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Harry,

I see it is a while since you've posted, but . . . you asked if anyone had similar research interests.

My ancestors were also Ash, and they all hailed from Old Malton and New Malton. I don't seem to have a Joseph among them, however - at least, that I'm aware of.

I've found the "Malton Messenger" issues posted on Genuki to be extremely helpful in the past.

My ancestor was one of several in Malton named Lancelot Ash.

I thought it might be worthwhile to post in this regard, in case you think there is any connection.


Jillian

Hi all.

Just disovered Joseph Boyes Ash on this site.  I didn't know there were two of them (father and son).  JBA junior was my great great grandfather.  He married Isabella Blair in Malton in 1861.  According to his gravestone he died on 21-May-1910 aged 74.  He is buried in Manor Road Cemetery, Scarborough along with his wife who died on 14-Jun-1905 aged 68.  I have a photo of the gravestone which I will email on request.
Their children included:-
John William b.1862
Frederick b.1868
Mary Isabella (my g.grandmother) b.1870  d.12-08-1956
Ada b.1873  (married Henry Farrah)
Josh b.1874

Mary Isabella was married to Alfred Boothman. They lived and died in Scarborough.
I was always led to believe that the family came from Malton but this may just be in recent times.
Does anyone know where the name Boyes comes from?
Does anyone know the name of JBA senior's wife and their ancestors?

Would love to hear from anyone with similar research interests.

Harry Foster

Cass,

Thanks so much for that very useful information! I had actually visited the Catholic site the previous day, but had failed to notice that a deceased search was available.

I had, over the years, checked periodically for online Rookwood resources, but to no avail. It is wonderful that this resource is available.

BTW, I DID find the information on both my great-grandparents - one on the Catholic site and one on the Independent site (religion separated them in death as it had in life - after 10 children, they parted ways).


Jillian

Jillian

There are only 2 Smiley's

Doreen died 1.7.1984 and Samuel died 9.9.1981 buried in the same plot in the Catholic section

Have you checked the Internet sites. The Catholic  &  Independent( which includes the Presbyterian's) section at Rookwood both have a Deceased Search , both give dates and plot details, the Indepenent have a great map function.

Cass

Darlene, I hope you dont mind me posting replies.

Darlene,

Would be most appreciative if you could check your Rookwood  information regarding my great-grandparents, as follows:

- James or William James Smiley, d. Aug. 16, 1928 in Lidcombe, bur. in the Presbyterian section of Rookwood on Aug. 17, 1928. James was b. Tipperary, Ireland in about 1828.

- Johanna Smiley (nee Hines, Hynes or Hinds), d. July 30, 1909 in Sydney, bur. in the Roman Catholic section of Rookwood on July 31, 1909. Johanna was b. in 1834 in Limerick, Ireland.

I would like to have any additional information from inscriptions, and precise locations - whatever is available.

Thanks kindly,


Jillian