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buttercup2009
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William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« on: Tuesday 05 May 09 10:49 UTC (UK) »

Hello
I am trying to find out where William was born but have come up against a brick wall. He was born in 1796 but I don't know where. He was living in Haverfordwest, Cordwainer/Shoemaker until his death in 1865. I have tried contacting the RO and a lovely lady tried to help but also could find nothing about his birth, which seems odd. I know there was another family in the same area Samuel Owen Meares, a curate but it's not clear where he was from either and I can find no connection. Owen is a name that runs through our family down to the latest generation and a possible marriage connection. There are Meares in the Pembrokeshire area back to a house in Eastington but no way to connect. I am so keen to get back and find out more about him and now can't think what to do next? Is there anyone out there who can point me in the right direction, what records should I be looking for? I've been doing this for 10 years now and can't bear to think I am finally stuck in the late 1700's. HELP!!! If the RO in H'west can't help, is it hopeless?
Buttercup


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omega 1
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Re: William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 05 May 09 13:38 UTC (UK) »

Hi Buttercup

I found your William Mears on the 1851 & 1861,Shoemaker.

On the 1861,William states place of birth St Marys ,Haverfordwest.

I looked on genuki haverfordwest.There are 3 parishes.

St Marys from 1728 to 1955 there is no breaks,but actually start from 1624 with breaks.

Maybe another phone call to PRO would be an idea.

Hope this helps

Good Luck

Omega


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buttercup2009
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Re: William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 05 May 09 14:16 UTC (UK) »

Thanks Omega, I've paid for three hours research and they can't find anything so far, I'm away to start another search working out from H'west, not sure what I can do if that doesn't work, thanks for your response though, it's always helpful to get other opinions to keep on track.

Cool


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omega 1
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Re: William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 05 May 09 14:28 UTC (UK) »

Hi Buttercup

I use PRO when i can get there,live 300 miles away & pay for searches in between.

Brought tears to my eyes,all that money you spent & nothing at the end Embarrassed

Omega


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osprey
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Re: William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 05 May 09 15:57 UTC (UK) »

Do you have a copy of his marriage?
26/9/1829 William Mears & Mary Richards (widow) in Haroldston St Issells

Do the names of the witnesses help your search?


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buttercup2009
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Re: William Mear(e)s of Haverfordwest (HELP)
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 05 May 09 16:44 UTC (UK) »

Thanks Osprey, I have checked them but nothing much jumps out I'm afraid. The areas that we have links with are Bedminster, Alverstoke and Woolwich and I think I will look in these areas now because it's possible he wasn't from H'west.

It's frustrating but I know that one day it will become clear, I'll keep on trucking. Thanks for your response.

Omega 1 - it brought tears to my eyes too but I did get confirmation of dates and original records from the PRO and they were very helpful. I'm checking out the Meares from Eastington now, they seem to be a possible. Thanks Cool


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