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England / White Star line crew lists

« on: Tuesday 07 February 17 11:38 GMT (UK) »

I have a photo of my great grandfather on board the RMS Olympic as he was a crew member (I think a purser) does anyone know if there is a crew list available ?
I am unsure of dates but he was estate manager at Stourhead by 1922 so was before that.
Any pointers would be great, thanks

Dublin / Where best to do research

« on: Friday 31 July 15 16:04 BST (UK) »

I am coming to Dublin next week to do some more research on my Grandad and his family but since I was last over the place I went to, Abbey House ?!?!?, appears to be closed. Where is the best place to go now, I want to maximize my time so don't want to be searching for a place when I get there
many thanks, Westy

Dublin / Andrew Stevenson born 1838 Dublin, Profession Shot Mark

« on: Friday 13 February 15 15:20 GMT (UK) »

I have been trying to find any Irish records of my GGG Grandfather Andrew Stevenson he died in Fareham, Hampshire, UK in approx 1886 I think but not confirmed. He is on the 1881 UK census as a widow with his son & daughter (my GG Grandmother) but I can't find him after that and the death date is the only one I can find. I have recieved a marriage cert from 1856 at Kingstown, Dublin which I think is him but still need to confirm details but his wife's father's profession is down as a Shot Mark and I have no idea what this could be so has anyone any ideas ? His wife was Dorathy Treacy and her father was James Treacy so if I knew what he did it may help determining if its the right Andrew.
Thanks, Westy

Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Death of Andrew Stevenson, Fareham

« on: Saturday 31 January 15 16:31 GMT (UK) »

I am trying to find out if this death record could be my GG Grandfather Andrew Stevenson. He was born in Dublin and the date I have is approx 1838 , he later lived in Fareham with his son James and daughter Frances the first census they appear on is the 1881 from which I have his birth date. I can’t find him after the 1881 Census but I have found a death record from 1887 but his age is not correct to what I have.

Andrew Stevenson death registered Sep qtr Fareham RD aged 66, ref 2b 345

This is the only death record for that name in Fareham and Hampshire and I don’t really want to waste £9 on a cert if its not right, any ideas where I can get more info on that record
Thanks, Westy

Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Adoption records

« on: Saturday 25 January 14 16:21 GMT (UK) »

Has anyone ever managed to see any adoption papers for parents etc. My father was adopted on the Isle of Wight by his grandparents aged 9 in 1949 but his mother, my grandmother, was always about. When I was younger I always called her 'Auntie' and it wasn't until I was older that I called her Nan when all was explained. My dad died in 2009 and my Nan died earlier this year and of course I never asked her about why he was adopted by her parents. My Dad's biological father has always been a mystery but I have an idea who he might be as I think I have a photo of him. I have my Dad's adoption certificate and his 'new' birth cert but nothing gives me any clue's so I thought I would enquire to see if I could view the papers which may of explained the circumstances of his adoption. I contacted the Family Section of the Court in Newport and the lady there found the records so I was quite hopeful, but it had to be rubber stamped by a judge in Portsmouth and she refused to let me see the papers saying
“ Only an adopted person can see their own adoption file, so Mr **** cannot have any details from this file. This is a standard rule. I hope this clarifies matters.”
Has anyone ever come across this before and is there any other avenues I could follow. I thought that as I was a direct descendant and both the people concerned are dead it would not of been a problem and one of the reasons I wanted to see them was to try and confirm who my grandfather actually was. My Dad's birth is listed on Ancestry but I am not sure if that cert is still available after an adoption
It would be very helpful to know if anyone has been in a similar situation[/b]

Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Help with Jane Cox burial Isle of Wight 1884

« on: Saturday 28 September 13 11:58 BST (UK) »

I am trying to find the place of burial of my GGG grandmother Jane Cox nee Keats in 1884 on the Isle of Wight. I have been in contact with someone I know who belongs to the IOW family history society and they can find no trace of her burial anywhere on the Island. She died at Chawton, Northwood and her husband was a worker on the farm there and the Northwood Church is right next to the farm labourer cottages so I thought she must be there but there is no record. Has anyone any idea of where she might be. I have checked and no cremations took place on the Island until 1961. Does anyone have any experience in this area and can suggest what may of happened. Her husband died in 1899 and is buried at Ventnor but it’s a single plot and she is not buried with him. A copy of her death cert is below
Thanks Westy

Hampshire & IOW Completed Lookup Requests / George Gustar 1861 census help

« on: Sunday 22 September 13 15:16 BST (UK) »

Hi all,
I am trying to find my GGG grandfather, George Gustar on the 1861 census but I am having no luck. He was born on the Isle of Wight in 1834 and was married in 1863, his parents were James & Sarah. I have him on the 1841, 1871, 1881 & 1891 but on the 1851 I think I have him as George Gustard, which is probably a transcription error, and the age is a bit out but Im sure its him (see photo)
Any help or suggestions to where he might be at that time would be greatly appreciated
Cheers, Westy

Hampshire & IOW Completed Lookup Requests / Old photographs of Coppins Bridge, Newport, Isle of Wight

« on: Saturday 02 February 13 16:12 GMT (UK) »

Does anyone have or know where to find any old photographs of Coppins Bridge, Newport, Isle of Wight before the new roundabout was built. The only one I can find is of the railway bridge now long gone. Many of my G,GG & GGG grandparents lived in the houses that were once there and it would be interesting to know what they looked like, thanks
Westy

Hampshire & Isle of Wight / St Marks Church, Pennington, grave record Charles Hendey 1906

« on: Saturday 04 August 12 14:45 BST (UK) »

I am trying to find the grave of Charles Hendey at St Marks church, Pennington nr Lymington. I have asked the vicar and they will do a search for £50 !!!!. This is the first time I have been asked to pay for a grave look up but this is not a council run graveyard so perhaps this is why, still think its a lot of money.
Charles Hendey died in Southampton 27th November 1906 and was buried 29th November 1906 age 78, I have the burial record. He had emigrated to the USA about 30 years before but for some reason he had returned home but unfortunately died here before he had a chance to return, his wife and family were still in Ohio. It must of been to do with the cost of returning his body back to the US.
Does anyone have access to a grave plot plan as I have looked around the church and can't find anything which makes me think he has no headstone. But there are a lot of stones, many unreadable, in this particular church.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
cheers
Steve