PIKE Family at Poole

[dapike]

I'm wondering if anybody has any knowledge of the PIKE families that lived in Poole in the 17th and 18th centuries.

For instance, a Thomas PIKE of Poole left a will dated 1703 (but apparently probated in 1708) in which he names two sons (Thomas and John), his wife Susannah, and three siblings:  Timothy BIRD, Edward BIRD, and Margaret CARDS.  I have yet to determine the details of how it is that Thomas PIKE has two brothers with surname BIRD.  As for his sister Margaret, I have noted that there is a will dated 1719 for a Margarett CARD, widow of Portsmouth, Hampshire, and that the IGI lists a marriage at St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hants on 25 Nov 1860 between Joseph CARD and Margaret PYKE.

- David.

[janetmp]

Hi
I dont have any knowledge of this thomas but I have a huge record of the Pike family from Pimperne In Dorset from 1715 up to the present day.
I would be interested in trying to link any families of Dorset Pikes.

Jan

[dapike]

Hi Jan.

I don't yet have much information about the Pikes that resided at Poole, but have begun to gather together what I know and put it online <a href="http://www.math.mun.ca/~dapike/family_history/pike/poole.shtml">here</a>.  Some of these families were very wealthy and had ties to the Newfoundland fishery.  They also had land holdings in various places (Lytchett Minster, Canford Magna, Hampreston, etc)... although these Pikes lived at Poole, it is not clear whether Poole is where they actually originated. 

Part of what I'm trying to do is bridge the gap between Pikes in Newfoundland and those in Poole, but the challenge is that the records seem to be split between both sides of the Atlantic and I can't easily access records from Poole.  On a positive note, I am planning a trip to England in 2007 and expect to visit Poole (even though I don't quite know just what I ought to do once I get there).

If you can spot any connection between your Pimperne Pikes and the info that I have about those in Poole, do let me know.  Meanwhile, I wonder if you know of any living male Pikes from Pimperne?... by comparing genetic signatures, we should at least be able to tell if your Pikes and mine are somehow related.

- David.

[janetmp]

Hi
Yes I do but dont know how kindly he would take to it,.

Our Pikes were lowly souls tho... ag labs Inn keepers carpenters and wheelwrights so i doubt there is a link.
maybe an off shoot that didnt make the grade.

Sorry dapike

Jan

[janetmp]

I have got a lot of Pikes in Hampreston though.

If you are interested I can let you have the tree to look at but not to publish.

Just to go through if you don't mind.

If you wish to look you will need to let me have your email addy.
Jan

[dapike]

Hi Jan.  Sure, I'd be happy to take a peek at your tree.  My email address is dapike@math.mun.ca

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the possibility of a connection.  In Newfoundland there are lots of Pikes, most of whom are supposed to be from Poole, and many of whom (mine included) were fishermen and far from wealthy.

About the DNA test, I should have also noted that the DNA is collected via a painless cheek/mouth swab.  Some people seem to think that it involves needles, which it doesn't.  If you want more info, feel free to email me privately (I've been coordinating the Pike project since it began 2 years ago).

- David.

[janetmp]

I will get back to you as soon as poss

Jan

[dapike]

Hi Jan (and anybody else with a Pike family interest).

I was going through my email archives the other day and came across another research with a connection to the Pikes of Pimperne.  Ironically, she was of the opinion that there was some connection between the Pimperne Pikes and those in Poole that ended up here in Newfoundland.

Meanwhile, I'm beginning to make plans for my visit to Dorset in July.  I've never been to Dorset before, so I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations... for instance, are there any things that would be a "must see" for somebody interested in Pike family history?

Thanks,

- David.

[Dave Francis]

Hi David

I live in Poole, but alas have no ancestors from this area.

For your visit, you should visit the Local History Centre down on Poole Quay.
Details here:
http://www.boroughofpoole.com/servicetitles.asp?id=A17912F0943C4B&title=Local+History+Centre+And+Archives

The above link also includes a link to the Dorset County Record Office which is in nearby Dorchester.

Other places to visit would include museums:
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=323007

Just some thoughts.

Dave