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Down / Alice Dowd born circa 1826 Newry Ireland

« on: Wednesday 24 September 14 09:03 BST (UK) »

Hi All I thought I'd post one of my problem families. I'm trying to go backwards.

My Great Great Grandmother Alice GIBSON born 30th July 1862 in Bendigo Victoria Australia
Parents: George Gard(i)ner GIBSON (born: Circa 1832 Lancashire) and Alice DOWD (born: Circa 1826 Newry County Down Ireland)

Alice DOWD married John AUGLAM in Ireland, when?
They had a daughter Mary Ann AUGLAM in County Down Ireland in 1857, she died in Bendigo on 28th January 1859 (aged 1 year 9 months and had been in Victoria 1 year)

I'd like to try and find Alice's parents.

Cheers
gennig

Cumberland / Isaac Thomlinson

« on: Friday 25 July 14 13:25 BST (UK) »

Can anyone help find a living relative of Ike/Isaac Thomlinson born 1924 in Whitehaven, Cumberland

It is believed his parents were Isaac Thomlinson & Bessie Renfrey.

http://wynnumcentral.com.au/farewell-ike/

regards
gennig

Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Restore my photo of G and T Kinder Please

« on: Friday 16 May 14 10:12 BST (UK) »

Hi

Any way I could get this photo cleaned. Any help would be appreciated.

regards
gennig

The Common Room / Why would they change their Surname?

« on: Saturday 26 April 14 11:18 BST (UK) »

Hi All

The Greco Family continues to give me trouble.

1st I find Ambrose Greco who arrived in Australia in 1908 changed his surname to Gregory between 1913 & 1924.
Now I find his brother appears to on changed his name too.
Bernard GRECO married Rose Emily GEORGE in 1909.
Their daughter Haidee Theresa V GRECO is born in 1910
In the 1911 census the family is living in Watford, Hertfordshire as Greco.
Their son Melville Bernard F GRECO is born in West Ham 1913 and another son is born in West Ham 1919.

Bernard dies Jan 1940 as Bernard COOPER
Rose Emily dies 10 Feb 1950 as Rose Emily COOPER
Haidee V T COOPER marries June Qtr 1941 Ilford Essex married name CALVER.
Melville Bernard F COOPER died Oct 1998 in Wales.

This makes me believe this is the same family, but why would they change their name.
Would they have done it legally? If so, can where can I find the documentation?

cheers

Genni

Armed Forces / What Uniform is my Great Grandfather wearing

« on: Saturday 26 April 14 07:17 BST (UK) »

Hi Everyone

I hope to identify the uniform my Great Grandfather David Lambden is wearing. David was born 1864 in Dummer, Basingstoke, Hampshire.

He came to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia late 1880's or early 1890's.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

cheers
Genni

The Common Room / Reginald A Gregory - Who were your parents? .. opinions please

« on: Monday 20 October 08 02:03 BST (UK) »

Hi all

For many years I have tried to find my Children's Great Grandfathers birth and it has proved to be a problem. Recently, I found a possible and would like advice/opinions.

Reginald Alexander Gregory was married in Victoria Aus in the 1920's. He gives his birthplace as Forest Gate London circa 1898 and Parents: Ambrose Gregory & Mary Blackburn.

Before he died he told us his surname was changed from Greco to Gregory and that he came to Victoria on the "Oruba".

With the above information I was able to find Reg (aged 10) and his parents arriving in August 1908.
The 1909 Electoral Roll has Ambrose Greco and his wife Annie living in Bendigo (this matches info passed on by Reg)

Annie Greco disappears, and Ambrose Greco (bachelor) marries Mary Blackburn (widow) nee Blandthorn in 1913. Ambrose gives his place of Birth as Wales and parents: Francis Greco & Agnes Esta.

The 1901 British Census has Ambrose 'Single' living with his parents (Francis & Angelina) in West Ham, but no mention of Reginald & Annie.

The 1901 Bristish Census also has a Reginald A Sutton living with his mother Annie Sutton (married) in West Ham.
Annie Sutton nee Webb was born in Warrnambool Victoria, and the Webb family moved back to England in the 1890's. (parents: James & Harriet Webb) Harriet (widow) Clara, Walter, Albert & Lydia Webb are living in West Ham in 1901. Lydia having been born in Melb 1891.
Annie Sutton dies in Victoria in May, 1910, her DC lists 2 children Reginald Alexander aged 11 & Stanley Gordon (deceased).

So, I'm wondering if my Reginald Gregory & Reginald Sutton are one in the same.

I'd like to find a descendent from the Webb family who may be able to confirm or dispel Reginald's parentage.

England / Greco - Essex, Middlesex, Berkshire

« on: Friday 17 August 07 11:43 BST (UK) »

Hi

I'm trying to trace a family forward from 1901. I have a smattering of information which I've gleamed from various sources.

In 1901 the Family Was living at 80 St Georges Road, West Ham. Prior to 1901 the family was in Wales. Following is the information I have gathered on each of them.

Francis Greco born circa 1851 in Naples Italy. died 19th March 1909 at 164 Caversham Road, Reading. Buried at Caversham - Hemdean Road Cemetery. His occupation was a musician (harpist)

This Wife Angelina GRECO nee PODESTA was 13th Feb 1855 in Glamorgan Wales (parents: Johanne PODESTA & Sara FOSTER) died at 61 Medora Road, Brixton SW2 also buried at Caversham - Hemdean Road Cemetery.

Children:-

Augustus Joseph born Dec Qtr 1872 in Newport Monmouth Wales, Occupation: Musical Director.
In 1913 he's listed as the Publican of the Castle Hotel 208 High St Brentford
Kellys directory 1914 listed as the Publican of the Warley Arms Warley Road, Great Warley
He is listed as living at 61 Medora Rd, Brixton on his mothers death cert.

Carmella born June Qtr 1874 Newport Mon Wales married George Wollacott 11th Oct 1893 at the Register Office in Cardiff. She appears to have stayed in Wales. Known children:- Charles Francis, Beatrice, George & William.

Ambrose Francis GRECO born 24th July 1876 in Newport Mon Wales. Ambrose came to Australia with his "wife" & son in August 1908. died in Fitzroy Melb Victoria 11th mar 1945. Son Reginald Alexander GREGORY was born circa 1898 (can not find the birth) Ambrose was single in 1901. Occupation: Musician. According to family history he played at the Hippodrome.

Walter GRECO born march Qtr 1879 in newport. died in 1935 buried 22 Jun 1935 at Caversham - Hemdean Road Cemetery. Occupation: Musician

Bernard Herbert GRECO born Dec Qtr 1885 Newport. He married Rosie Emily GEORGE on 9th March 1909 at the Register Office in Reading Berkshire. In 1916 he was a Bandsman in the Irish Guards.

Adeline GRECO born Dec Qtr 1887 Newport. She appears to have married Earl H SMITH Dec Qtr 1918 St Giles. Her Occupation: Musician

Bertha GRECO born 31st May 1890 Newport.

Ernest GRECO born Sep Qtr 1893 Cardiff

Agnes GRECO born 11 may 1896 at 74 Cobown St, St John Cardiff. She married Charles W NEWMAN Dec Qtr 1914 Billericay

Any information or suggestions on how to trace them would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Genni

Australia / Tas Archives - Lookup Please

« on: Sunday 11 March 07 04:52 GMT (UK) »

Hi All

I found the following on the Index for Assisted Immigrants into Tasmania, I'm hoping someone can check the films out for me and see if there is any extra information.

Margaret Broadley 18 - "Sir Allan McNab"
Ann Broadley 15 - "Sir Allan McNab"
Charles Broadley 12 - "Sir Allan McNab"

Year 1854 Reel: I 4 -4 Page: 166 Ref: CB 7/12/1 (all three)
Year 1854 Reel: I 4 - 8 Page: 72 Ref: cb 7/16/1 (Charles BROADLY)

Samuel Carter 27 - "Broomielaw"

Year 1857 Reel: I 4 - 7 Page: 118 Ref: CB 7/12/12

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Genni

Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Help needed to clean up this photo - COMPLETE

« on: Monday 09 October 06 14:13 BST (UK) »

Hi

I hope someone can help clean up this photo for me. It's of myself and my sister, we're turning the big "50" next month and I would like to use it for the invitations.

Thanking you all in advance.

Genni