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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #9 on: Monday 07 February 11 22:17 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Arjem - that certainly gives me more things to look at! I certainly agree with your conclusions based on this info - but yes it would be nice to have a definite link.
Out of interest, is Daniel's middle name someone's surname??
And I have made my own assumption in thinking that 2 of Curtis' daughters (Elizabeth Mary and Christiana) married 2 brothers - Walker Norwood and Charles Norwood - sons of Charles Walker NORWOOD and Sarah WHITBREAD
Chritiana and Charles Norwood's grandson William Stevenson NORWOOD b.1878 was married in London in 1902, then went to India as a missionary and had 8 children before coming to Aust in the '20's

Thanks Diddy - alas, if only i were in Medbourne as opposed to Melbourne!! Ah well, I'm off to the genealogy library at the weekend, so you've certainly given me some more definite things to look at. That website is good - it's nice to see the photographs of the village/churches etc and read about the history too

Cheers!!
Lou
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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #10 on: Monday 07 February 11 23:22 GMT (UK) »
Hi again, it is May1995 not Arjem although they have been very helpful to me in the past.

I dont know whether Daniels middle name is someones surname. Havent traced a Davis anywhere although of course Daniel comes from Ann Kitchens father.One of Curtis' children Jane has Starkey for her middle name and I dont know where that comes from either.   Lots of the Curtis descendents have Curtis in their name presumable after Christian Curtis and there are a number of Christianas too.  My husband, who is the Stevenson has Curtis as his middle name. 
Like you I concluded that two of the sisters married two brothers.

So I assume the one who was a missionary is the link to your family in Australia.

Regards May1995 (Margaret)

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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 08 February 11 01:10 GMT (UK) »
Oops! Sorry Margaret, my mistake, I think I wasn't concentrating too well, I was so chuffed at finding possible parents for Curtis Stevenson!
Yes, W.S.Norwood is our link.
There are at least 2 of the Norwoods with Curtis as a middle name too, it is helpful when you are looking for them!
Thanks again
Lou
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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #12 on: Thursday 10 February 11 09:52 GMT (UK) »
just back from the library...an exercise in frustration!!
looked at the Medbourne cum Holt microfiche records, and I guess I've run into the same problem, found the marriage record for Thomas Stevenson (interestingly "from the parish of Weston in the county of Northampton", not that far away I guess) and Christain Curtis otp 16 Feb 1779
also marriage of William Stevenson otp to Elizabeth Shelton 20 Oct 1774

but no baptism records, and although there was a 3 year gap in the records from 1791 to 1794 - surely they can't all have been born then??
anyway, here's a question for Mike - is there a separate fiche for Nevil Holt? there was a page on the fiche that were a single family's records (I guess from the manor house?) but couldn't see anything else
Help!! Is my best bet to get in touch with Leicestershire FHS?

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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #13 on: Thursday 10 February 11 10:41 GMT (UK) »
Hi Louisa
I think we might just have to accept that either the records are "lost" or that they never were baptised at all.   They could have course been baptised outside of the area, but where?
Another brick wall I am afraid.

Regards
Margaret

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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #14 on: Saturday 12 February 11 10:59 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Margaret
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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #15 on: Saturday 31 December 11 20:36 GMT (UK) »
Hello,

I too, am researching the Curtis Stevenson/Ann Kitchen, and Thomas Stevenson/Christiana Curtis family lines, as I believe Curtis to be my 3rd Great Grandfather, through his son, George Daniel.

I am new to this, and have some questions for those who have previously posted items on this topic.  I guess you must be notified when new items are added?

A question for arjem re the first post.  You state that one of the sons of Thomas and Christiana was 'possibly' Curtis.  I was wondering why this was just a possibility.

Also for louisa b, First, do you know who William Stevenson Norwood married in London, in 1902? and second, re the post on 12/02/2011, you mention Northampton.  Was this where Thomas & Christiana were married, or where Thomas was born? 

Lastly, a general question for anyone out there, does anyone have any further information about this family that they could share, and does anyone have any information about the parents or siblings of Thomas and Christiana (Sr).  I believe her father may have been a Joseph, and mother was Ann

Thanks
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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #16 on: Sunday 01 January 12 08:13 GMT (UK) »
Naphatali Stevenson son of Tho and Chris  Buri 22 Apr 1805 in Medbourne.  Thats all I have

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Re: thomas stevenson and christian curtis
« Reply #17 on: Sunday 01 January 12 15:41 GMT (UK) »
Hi, Thanks Lestisherlvr for the info about Napthali. (Unusual name!!)
 
Dms2000: I wasn't sure at the time whether Curtis was the son of Tom and Chris, hence "possibly"  (I'm not descended from them tho' I think I may have a distant family connection with Thomas - too complicated to explain here!!)
Re your question about Christian's parents: her father Joseph Curtis was a plasterer, he left a will which is in the Leics and Rut CRO.  From memory, Christian received a small legacy; also Joseph left a lime kiln to his grandson if the g/son stayed at Medbourne.  If he should leave, the kiln was to go to Thomas Stevenson; presumably he was a plasterer too.  I think Jo had houses at Uppingham and Medbourne which went to Christian's brothers.  Can't find the notes I made about it but I hope this is helpful!
Regards
Arjem