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The Common Room / Re: You know those 'buggy' little questions? CHRISTIE
« on: Thursday 16 July 15 07:39 BST (UK)  »
Hi Kaye,

We honestly have never been able to get back any further than James Christie, tobacconist in Brewer Street. We have him living there as early as 1813 from memory and from his death certificate, he was born about 1782 (died in 1838, aged 56). As far as I know we don't have any seafarers at all, although there is a Christie heavily involved in the shipping area around the same time, and on reading his Will, there is absolutely no connection I can find to any of our lot.

We have a Henry Christie and Isabella that 'might' be James's parents, but again, no proof positive. We also can't find any Wills from anyone that nails any of these lot down for us, YET!!!

My family tree has gone on the backburner lately so I'd have to go back and double check information but for the most part I have been able to connect backwards to James Christie the tobacconist with 100% proof positive, beyond that would be all guess work as it stands.

Victoria

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Can this be sharpened please?
« on: Sunday 10 November 13 09:41 GMT (UK)  »
Not sure it's much better....

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Mum just passed away
« on: Monday 31 December 12 01:22 GMT (UK)  »
Condolences...

Can change hair/eye colour if needed.

Victoria

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The Common Room / The passing of a much admired Rootschatter, Alex Liggins.
« on: Thursday 16 August 12 12:21 BST (UK)  »
To those who knew him, there are not enough words in any dictionary to describe who he was! It will leave a hole in the chat room and our hearts.

RIP Alex Liggins, a man of all men and a gentle one besides!

Condolences to all his family and friends...

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The Common Room / Re: Trove Update
« on: Friday 15 June 12 03:33 BST (UK)  »
Was born in Shepparton :)

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The Common Room / Re: Trove Update
« on: Friday 15 June 12 02:19 BST (UK)  »
Hi lyn,

I notice that you're in Australia? As luck would have it, if you join NLA (National Library of Australia and their e-resources) you can get access to what's known as the Gale Collection.  FREE! It covers 1600 to 1900 with a variety of newspapers, then from 1785 to 2005 or 2006, with The Times. You do have to wait for them to send a card out by snail mail to get access and it is VERY addictive, especially when you realise that you're reading about things that happened before Australia was even known about :)

Victoria

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London and Middlesex / Re: A successful London tobacco/snuff manufacturer info needed!
« on: Tuesday 06 March 12 17:22 GMT (UK)  »
Ah, with you now. I've searched loads of newspaper/gazette's/books etc all over the place and other than a small ad and an early mention, I've never found anything for this lot! I figure someone local may have more hope on this one. My online resources are just not giving up anything on either them or the business!

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London and Middlesex / Re: A successful London tobacco/snuff manufacturer info needed!
« on: Tuesday 06 March 12 16:54 GMT (UK)  »
They're an elusive bunch, but shouldn't be, so you're not the only one that's been stumped Graham! Thank you for trying anyway :)

What is Colidale?

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London and Middlesex / Re: A successful London tobacco/snuff manufacturer info needed!
« on: Tuesday 06 March 12 13:13 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Shaun,

This is a partial transcript of just one of the records.

On his now dwelling house only situate as aforsaid brick Eight hundred pounds.
Household goods, wearing apparel, printed goods and plate therein Two hundred pounds.
Storeroom behind rear brick and timber One hundred & fifty pounds.
Stock & utensils herein One hundred & fifty pounds.


Victoria :)

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