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Occupation Interests / Re: Spelterman ???
« on: Monday 07 November 16 12:18 GMT (UK)  »
Speltermen worked in foundries to extract and work zinc known as spelter. The main centre in the UK in 19th Century was in Swansea where there were several works. Vivian and sons was one of the largest. Belgian and German workers moved to Swansea in 1870s-1890s as they had expertise in a new smelting process and to help supply the growing workforce. The work was hard - one of the toughest metal work industries. Zinc is more difficult to handle than copper. It also can give off toxic fumes.

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Travelling People / Re: Taylor Family - Barnstaple, Devon
« on: Wednesday 23 March 16 18:38 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Cathay,

Thank you. I'm still not very confident that everything I think I know about Mark Taylor hangs together. Some things I'm fairly sure of though. I'm happy to share what I have. I'll reply to your pm
Best Wishes Mary

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Travelling People / Re: Taylor Family - Barnstaple, Devon
« on: Wednesday 23 March 16 00:17 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Everyone,

I've also been trying to research the Taylor family. I've an indirect link - Mark Taylor born 1870 inTiverton son of John and Harriet Taylor was married to my 2 x great aunt Ellen Lemon. My great grandparents were witnesses at their wedding. They had two children before he left Barnstaple and later married again to Cora Maria Cartwright. Mark and Cora were in Shropshire but then settled in Holywell in North Wales. I'd like to learn more about the Taylors and whether there were family links to North Wales. It's been tricky to untangle Mark's life as there was another Mark Taylor son of Thirza Taylor nee Andrews born in Barnstaple in 1868. Please are you able to give me any information about the Taylor family?




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The Common Room / Re: Narcissus Manpowder
« on: Sunday 18 January 15 13:37 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you for the translation - it's very helpful. This is the first Oxford student I've linked to in the family tree. This part of the family is fascinating - there are also links to MPs and the law and some detailed wills. Should keep me busy for a while!

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The Common Room / Re: Narcissus Manpowder
« on: Saturday 17 January 15 17:33 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Andesine,

I see from previous replies that you've seen that Narcissus was the son of Tristram Makpowder and was baptised in Holsworthy in 1575. I've also been side tracked by the fabulous name - my link to him is via his great niece Elizabeth Mapowder (grand daughter of his brother Gideon) who was my 7 (if I've counted right) times great grandmother. It's fascinating to have such a lot of information. I've also learned that Narcissus son Anthony studied at Exeter College Oxford. The record says matric 1637-8, admon 4 July 1641 - need to find out about terminology. The family wealth didn't help my 7x great grandmother who was resettled back to Holsworthy from Parkham in North Devon as a pauper later in life. This is much more usual for my family tree! Happy Hunting.


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Wiltshire Lookup Requests / Re: OSMOND of Tisbury
« on: Saturday 14 July 12 12:53 BST (UK)  »
Hi Everyone,

It's taken me a while but I've finally made a visit to the Wiltshire Record Office (highly recommended if you ever get the chance with friendly helpful staff and very good facilities) in search of the Osmonds of Tisbury.

I have been through the parish records and am now more puzzled than ever.

The "Osmond" children of James and Mary Osmond listed in the census appear to have been bapised under the surname of Davi(e)s. This includes all from Sarah Ann baptised July 4th 1824 to Betsey July 3rd 1836. Names and dates tie in exactly with Osmond family in 1835 Tisbury census and 1841 and 1851 national census. In the parish records the parents are listed as James and Mary Davi(e)s.

It's possible that James Davis died and his widow married James Osmond but the family is in the 1835 census as Osmond before Betsey was baptised in 1836 as a Davis.

I haven't found a death for James Davis in Tisbury.

I have found a marriage for James Davis and Mary Furnell both of this parish on 13 December 1823. Witnesses were William Osmond and James Mould. The entry is annotated with the words "Felices ter, et amplius" it seems to be good wishes though I haven't got exact translation yet.

I haven't found a marriage yet for James Osmond.

I do have James Osmond's death certificate now. He died on 4th February 1864 in East Tisbury of Tuberculosis of the brain. Mary Osmond registered on 6th February and was present at the death. James is said to be 71 and an agricultural labourer.

So more questions than answers. just to remind you my link to this family is via William Osmond (Davis) born in 1831 who was my 2x great grandfather.

Any thoughts on what to look at next?




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Wiltshire Lookup Requests / Re: OSMOND of Tisbury
« on: Thursday 28 August 08 23:34 BST (UK)  »
Hi Kathleen

the information in the link was good - thank you. I think I've found James in the uk register of deaths index in 1864. The index doesn't give an age but I think I'll send for the certificate to see if it tells more. I'll let you know what I find out.

regards

 

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Wiltshire Lookup Requests / Re: OSMOND of Tisbury
« on: Monday 25 August 08 16:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi Adee

We may be related. My 3xgreat grandfather was James Osmond of East Tisbury. His son William moved to north wiltshire and my family descends from him.

James aged more quickly than is usual in 1841 census he was recorded as 40, in 1851  as 56 and by 1861 was said to be 70. His wife is always shown as 10 years younger. If the last age is right, he could possibly be the son of James and Ann Osmond baptised in Tisbury on 21 August 1791.

James senior is possibly the son of John and Jenny Osmond who was baptised in  Tisbury on 10 January 1763. I'd like to be able to check with some other records because this now feels uncertain
 Anyway thought you would be interested.
Best wishes


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