June 2005 RootsChat Challenge

[liverpool annie]

Ok, deed done as July starts in just over an hour.  Just hope the initial C. doesn't stand for Claude 
Jo

Jo!

What initial "C" ??
I just went back 3 pages and I couldn't see it - could be me too of course
don't we still have 8 hours?? it's only 4pm here!!

Annie 

OK - I get it - "C" is the JULY Challenge!!!!!

[Joanna Tolhurst]

Sorry Annie, C. referred to the July challenge. I'm afraid its 11.20pm here in Aberdeen.  Would love you to find William Maule Molison in your last 8 hours 

[Manchester Rambler]

Here in France it's past midnight, so I suppose I ought to draw the June Challenge to a close, especially as my server is playing silly b*****s this evening.

Many thanks to all who participated - I haven't counted how many different people contributed to this thread, but there were dozens!

We started with one man, and in just a month have traced both his maternal and paternal lines to the mid-1700's, not to mention picking up piles of rellies and background info on the way.  His wife's paternal line also goes back to the 18th century, while we have traced her maternal ancestors in Barbados back to the 1600's.  A marvellous achievement for all concerned!

I will leave this thread open, in case Michael or Sedona have anything to add, or in case anyone falls over Allan or Claude after 1891....

Hoping the July Challenge will turn out to be just as interesting!

Rambler

[wellie]

Hi All
I am just a reader of this topic. but I would like to take this moment to thank one and all for making it such a good and interesting read.
I just wish I was as good at this as you lot.
once again thanks
Wellie

[MaryA]

Wellie,
We are all amateurs just having fun, no special skills except pure nosiness and we have tons of that as I'm sure you do if you are researching your own family.   You have access to google, search engines, the familysearch site and others such as FreeBMD the same as us, and a fresh pair of eyes is always welcome, come and join us for the July challenge.

Best wishes
Mary

[Paul E]

And the July Challenge can be found here...

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,70127.0.html

cheers

Paul

[Paul E]

An 'all points bulletin' for Claude Robertson has been posted here:
http://etherington.rootschat.net/html/most_wanted.html

If you have any further information about Claude, please post it here.

Thanks


Paul

[Denise Thompson]

Justina Dunbar married Dr Christopher Tatham, a Surgeon in Poplar, Middlesex in 1821. Justina died before 2 August 1827, when Christopher married Elizabeth Gordon at All Saints, Poplar.
Elizabeth Gordon was the sister of my ancestor Mary Korff, nee Gordon. John and Mary Korff lived in Sydney, New South Wales. I will write more when I collect any other information I may have.

Molison-Dunbar-Tatham-Shores

Tying up loose ends!

Duncan Dunbar Molison (son of Alexander Strachan Molison, nephew to James Molison whose father in law was cousin to Duncan Dunbar shipping millionaire, married Justina Louisa Shores daughter of John wallis Shores and Justina Tatham.

Found on IGI:
Justina Tatham chr 8 July 1862 Walthamstow parents Duncan Dunbar Tatham and Mary Ann.
 
From NOTES ON THE ISSUERS OF THE CEYLON TOKENS
The partners parted company in 1860 and Thomas Dickson started the firm under the name Thomas Dickson & Co. with Christopher Tatham as partner. The name was again changed in 1863 to Dickson, Tatham & Co.
Tatham was a nephew of Duncan Dunbar, the millionaire owner of the Dunbar Line of first class sailing ships.
Thomas Dickson retired in the early 1860s and Tatham took over the entire business.

can't find the direct link between Justina Tatham, who married John Wallis Shores and Duncan Dunbar but must be close.
How many Duncan Dunbar XXXs are there???!

I think this is how they fit together:

Justina Dunbar, sister of Duncan Dunbar (millionaire), married Christopher Tatham in Shoreditch on 19 Jan 1821. (IGI)  These must be the parents of the Christopher Tatham described above as DD's nephew.

I think Christopher and Justina are also the parents of Justina Tatham who married John Wallis Shores, and Duncan Dunbar Tatham who married Mary Ann and had daughter Justina, although there are no IGI entries to back this up.  Is there anything in BVRI?

A 71 year-old Christopher Tatham died in W Derby in Mar 1880 - possibly Christopher Sr.

Rambler

[liverpool annie]

Hi Denise and Welcome to Rootschat!!

My goodness - you've brought another twist ....... 
This family has been full of twists and turns!!
It will be interesting to hear what else you have!!

Regards

Annie