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Looking for anyone on  list who has a connection to James Smyth Lisburn, County Antrim.

From the Belfast Newsletter 5 May 1818
On the 1st of May by the Rev.Mr. Higginson. Mr. James Smith of Lisburn to Miss Jane Oakman dau. of Mr. William Oakman of Pigeontown near Glenavy.

Lately at Pigeontown,Parish of Glenavy where he had gone for the restoration of his health Mr. James Smyth of Lisburn,aged 40 He was clerk in the Marquis of Hertford's office for upwards of 20 years. In this situation he conducted himself with such prooriety,  integrity,and faithfulness as merited and obtained the unqualified approbation f those whom he connected. His mild unobtrusive manners and kind obligiing dispositions procured him the estimation and respect of all who came within the circle of his acquaintance . A widow with a very numerous and promising progeny,remain behind to deplore the irreparable  loss they have sustained by the premature death of a affectionate husband and tender parent.

I do not know how many children were born to James and Jane or what happened to the children. I do know Jane remarried to a William English and they immigrated to Canada along with 2 children George and Isabella.

If there should be anyone on list who has a connection to James Smyth or might know how to find the names of the children I would appreciate hearing from you.  Odd that the children did not come to Canada with their mother for whatever reason. Wonder how many she had maybe 5 or more.

Another bit of info on James Smyth/Smith he was baptized Catholic  in  1-9-1789 parents William Smyth and Anne at Dublin,Bray. 


I appreciate any help.

Lilybell

Looking for anyone who has a connection to Evelyn Maud Harrod born 1876 Layer Marney, Essex.

Her parents were Hatch John William Harrod and  Sarah Annie Large.

I have checked FreeBMD looking for a marriage or a death record for her but no luck.

She had a sister Mary Agnes Harrod( my grandmother) born 1883,Guildford, Surrey

Clifford Large Harrod born 1871 Bowers Essex

I believe there was another sibling I think her name was Elizabeth DOB unknown I'll have to dig out my records.

I have most of the family information on Mary and Clifford. But very little or none on Evelyn or Elizabeth.

If there is anyone on list who might have a connection to  anyone in this Harrod  famiily I would be delighted to hear from you.

There is a story true or not that the Harrod family may have a connection to Harrods dept. store ??


Lilybell 

1926 Canadian Census is being released this year.
Census covers Manitoba,,Alberta  and Saskatchewan.
Census was taken June 1, 1926
The census has been passed to Family Search
Not included on the indexing Fathers and Mothers place of birth, year of naturalization, mother tongue, and education

Searchable Alberta, Canada, Homestead Records

http://search.ancestry.ca/search/db.aspx?dbid

Searching for information on unknown Gibbons who married unknown Scott ca 1911 place unknown but could be Edmonton,Middlesex.

They had three children which I found on Rootsweb Free BMD

Leonard C Gibbons born 1st quarter 1912

James E Gibbons born 3rd quarter 1913

Ivy L C Gibbons born 3rd quarter 1915

All born Edmonton, Middlesex.

I am looking for anyone who might have a connection to this family and can provide first names for the parents. Full names for the children would also be helpful

My connection is through Ivy who married  a nephew of my grandmothers. His name was William Harry Harrod they married 1945 or 1946.She came to Canada in 1946 as a  war bride.

All help greatly appreciated.


Lilybell