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Perthshire / Auchterarder burial ground
« on: Saturday 26 January 19 05:53 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I have a burial record for Fanney Cowans , spouse of James Scobbie, who was buried in Auchterarder burial ground on 28th August 1847 in "the southern most of his 2 graves bounded on the south by ?? Lennox stone."

I am wondering how I can find out if Fanney had/has a grave stone? Her husband and son were stone masons so I thought perhaps she might have had one. I am trying to find out how old she was when she died and as I can't find an actual parish death record for her (which might have stated her age) I am really hoping her grave stone might tell me.

Any help or suggestions would be most welcome  :)
Thank you  :)

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Sligo / Vernon and Williams family
« on: Friday 27 January 17 01:51 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, I have seen a transcript of a marriage between George Williams & Margaret Vernon 12 May 1806 at St Johns Church, Sligo town. Witness was G. Gilvarry. The fathers' names are only given as 'Vernon' and 'Williams' with no first names as apparently they are hard to read. I am thus trying to find a digitised copy of the original document to see if I can make out any letters in the names which might help me. I would so much appreciate any information as to how I might be able to access the original record.  I have emailed the Sligo FHS but have had no reply. (I live in Australia). Many thanks  :)

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Sussex / Sussex BMD records
« on: Tuesday 25 October 16 05:38 BST (UK)  »
I am researching the Durrant family from Sussex but am having trouble finding on-line Parish records (pre-1837). Neither Ancestry, Findmypast nor Familysearch seem to have very comprehensive records for Sussex - nor does Sussex On-line Parish Clerks (although they are very good there are gaps). Can you tell me how and where I can find Parish records, particularly for East Hoathly and Waldron? I live in Australia so can't visit in person even though I would love too  :)  Many thanks 

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Family History Beginners Board / Middlesex quarter sessions of Peace records 27 May 1805
« on: Friday 29 January 16 04:59 GMT (UK)  »
I am trying to find some information about the conviction of Mary Miller at the Middlesex Quarter Sessions of Peace on 27th May 1805. She was sentenced to 7 years transportation and arrived in Australia on 29th August 1806 on board the convict ship 'Alexander'. There are records for her as a convict here in Australia but no mention of the 'crime' she committed. Can you tell me how I can access the Quarter Sessions records given that I live in Australia and I can't find them online? Many thanks for any help - very much appreciated  :)

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Europe / France : George BLENNERHASSET of Brittainy
« on: Saturday 11 July 15 23:22 BST (UK)  »
Hi, I am trying to find the death record of George Blennerhasset Williams who had served as a Lieutenant in 3rd Battalion of the Royal Veterans of Great Britain in the Department of Morbihan Basse Brittainy. He was about 65 when he died so maybe he was a retired soldier.

His Will was written in France on 14th November 1844 and registered in France on 22nd November 1844. It was translated into English and registered in London (PCC) on 23rd July 1847. His Will states that he resided in Faouet Pontion Morbihan.

I would be most grateful if someone could tell me if it is possible to access George's death record from Morbihan and if so, how do I go about this. I live in Australia so a personal visit to France is not possible (unfortunately).

Any help would be most appreciated  :),
Thank you
Bottlebrush


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Channel Islands Lookup Requests / WIlliams of Guernsey
« on: Saturday 04 July 15 06:38 BST (UK)  »
I am trying to trace the birth record for Conway James George Williams. He was born on the 10th September 1826 in Guernsey. According to his death record from St Malo, France, his parents were George and Margaret (O'Connor). I have always thought he was born in Ireland but his death record states he was born in Guernsey. Perhaps George & Margaret were also married there but I have no idea how to search for Guernsey records (I live in Australia). I am rather certain that  Conway also had a brother, William Henry Williams who was born about 1811.

Any help would be most appreciated  :)

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Channel Islands Lookup Requests / Luce-Williams Jersey island
« on: Tuesday 26 May 15 06:01 BST (UK)  »
I am trying to trace the marriage of Melvina/Malvina Mary Luce, daughter of Capt James Luce, harbour master St Martin. Melvina was born on 10th July 1820 at St Helier. She married William Henry Williams, ship's purser, between 1841 and 1848 but more likely in the latter part of this period (first child was born 28th November 1848). Although they later moved to London, I believe they were probably married in Jersey as I can find no record of a marriage in the UK BMD index. I would like to buy a copy of the marriage record (if there is one) but have no index entry etc and I'm not sure where to start looking.

Any help would be most appreciated   :)- Bottlebrush Australia

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Dorset / Dorset Wills
« on: Friday 20 February 15 01:32 GMT (UK)  »
I am trying to find a Will for Jonathon Field who died in Sherborne Dorset in February 1809. I'm not really certain that he made a Will but he was a tailor and had property so I am assuming such. All the indexes I search for Dorset Wills end in 1799 and I can't find any at all for the period that I'm interested in. DFHS haven't really answered my query - they just say they can't find a Will for him. So my question is - does anyone know if Dorset Wills for 1809 still exist? Your help is most gratefully received   :)

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London and Middlesex / Ann Dorman in Lambeth
« on: Sunday 28 October 12 05:45 GMT (UK)  »
Ann Dorman died on 13th April 1843 at 2 Crosier St North, Lambeth, aged 34. Present at her death was Elizabeth Lewis (I don't know if she was a relative). Ann was a widow as her husband, William, a slate polisher, had died in 1839 at Red Cross St, St Saviour Southwark. I cannot find Ann on the 1841 census and I am wondering if she might have been in the workhouse. Her son, John Shadrack Dorman (born in 1830 in Southwark) was working as a servant boy (name spelt Dormer).

Can anyone help me to find Ann Dorman in the 1841 census? Thanks

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