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Lancashire / 1911 Fairground Off Bolton Rd, Pendlebury
« on: Monday 21 February 22 13:12 GMT (UK) »
Is anyone able to tell me exactly where on Bolton Rd, this fairground was likely to have been?
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Westmeath / Mary DOOLAN born c. 1814
« on: Friday 19 February 21 11:10 GMT (UK) »
I am researching Mary Doolan born c. 1814 and transported to Van Diemens Land in 1842 - I have the Australian records. On arrival, she gave her native place as Westmeath and stated her “father Matthew at Mullingar.” She also gave her brothers as Matthew, Edward and Patrick.
I have a baptism (RC) transcript from findmypast showing Anne Mary Doolan Baptised ? Mar 1815 at Mullingar, Mother Marcella Neill but the father’s name is blank. With an English baptism, I would assume illegitimacy but would this also apply in Ireland?
When transported, Mary Doolan stated that she had a previous conviction for ‘ leaving a child with father.’ The only thing I can imagine is that she was trying to get someone to admit paternity.
Has anyone any other ideas on this one please?
I have a baptism (RC) transcript from findmypast showing Anne Mary Doolan Baptised ? Mar 1815 at Mullingar, Mother Marcella Neill but the father’s name is blank. With an English baptism, I would assume illegitimacy but would this also apply in Ireland?
When transported, Mary Doolan stated that she had a previous conviction for ‘ leaving a child with father.’ The only thing I can imagine is that she was trying to get someone to admit paternity.
Has anyone any other ideas on this one please?
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South Africa / Victor Emanuel Sharp
« on: Saturday 19 December 20 10:06 GMT (UK) »
Looking for Victor Emanuel Sharp on behalf of an elderly relative.
She knows he and his wife Sarah, once lived in Ogden Street, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire prior to their emigration to South Africa. Unfortunately, she has no idea of the area in S.A. that they moved to. From memory she thinks it may have been just before WW11 and they had 3 children at the time - including Lesley/Leslie and William.
My friend has grave papers belonging to Victor's parents or grandparents and would like to pass them to any descendant of his family.
She knows he and his wife Sarah, once lived in Ogden Street, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire prior to their emigration to South Africa. Unfortunately, she has no idea of the area in S.A. that they moved to. From memory she thinks it may have been just before WW11 and they had 3 children at the time - including Lesley/Leslie and William.
My friend has grave papers belonging to Victor's parents or grandparents and would like to pass them to any descendant of his family.
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Leicestershire / Sarah Worrall
« on: Monday 24 February 20 21:44 GMT (UK) »
Looking for information re the origins of Sarah Worrall, convicted at Leicester January 1806 and transported to New South Wales for 7 years.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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United States of America / Mormon - Relief Society Box
« on: Thursday 06 February 20 15:43 GMT (UK) »
Is anyone able to help with an explanation of -
"When the Relief Society Box was opened after 50 years................."
What exactly was the box and why would it be sealed? It sounds like a poor relief collection box but I am obviously way off the mark.
Thank you in advance.
"When the Relief Society Box was opened after 50 years................."
What exactly was the box and why would it be sealed? It sounds like a poor relief collection box but I am obviously way off the mark.
Thank you in advance.
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United States of America / Sweetwater, Nebraska
« on: Tuesday 04 February 20 14:11 GMT (UK) »
Having difficulty pin pointing Sweetwater on a Mormon trail. According to records, one family member was born there in 1861.
There seems to be a tiny 'settlement' of that name today but it doesn't appear to be one of the regular stop overs on the trail. I assume, therefore that having to give a place name, the parents settled on the river Sweetwater - being close to it at that time!
If anyone has any other suggestion pleeeease let me know. Many thanks
There seems to be a tiny 'settlement' of that name today but it doesn't appear to be one of the regular stop overs on the trail. I assume, therefore that having to give a place name, the parents settled on the river Sweetwater - being close to it at that time!
If anyone has any other suggestion pleeeease let me know. Many thanks
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World War Two / 874918 ARTHUR RIDSDALE
« on: Saturday 16 November 19 22:19 GMT (UK) »
Arthur was awarded the British Empire Medal - Gazette 08 Feb 1945. He had served in Burma as a Conductor?? B section 5 Workshop Company Indian Tank Brigade. Details from an online website - source quoted - TNA WO 373/80.
Does anyone know if information is available regarding why the award was made and secondly what was his role as a conductor have been?
Thanks in advance
Does anyone know if information is available regarding why the award was made and secondly what was his role as a conductor have been?
Thanks in advance
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Lancashire / Empress Hostel, Marine Rd, Morecambe
« on: Sunday 03 November 19 19:08 GMT (UK) »
This was the final address of a relative who died in a Morecambe Hospital in 1962.
Would anyone know if it could have been a retirement home or similar?
Would anyone know if it could have been a retirement home or similar?
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England / Ancestry - UK Non Conformist Baptisms
« on: Thursday 24 October 19 14:04 BST (UK) »
Could anyone pleeeeease provide me with the link to these records.
Spent over an hour searching already!
Spent over an hour searching already!