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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Opinions appreciated on DNA testing as a gift...
« on: Friday 15 May 20 16:16 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Liz, I am indeed new to the DNA aspect of family history having never delved into it before, and I understand what you are stating, even though it hadn't crossed my mind until you mentioned it!
I do really appreciate your opinions and feedback, thank you  :)
 I hadn't looked for age restrictions either, so will need to consider that too, thank you for mentioning that Ruskie….as for the suggestion of a Switch, he has been dropping hints since Christmas for one, now that would make his day :D  ;)

All this feedback is fab, I really appreciate it, especially the age limits as that never crossed my mind, thank you ;D

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Re: Opinions appreciated on DNA testing as a gift...
« on: Friday 15 May 20 13:43 BST (UK)  »
Hello Terri,

Thank you for you reply. I do have a sub with Ancestry, that was my first thought, but when Finn said he was interested in having testing done and I looked into it, there were so many out there to look at. I am new to this side of family history, so it was a bit overwhelming! I cant ask him his opinion either as I want it to be a surprise :D
Thank you Terri, I will have a good read up of that one now.

Bagpuss :)

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / Opinions appreciated on DNA testing as a gift...
« on: Friday 15 May 20 13:23 BST (UK)  »
Hello, any advice would be welcomed.
My Son turns 14 at the end of May, and has for a time expressed an interest in ancestral DNA testing. He enjoys watching and helping me with my research, so wants to find out more. I would like to get him a test as a gift, I understand that he may have to wait with the swabbing with covid19, but I would like the box for him to open, even though he has to wait. I have searched on here for information, and there are some very interesting posts, but have confused myself even more!
Which test might be the better one for me to get for him, he is very interested in if he has any overseas connections, although all I have found is English and Irish!
Thanks in advance :)

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Gloucestershire / Re: St Michaels Buckland
« on: Thursday 30 June 16 14:55 BST (UK)  »
 Hi Polly-1

 :(That is such a shame, I thank you so muck for your time and effort. The link is wonderful, thank you very much for that.
I have pm'd you.

 Bagpuss  :)

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Gloucestershire / Re: St Michaels Buckland
« on: Tuesday 28 June 16 19:16 BST (UK)  »
 Hi there,

Yes, I have copies of the burial register, there are a lot of them there!!
These two are the direct ancestors, Father and Son.
Bagpuss  :)

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Staffordshire / Re: 1861 Wolverhampton Address
« on: Tuesday 28 June 16 19:12 BST (UK)  »
Hi there!

maybe 23 Merridale Street??

bagpuss :)

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Gloucestershire / Re: St Michaels Buckland
« on: Tuesday 28 June 16 13:56 BST (UK)  »
Hello Polly

I have only just come back on and saw your post - that would be absolutely wonderful if the offer still stands.
We know that they are buried in the churchyard, but don't know if there is a stone or anything. The name is Batsford, all the family were from Buckland and farmed the land there. There are quite a few Batsfords, the ones in particular are Matthew died 1851, and John died 1847.
In fact any stone with the Batsford name would be wonderful. If you need any more info please ask, and thank you once again for your very kind offer. I do hope that you can find something !
bagpuss  :)

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Staffordshire Lookup Requests / Re: 1861 Census
« on: Friday 17 June 16 14:49 BST (UK)  »
Hi not to sure if this helps but this is taken from Durham Mining Museum site :

Banksmen  - 1825:  those who, at the bank or top of the pit, unhook and empty the laden corves into the carts or waggons, from a frame or stage.
 1849:  a man who draws the full tubs from the cages at the surface, when wound up by the engine, and replaces them with empty ones ; he also puts the full tubs to the weighing machine, and thence to the skreens, upon which he teems the coals. It is also his duty to keep an account of the quantity of coals and stones drawn each day.
 1894:  Person who controls the unloading and loading of the cage at the pit top, and signals the descent of the workmen

bagpuss :)

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Gloucestershire / St Michaels Buckland
« on: Wednesday 15 June 16 10:16 BST (UK)  »
 Does anyone know if there are any sites that have the MI for St Michaels Buckland, or any photographs of the churchyard and stones? It seems that there may be a couple of burials here that I am interested in  :)
Thankyou!
bagpuss

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