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Census and Resource Discussion / What does 'On Parish' mean in 1921 Census
« on: Tuesday 16 January 24 23:06 GMT (UK)  »
Hello again,

I don't know if what i am about to ask is already answered by another, similar, expression or not but here goes.

I was looking up someone in the 1921 England census and I found them, no problem. The family group includes the aunt of the wife of the head of household. She was born in Dundee and shows as 64 and 1 month. No problem so far. However, under the 'Educational' column (column h) is has "On Parish". I am thinking it means the same as "on the parish" but does it? I don't understand why it is under 'education' and not profession though.

Thoughts?

Thank you in advance
Kevin

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Useful Links / Free GRO Artefact Organisation Spreadsheet
« on: Saturday 06 January 24 03:22 GMT (UK)  »
I am not sure if this is the correct spot for this but if it isn't please move it to where it is best suited.

I have developed a spreadsheet for simplifying and organising GRO certificate information. I am giving it away to anyone that would like it. It is available (for free)

https://www.abbydalesystems.com/Ancestry/GROExcel.php

There is a PDF User Guide available from the above page.

Edit: I have now also added a YouTube video that demonstrates using the spreadsheet. It is available from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NleqSvKJk8

All files are 100% safe and 100% free.

Best regards
Kevin Ferguson

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Durham / Darlington Ward Coroners (Solved)
« on: Thursday 07 December 23 04:43 GMT (UK)  »
Hello

Is there a historic list of coroners for the Darlington Ward? I am interested in who was a coroner in 1901 but I have been unsuccessful thus far.

Thank you in advance.

Kevin

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / ELiza Ann Ward Birth Address
« on: Sunday 19 November 23 17:44 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,

I am trying to decipher the name of the house in Harrogate that was the birth address in 1850 of Eliza Ann WARD.

Any help will be much appreciated.
Best regards
Kevin

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United States of America / WW2 Draft Records
« on: Monday 02 October 23 21:40 BST (UK)  »
I have a general question about the World War 2 US draft records.

Does anybody know if the physical description details come before or after the registration details in the record collection on Ancestry? I believe it is after but was hoping for some confirmation.

Thanks in advance
Kevin

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Somewhat Confused By Death Cause
« on: Saturday 11 March 23 17:45 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,

I am somewhat confused by a cause of death. I read it as climacteric disease. 8 months but it would seem to me (looking it up) that it is:

a) non-fatal
b) Usually a female thing.

But this is for a male ancestor. Can anyone throw any light on how this is fatal. I did wonder if it was a nice way of saying 'suicide' without saying it for the spouse.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Kevin

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Canada / Changing Names
« on: Sunday 19 February 23 19:02 GMT (UK)  »
Hello,

Well I have eventually ended up with some relatives that ended up in Canada. I know that the family group comprised of husband, wife and infant child. The family group in England was William & Fanny (nee HOLLINGSHEAD) LERWILL with the baby John Richard LERWILL. They were from the Stafford area.
Upon arrival to Canada they are now the JONES family! I know it was common for people arriving to change their names but I don't know why they would do that. I know that John Richard died and his Find-A-Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143512850/john-r-jones?_gl=1*21j2kx*_ga*MTA4NjAyNDgzOS4xNjc2NjY0NDc5*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY3NjgyODM1OC4yLjEuMTY3NjgzMjUzMC42MC4wLjA.*_ga_B2YGR3SSMB*NmMxNWFmY2QtYTMxNS00NWJmLWJkYTItYmI2MDMwNjFiOWZlLjIuMS4xNjc2ODMyNTMwLjYwLjAuMA..has his mother as Fanny Hollingshead and his DOB matches exactly along with being born in England.

My question is, how can I find where the name actually changed? Was it ever recorded officially or did people just decide on the new name and went with it?

Best regards
Kevin

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Useful Links / FreeBMD.org.uk Organisation Spreadsheet - Free
« on: Tuesday 10 January 23 14:58 GMT (UK)  »
Hello

I have written a spreadsheet for helping organise the result from a FreeBMD search and I am giving it away totally free. It does, however, require that you have Excel (or Open Office) on your PC.

It is provided as is, but I will consider any suggested changes.

The webpage that describes the spreadsheet and has a link to download it is available from:

https://www.abbydalesystems.com/Ancestry/FreeBMDExcel.php

My other Excel spreadsheets are still available.

Again these are 100$ free and 100% safe.

I have placed a video on YouTube on how to use the spreadsheet. It is available

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F561_G4aQJE

Best regards
Kevin Ferguson

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The Common Room / Time of Birth
« on: Saturday 31 December 22 22:12 GMT (UK)  »
Hi

A relative asked me to see if they could find their time of birth. I told them it wasn't easy but here are the places I would look:
  • Ask the parent, grandparents, relations.(if alive).
  • Family Bible.
  • Birth Certificate (usually only for twins but you may get lucky)
  • Baptism Record (again if you get lucky)
  • Newspaper/ Birth announcement (again if you get lucky)
  • Medical Record (maybe)
  • Ask any surviving God parents (if baptisied)

Can anyone think of any other potential sources for this?

Thanks
Kevin

Happy New Year to all

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