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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: James Kennedy of Piper Lane Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield
« on: Tuesday 16 July 24 07:51 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: MollyC on Sunday 14 July 24 10:49 BST (UK)
My apologies. I don't remember viewing your last post here.  A photo of Norwood Hall has turned up today in a set compiled by the Star newspaper of lost large houses.  http://www.rootschat.com/links/01tas/

In answer to your other questions:
A qualifying property at that time refers to the right to vote, either as owner, or occupier of a property above a certain value - cannot remember the details, it relates to the 1832 Electoral Reform Act.

The censuses are not directly related to maps.  a and b are sometimes used to denote the two sides of a folio.  The front has the folio number stamped on, and is denoted a; the reverse of the page is b.

That’s very useful and much appreciated, thanks for getting back to me.


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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: James Kennedy of Piper Lane Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield
« on: Thursday 30 May 24 20:55 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: MollyC on Thursday 30 May 24 20:41 BST (UK)
Try searching photos here.  "Longley Lane" finds some of the large houses.

https://www.picturesheffield.com/contact.php

Looking at the previous map link shows a number of large houses where I suspect James may have worked which would fit the description as a gardener, domestic servant in his death record.  I will check out the photos, thanks for the further link.

One thing I am wondering is the reference in the Burgess Rolls to James living in a “qualifying property”.  Is there a definition of what this was? Also, the 1841 Census refers to a folio number 44a, does this relate to a map location?

Again in the meantime, many thanks for your assistance in my search for my ancestors.
Ian

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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: James Kennedy of Piper Lane Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield
« on: Thursday 30 May 24 18:58 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: MollyC on Thursday 30 May 24 18:36 BST (UK)
James Kennedy is indexed in http://www.sheffieldindexers.com/ as being in the Burgess Rolls at Piper Lane, Brightside, 1855, with a qualifying property, a house.  (See Directories section)

This map is 1890, it shows a few large houses where he may have worked.
Also shows the Union Workhouse, now Northern General Hospital.
https://maps.nls.uk/view/125650609

Thats great MollyC.  Thanks for your quick response and links.  I will follow them up.
Regards, Ian

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Yorkshire (West Riding) / James Kennedy of Piper Lane Brightside Bierlow, Sheffield
« on: Thursday 30 May 24 16:17 BST (UK)  »
Hi,
I am currently researching my 3rd great grandparents, James Kennedy (b1788 d1865) and Elizabeth Kennedy (b1796 d1854).  They were originally from Ireland and moved to Brightside Bierlow sometime pre 1841 when they were recorded living there in the 1841, 1851 & 1861 Census with his occupation recorded as a gardener. (The 1851 Census refers to Piper Houses rather than Lane as their residence).  He died at Piper Lane on 10 April 1865 and his death certificate records him as a “gardener (domestic servant)”.  His wife Elisabeth died at Piper Lane in 1854 following which he re-married a Mary Wright in 1857.   
I am trying to find out more about where he may have worked and background to Piper Lane/Houses.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks
Ian

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Fermanagh / Re: Elizabeth Alexander (nee Miller) of Enniskillen
« on: Wednesday 19 May 21 20:37 BST (UK)  »
Hi gaffy,

Thanks so much for your quick response.

I had not previously been aware that William and Elizabeth had another child, Margaret.

The marriage record confirms this as it states that Margaret’s father (Elizabeths husband) was William Alexander and his occupation newspaper reporter.  Also, one of the witnesses to the wedding was George Alexander my great grandfather.  This all ties in and therefore also confirms beyond doubt that the  Elizabeth Alexander of Castle Street was my relative. 

A great find and again thank you so much.

Ian


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Fermanagh / Elizabeth Alexander (nee Miller) of Enniskillen
« on: Tuesday 18 May 21 13:28 BST (UK)  »
Hi there,
I’m looking information on my great great grandmother, Elizabeth Alexander.  I have found a death certificate which I believe is hers.  It shows she died 30 December 1870 at Castle Street Enniskillen aged 50.  Occupation was given as dress maker and a George Breen, also of Castle Street, was recorded as the informant.  She was originally from Enniskillen and married William Alexander in 1841 at “Enniskillen Church” which I understand is St McCartins.  Her husband left her in 1860 for New York and left her with their son, George Alexander who worked for the Impartial Reporter for a period where his father had also previously worked.
My interest is where Elizabeth may be buried and if there are any records remaining.  Also, what type of area would Castle Street have been back then. 

Thanks

Ian

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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Liverpool Mail 1854 Obituary Robert Alexander
« on: Friday 17 September 10 19:58 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I'm wondering would it be possible for someone to check for an obituary of Robert Alexander in the Liverpool Mail.  I believe he may have had a son, William, who would have been my great great grandfather, hence my interest. 

I have his death certificate which states he died 9 February 1854 at Moor Lane, Great Crosby aged 57.  The informant was an Elizabeth Alexander who I understand was his daughter.

He was stated to be the Editor of the Liverpool Mail and I am assuming therefore that the paper would have carried some sort of story on him.  What I'm trying to find out is if there was any mention of other family members or any other information about him.

Thanks
Alexaia


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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: John Kennedy of Mayoghil/Cooleman
« on: Monday 05 October 09 17:57 BST (UK)  »
Thanks, I'll check these out.

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Derry (Londonderry) / Re: John Kennedy of Mayoghil/Cooleman
« on: Monday 05 October 09 14:34 BST (UK)  »
Kingskerswell,

Agree wholeheartedly.

By the way I notice one of the family names you are researching is Stewart.  I was looking through my records and note that I have a Florence Stewart marrying George Hamilton Fleming (part of my family tree) of Garvagh on 24 July 1906.  The marriage was in Saintfield which is some distance from Garvagh so not sure if she was from there.  May not be relevant and if not just ignore.

regards.

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