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Cornwall / Any MARTIN Out There?
« on: Sunday 19 February 12 22:02 GMT (UK)  »
I am looking for any descendants of Alfred and Mary Ellen Martin;
Alfred born approx 1870 in Redruth, Cornwall.
Mary Ellen born approx 1871 Chacewater, Cornwall.
They had ten children all born in Redruth - James Alfred b.1891;
Norman b.1893;
Beatrice Maude b.1896;
Archibald b.1897;
Joseph Henry b.1900;
Herbert Foster b.1902;
Cecil b.1904;
Mildred b.1906;
Harold b.1909;
Leonard b.1910:

I would be extremely interested to hear news of any present day descendants of this family please.  If you are one then please leave me a personal message; Feel free to leave me an email address or telephone number and I would be delighted to ring you!

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Cornwall / RAPSON, Edward John - Coal Man & Record Breaker
« on: Friday 11 November 11 01:01 GMT (UK)  »
Looking for any information on Edward John Rapson he was born 14th February 1920 and died August 1986.
Lived around Leedstown/ Helston area.
He is know as a character of Leedstown, an excerpt from a book reads as follows: - 'Then there was John Rapson, coal-man, who could move school benches single-handed.  His great strength took him into the Guinness Book of Records, when on 4th April 1953 he carried one cwt of household coal in an open bag 14 miles from Perranporth to Camborne in three hours 40 minutes.  His record remained unbeaten for nearly 25 years until 1977.

The only other mention I can find to date is in The Wisconsin State Journal of Thursday March 29th 1973!  Under a small column headed 'English Coalman Vows to Keep record' - HELSTON, England (UPI) Coalman John Rapson 53 is challenging anyone to try to beat a record set 20 years ago by carrying a 113pound sack of coal 14 miles in three hours 40 minutes.  If anyone breaks the record in the next three weeks, Rapson said he will best it again three days later.

I am looking for any photographs or information regarding Mr Rapson and his 'Great Feat' or any other facts surrounding this enigma of a chap! - Thanks Su




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Cornwall / Re: BARKER - Trinity Pilot
« on: Monday 04 July 11 19:40 BST (UK)  »
Dave Jones - Thank you!!  Nothig for 30 years and then they all come along - I have been sat for five hours today looking for more info and voila!
Really appreciated   ;D - Su x

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Cornwall / Re: BARKER - Trinity Pilot
« on: Monday 04 July 11 16:51 BST (UK)  »
 :D Good News I have at last found some written evidence of my Trinity Pilot James Barker!
He died at sea on 19th April 1871 so at least I have his date of death to work with now.
Only took 30 years to find this date so there is hope for us all.
Thanks to everyone who helped along the way. Su x

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Cornwall Lookup Requests / Re: Which James BARKER Died?
« on: Thursday 18 September 08 19:16 BST (UK)  »
Many Thanks Althea

Will do straight away!

Su

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Cornwall Lookup Requests / Which James BARKER Died?
« on: Thursday 18 September 08 11:05 BST (UK)  »
Help please....

In the baptisms for St Keverne I have two James Barker's both born in 1782.

One born to a Richard and Mary the other to Benjamin and Mary.

In the burials record it shows a James has died (so far I have two conflicting dates 23.01.1783 & 23.02.1783)

Another source 'infers' that the James that died was the son of Richard?

I am currently unable to get to the local studies libarary due to illness, is there anyone who could possibly look up the original parish record on burials and confirm this for me?

I would be very grateful if anyone could help - Thank You Su


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The Common Room / Re: Help needed to read this please
« on: Thursday 18 September 08 10:50 BST (UK)  »
Hi All

Coming in a little late in this discussion but the word definitely begins with an 'R' as it matches the 'R' in Richardson the surname a couple of rows below the line in question.

Su

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Lancashire / Re: Malvern Ladies College
« on: Tuesday 27 May 08 19:20 BST (UK)  »
Hiya

Searching for answers online and this came up!
Probably not yours as this college was in Australia, but what a coincidence on the address and dates! (Sorry Milly just noticed you picked that up too!) :P

Korowa Anglican Girls' School was established in 1890, first in two houses in Valetta Street, Malvern and then in an old house in Pine Grove. In 1900 the school moved again, this time to a two storey house in Wattletree Road. The school was registered as "School No.5" in 1906.[11]

Su :D

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Cork / Re: Old Park, Cork - where is it please?
« on: Saturday 24 May 08 09:25 BST (UK)  »
Hi Josey

Well what a revelation!

Kew sounds a wonderous place for information and now you have both fathers names that is big steps forward (or should I say backwards in History).

Would love to have been a fly on the wall when GGM found out - bet that was worse punishment than the 25% loss of pay!

I wonder what happened to first wife?  Very similar to my relly - two marriages but in my case I am having difficulty finding a death/divorce of the first!

I think you are going to turn up a fascinating history with your family and thanks for keeping me posted :D

Cheers Su


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