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Family History Beginners Board / London address
« on: Thursday 27 July 23 12:22 BST (UK)  »
My great-grandfather Henry Wilkins, of Henley-on-Thames, moved to London around 1880 to work as a railway porter. His first address, according to the 1881 census, was at 66, Harwood Road, but I can't find that on the map or on any lists of previous street names. He later lived in Maldon Road and Vorley Road, and those I can trace, but not Harwood Street.

Could you help me with this please? Thanks, Maurice Wilkins.

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Family History Programs, Tree Organisation, Presentation / Family Tree Global Software Publishing (GSP) Version 2.0
« on: Sunday 27 October 13 13:06 GMT (UK)  »
I've used this software for many years and though it looks rather dated I find that it does everything that I need at the moment. If I want to upgrade I can convert data to GEDCOM files and migrate to a more modern system, but for the moment I'm staying put.

However, I've discovered that I need to move a whole section of my tree en bloc to a different ancestor. I have done this before but now I have to do it again I cannot remember how I did it! Is anyone out there able to help me - I want to make absolutely sure that I don't use any data, though I have of course backed up the files elsewhere.

I'd be most grateful for any help.

Many thanks,

Maurice.

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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / Re: The Pitts, Park Road, Hamptonwick
« on: Sunday 11 March 12 16:48 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Dixie

Back in 2006 you mentioned seeing a house in Hampton Wick with 'Gravel Pit Hill' above the door. I've just discovered that my great-grandfather Richard Shortland lived at 1, Gravel Pit Hill, according to the 1911 census. He owned a draper's shop in Surbiton at the time.

Did you ever find out any more?

Regards,

Maurice.

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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Dartmouth Park Hill - What was this? COMPLETED THANKS
« on: Monday 14 February 11 23:50 GMT (UK)  »
Very interested to find this as I've discovered today that my Great Aunt Emily was born at Dartmouth Hill in 1892 and wondered where and what it was!

Thank you!

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Oxfordshire / Re: Early Oxfordshire Wills
« on: Friday 21 January 11 17:05 GMT (UK)  »
Ah! Many thanks!
Quote from: newburychap on Tuesday 28 December 10 12:24 GMT (UK)
Quote from: MosesDodd on Tuesday 21 December 10 19:06 GMT (UK)
Please excuse my ignorance, but what does PCC stand for in this context?

Maurice.
Prerogative Court of Canterbury - the highest tier of the church probate courts.

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Oxfordshire / Re: Early Oxfordshire Wills
« on: Tuesday 21 December 10 19:06 GMT (UK)  »
Please excuse my ignorance, but what does PCC stand for in this context?

Maurice.

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Oxfordshire / Henley local history
« on: Tuesday 21 December 10 19:02 GMT (UK)  »
Is there anyone out there who has a good knowledge of Henley local history and geography? My grandfather, Frank Wilkins, who owned H.Wilkins and Sons, lived all of his 97-odd years in the town and how I wish I'd asked him more while I had the chance!   :(

Maurice.

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How to Use RootsChat (Please don't post requests here) / Re: I am stupid: how to send PM's on this site??
« on: Tuesday 21 December 10 18:56 GMT (UK)  »
I too have spent about 30 minutes trying to work how how to send a personal message! There's always an answer from somebody if only you ask the question! Thank you everyone!

Maurice

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