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Warwickshire Lookup Requests / Re: NICHOLLS Baptism (BIRMINGHAM: St PHILLIPS) lookup please
« on: Tuesday 14 October 14 17:41 BST (UK)  »
Carl are you still on Roots Chat? I have some information for you that might help with your Nicholls family. Chris

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Australia / Re: Census, Tasmania - Joseph CASTELOW
« on: Monday 14 November 11 12:50 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Kate

Many thanks for your message.  The only evidence I have to suggest Ann died was taken from the indent that was filled out when Joseph was transferred between Norfolk Island and Tasmania.  In the remarks column I think it says: "Sent a letter at Norfolk Island from my sister saying my wife was dead."  The writing is very hard to read but I'm pretty certain it says "dead".  However, despite hours of research I can find no evidence that she did die.  I have found her first son, Thomas, living with Ann's parent's but can find no further information on George.  Your message today came as quite a shock but I wouldn't put anything past this family.  I have evidence that Ann was involved in Joseph's crimes if you haven't already come across this yourself.

One question, how did you come to the conclusion that Ann was a 'Middleton'?

Looking forward to taking this further.  Are you on Ancestry?

Kind regards
Chris


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Shropshire Lookup Requests / St Julian's Baptism 1829 - George Birch
« on: Tuesday 24 August 10 10:31 BST (UK)  »
Hi :)

I am trying to find the baptism of a George Birch, christened on 12 April 1829 in St Julian's, Shrewsbury.  His mother's name was Martha but I don't know his father's name.  Would anyone be able to help me with a look up?
The little information I have is from the IGI.

If there is no father I would be interested to see the details of a baptism of a Martha Birch christened on 10 July 1808 who I suspect is George's mother.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks
Christine

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Australia / Re: Census, Tasmania - Joseph CASTELOW
« on: Wednesday 30 June 10 22:19 BST (UK)  »
Hi Debra

Yes, the name could be written as Costello.  Actually, tonight while I was messing around on the Tas Archives site I came across an inquest for a Joseph Costellow, age 60 who died 29 Oct 1888 from brain disease.  I am pretty certain that this is him and am so happy to know he lived another 30 years after being released.  It still leaves me wondering what happened to him during those 30 years and if there are more records out there.

Best wishes
Chris

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Australia / Re: Census, Tasmania - Joseph CASTELOW
« on: Wednesday 30 June 10 07:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi Debra

Thank you for the information.  I have been finding it hard transcribing the convict conduct record but yes, you are right it was 1855 when he was released.  I thought the word next to the release date was 'cash'.  Given his record, I suspect he may have come to the attention of the authorities again somewhere along the line.  I know of a cluster of Castelows in the Victoria area of Australia but they come from another branch of the family who emigrated to Australia legitimately.

Thanks again
Chris

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Australia / Re: Census, Tasmania - Joseph CASTELOW
« on: Tuesday 29 June 10 23:01 BST (UK)  »
Hi Jenn

His parents were William Castelow (died 1823 in England) & Sarah Pickles (also died in England a couple of years after Joseph was transported).  He would be about 34 years old on his release.  He had two children in England who were both under five when he left in 1844 and his wife died shortly after his transportation as he was described as a widower on his arrival in the southern hemisphere.  Other than their baptisms I can find no trace of them.  I thought he may have returned to England to be with the children but I can't find any evidence to support that but neither can I find any evidence that he remained in Tasmania.  Castelow is often written wrongly, ie Castalow, Castlow, Castlelow, etc.

Many thanks!!

Chris


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Australia / Census, Tasmania - Joseph CASTELOW
« on: Tuesday 29 June 10 18:39 BST (UK)  »
Hi

I am hoping someone can help me by looking up Joseph Castelow, born 1819 in Wakefield, Yorkshire in the Tasmania census returns or any other records that may be relevant but aren't available online.  He was transported to Norfolk Island and then to Tasmania where he worked around the Launceston & Hobart areas.  He bought his freedom in August 1853.  I have his convict conduct record and have asked the Archives Office of Tasmania for a copy of his indent.  After 1853 he seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth.  Any info or pointers in the right direction but be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks
Christine

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Yorkshire (West Riding) Lookup Requests / Re: Brewery Street, Primrose Hill, Wakefield - 1841 Census
« on: Tuesday 22 June 10 09:47 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for the replies!  I am pretty certain now that the Brewery Street I am looking for was in Wakefield.  The Castelow children were born in and around Kirkgate, Eastmoor & Thornes.  Another Castelow relative was living in The Spotted Leopard Yard so I wonder if this was part of Brewery Street. 

Best wishes
Chris

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Yorkshire (West Riding) Lookup Requests / COMPLETED
« on: Wednesday 26 May 10 10:57 BST (UK)  »
Hi

I am trying to find Brewery Street, Primrose Hill, Wakefield in the 1841 census and I'm not having much luck.  On today's maps there is a Primrose Hill in Knottingley, Wakefield but I don't know whether this is the same place.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. :-\

Thank you!
Chris

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