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Scotland / Re: Free Credits on Scotland's People until Friday 16th June, 2017.
« on: Wednesday 14 June 17 14:51 BST (UK) »
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The Common Room / Re: FindMyPast offer - 50% off a one month World sub, Ends 22 may
« on: Thursday 13 April 17 11:16 BST (UK) »
Doesn't include the 1939 Register - that's a shame, I was hoping to find a few more family members!
Cheers, Anne
Cheers, Anne
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Australia / Re: How to get a copy of an 1861 Coroner's Inquest in Victoria
« on: Wednesday 07 September 16 01:20 BST (UK) »
Oh Merlin, thanks so much! Everything I had read on the PROV site told me I had to go there in person or get an Agent to find it!
There's thirteen pages of very sad reading, but now I know her sister's name, plus can confirm other details. How amazing to read the actual words of the witnesses.
I know that a lot of Inquests were held at Hotels, I wonder if they had a special room set aside, & how & where they displayed the body.
Again, thank you all - Rootschatters solve another puzzle!
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Australia / Re: How to get a copy of an 1861 Coroner's Inquest in Victoria
« on: Wednesday 07 September 16 00:59 BST (UK) »
Many thanks for your replies Cando & Merlin, I have found a couple of articles on the "Melancholy Suicide" in The Age 14 Dec, & Bendigo Advertiser 13 Dec, but thought I might get more details from the actual Report - such as Margaret's sister's name.
I'm also trying to find out who brought up the 3 children, & what happened to Margaret's husband, Alexander.
Thank you Cando for the burial details - maybe I'll get to view the grave one day, she is my husband's gt.gt. grandmother, but it's almost like it's my own family!
Merlin, many thanks for saving me some money! I will check out the site now!
Anne
ps tried to attach the newspaper report, not sure if it worked!
I'm also trying to find out who brought up the 3 children, & what happened to Margaret's husband, Alexander.
Thank you Cando for the burial details - maybe I'll get to view the grave one day, she is my husband's gt.gt. grandmother, but it's almost like it's my own family!
Merlin, many thanks for saving me some money! I will check out the site now!
Anneps tried to attach the newspaper report, not sure if it worked!
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Australia / How to get a copy of an 1861 Coroner's Inquest in Victoria
« on: Tuesday 06 September 16 12:30 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone,
I can't get to the Victorian Archives Centre myself & was wondering if anyone has used the services of a Search Agent to get a copy of an Inquest?
I have obtained the Reference Number of the Inquest, (with the help of a Librarian at the State Library of Victoria) which was held in 1861 at Bendigo, after Margaret Turnbull hanged herself.
Hoping someone can tell me who to contact, Cheers, Anne
I can't get to the Victorian Archives Centre myself & was wondering if anyone has used the services of a Search Agent to get a copy of an Inquest?
I have obtained the Reference Number of the Inquest, (with the help of a Librarian at the State Library of Victoria) which was held in 1861 at Bendigo, after Margaret Turnbull hanged herself.
Hoping someone can tell me who to contact, Cheers, Anne
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Armed Forces / Re: Help Please Family Story
« on: Friday 12 August 16 06:34 BST (UK) »
Well done, Leonie!
Just shows we should never give up searching, & go back to those puzzling questions every now & then.... I need to go make a list! Cheers, Anne
Just shows we should never give up searching, & go back to those puzzling questions every now & then.... I need to go make a list!
Cheers, Anne
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The Common Room / Re: Caleb Day - was he really in the 1st Oregon Cavalry?
« on: Wednesday 10 August 16 11:22 BST (UK) »
Thanks for that MaxD - I agree with you, that maybe it was a good story!
His children were born 1863, 65, 66, & 68, so not much space for a trip to the US after arriving in Oz.
Cas - thanks for your reply, will check it out now!
His children were born 1863, 65, 66, & 68, so not much space for a trip to the US after arriving in Oz.
Cas - thanks for your reply, will check it out now!
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The Common Room / Caleb Day - was he really in the 1st Oregon Cavalry?
« on: Wednesday 10 August 16 08:41 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone,
I have no idea where to put this one! I'm about to give up on Caleb, but maybe roots chatters have some ideas.
Caleb Day was born 1841, Maidstone, Kent, UK.. I have him in Kent, 1851, but can't find him 1861 (or his father Samuel, a Baptist Minister).
Caleb married Serena Vale, Julyqtr. 1862, Birmingham UK. They arrived in Melbourne, Australia, March 1863. Caleb was a Draper's Assistant in Geelong. His parents & siblings lived there too (Samuel was Baptist Minister there for 41 years).
Caleb's wife died in 1877, then he seemed to move to Greenwich Park,NSW, where he got married to Susan Phillpot in 1879. This is the tricky bit - in the newspaper announcement he is described as "late captain adjutant, 1st Oregon Cavalry, US Army". It's also mentioned that he is the son of Samuel of Geelong, so it's the same man.
He died in Geelong in 1881, of pneumonia, & only his first wife is mentioned, his occupation was "Draper". His daughter's Death Cert in 1936, said he was an "Army Captain".
I don't know much about American military things, but could he be telling the truth about serving in the Army - I've searched (mainly Ancestry) but can't pin him down, although Caleb Day seems a common name. I'm beginning to think he was telling "porkies"!
Cheers, Anne
I have no idea where to put this one! I'm about to give up on Caleb, but maybe roots chatters have some ideas.
Caleb Day was born 1841, Maidstone, Kent, UK.. I have him in Kent, 1851, but can't find him 1861 (or his father Samuel, a Baptist Minister).
Caleb married Serena Vale, Julyqtr. 1862, Birmingham UK. They arrived in Melbourne, Australia, March 1863. Caleb was a Draper's Assistant in Geelong. His parents & siblings lived there too (Samuel was Baptist Minister there for 41 years).
Caleb's wife died in 1877, then he seemed to move to Greenwich Park,NSW, where he got married to Susan Phillpot in 1879. This is the tricky bit - in the newspaper announcement he is described as "late captain adjutant, 1st Oregon Cavalry, US Army". It's also mentioned that he is the son of Samuel of Geelong, so it's the same man.
He died in Geelong in 1881, of pneumonia, & only his first wife is mentioned, his occupation was "Draper". His daughter's Death Cert in 1936, said he was an "Army Captain".
I don't know much about American military things, but could he be telling the truth about serving in the Army - I've searched (mainly Ancestry) but can't pin him down, although Caleb Day seems a common name. I'm beginning to think he was telling "porkies"!
Cheers, Anne9
The Lighter Side / Re: How many convict relatives in your tree?
« on: Wednesday 10 August 16 01:15 BST (UK) »
My Australian born husband has seven direct ancestors who arrived as convicts, & it has been a great learning experience for me as a recent (1967) migrant to find out so much Australian history!
John Tarlington arrived in 1791, he married Mary Ryan,(arrived 1832). George Thornton arrived in 1816, his wife & family followed him out. William Clutton arrived 1817, & lived with one of George's daughters. John Purnell arrived 1830, he married Elizabeth Clarke, who arrived 1838. Christmas Long arrived in 1848.
They were all transported for various thefts for seven years. George Thornton, a pickpocket from Dublin served as a police constable in Sydney! Most of them seemed to do quite well in the new country, & how I would love to speak to them about their lives! Cheers, Anne
John Tarlington arrived in 1791, he married Mary Ryan,(arrived 1832). George Thornton arrived in 1816, his wife & family followed him out. William Clutton arrived 1817, & lived with one of George's daughters. John Purnell arrived 1830, he married Elizabeth Clarke, who arrived 1838. Christmas Long arrived in 1848.
They were all transported for various thefts for seven years. George Thornton, a pickpocket from Dublin served as a police constable in Sydney! Most of them seemed to do quite well in the new country, & how I would love to speak to them about their lives! Cheers,
Anne