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Kent / Re: Caister
« on: Thursday 06 January 11 05:45 GMT (UK) »
Thanks. I've had a reply from a Robert Caister, also. It's great to have Elizabeth sorted.
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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Lewis & Mary Rigby
« on: Tuesday 14 December 10 23:35 GMT (UK) »
Well, that info puts paid to my bright idea! Back to the drawing board!
Many thanks for your time.
Ruth
Many thanks for your time.
Ruth
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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Lewis & Mary Rigby
« on: Tuesday 14 December 10 03:34 GMT (UK) »
My Peter emigrated to Australia on SS Great Britain in 1852.
At the moment, I'm looking to see if there's a death for Mary Rigby (his wife) before 1852.
Cheers.
At the moment, I'm looking to see if there's a death for Mary Rigby (his wife) before 1852.
Cheers.
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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Re: Lewis & Mary Rigby
« on: Tuesday 14 December 10 00:36 GMT (UK) »
Thanks, Carole. I had seen that on IGI. My problem is I have no documentation (marriage or death regs) for Peter so am flying blind, so to speak. I was interested in this particular Peter as my Peter named two of his four children Margaret Alice & Rachel. Surely not a coincidence? Will keep searching other avenues.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Lancashire Lookup Requests / Lewis & Mary Rigby
« on: Sunday 12 December 10 23:18 GMT (UK) »
While trying to track an elusive ancestor, I came across Lewis & Ann Rigby. whose children were Margaret, b1804; Betty, b 1806; Ann, b 1808; Rachel, b 1810; James. b 1812; Alice, b 1814; Peter b 1815. All were born at Farnworth near Prescot and baptized at St Wilfreds.
I am interested specifically in Peter and would like to know his movements during his adult life - did he migrate to Australia?
Anyone who has this family in their tree is welcome to contact me with any information.
Many thanks and a Merry Christmas to all.
I am interested specifically in Peter and would like to know his movements during his adult life - did he migrate to Australia?
Anyone who has this family in their tree is welcome to contact me with any information.
Many thanks and a Merry Christmas to all.
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Australia / Re: Tracing John WIMPRESS
« on: Sunday 09 May 10 07:11 BST (UK) »
Well, that little story sounds familiar!!!! My adult children are within 4 hrs travel. One left the MD card locked up at work, one is working today but being newly married didn't want to come up on her days off and the eldest - well, it's like trying to get blood from a stone:) And... I'm always up before anyone else... every morning!
I've had a quick look at both the Tarnagulla & Stawell sites that you posted (while waiting for something else to download). The Tarnagulla one does have quite a few names listed, but none are what I want. Will contact them sometime this week & see what comes up then.
Many thanks,
Ruth.
I've had a quick look at both the Tarnagulla & Stawell sites that you posted (while waiting for something else to download). The Tarnagulla one does have quite a few names listed, but none are what I want. Will contact them sometime this week & see what comes up then.
Many thanks,
Ruth.
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Australia / Re: Tracing John WIMPRESS
« on: Sunday 09 May 10 06:28 BST (UK) »
Thank you all so much for your help. I'm sure to enjoy finding those pieces to the puzzle now.
I realise it's Mother's Day - hope you all enjoyed some special treats!
Ruth
I realise it's Mother's Day - hope you all enjoyed some special treats!
Ruth
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Australia / Re: Tracing John WIMPRESS
« on: Sunday 09 May 10 04:24 BST (UK) »
Thanks for the cemetery sites, Cando. I'm still a novice at this game! Will check out Limpress next time I'm on the Vic BMD site.
Cheers!
PS They certainly didn't muck around with sentencing back in those days, did they?
Cheers!
PS They certainly didn't muck around with sentencing back in those days, did they?
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Australia / Re: Tracing John WIMPRESS
« on: Sunday 09 May 10 02:53 BST (UK) »
Thank you Cando, Alison, Sparrett & Dundee - Mr Wimpress is getting to be an interesting person! Back to his wife's death reg - John is only mentioned as the 'undertaker'. She's buried at Sandy Creek - which I'm assuming is out Stawell way. Couldn't find any on-line sites for Stawell cemeteries
How did you get hold of convict records at Shropshire, Dundee? I did a search on Old Bailey, but came up with nothing.
Many thanks for your help.
How did you get hold of convict records at Shropshire, Dundee? I did a search on Old Bailey, but came up with nothing.
Many thanks for your help.