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Laois (Queens) / Re: Keefe Famine orphan
« on: Sunday 30 November 14 07:54 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you, I have found all i needed to know on the internet - I was actually researching for my elderly neighbour and was able to give him some very welcome information. The records in Australia are very user friendly and some of the stories very sad but all very inspirational! Such brave young girls.

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Northumberland / Re: Armstrong Berwick on Tweed
« on: Friday 14 June 13 09:21 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for all your help.
We have Robert's details in Australia, ie marriage certificate, death certificate, children etc and also know his parents to be James and Phyllis nee Rule. Yes he was a cabinet maker and had a sister Margaret Hume. But do not know exactly when he arrived in Australia.

There is a Robert Armstrong arrived Australia on the Ship 'Kent' in 1852, listed as 'adult'. Is this our Robert? George Armstrong on same ship listed as 'adult'. Is there any trace of George White Armstrong still in England after 1852 or is he the link to confirm the arrival. Can't find any trace of him in Australia (maybe he went back home to England or died?) and there was no verbal trace of him handed down thru' Robert's family.

Thanks again,
Kerry

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Northumberland / Re: Armstrong Berwick on Tweed
« on: Thursday 13 June 13 11:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi Rosie99,

Sorry about the delay getting back to you.
Thank you for your help, I have checked out the site you advised and have found that it will help me with other research, so thanks for that.

Re. Armstrong Berwick on Tweed - Sorry it seems a long and complicated tale - my husband's ggrandfather Robert Armstrong (born Berwick on Tweed) came to Australia in the 1850's. We have searched shipping records and have found only one Robert Armstrong who might fit the bill but his age was given as 'adult' so cannot confirm with his birth date. There was a George Armstrong on the same ship, also 'adult', and we are wondering if he is uncle George (George White born 1804) If we can confirm this some how then that will then confirm the Robert aspect as well.  If we could find out if George White Armstrong remained in England then this will also help. We seem to grasping at straws trying to find some tiny clue that may help.

Thanks again,
Kerry

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Northumberland / Armstrong Berwick on Tweed
« on: Saturday 08 June 13 10:06 BST (UK)  »
Hello,
I'm hoping someone might be able to help me with some info on the Armstrong family in or near Berwick on Tweed. George born 1804, James born 1802, in Norham, several other sibblings. Parents believed to be Archibald Armstrong and Ann Cairns.
Thank you, Kerry

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Fife / Re: James MARSHALL born Fife c.1800
« on: Saturday 08 October 11 12:42 BST (UK)  »
Hi AMBLY,

This looks like it could be the family.
Yes, the parents' names were on his death certificate, info furnished by his wife who couldn't write (x her mark) so, the Robinson/Robison/Robertson spelling could well be just an aural mistake on any or all documents back then.
It seems I might now have siblings for dear old gg grandfather James.
Thank you so much for your help. :) :)
Kerry

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Fife / Re: James MARSHALL born Fife c.1800
« on: Saturday 08 October 11 08:32 BST (UK)  »
Hi AMBLY,

Thank you, I'll give it a look.   :)

Kerry

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Fife / James MARSHALL born Fife c.1800
« on: Saturday 08 October 11 07:14 BST (UK)  »
Forgive me if I am in the wrong area. My gg grandfather James Marshall stated on one of his children's birth certifictes (in Australia) that he was born in Markinch, Fife. Is there such a place?

His age varied with each of his children's birth certificates so it seems he was born sometime between 1800 and 1805, give or take.

At his death he had been in Australia aprox 30 years so he must have come to Australia approx. 1830.
I think his parents' names were John Marshall and Margaret Robinson.

Can anybody help/advise me where to go from here?

Thanks, Kerry

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Cavan / Re: Eggleston, Eccleston
« on: Tuesday 20 September 11 06:01 BST (UK)  »
Many thanks,
 I have looked at the sites you suggested and have gathered a bit more info. Also got some more info on another line that I was looking into, so that is an added bonus.
Thanks again, Kerry

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Cavan / Eggleston, Eccleston
« on: Monday 19 September 11 10:34 BST (UK)  »
Seeking information about my husband's ancestors. Three brothers Eggleston/Eccleston - John, Geporge and Major - came to Australia in 1864.  Parents names John Eggleston and Ann Wagg, County Cavan. I know little about their Irish roots and would like to know more about John and Ann and other sibblings. Thanks heaps,
Kerry

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