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Europe / Peter Beck from Denmark

« on: Thursday 21 March 24 01:21 GMT (UK) »

Hello everybody

,

Firstly, I would like to say I hope you all have a Happy Easter!

This post is in regard to my great-great-uncle Peter Beck. I have been researching him just recently, but there are some "family stories" that I cannot prove or disprove. Apparently he was a sailor who "Jumped Ship" at New Zealand and was also a farmer there, at Papawai, at one stage.

Please let me provide you with some background information.

Peter was born in Veilby, Denmark March 12, 1844 to Jens Pedersen Bech (surname has also been spelt as Beier and Beck) and Ellen Marie Pederdatter Bech. I believe they were farmers. From What I discovered on Ancestory.com it seems Peter had many siblings:

Ane Marie Jensdatter - b. Dec 1, 1834
Peter Greisen (alt spelt Gregessen) Bech - b. Sept 11, 1837
Karen Marie Bech - b. Oct 19, 1838 (it seems she later married Niels Peter Rasmussen). d. Aug 6, 1900
Peter Bech - b. Feb 16, 1842. d. 1843
Jorgen Jydth Bech - b. Aug 31, 1848.
Peter Dinesen Bech - b. Oct 10, 1851. d. Feb 20, 1912
Elizabeth Johanne Conradine Bech (twin) - b. Jan 29, 1855 (later married Jakob Mundt Lausen)
Esseline Marie Bech - also called Caroline (twin) - b. Jan 29, 1855 (later married Christian Jensen)

I am confused why there were 2 Peters, as my Peter Beck didn't die until April 5th, 1903. Maybe a mistake has been made?

In the 1870s, Peter met and married Ciliane Prebensen April 10, 1876. You can see about Ciliane here: https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=691953.msg5358273#msg5358273 and here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100905780/ciliane_marie_beck and Peter here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100905785/peder_beck. They had a daughter called Anna Beck on April 2, 1876. More information here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87836966/anna_s_hills.

I know Peter Beck was a bushman at Papawai.

The family left New Zealand for San Francisco in 1883.I do not know the ship or exactly when.

If anybody can shed more light on if Peter Beck was a salior, when exactly he arrived in San Francisco - or about any of his siblings or parents would be fantastic.

Warmest regards,

Ashley

New Zealand / Kate McGrath's family

« on: Monday 26 February 24 02:43 GMT (UK) »

Hi everybody,

Someone has requested to update information on a grave at "Find a Grave" website. What I normally do is to try and make sure any information is accurate before approving.

This one surrounds the family of Kate McGrath. Kate was the daughter of Denis and Ellen McGrath - according to me, Kate was from Cork, England (there's a suggestion she was born in Ireland). She was also the sister of Denis and Honona McGrath. Kate was aged 7 when she died on Feb 3rd, 1879 while in quarantine on Ripapa Island (Ripa) after a voyage on the SS Northern Monarch.

These are the suggestions from Find a Grave:

Denis: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166557679/denis_mcgrath

Ellen: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171622369/ellen_mcgrath

Julia: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210005897/julia_peters

Kindest regards

Ashley

Europe / My ancestors trip from Hamburg to London

« on: Thursday 01 February 24 01:09 GMT (UK) »

Hello, Happy New Year,

I just have a little question. In 1873 my ancestors travelled on the german steamer "Vega" or "Wega" as it was known in english. The ship was described as a cargo ship that was launch in October 1872.
Dimensions:    940grt, 545nrt, 224.4 x 29.6 x 17.2ft
Engines:    C2cyl (32 & 60 x 33ins), 172nhp
Propulsion:    1 x Screw
Construction:    Iron

So my question is, roughly speaking, how long would it take for such a ship to travel from Hamburg to London?

Kindest regards,

Ashley

New Zealand / confirming William Stevens as a relative

« on: Tuesday 02 January 24 03:20 GMT (UK) »

Happy New Year to you all,

Searching the website Find a Grave, I came across a baby and a William Stevens that states are siblings of my great-grandmother Alice May Prebensen née Stevens (aka May). I double-checked my father's research and in his writing he does not mention either. Upon my own recent look into the matter, I did find the baby was indeed related. With regard to William - I looked up BDM, and it seems there was indeed a William Stevens born in 1858 to James and Lydia Stevens. Also, my father wrote that the Stevens did indeed farm in Upper Hutt before relocating themselves to Carterton. So it all sounds highly probable, and I'm thinking the William on Find a Grave is indeed him. But, of course, that's not given proof.

I am guessing whoever updated the grave profile with the relationship must know it is correct? I contacted the initial creator of the page, but they can't confirm.

Please find the link to the Find a Grave page: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166364379/william-stevens

Thank you for your time. I hope everybody has an enjoyable 2024.

My warmest regards to you all,

Ashley

United States of America / Ciliane (Annie) Beck

« on: Sunday 19 November 23 23:49 GMT (UK) »

Hello everyone,

I am interested in finding out the cause of death for Ciliane Beck (Annie).

She died on December 30, 1897 in San Francisco, CA. For a better understanding of her, please use this link https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100905780/ciliane-marie-beck

Warmest regards,

Ashley

United States of America / What date and ship did the Beck family arrive in San Francisco

« on: Tuesday 17 October 23 02:00 BST (UK) »

Hello everybody,

I am interested in finding out the date and the name of the ship that the Beck family arrived in San Francisco. Quite a while ago I did find out about the family - please see the link: https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=691953.0

What I can confirm is that the family left for San Francisco in 1883 (a date of 1860 is incorrect).

The mother was born in 1860 in Denmark, she immigrated to New Zealand with her family in 1873. She married Peter Beck in 1876 and 8 days after marrying they became parents to Anna (all sources say 1877 - but incorrect and was done to make it look good. The mother was mostly known as Ciliana, but was also known as Ciliane, Annie, Juliane and on the marriage certificate Sarah Young.

You can see the family here: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100905780/ciliane-marie-beck

Their daughter Anna also on occasion used the name Annie.

Thank you

Europe / Denmark - Education

« on: Saturday 16 September 23 06:16 BST (UK) »

Hi everyone,

I just have a broad question. I was wondering what education was like in Denmark in the 1860s/1870s? More specifically for women? Did they go to school until 12?

Warmest regards,

Ashley

New Zealand Completed Requests / The Brown family

« on: Friday 08 September 23 04:47 BST (UK) »

Hello every one,

I am researching the Brown family who were from Fifeshire. The father was John (b. 1836) and the mother was Janet (b. 1835). They left Fifeshire and took their children on the Brothers' Pride to New Zealand in the voyage of 1863. Their children were: Robert (b. 1856), Margaret (b.1858), David (b. 1860), Agnes (b. 1861/62).
The mother gave birth during the voyage, to a son on Nov 14. On Nov 16 son Robert died. Then on Nov 22 both the mother and son David died. Finally the new born son died on Nov 24, leaving only the father John, Margaret and Agnes.
Everyone on the ship was quarantined at Camp Bay near Lyttelton, Canterbury. They were discharged in early 1864.

If anybody can shine any light to information about John, Margaret and Agnes that would be terrific.

Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / George Crowley record

« on: Sunday 03 September 23 00:16 BST (UK) »

I am interested if it is possible to decipher the record attached. Specifically where it says "Previous History" or any mention of George's address, parents.

Thank you.

Ashley