Family in Ware COMPLETED thanks

[Lady Di]

Hi Folks,

I am researching the Medcalf Family of Ware, Herts.

Benjamin married Mary Sexton 1799 (St George in the East Stepney). He had a Chemist shop in Market Street shops until his death. He wrote a will dated 12.05.1821 which was "proved" 15.02.1822. I assume he died between these dates. (Would love to know when and where??)
They had seven children and I have a lot of info re the children should anyone be interested. I would like to know more about the family specifically re heritage of Benjamin Medcalf - parents etc.
Any small items of info very welcome (and needed)
Many thanks from
Desperate Di   

[kellywelly]

Hello There!

I don't know if I have any link to your tree but I am also researching the Medcalf family of Ware. I know as far back as William John Medcalf b 1801, married a lady named Elizabeth. I have a list of their children, grandchildren etc. I do not know of a Benjamin Medcalf as he is a bit further back than I have gone yet, but thought you should know that you are not alone!!

Regards, KellyWelly

[Lady Di]

Hi KellyWelly,

Great to hear that I'm not the only one looking for this family. They are probably all related somewhere along the line. Do you know if William John was born in Ware? or who his parents were?

Would love to share information if you are interested.

Regards
Di

[kellywelly]

Hello!

I'm afraid I don't know who William's parents were but I know that he was born in Ware. He had 9 children: william, henry, john, jonathon, hannah, mary, joshua, marianne and elizabeth. All I know is that John Mecalf b.1828 married Emma Newton? and they had two children William and Agnus who were born in Church Street in Ware. I live locally and visited Church Street the other day...it sent a shiver down my spine!!

Hope this helps, even if not, it's nice not to be alone, eh?!?

Kelly x

[Lady Di]

Hi Kelly,

Do you know where William's children were baptised? Was it in the Non Conformist church in Dead Lane (horrible name!!)

Regards
Di

[dane-enders]

I'm also interested in the Medcalf lineage. William John MEDCALF (b. 1801) and Elizabeth ? (b.1806) were my great, great, great grandparents and John MEDCALF (b.18??) and Emma NEWTON (b.1828) being my great, great grandparents.

From there, William MEDCALF (b. 1861) and Jessie JARMAN (b.1870) were my great grandparents. This is where the MEDCALF lineage finishes for us as May MEDCALF (b.1902) marries Frederick Henry PORTER (b.1900).

Unfortunately, I don't know where William's children were baptised but with regards to William MEDCALF and Jessie JARMAN, it looks as if they moved to Redbourne.

Kind regards,
Laurie PORTER
Brisbane, Australia

[Lady Di]

Hi Laurie,

Welcome to RootsChat - it's the best site on the net - bar none!

I am thrilled to hear from you.

I would love to talk about our Medcalf ancestors of Ware.

I will send you a personal message with my details.

If you don't understand how the get your personal messages or get lost please leave me another message here.


Regards
Di

[kellywelly]

Hi Laurie
My great great grandparents were Jessie Marie and William Medcalf. In the 1901 census they were living in Frampton Street, Hertford with several children. One of their children Emily (b c.1911) was my great grandmother who married Charlie Bradshaw. Their daughter Betty is my Nan and still lives in Framtpon Street. I live in the next street along!! My Nan has recently found some photos of Jessie and of some of her children.
Please get in contact, would love to talk to you some more.
Also, Diane, I am sorry I haven't posted but haven't been able to for a while. Is still don't know any baptism information, having trouble finding information on Medcalfs - the Jarman's seem to be easier!!
Kelly x

[Lady Di]

Hi Kelly,

Welcome back.

I am thrilled to hear from you again.

I have had contact with quite a few people who are also researching your Medcalf family of Ware. I also have a lot of new information concerning your lot which I have passed on to the others - much to everyone's delight.

I will send you a PM (Personal Message) with the same information.

Regards
Di
 

PS - Kelly - PM has been sent. If you don't get it or dont understand how to get it, please leave me another message here. Your Nan's two cousins would love to make contact
Di
xx