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Cork / Re: Missing baby records George Henry O'Keeffe
« on: Thursday 12 May 11 20:52 BST (UK)  »
Thank you so much Skibbgirl. Your post has been incredibly helpful.
I'm sure the birth record is the missing baby, and the death record appears to be the only one that matches the dates. Unfortunately my maternal grandparents and my Mum are both deceased and my uncle (who gave me the original date of birth I quoted) knows no more than that. One thing though, I presume the film numbers & volume numbers etc refer to the microfiches kept at the Church of the Latter Day Saints. How would I go about getting a copy of the birth & death certificate? Could I use their reference? Sorry! You see now what I mean about being a novice at this! And how will I find out where he's buried?
Thanks
Pam

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Cork / Missing baby records George Henry O'Keeffe
« on: Wednesday 11 May 11 19:02 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help, please? I'm looking for a George Henry O'Keeffe born 1934 and died 1935. His parents were Maurice Christopher O'Keeffe and Ellen (Nee Pritchard). They had 3 other children - Julia Christina (B.1929), Eileen Mary(B. 1930) and Maurice Cornelius (b.1937). I've found records for Julia Christina & Maurice at St. Finbarrs South (South Chapel), but no record of Eileen though I did find a copy of her birth certificate. But nothing for George Henry. It's as if he didn't exist. The family were living in South Main St in 1930 and the O'Keeffe's have lots of family in the Blackrock area. Unfortunately I have completely lost touch with this branch of the family and would welcome suggestions as to how to trace them. I'm wondering if the baby was buried in a family plot. Aonghus O'Brien, the Parish secretary at St Finbarr's has looked but can't trace him in the church records.
My aunt Julia Christina (Known as Sheila) emigrated to Canada in the 1950's but is making a trip to Cork in a few weeks. She also knows nothing about where her brother is buried. It would be lovely to give her some info.
Many thanks

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The Common Room / Re: Death of a British subject abroad
« on: Monday 02 May 11 21:08 BST (UK)  »
Many thanks for looking, Trevor, but my Gt grandad in Joseph Monaghan Williams, so I'm afraid it's not him. How would I access Consular records?
Thanks
Pam

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The Common Room / Death of a British subject abroad
« on: Monday 02 May 11 20:29 BST (UK)  »
My Great grandfather Rev.J M Williams left his family and went to the USA in 1894. I know he originally went to Philadelphia intending to travel to New York, but then he disappears from sight. Unfortunately his only son, my grandad is dead now but never spoke of him. Looking through some research my Aunt did 30 years ago I have a passing reference to him dying in 1912 and a sentence about a consular report from Boston. I also found his name next to an address for Seton Ann Hall, St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. I believe this was a hospital run for the poor so I think the chance of his leaving a will is non-existent.
If a British subject dies abroad, how is his death notified to the UK and where would I find such records? I've trawled through BMD for 1912 with no success.
My aunt was also convinced he died just before the outbreak of WW2 but her recollections are a bit muddled and don't tie in with the notes she wrote years ago.
Any help or advice would be most gratefully received.

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Sunday 27 March 11 15:58 BST (UK)  »
I'm afraid not. He was born in Wales in 1855 so it's definitely the right period. I know he was in hospital in Baltimore in 1915. His granddaughter thinks he died in Boston years later but she's in her eighties now and no-one in the family talked that much about him, so I'm not sure how reliable her info is. She certainly didn't know about the hospital in Baltimore. I only found out quite by chance as I spotted it in a tiny notebook his son was using during WW1. Nothing next to it - just his name and the name of the hospital. I tried contacting the hospital to see if they had archives and had a crazy conversation with a receptionist who was quoting patient confidentiality to me!! Anyway, I'll keep at it. He deserves it.
Pam

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Sunday 27 March 11 15:35 BST (UK)  »
Thank you to one and all for your kindness, your time and your skill.
It really is appreciated.
Putting a face to a name really does make a difference and he definitely looks better now!
Pam

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Saturday 26 March 11 15:55 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much for the restore, Irene. I'm well impressed! And thank you for the kind words of encouragement from everyone else. I can see I'm going to have no free time!
Pam   x

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Saturday 26 March 11 15:28 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much, Tony. I'll get stuck in and have a go!
Kind regards
Pam

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Please help restore g.grandad's photo
« on: Saturday 26 March 11 12:37 GMT (UK)  »
I've come across a photo of my g.grandad. Not sure of the date. Was taken from a glass photo plate which has now disappeared. I'd really appreciate a restoration. Also I'd love to learn how to do restorations so I can return the favour to others. How would I start? Is there anyone who would mentor me?
Many thanks. x

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