Grantham Look-up

[BAK51]

Hi Kathy -

I just found a birth in India for Herbert Leslie in 1905 from an Army birth index.  Maybe it will help?!?!

BAK

[tup1]

Hi BAk

Just as a matter of interest was Herberts wife Monica born in India? or in this country.Any idea when he came to England and did he marry here.

Cheers

Kathy

[BAK51]

Hi Kathy -

Herbert's father was in the Army in India and I believe that is where all the children were born.  The first signs of them back in England are around the 1920's I believe, so I think the children were all likely married in England.  Parents Sydney & Georgina, both born in England, are buried in Southampton and that is where I've found some leads to other children.  Maybe Herbert's occupation took him to Grantham?  I imagine Monica was born in England.  I tried searching for a Herbert-Monica marriage, with no luck.   I'm hoping you will find their life story written up in the local news  !!


BAK

[tup1]

Hi Bak

Thanks for info.You know the old saying "Many a true word is spoken in jest".
If David married in Grantham and it is in the church records held in the library it should give his fathers occupation.It is also possible that Herbert married in Grantham (Fingers crossed).That would be a bonus for you.

Cheers

Kathy

[tup1]

Hi BAK

Just to let you know that the microfilm and microfiche machines are both out of action at the moment.I was on the machine this morning at Grantham library when it made a funny noise and then the next thing it switched it self off!!! and it would not do anything so they have got to get the technition in to sort it out.Will go back next Sat if?? they have repaired it.
It is a BIG problem with both machines out of action for all researchers looking for information in Grantham area.
I did manage to look at some of the Turner names in Grantham cemetary records but did not find Herbert Leslies or Monica's names so far.

Cheers

Kathy

[GeoffE]

it made a funny noise and then the next thing it switched it self off!!!

You've bust it Kathy!



Perhaps they'll not let you on again

[tup1]

Hi Geoffe

I must admit I felt guilty when it happened but was told I might have done them a favour at the library as we have been waiting a few weeks now for the powers that be to either repair or replace the old Microfiche/film printer.So they might have to spend some of their money sooner than they thought

Cheers

Kathy

[BAK51]

Well, we were a roll there - oh, well - MACHINES, blah!!!  Thanks for giving it a go today.  I hope you like going to the library as much as I do (any excuse will do).

I'll stay hopeful for next week - appreciate your persistence.

BAK

[tup1]

Hi BAK

Just received email from library the machine will be repaired on Tuesday 27 May (Fingers crossed)

Will check for info when machine back up and running.

Cheers

Kathy