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Topic: **LMA VISITS IMPORTANT UPDATE 29.10.08.** (Read 1239 times)
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dawnsh
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RootsChat Aristocrat
Posts: 2926
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Hi Rootschatters
As you are aware, I have been visiting the London Metropolitan Archives and the City of Westminster Archives for over a year now.
In that time I have felt privileged to be involved in the search for your family histories. My own family lived mundane lives by comparison to some; they were born and baptised, got married and had children and then died. They did not fall foul of the legal system, they didn't require relief from the parish. Most of them turn up as regular as clockwork on the censuses.
The majority of your look-ups have been in parish registers but every now and again I have searched through records of an extremely personal nature, families who have fallen on hard times, orphaned & abandoned children in the workhouse, mentally ill patients in asylums, coroners reports.
However, due to a change in my personal circumstances, I must now withdraw my offer.
Like many others up and down the country, my husband and I face an uncertain future, as he has been made redundant.
I will carry on for as many weeks as I can and endeavour to complete as many requests that I have acknowledged before my housekeeping money runs out and won't stretch to paying the train fares. I'm even looking for a job for myself.
However, and it is with regret, I cannot now add any new look-ups to my lists.
The LMA is closed for stocktaking until 17th November and during that time I will be at the City of Westmister Archives. I will return to the LMA when it re-opens but looking at the calendar, I will most probably only get another 3 or 4 visits there before I have to stop.
If my circumstances and/or situation change in the meantime, I will let you know.
Dawn
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukSherry-Paddington & Marylebone, Longhurst-Ealing & Capel, Abinger, Ewhurst & Ockley, Chandler-Chelsea |
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Suziesmith37
RootsChat Senior
Posts: 386
'All In The Balance'
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Hi Dawn
What a gem you are - total dedication!
I envy your satmina and eyesight 
They must love you at the LMA - 20 minutes for a register (how many flights of stairs is that?)
Seriously it is nice to know that you do, because you can - for others - Well Done
Su
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Pat. side:Barker, Richards. Williams, Brewer, Chapman, Pascoe, Hill - St.Keverne, Redruth, Cornwall
Mat. side:Thomas, Richards, Viant - Falmouth, Padstow,Redruth, Cornwall & Devon. Law - Cornwall, Wales and London
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louisa maud
RootsChat Aristocrat
Posts: 1345
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your dedication doesn't go unnoticed Dawn, I used to go every Tuesday for years, it is a nice place to work with like minded people.
I met someone there possibly 12/13 years ago and we are great friends now
I would love to be able to get there every week but I know it isn't possible just yet
If I do managed to get there I will look for your name in the register and try to make myself known to you and have a chat
regards
Louisa Maud
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Census information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukGarner, Marylebone, Paddington, Northolt, Ilford Garner, Devon Garner New Zealand Parkinson St Pancras, Lethbridge, Paddington, Slough Jenkins Marylebone, Paddington Tindal Marylebone, Paddington Tocock, (name changed to Ellis) London Southam Marylebone, Paddington Bragg Lambeth, 1800's Edermaniger(Maniger) Essex Kent, Canada (Toronto) Coveney, Kent, Lambeth Sondes, Kent, London |
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Pilgarlic
RootsChat Senior
Posts: 405
Hidden Faces (Who are they ?)
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Thanks for the update on your LMA activities Dawn. I think you are doing a wonderful thing. What a trooper you are !
I am still hoping you are able to find my Cole marriage etc in the future. Good luck to you.
Pilgarlic
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kerryb
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I would like to add my thanks for even trying.
Its rootschatters like you Dawn that help to make this website such a great one with your dedication and willingness to help others
Kerry
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.ukSearching for my family - Baldwin - Sussex, Middlesex, Cork, Pilbeam - Sussex, Harmer - Sussex, Terry - Surrey, Kent, Rhoades - Lincs, Roffey - Surrey, Traies - Devon & Middlesex & many many more to be found on my website .... www.kerrysfamilyhistory.co.uk |
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