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Title: Going to Chichester RO this week, will do look ups
Post by: alllegs on Thursday 19 July 07 11:47 BST (UK)
Hi guys,

I'm off to Chichester RO tomorrow and I am willing to do look ups for anyone as long as there is sufficient info to work with as my time will be limited.

I already have a couple of RC requests but should have time for a few more.  Get your request in by 9am Friday (BST) as I will not check the pc after then!  :)

Best Wishes
Legs
xxxx

EDIT - providing the weather isn't too bad this week I will be going to Chichester RO on Wed or Thurs!
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: kerryb on Thursday 19 July 07 18:42 BST (UK)
Hi Legs

That's a very kind offer  ;D I have quick request, would you mind checking the parish register for Twineham for a Jane Lewry born 1788.  I have tried various parishes around and come up with nothing so far and Twineham is another one to tick off the list.

Possible parents John and Sarah married at Twineham in 1785.

I would be very grateful if you could have a quick look.

thank you

Kerry
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: Stovepipe on Thursday 19 July 07 18:58 BST (UK)
Hi Legs,

What a generous offer!

I'd be really grateful for as much info as possible on a marriage at Goring, 12 December 1842 - ages, parents, witnesses, occupations, whether signed or made mark, etc.  Bride: Frances Keeping; Groom: George Field.  I'd also be interested in how the bride's surname is spelled - it may be "Kipping".

The fiche reference is Par 92 / 1 / 3 / 1 or 2.  (Sorry there are two reference numbers, but the date ranges in the index overlap - and the overlap covers the date of the marriage!)

Thanks in advance,
Stovepipe
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: Uncle Reff on Friday 20 July 07 06:32 BST (UK)
Hi Legs,

You are most kind  :D

From the IGI:

Richard REFFELL married Mary LASHLEY on 4 May 1795 at St Peter Chichester.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could check these details and who the witnesses were. There may also be a comment as to it being her second marriage as well. Her previous husband was George LASHLEY (sometimes spelt LESHLEY) who was 'press ganged' and is rumoured to have died at sea.

Once again many thanks - John
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: alllegs on Friday 20 July 07 17:52 BST (UK)
Hi guys,

Unfortunately due to the bad weather and flash floods I've not been able to get to the RO today, however I will get there at some point over the ahem summer!  Please let me know if you find the info you are seeking in the near future otherwise I'll just go ahead and have a nosey for you all when I have some time. 

Sorry!!

Legs
xxxx
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: Uncle Reff on Friday 20 July 07 17:57 BST (UK)
Never mind Legs,

The thought was appreciated  :D

John
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: kerryb on Friday 20 July 07 19:39 BST (UK)
Very much appreciated and probably just as well you didn't venture out.  The conditions were not good today!!!!

Kerry
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: Stovepipe on Friday 20 July 07 19:43 BST (UK)
Thanks anyway for your kind offer, Legs.  I'll certainly let you know if I get the info in the meantime.

Regards,
Stovepipe
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: kerryb on Monday 23 July 07 16:42 BST (UK)
Legs

Just to let you know I received a PM over the weekend from another Rootschatter with baptism for a Jenny Leury 1788 in Slaugham.  This is in probabilty my Jane Lewry.  The age fits and place of birth and I am convinced these are the right parents.  So thanks for your offer but you can cross mine off you list.

Kerry  ;D
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO tomorrow (Friday) will do look ups
Post by: alllegs on Monday 23 July 07 18:31 BST (UK)
Thank you for letting me know Kerry, all being well I'm off to Chichester RO on Wednesday or Thursday so I will endeavour to find some info for you Stovepipe and John!

Legs
xxxx
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO this week, will do look ups
Post by: alllegs on Thursday 26 July 07 09:08 BST (UK)
Definately going to Chi RO today...
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO this week, will do look ups
Post by: alllegs on Thursday 26 July 07 13:19 BST (UK)
Ok, here is what I found...

For John;

The marriage of Richard Reffell of this parish and Mary Lashly married in this Church (St Peter the Great) by Banns this forth day of May 1795 by me B Middleton Vicar and Subdean.  Solemnized between us X Richard Reffell and X Mary Lashly in the presence of X Jacob Jurker/Jenner ??? and Philip Wright.

Philip Wright was wintness on pretty much all of the marriage records on that fiche.  There was no comment about this being Mary's 2nd marriage.


For Stovepipe;

Marriages solemnized in the Parish of Goring in the County of Sussex in the year of 1842-3

George Field of this Parish, bachelor, and Frances Kipping of this Parish, spinster, were married in this Church by Banns with the consent of (left blank) this twelfth day of December in the year 1824, By me Tho. G. Calhoun, Vicar.
This marriage was solemnized between us George Field X his mark and Frances Kipping X her mark in the presence of William Charles X his mark and Ann Chalres X her mark

As yours was a later date I was able to print out a copy for you, if you PM your address I can post the copy to you.

Hope that helps
Legs
xxxx
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO this week, will do look ups
Post by: Stovepipe on Thursday 26 July 07 16:22 BST (UK)
Very many thanks, Legs.  (I especially like to know whether my ancestors could write or not!)

I've PM'd you.

Regards,
Stovepipe
Title: Re: Going to Chichester RO this week, will do look ups
Post by: Uncle Reff on Thursday 26 July 07 17:29 BST (UK)
Legs,

You are a star  :D

I am very grateful for your help and assistance. As I mentioned that is a long running 'tradition' in this family of spelling their surname either Lashley or Leshley at random!

Kind regards - John