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« on: Friday 27 June 08 20:55 BST (UK) »
Hi Didy
I have my tree on GenesReunited.co.uk where I have been in contact with so many people giving me access to their tree and I have obtained so much information with regards to various branches of my tree....
I've just checked my website which I have placed my tree for access to family members... I have John Downer and Mary Pink as Emily and Harriets parents and John's parents as Thomas and Mary Downer. As for the Barrett/Berrett connection I also have that information on my tree... As Charlotte Downer was as you know their sister.... Funny thing about that side Job, Charlottes husband married a Fanny Sharpe who was previously married to Edward Green, their daughter Rosina Green married my Great Grandfather... So talk about keeping it in the family.... I have loads of contacts with regards to this side of the tree, re: Barrett/Berretts, the Smiths, Greens and Downers.... MAybe betweeen us all we can help sort this out....
I like you have gone off on other sides of the various of branches we have to further the tree upwards, whatever IK can do to assist I'll try my best....
I live in New Zealand so like you I have to search and rely on the internet and the findings....
In GenesReunited I have 5 contacts with regards to Harriet Downer. Just checked and at least 7 for Job, and Fanny....
So I've not contacted at least 2 for Job and Fanny as I've lapsed on this side but will continue that side of things...
I'm happy to be in direct contact if you want to try and sort this out.... Unfortunately I only have Harriets details as a sibling of Emily and Charlotte.... I have her born around 1836 in East Wittering. As East and West Wittering, Earnley and Bridham are villages that merge together due to them being so close together.... Charles and Rosina my Great Grandparents and their children lived in and around these areas, their grandchildren and great grandchildren still live around these areas....
My Father and a few of his cousins still nearby.... I think Charles and Rosina are buried in West Wittering from memory as my Gran Winifred is buried with them....
I could try and ask someone in the family if they're next down near Grans grave to see if Thomas and Mary are buried there and if any other Downers, Smith, Barretts etc are at the same cemetary, or if not find out the cemetary name and do the research myself .... Let me know and I'll try to do my best....
Regards
Keren