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CapeSchanck
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Gatehouse, Anwoth, Girthon
« on: Wednesday 29 October 08 09:57 UTC (UK) »
1. Does anyone have access to information about Customs Officers in Gatehouse of Fleet between 1855 and 1875.  My ggg grandfather, John James was transferred from being Customs Officer in Wales and appointed Chief Customs Officer at Gatehouse.  According to the Census, the family lived at Customs House, 24-26 Fleet Street, Gatehouse.   
2. At least two of their children are buried in the Parish Churchyard at Anwoth.  Jane Jones James d 14 Dec 1859 and Henry Thomas James d 2 January 1860.  Can anyone tell me whether there is a headstone there?

Many thanks,  from Cape Schanck, Australia   Smiley
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Re: Gatehouse, Anwoth, Girthon
« Reply #1 on: Friday 14 November 08 15:41 UTC (UK) »
If you visit www.gatehouse-of-fleet.co.uk you will learn that Gatehouse used to be a thriving port and would have its own Customs Officer.
I have searched Fleet Street for any sign of a Customs House. It may have been one of the slightly larger houses (the street has not changed much in the last 200 years)  It would not have been number 22-24. The census did not record house numbers.
As for a grave stone for the children - there may be one but it won't be listed as they died after 1855.
Hopes this helps a little.
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Re: Gatehouse, Anwoth, Girthon
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 15 November 08 10:55 UTC (UK) »
Many thanks for the information.  I appreciate your help.
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