busy for quite a while.
I thought that finding family was going to be easy but after heaven know many hours last night finding nothing you and this site are an oasis..
Thank you so much for the push start, and thank you for the hints and advice on where to continue the search. I have bookmarked this site and will be back, and I plan to return the help if at all possible.
Thanks everyone.
I thought that finding family was going to be easy but after heaven know many hours last night finding nothing you and this site are an oasis..
Thank you so much for the push start, and thank you for the hints and advice on where to continue the search. I have bookmarked this site and will be back, and I plan to return the help if at all possible.
Thanks everyone.
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Gloucestershire / Re: Leaman - Possibly Torquay
« on: Sunday 14 October 07 01:13 BST (UK) »
I am.. well.. In awe.. Yes, both make sense.. I recall my grandfather saying that the family worked for Wills Tobacco in Bristol but he didn't say who..
Wow. It looks like I'm in the right place to get the ball rolling.. Do you know *looks embarassed* how long it's taken me to find anything at all?
Thank you for such quick help.. I am amazed! I really do have to log off and yet... aaaaargh....
Ok.. I must go.. but THANK YOU ALL... I will be back!!
Wow. It looks like I'm in the right place to get the ball rolling.. Do you know *looks embarassed* how long it's taken me to find anything at all?
Thank you for such quick help.. I am amazed! I really do have to log off and yet... aaaaargh....
Ok.. I must go.. but THANK YOU ALL... I will be back!!
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Gloucestershire / Leaman - Possibly Torquay
« on: Sunday 14 October 07 00:35 BST (UK) »
Hi all. Yet another Newbie joining the ranks of the inquisitive. Whoever thought up the TV programme 'Who do you think you are?' has got a lot to answer for!
Where to start? Ok.. stuff I think I know..
My Grandfather was Ivor Clifford Leaman and he was one of three or more children including Grace Leaman & Vera Leaman... I believe that they lived in Bristol during the 40's. However I believe that my G/G/great grandfather was called Ernest Leaman
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][/color]and he was married to L. Bennet and they possibly lived in Torquay. I have seen pictures of Ernest with his Standard Poodle in Torquay, and my grandfather before he died mentioned that his father lived near Torquay or in the surrounding area. (I didnt pay attention then.. ah the folly of youth!) I also have several photos of him on the seafront in his Sunday best..
From here on in its a bit hazy but I think that my G/G/F was one of three children including Fred Leaman & Albert Leaman .
So you say.. lots of names.. However.. I don't have any dates, just a very faded piece of wallpaper with these names written on. So please please help me.. where do I go from here?
Where do I start? Help would be really appreciated...heck a mere hint would be really appreciated!
Thought you might like to see a pictre of Great Great Grandfather Ernest on His Hawker Motorcycle. The picture was taken in Eastville in Bristol circa 1926. He had just won a time trail race. The small lad next to him is I think my Grandfather.. This picture is the reason I have started wondering about my relatives.
Where to start? Ok.. stuff I think I know..
My Grandfather was Ivor Clifford Leaman and he was one of three or more children including Grace Leaman & Vera Leaman... I believe that they lived in Bristol during the 40's. However I believe that my G/G/great grandfather was called Ernest Leaman
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][/color]and he was married to L. Bennet and they possibly lived in Torquay. I have seen pictures of Ernest with his Standard Poodle in Torquay, and my grandfather before he died mentioned that his father lived near Torquay or in the surrounding area. (I didnt pay attention then.. ah the folly of youth!) I also have several photos of him on the seafront in his Sunday best..
From here on in its a bit hazy but I think that my G/G/F was one of three children including Fred Leaman & Albert Leaman .
So you say.. lots of names.. However.. I don't have any dates, just a very faded piece of wallpaper with these names written on. So please please help me.. where do I go from here?
Where do I start? Help would be really appreciated...heck a mere hint would be really appreciated!
Thought you might like to see a pictre of Great Great Grandfather Ernest on His Hawker Motorcycle. The picture was taken in Eastville in Bristol circa 1926. He had just won a time trail race. The small lad next to him is I think my Grandfather.. This picture is the reason I have started wondering about my relatives.
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