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Carlow / Re: Robert McDowell - arrived Australia in 1838, who is his father?
« on: Wednesday 13 April 22 07:55 BST (UK)  »
Hello Michael,
I have not been on this site for quite a few years, sadly so.  Do you have a copy of the complete text of this page that you have shown?  Or a book title, or webpage of this information that would allow me to read the full story?

I hope, that you are well and enjoying life.



Quote from: KoalaBear on Saturday 26 December 09 05:11 GMT (UK)
Hello Robert

I am also a descendant of Robert McDowell. There are quite a few of us since he and Frances Elizabeth Bailey had 14 children. I am a great-great grandson.
I have attached a scan of a document which I have explaining what is known to my family about his origins. It makes interesting reading.

I also have a couple of photos of Robert McDowell and Frances Elizabeth Bailey.

I hope that this is of interest to you, perhaps we can exchange some further information.

Regards, Michael

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Australia / Re: The property of "Wallenbillen" NSW
« on: Sunday 03 April 22 08:57 BST (UK)  »
Flogged,
"Wallenbillan"!  My great grandfather Matthews was married on "Wallenbillan".  That property certainly is on the west side of the Bogan River, and the mail back in the day would have come delivered via Peak Hill. 

I cant help with the Phillips family, sorry.  Just confirming that the property certainly still exists, and I believe is held by the Cannon family these days. 
Regards
AK

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New Zealand Completed Requests / Re: ChCh Quake Again!
« on: Tuesday 22 February 11 08:13 GMT (UK)  »
While it has been ages (a few years) since we posted on here, we still hold our ANZAC (Kiwi) mates in our hearts, and hold you in high regard.  

Karon and I wish you all well, that you are safe and well.  You are all in our prayers at this time as evening settles on your nation.  You were champs in the trenches, and so you will be here too.

Love you all
Bob & Karon

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Derbyshire / Re: ALLSOPP - Researching Family Name
« on: Saturday 19 December 09 01:27 GMT (UK)  »
G'day Toby,
Thank you for your question re siblings of one Mary ALSOP.  I think my wife Karon may have that information in her Legacy Program.  Later today, I will ask her to take a look and see what we have and I feel sure we may have those siblings. 

If we do, and the sibling/s match, I have Mary's line back to about 1540.  I would though direct you to my 7th cousin Kaye in Melbourne who has done that line of research.  Kaye is connected to me from about 2 generations back from Mary ALSOP

If you think there is a connection, I will ask you for a contact email address so that Kaye can make contact with you.

Wishing you and yours a very happy and Holy Christmas Toby.  May 2010 be a prosperous year for you in all your endeavors.

Regards
Bob & Karon

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Surrey Completed Look up Requests / Re: John Pook and Sarah Cobbett
« on: Thursday 29 October 09 07:40 GMT (UK)  »
MikenKerry,
G'day there and welcome to RootsChat.  Wow you didnt take long to hook off a message, all the more credit to you fellers.

Im not sure about Mary right now, have to unpack some boxes to locate all that stuff..

But will keep you in touch.

Where are you fellers located?  We are in Bathurst NSW.

Cheers for now
Bob & Karon

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Carlow / Re: Robert McDowell - arrived Australia in 1838, who is his father?
« on: Tuesday 27 October 09 06:40 GMT (UK)  »
G'day Pete,
Thank you for the link my friend.  Like you, the link is not operating for now. I will keep trying and see what happens.

Kind regards
Robert

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Surrey Completed Look up Requests / Re: John Pook and Sarah Cobbett
« on: Wednesday 26 August 09 14:39 BST (UK)  »
Valda,
The Surrey information comes to me via my 3rd cousin in Australia.  I believe the POOK / COBBETT marriage in Surrey was the nearest that Ann could find at the time. 

Therefore we have run with that for the time being.

We shall continue the search as you suggest in Somerset

Thank you for your guidance

Bob & Karon

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Surrey Completed Look up Requests / Re: John Pook and Sarah Cobbett
« on: Monday 24 August 09 13:48 BST (UK)  »
G'day Valda,
Thank you for the information and the offer to reconsider where all this is at. 

Alas, I have no futher information at this stage and so remain stuck in the same piece of mud  :(

It has been a while since I have reviewed this topic, I will endeavour to do so in the next few weeks

Cheers for now
Bob

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Occupation Interests / Re: Farming or Mining equipment, or what is it they are sitting on?
« on: Wednesday 22 July 09 14:17 BST (UK)  »
Quote from: Just Moi on Wednesday 03 June 09 20:31 BST (UK)
Bit More,

Those photos are really well done.

Notice the BRAKE or STOP lever - near the boy's left arm

Notice the STEERING mechanicism near the lady's right shoulder

Notice the shaft to permit the lifting up of the structure where the boy is sitting

Could this be a HAY BAILER perhaps?

Not sure, but hope I am advancing the plot.

JM

OK Im a slow starter on this topic.  On the aparatus that appears to rotate, I note that the radius of steel that is behind Grandma's forearm is quite different to the iron work up higher on tis item.  If the hidden arm is longer than the upper arm, )evidenced by wear marks on the arm below the boys left hip, I have to wonder if this is indeed a primitive maker for sheaved hay (akin to the advanced hay binder of the 1940's/50's here in Australia).  This hidden arm may swing down, under and upward to tighten the sheaf prior to a manual twine/string tie.

Just a thought.  It sure is a fascinating machine tho.

Cheers
Bob

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