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Hi,

I would really appreciate any attempt at transcribing place of birth and place of residence in the attached extract of a Soviet passport from the 1920s. I have included other surviving bits of text, which may help.

My closest guess is the raion for place of birth is Poltava.

Thanks,

Ben

Hi,

Any help locating a John Dixon in the 1861 census would be appreciated.
I cannot find his marriage record. The 1911 census suggests he was married in 1860, but his first child is born mid-1860s. If I can find him in the 1861 census then that should help with identifying the correct marriage record or even his partner's maiden name.

John Dixon was baptised in 1835, in Long Horsley. His parents were Robert Dixon and Mary Young (confirmed).

I have identified 1841, 1851, 1871, 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 records.

Census records:

John Dixon was employed as a coal miner

1841: Born 1835; Northumberland. Living with parents; Robert Dixon and Mary Young. Residing in Long Horsley, Northumberland
1851: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with parents; Robert Dixon and Mary Young. Residing in Cowpen, Northumberland
1871: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with wife, Ann, and children John Walter Dixon (aged 5) and Margaret Ann Dixon (aged 2). Residing in Cowpen, Northumberland
1881: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with wife, Ann, and children John Walter Dixon, Margaret Ann Dixon, Mary Jane Dixon (aged 9) and Elizabeth Eleanor Dixon (aged 7). Residing in Whitley, Northumberland
1891: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with wife, Ann, and child John Walter Dixon. Residing in Cowpen, Northumberland
1901: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with wife, Ann, and child John Walter Dixon. Residing in Cowpen, Northumberland

1911: Born 1836; Long Horsley, Northumberland. Living with wife, Ann Dixon. Residing in Cowpen, Northumberland. Married for 51 years. Their 1911 return was incorrectly completed - they also provided the details for all their children and then crossed those out. They remain legible, however.

The 1911 confirms their children to be:

• John Walter Dixon, age 43, married, dead, born at Tyne Docks, Co Durhamv
  
• Margret Ann Dixon, age 35, married, dead, born at Tyne Docks, Co Durham
• Mary Jane Dixon, age 39, married, born at Newsham, Northumberland
• Elizabeth Eleanor Dixon, age 37, married, born at Burradon, Northumberland
• Stephen Henderson Dixon, age 1, single, Born at Burradon, Northumberland

Either Mary Jane or Stephen Henderson was also dead at the time of the 1911 census (3 dead, 2 alive of children).

Thanks,

Ben

Hi,

Am trying to find a will for a Benjamin Lee of Leeds who was buried 1 September 1795 at St John the Evangelical, Leeds. His will was not proved at PCC. Is anyone able to confirm whether it was proved at Prerogative and Exchequer Court of York?

He was probably an innkeeper as his wife ran the 'Pack-Horse' inn in Woodhouse, Leeds after his death. His executors were probably his brother John Lee (merchant of 223 Borough, Southwark) and brother-in-law William Hargrave (tobacconist of Market-Place, Leeds).

He had a considerable freehold estate including the pub, "twenty-eight Cottages, two stables, and other outbuildings thereto adjoining" which was sold following his death.

Any assistance appreciated.

Thanks,

Ben

Hi,

Would really appreciate assistance with colourising this photo which I believe to be of my gggrand parents.

If anyone can provide an approximate date range, would also be helpful. I have a strong belief as to date, based on who I think the children are but want to make sure my beliefs fit with the evidence.

Many thanks,

Ben