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Family History Beginners Board / Immigant Leavitt's - Holand

« on: Tuesday 13 July 04 13:52 BST (UK) »

John M Leavitt born 11/11/1870 died 29/01/1943. His marriage certificate says his father's name was Morsite but I'm sure that's a transcription error. Grandad didn't speak very good English, or maybe didn't even write very good English! He was a Master tailor and had several tailor's shops in York. He lists his father as a master tailor also. He seems to have had some connection with Manchester, think the family may have moved there prior to going to USA. During the war the family received parcels from relatives in Canada. Lists his birthplace on 1901 census as Holand! Not much to go on I'm afraid but if anyone has any ideas on where I could go from here I would be so grateful.

Completed Census Requests / 1891 census Manchester Look up please

« on: Monday 12 July 04 19:18 BST (UK) »

Would anyone be kind enough to look for Morris and Rose Leavitt, Ellie and John Leavitt in the 1891 census. In 1901 they lived in Lancaster but Ellie was born in 1885 in Manchester so hope they may still be there. John was born 1870, not sure about Morris and Rose but circa 1840/50. Thank you in anticipation!

Berkshire Lookup Requests / 1851 Abingdon census

« on: Sunday 11 July 04 21:00 BST (UK) »

I'm not imagining it - am I. I'm sure there was a posting that said someone would do a look up on the 1851 Abingdon census. Now I can't find it!! Looking for Thomas and Louisa Hemming. Thomas born 1814. If you are out there I would be so so grateful for a look up. Thanks

Technical Help / Help

« on: Friday 09 July 04 13:43 BST (UK) »

Could someone explain to an old wrinkly exactly how to use this site. I see others have been experiencing the blank screen syndrome. I can't find out how to reply to a topic and I also have a huge expanse of grey screen before I see topics, they are also too far to the left. I have an old computer and am only on Windows 95. I guess I shall have to be dragged into the 21st century. Meantime is there any set of instructions that I could print out to make navigation easier? Thanks

How to Use RootsChat (Please don't post requests here) / How do I reply?

« on: Friday 09 July 04 13:19 BST (UK) »

Please could you tell me how I reply to a topic?
Thanks

Completed Census Requests / Not a new topic

« on: Friday 09 July 04 13:14 BST (UK) »

Help, I'm trying to reply to the lady with the Berkshire census. I would be so grateful is she could look up Thomas Hemming, Abingdon born 1814/15. His wife's name was Louisa and they lived later in the century on Ock Street. Would love to know where they were in 1851. Thanks - Di

Family History Beginners Board / Grandad didn't exist!!

« on: Wednesday 09 June 04 19:59 BST (UK) »

My grandfather supposedly came from America, met Grandma and stayed in York. However, he is on 1901 census and place of birth looks like Holand. Anybody got any ideas how I could trace him? If I'm posting this in wrong place, sorry, just a newbie. Thanks

Family History Beginners Board / Can RootsChat help me?

« on: Wednesday 09 June 04 19:48 BST (UK) »

Please, please will some kind person help me. I know I should have hit the beginner button but I don't know how to get back. I don't know if rootschat will help me in my research. I have so many brick walls I think I have built a castle. Feels like swimming through mud and I get quite despondent. However, like most history minded people once I had researched my village I got hooked on the people. Then I got hooked on my own ancestry. Now I'm hooked and bricked in! Names I am researching: Leavitt, Millward, Dyer, Smithson, Hemming, Bewley, Hyde, Brain & Thick. Counties: Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire and USA.

If there is anyone out there - could someone give me a few pointers. Thanks in advance - Di :