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Australia / "Did George Cotton emigrate to N South Wales Oz?".

« on: Friday 05 April 24 16:28 BST (UK) »

Hello all . I was hoping someone may be able to shed light on my 2 x Cousin 3 x rem George Peabody Cotton( b 1887 Penzance area) and he grew up in Penzance . There is a rumour in the family that he emigrated to N South Wales OZ and Married there. I can only access so much on the Ancestry site as I am not subscribed . Unfortunately I do not know when he Died . If anyone could help with this look up I would be grateful and thank you .

The Lighter Side / "What happened to Dorcas and Arscott Hender after 1860?".

« on: Sunday 17 March 24 14:45 GMT (UK) »

Please could anyone shed light on my 3rd G G Uncle Dorcas and Arscott Hender ?. This couple where from Devon and Dorcas was born in 1803 Stratton and Arscott Hender "nee Pomeroy(not sure) I have limited access to Ancestry and F Search has not much . All I know is that they emigrated to Canada Ontario in 1860 (do not know why) I would like to track them down and if anyone could I would be most grateful . Thank you all .

The Lighter Side / "Where was my 2 x G Grandmother a Servant?".

« on: Wednesday 13 March 24 14:31 GMT (UK) »

My 2 x G Grandmother was Ann Drinkwater b 1839 in Bowdon Altrincham . I would like to trace her background a bit if possible . All I know from the 1861 census in Bowdon is that at aged 21 she was a Servant . "But at what Address?". I am not subscribed to Ancestry at present and cannot access any deeper info on this . The census says Ann is working for a Mr Richard Stead and his Sister Mary .

Please could anyone find the address she worked at ?. Than I could google it and see if it was a grand house or not . Thank you .

The Common Room / Ancestor in Family was a "Sir "

« on: Wednesday 06 March 24 15:01 GMT (UK) »

My 10th G Grandfather was Sir william Dalison b 1518 in Lincoln UK. I don't know if it is worth researching this ?. All I know is that he was on the "benches " in Law . So "Can anyone recommend I look into this ?". "Or is William too far out from my ancestry?". I welcome any responses and thanks.

Graveyards and Gravestones / Ancestors resting place in the "chancel" St Margarets church Stanford le Hope

« on: Monday 26 February 24 16:19 GMT (UK) »

Hi everyone . I have an 8th G Grandfather Jacob de Rouffignac , a French Huguenot . I have followed his background and genealogy for a long time now . The only thing missing is an image of the Family resting place! in the "Chancel" at St Margarets church in Stanford le Hope Essex . I wonder if any kind soul from this area could send me this picture by email?. I live in the north west so i cannot do it myself . The details for Jacob are as follows. Jacob de Rouffignac born 1640 France and Died 5th dec 1721 and his Wife also buried with him is Madeleine Rouffignac born 1650 and Died 1718 . Thank you and best wishes .

The Common Room / Social history of Cornish fishermen migrating to the US in 1900

« on: Friday 23 February 24 13:34 GMT (UK) »

My Cornish ancestors emigrated to Pennsylvania early 1900s . I probably think it was due to the lack of opportunities in fishing at the time . Still it was a big move! . "Has anyone any social history articles etc on emigration from Cornwall at this time?". I would be keen to learn more . Thanks .

The Common Room / "Anyone out there with ancestors who where Gold seekers in Victoria 1860s?".

« on: Saturday 17 February 24 16:11 GMT (UK) »

My distant Cousin(miner) was from Newlyn Cornwall and he emigrated to Daylesford Victoria Australia in the 1860s . Apparently he was a gold miner (unprofessional) at the time of gold rush . So "Does anyone else have similar stories?". I expect it was hard work and a hard place to live at the time .

Australia / Social history of Blind creek mining area Victoria Australia

« on: Saturday 20 January 24 16:13 GMT (UK) »

Hello after researching a very distant Cousin of mine it appears he emigrated to Victoria Oz around 1860 . William Boase b 1832 in Cornwall was a miner who ended up in Daylesford Victoria with his Wife Lucy . Now "Can anyone offer me any social history of the mining area blind creek in Victoria?". I would like to learn about his life there . Thank you all.

The Common Room / Looking for an AmandaWright Rootschat member

« on: Tuesday 09 January 24 17:08 GMT (UK) »

Hi all . I am looking to contact Amanda Wright on this site. Amanda put a topic on about her relative Sally Wright/ Rouffignac and we seem to be related thru this line . So I am seeking advice on how to contact this Lady . Appreciate any help here thank you .