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Midlothian / Peter Kerr of Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland

« on: Tuesday 20 July 21 05:02 BST (UK) »

Hi Everyone

I'm hoping someone could help me.

Peter Kerr was born around 1818 in Ratho, Midlothian, Scotland. (This information is from both the 1851 census & his daughter's birth certificate.

in 1841 he is residing out of county in Old Monkland, Lanark. working is an ag lab. Surname is given as Keir and age is given as 25

When he married Margaret Brown of Kirkintilloch in 1845, his residing in Govan, Glasgow. This where the marriage took place.

On the 1851 census he is residing with his wife Margaret and 3 children, Hugh (5), James (3) & Peter (1).
His age is given as 30 occupation Cowfeeder & Farmer.

The family moved to Australia in 1852 and this is where their daughter Mary Jane was born in 1854.
Young Peter from the census died and another Peter was born to the family in 1852 before the family moved.
I have looked at Scotlandspeople but cannot find a Peter born within the time period in Ratho.

I'm hoping someone can shed some light on where else to look.

Cheers

Genni

Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / I need help deciphering the will of John Rawlins

« on: Friday 31 July 20 08:46 BST (UK) »

Hi Everyone

The attached is a portion of John Rawlins' will who died in Hampshire in 1803.

it begins " The ? of my personal estate ? ? will and I do direct that the ? of ? ? ? of thousand pounds an d ? / ? household goods and ? ? ? plate Simon? and china to give to my said wife for her life shall be in lieu ? and ? ? ? my son's wife....."

Then I'm completely lost I can make out some words but can't string enough together to make sense.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Regards

Genni

Argyllshire / Bradley/Brodley - Campbeltown, Argyllshire - any help appreciated

« on: Saturday 20 October 18 00:59 BST (UK) »

Hi Everyone

My 2nd Great Grandmother Margaret Bradley/Brodley aged 18 came to Hobart, Tasmania along with sister Ann aged 16 and brother Charles aged 12 on board the "Sir Allan McNab" which departed from Liverpool on 28th Oct 1853
According to the Highland and Island Emigration Society they were orphans from the Parish of Saddell and Skipness. Their residence was given as Lochmore Kintyre.

I have found the family living in Saddell Street, Campbeltown in 1841
(Surname has been transcribed as Brodley)
Anne Aged 35 no occupation born Ireland
Margart Aged 6 Born Ireland (yes, the e was left out of her name)
John Aged 4 Born Ireland
Anne Aged 1 Born Scotland going on the shipping list she should be 3 or 4
Charles Aged 6 weeks Born Scotland

Anne Bradley appears to have married Archibald McAlister somewhere between 1841 & 1851Would Like to find this marriage to confirm

I have found the following 1851 census (Surname has been transcribed as McFlister but I'm sure it's McAlister)
13 High Street, Campbeltown
Arch Head 54 Tin Smith born: Down, Ireland
Ann Wife 45 Delf Dealer Born: Antrim Ireland
William 20 Farm Labourer Born: Campbeltown, Argyll
Margaret 18 Born Campbeltown, Argyll
Janet 16 Born Campbeltown, Argyll
Helen 11 Scholar Born Campbeltown, Argyll The above children I believe are from Archibald's first marriage
Ann Brodley 9 Scholar Born: Campbeltown, Argyll The age is out by fair bit
Charles B 8 Scholar Born: Campbeltown, Argyll
Arch 4 Scholar Born: Campbeltown, Argyll

I have not been able to work out what happened to John or Ann senior.
So any help in this would be greatly appreciated.

I also cannot locate Margaret or John on the 1851 census, any adeas.

It would be great if I could find the Births/Baptisms of Anne & Charles.

All help appreciated greatly.

Cheers

Genni

Fermanagh / Gould/Goold/Gold family of Fermanagh

« on: Wednesday 03 October 18 09:37 BST (UK) »

Hi

My 2 Gould families are a brick wall, I'm hoping someone can help me breakdown.

The 1st Gould is my 3rd Great Grandfather (Maternal side)- Robert Goold/Gould born circa 1783 died Feb 1857
He married Frances Irvin/Irwin(circa 1790) 8th May 1818.
Marriage indicates they were both from Drumy.

I descend from their 4th child Robert Gould who was born circa 1824 and died 5th Oct 1887 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

I would really like to try and find Robert snr's & Frances Irvin's birth and parents.

The 2nd Gould is my 3rd Great Grandfather (Paternal side) - Thomas Gould born circa 1784 Drummellen, Fermanagh. (Army service record)
He was convicted at Roscommon in March 1825 and came to NSW on the "Sir Godfrey Webster" in 1826.
He married Ellen/Elinor Overland Married 1805 by the Rev Mr Maguire PP of Drummully County Fermanagh (Application to bring wife & children to NSW - 1st May 1826) Elinor and children (excluding eldest daughter Ellen) arrived on "Sir Joseph Banks" in 1828.
I descend from his 4th Child Mary Ann Gould/Gold who was baptised 29th Nov 1816, resided Bellahullagh.

I would love to find their marriage, births and parents.

Hoping someone can assist me.

Regards

Genni

Yorkshire (West Riding) / John De Busk - 8th July Sessions West Yorkshire

« on: Sunday 22 July 18 01:07 BST (UK) »

Hi Everyone

I have found a West Yorkshire Prison Record for my Ancestor John De Busk (Sheffield) -

He was committed to West Riding House of Correction on 8th July 1801 by H Parker Esquire.
Charged with being a deserter from the Breadalbine Fencibles and ordered to be imprisoned until his duty was discharges.

How would I go about finding the trial record?

Regards

Genni

Westmorland / Gerrard Rawes - Beetham

« on: Sunday 13 September 15 04:20 BST (UK) »

Hi All

I'm trying to go backwards but finding it difficult to find proof. I'm hoping someone may be able to either help me or point me in the right direction.

What I know:-

Robert RAWS/RAWES (Rose) baptised 8/10/1780 in Beetham married Sarah Levens 5/5/1806 Kendal, Westmorland

Robert was the son of Gerrard RAWES and Margaret CANNON .

Gerrard & Margaret married 6/11/1773 Burton, Westmorland.

I believe Gerrard (Jarret/Gerard) was the son of Gerrard RAWES/RAWS and Elizabeth POTTER and was baptised in Orton 5 Mar 1748.
But I can't find any proof.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

Genni

Kirkcudbrightshire / John Erskine & Margaret Maben of Kirkcudbright

« on: Thursday 16 April 15 09:24 BST (UK) »

Hi All

Hoping for some help.

John Erskine born circa 1811 Krikcudbright married Margaret Maben born Circa 1811
on 20 March 1834
I have found birth records for the following children:-
Mary born 24 April 1835 deceased ?
Mary born 1 March 1836
Jane born 10 Sep 1838 died Bendigo Victoria Australia 1924
Ellen born 24 Jul 1840
Janet born 17 Dec 1841 deceased ?
Samuel born 22 Dec 1843 deceased ?
Samuel born 26 Jan 1845
John born 4 Feb 1846 died 16th May 1915
Margaret born 23 Aug 1850

Margaret Erskine nee Maben died prior to the 1851 census
John Erskine married Catherine Sayers in 1851
He died in 17 Mar 1853.

I can't find Margaret's exact date of Death. I'd also like to find who her parents are, I believe her father is James Maben.

Samuel & John Erskine are living with their Uncle James McCleave & Aunt Mary McCleave nee Erskine in 1861. John continues to reside with the family, he marries Mary Ann ? 1894 and his cousin Ellen McCleave is living with the family in 1901.
Would like to know what happened to Samuel.

The youngest child Margaret is living with her Aunt Jane Maben in 1861 and with both Jane and her widowed Aunt Isabella Morton nee Maben in 1871. In 1881 Margaret is a Dressmaker and still living in St Cuthbert St Kirkcudbright.
Not Sure what happens to her after 1881

I have not been able to find what happened to Mary or Ellen. If anyone could shed any light it would be much appreciated.

cheers
Genni

Wales / The Podesta Family - Glamorgan & Monmouth

« on: Friday 31 October 14 06:18 GMT (UK) »

Hi All

John Podesta (Padeston) Aged 35 married Sarah Jane Foster Aged 19 3rd Feb 1854 at the Parish Church in the parish of St John Wolverhampton, Stafford. Birth used an X to sign their name. Fathers not named, both only state deceased.

Their daughter Angelina PODESTA is born 13 Feb 1855 Cardiff Glamorgan Wales

In 1871 the Family is living at 75, 74 & 73 Canal Parade, Newport
John Podesta 50 Lodging House Keeper Born: Italy Genoa
Sarah J Podesta Wife 37 Born: Suffolk Ipswich
Angelina Podesta Daughter16 Milliner Born: Mon Newport!!(not correct)
Josephine Podesta Daughter 14 Born: Mon Newport (marries Michael/Michelle ROSSI)
John F Podesta Daughter 11 Born: Mon Newport What happened to John jnr?
Ambrose Podesta Daughter 1 ¾ Born: Mon Newport died in 1875
Charles Coyle Step Father 75 Widower Groom Born: West Ham Essex
The rest of the people are lodgers including Francis Greco, Angelina’s future husband (They took over the boarding house)

Living close by at 60 Canal Parade are Leonard 21 & Harriet Smith 22 Hawkers born: Mon Newport(not Correct)
Harriet Smith is mentioned in a newspaper article as being the sister of Josephine.

I cannot find the Podesta family in 1861. Josephine's reg is Monmouth but John's in 1860 is Neath Glamorgan

I have found Sarah Jane & Harriet Forster in the Village of Wordsley, Kingswinford Staffordshire in 1851. Sarah is 17 and Harriet is under 1mth.

In 1861 I find a Harriet Foster living with her grandparents Charles & Margarett Smith in 64 Bridge Street Chepstow, Monmouth
Charles aged 60 is from West Ham Essex Occupation Stableman - Could he be the same Charles; John's Stepfather in 1871
Margaret 60 is from Northern Ireland - John's mum? If so, when did she die? What name?
Pretty sure Sarah's Parents are Samuel & Ethelinda Forster. Where & when did Sarah die? She left John in the 1870's according to newspaper advert taken out by John
I have the Smith Family in Newport in 1881 but can't find them after that, where'd the go
The family consists of Leonard (29 Born: Bristol) Harriet (29 Born: Stowbridge) children all born Newport
Albert 10 Louisa 8 May 4 Joseph 1

Any advice/help/opinions will be gratefully received.

Cheers
Genni

Dublin / Marriage of Theophilus Pitt & Alicia ?

« on: Sunday 05 October 14 06:19 BST (UK) »

Hi

I am trying to locate the marriage of Theophilus PITT & Alicia ?. They married circa 1817.
I'm assuming it was in Dublin as that's where the children have been baptised.
The baptisms come from Ancestry "Ireland, Select Catholic Births & Baptisms Registers 1763-1912"

Children:-
Eleanor 9 Feb 1818 Westland Row, Dublin
Maria 6 Feb 1820 Westland Row, Dublin
Catherine born circa 1823 (the only baptism I can't locate)
Thomas 28 Dec 1824 Westland Row, Dublin
Margaret 6 Jun 1827 Westland Row, Dublin

The family came to Australia in 1828, on the 'Greenoch'. Theophilus died 1829 in Hobart.
He was born Circa 1795 and Alicia Circa 1800.

I'd appreciate any help or advice.

cheers
gennig