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Su
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I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Peter's death.
My heartfelt sympathies and love go out to Carol, Brian and Gillian.
I first met Peter on Rootschat in August 2004. We discovered that he had lived in Macclesfield and I in Wilmslow when we were teenagers, and went to the same disco on Saturday nights, but never met.
Because Ancestry had not yet transcribed the 1841 and 1861, we used to swap CDs with the Cheshire census and Marriage Indexes on. He was a lovely lovely man, and we had so many laughs via PMs.
Although the family moved to Yorkshire, I believe his heart was always in Cheshire, which he proved time and time again by his ceaseless aid to those of us researching there.
Rootschat and especially the Cheshire board will never be the same again.
Peter will be muchly missed. I, among many others, will feel his loss greatly, not only for his expertise, but for his kindness, help and warmth. I shall miss him as though he was a member of my own family
When I am stuck in the future, it will be a case of 'Come on Peter, give me a shove in the right direction' for I'm sure he will still be there to give us a helping hand.
Love and Hugs to his dear family.
A Poem for Peter ~~~
Sweet Cheshire
Sweet Cheshire, land of meadows and of mere
Of lowing kine and waters clear
of thickets misty in a bluebell haze
and hedgerows with the white thorn all ablaze
Where clamouring geese, high poised on pinion strong
In wedge-like squadrons, cleave their way along
Or where on moorland high the curlew call
Or where pheasant seek the copse behind the hall
Where birch and bracken vie in dark Rudheath
And Beeston frowns on smiling plains beneath
By hill or rivers, mead or sunlit moor
From Disley's heights to Hoylake's windswept shore
From Bosley Cloud to mouth of silver Dee
Beauty thy handmaid is, and waits on thee
By a poet called Illingsworth.
Farewell dear friend
Su
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Cal241
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I was saddened to hear about Peter. He truely was a gentleman and helped me a lot in my research.
My thoughts, prayers and love go out to his family and friends
with heartfelt sympathy
Cal241
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English Rose
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I am very sorry to hear the sad news about Peter. He was a gentleman, who went out of his way to help others with their research. He will be sadly missed on rootschat. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time.
English Rose.
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CORBETT/CORBET/CORBITT in Belfast and Antrim. CORBETT in...
LANCASHIRE - Ashton-Under-Lyne, Newton & Godley, Hollingworth, Rochdale.
CORBETT in CHESHIRE - Heaton Norris, Stockport, Stalybridge, Cheadle.
CORBETT in DERBYSHIRE - Glossop, Padfield & Hayfield.
CORBETT in USA. R.I. Providence, Pawtucket, Attleboro, Central Falls.
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maggie10
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What sad news, I am so sorry and I send my deepest symathies to Peter's family. Although I don't think I ever had any contact with Peter it is obvious from reading here that he was a kind and helpful gentleman and he will be sadly missed by his family and all his friends.
Kind regards,
Maggie
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ROSTHORN - Blackburn, Accrington 18/19C; TAYLOR - Accrington, Goodshaw, Edgworth 18/19C; HARGREAVES - Midgley, Southowram, Halifax; KIDD - Knaresborough, York; SIMONETT - Sheffield, Bradford, poss. French Huguenot; NICHOLSON and JARDINE - Tinwald, Dumfriesshire, ENTWISTLE - Edgworth; LOWE - Edgeworth; GILL - Accrington, Liverpool, Blackburn all 18/19C. ~~~~~~ Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk & www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk |
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I don't think that I can add to what others have said, only that I offer our (Rose and myself) deepest sympathy.
Look up,
Denn
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millerina
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I am so sad to hear the news about Peter. He was always so kind and helpful to everybody on Rootschat, he will be missed very much. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
God Bless xxxx
millerina
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Notlef
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I was very sad to hear the sad news of Peter. He was a great help to me when I first started my research. His advice and lookups proved central to my early searches. My thoughts are with all those close to him.
Rob
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Bedfordshire: Catlin, Felton, Slaughter, Wootton Cheshire: Currie, Dawe, Snape Cornwall: Dawe Lancashire: Currie, Dawe, Felton, Snape Yorkshire: Dawe, Walker, Hammond Texas: Currie, Dawe Rangoon: Felton Kent: Wynn Census information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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petersgill
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Peter's daughter, Gillian, here.
I would like to thank everyone who have sent their good wishes and prayers to mum, Brian and myself. We have found all these wonderful messages a great comfort.
His funeral was held on Monday and we were delighted that Sarah and Trystan were able to join us. Rootschat was a big part of Dad's life for the last few years and I am glad he was able to help so many, I am sure many of you were able to help him in return and as a result he leaves behind his wonderful work on his cheshire roots site.
I will continue logging in to see what is happening and pick up some much needed tips!
Many thanks again.
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Hi Gillian
I am so glad that you found some comfort in knowing how well-loved and respected you dad was by his friends on Rootschat.
It is hard to believe now, but it is a true saying, that time heals. You will never forget your dad, but you will always have those wonderful memories.
God bless you and your family this Christmastime.
Best wishes, Judy
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cheshiremog
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Dear Gillian & Family
I am sending back to you a picture that Peter sent to me - of Half Street, Macclesfield. It meant a great deal to me - to see a Street where my ancestors lived - compliments of Peter - and apparently he lived there, at one time, too. My father, lost his mother, when he was aged only 2, and this photo therefore meant so much to us. It is not just a Street, it is an insight into a life unknown, snatched away. This is what Peter did so well, filled in those gaps in our lives. A good genealogist, as Peter undoubtedley was, gives and enriches. So - thank you for lending him to us.
I would also say, if I may, as I know Peter must have a very interesting collection of documents, as I sent him the will of Henry Wardle, Lord Mayor of Macclesfield, that you find a very safe home, perhaps in the public domain for the information he has collected.
God Bless you all - his legacy lives on.
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Cheshire - TAYLOR, HEAPY, KNOWLES, HAMPSON, CLAYTON, STONIER, PRITCHARD, NADIN, GALLIMORE
Staffs - HEAPY
Devon - CLIFT, VITTERY, TRIST, MOLLOY, COBLEY, LEAR
Devon & Cornwall - CLIFT, LARK
Somerset -Frome -HEAPY
Derbys/Notts- COCKAYNE, PHEASEY, KNOWLES
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Gillian
So glad to read your message! Thinking of you and the family this Christmas.
Your dad did indeed leave a wonderful legacy, and I hope you will continue to join us here on Rootschat and continue his work.
Love, Marie
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Janice M
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Gillian & Carol
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
We will all miss Peter very much. He was always so helpful.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice
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Carley
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Just noticed the posting about the sad death of Peter Bennett and from Australia I send my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Peter was a great help to me with my Cheshire brick wall on the Allen family and I am very grateful to him for the assistance he gave.
Thinking of all to whom he was close.
Carley
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