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I just purchased a book printed in 1870, and it has an inscription from Philip Harwood to niece Isabella Harwood Neil, dated 1871. I'd love to know more about Isabella and if possible contact her family to let them know the book exists, so would appreciate any information you can give about her. Here's what I have found so far, if I have the right people that is. 

Isabella was born in Edinburgh 2nd Sept 1847, to David Neil (1811) and Catherine Johnstone (b. Shetland Isles). She had a sister by the name of Euphemia, born 1851, and on the 1861 census they are both scholars at the Merchant Maiden Hospital in Edinburgh. I understand that this may have been a academic institution for the disadvantged daughters of local merchants at the time. In 1871 and 1881 Isabella is a governess, and living at 10 Brighton Street.

Uncle Philip Harwood appears to have been born in Worcester, 1811. In early life he was a Reverend with some strong views I think, before becoming the editor of the Saturday Review newspaper. His daughter was Isabella Neil Harwood, a well known female writer of the era, also writing under the name Ross Neil (her grandparents surnames).

If anyone can tell me more about Isabella and whether she married, what happened to her, any children etc, I'd appreciate it please.  The surname Garriock has come up, but I don't know whether it is relevant.

Mnay thanks
Jan

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Can anyone please tell me anything about a Bridget Quinlan, born in Limerick in 1799, and I believe married to John Martindale in Westminster, Nov 1829. There were two children, Cecilia Ellen and James, and I think Bridget died in 1867.

I would really like to know when and how she came to the UK, and any information about her parentage/family in Ireland.

Thanks
marajan

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Can anyone help me find the birth of Thomas Murden, who married Elizabeth Hallam in Willoughby on the Wolds, Nottingham in Dec 1822?

Elizabeth was born in 1804, and I thought that Thomas was born the same year, both Nottingham, but I may be mistaken. I believe his father was Thomas Murden, b 1780 but father's wife Elizabeth Cutts, wasn't born until 1791. The latter were married in Dec 1805. I suspect there may have been a previous marriage that I have missed.

Thomas (1804) and wife Elizabeth appear on the census in 1841 (rancliffe St), 1851 (Broadmarsh), 1861 (York St) and 1871 (bridlesmith Gate) census

So, either Thomas was born to a previous wife of Thomas, or I have the wrong parents. Any help please?

Thanks
marajan

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I am trying to find the parents names/witnesses for Benjamin Batt and Catherine Craven, married 26 August 1826, in Shoreditch, London. I think it was St Leonards. Benjamin was born around 1807, St Lukes, London and Catherine around 1811, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, according to census returns.

If anyone has access to records, or visits the records office, I would be grateful for any help with this.

Many thanks.
marajan

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I am trying to find the maiden name of Bridget, born in Ireland around 1799, married to John William Martindale, b. around 1804 in Middlesex. I don't know when they were married, only that their daughter Cecilia was born in Marylebone around 1832, and son James William around 1835, again Marylebone. So far I have only found John and Bridget on the 1841 and 1851 census.

If anyone can tell me anything I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance!!

Best wishes
marajan