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Dublin / Benjamin Cluff - born Dublin Abt. 1780 - records?
« on: Saturday 05 May 18 08:33 BST (UK)  »
Dear fellow researchers,

For several years now, I have been trying to source information on my ancestor: Benjamin Cluff. I know, from census records, that he was born in Dublin abt. 1780. I also know that his father was James Cluff (from Benjamin's Naval records) - however, his James was from Finsbury. I don't know why Benjamin would have been born in Dublin, and I am stuck on the following, having, I feel, exhausted everything that I know:

- Who is Benjamin's mother?
- When was his birth?

Benjamin later married a Martha Packer, in London.

If anyone can help, I would be most grateful. There is always someone in the tree who we get stumped by, and Benjamin is mine!

Thank you, LP

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Europe / German records - come to a dead end - Hemstedt family
« on: Thursday 29 June 17 15:29 BST (UK)  »
Dear fellow researchers,

I am having no luck in finding my 3rd great-grandfather from German records. Can you help?

According to UK census records, he was born in 1831 in Lubeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. However, I cannot find anything that relates to his birth in Germany and seem to have exhausted all avenues.
His name is HENRY HEMSTEDT.  What I know:
- He married Mary Ann Pottinger (born 1841 in Norwich) and they had six children: Henry, Edward, Malinda, William, Alice and Eleanor. I cannot find their marriage record.
- All children were born in the UK, though in several places it seems: Colchester, Statford, and Kent.
- Henry's occupation is listed as a Master Boot Maker.
- I believe that he died in 1895 in Greenwich. 

Can anyone recommend any German record bases that I could try? Or reasons why I might not be able to find his birth or marriage certificate?

Thank you in advance for any advise,

With warm regards,
Lorna




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Armed Forces / John James Edwards - guard at Fort William, India. Is he British?
« on: Thursday 22 June 17 08:42 BST (UK)  »
Dear Researchers,
I am stuck! I am searching for John James Edwards. What I know so far...
- John was born in 1881 (don't know where)
- He married Angelina Mary Anne Roberts 24 April 1907 in Jhansi, India. His recorded occupation was 'Guard'. Possibly at Fort William.
- His first child was Arthur John Edwards who was born at Fort William, Bengal in 1909.
- John and Angelina had three further children. Another boy and two girls (all born in India).
- John had four brothers (names unknown). Three of his brothers died in the Boer War. 
- John's father was Charles.

What I am trying to establish:
- Where he was born
- His mother
- Where he died and when

Any help would be most appreciated. I am guessing that the missing records may be from India or the Military; however, I cannot find it via my Ancestry membership.

Thank you,
Lorna

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London and Middlesex / Leonard Whittaker born Hackney 1919 - parents Elizabeth Hemstedt & Alfred
« on: Thursday 16 March 17 07:52 GMT (UK)  »
Dear fellow researchers,

I am trying to source information on my grandmother's brother. His name was Leonard Whittaker, born in Hackney 1919 to Elizabeth Hemstedt and Alfred Whittaker.

I cannot find anything on him, other than his birth around September 1919. His sister was Constance Mary, born 1912.

I would be most grateful for any information.
Thank you,
Lorna

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Other Countries / Braganza family around Goa, India about 1850 - 1870
« on: Thursday 16 March 17 07:45 GMT (UK)  »
Dear fellow researchers,

I am trying to trace family, in particular the parents, of these four siblings (I think Bernard is a sibling).

Januarius Peter John Braganza
Ignatius Loyola Braganza
Caetano Salvador Xavier Braganza
Bernard Braganza

Any information greatly received since I have drawn a blank on Ancestry.
Thank you,
Lorna


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