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Cork / Re: Spike Island
« on: Wednesday 28 July 10 03:06 BST (UK)  »
Yes, you are too late.  I was in Cobh in June actually in the area for 2 wonderfull weeks.  While I was there I did have a very exciting meeting with Michael Martin whose book, Spike Island, you may know.

I had made contact with Michael before leaving NZ and he said to contact him when I was in Cobh which I did.  He is a charming man and took time out of his busy schedule to talk to me which I appreciated.  He actually told me that it was not possible to go to Spike Island until the end of July as you said.  He did tell me that there was a petition in to the Irish Parliament for a postumous pardon for the prisoners on Spike Island who stole food during the famine.  This is of great interest to me and I suggest to many others.

I was also able to find the marriage registration of my other 3x gt grandparents in Carrigtwohill  in 1841 so I came away very happy.  :D

Best wishes Valerie

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Gloucestershire / Re: New Town Barton St Mary
« on: Saturday 17 April 10 08:12 BST (UK)  »
Thank you so much for the help.   I should clarify that the New Town referred to was where the street name usually appears in the 1841 census.  ie  'name of Street, Place or road' was New Town (no number)

I have taken it all on board and will get on with further research when I am in the UK.  Volcano permitting!!

ValerieM


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Gloucestershire / New Town Barton St Mary
« on: Friday 16 April 10 09:09 BST (UK)  »
I am visiting Gloucestershire from New Zealand in July.  I have found my Merritt family in the 1841 census living at New Town, Barton St Mary.  I am hoping that the local parish church records may reveal the parents marriage.  Is the church St Mary's and where are the records kept.

Names are  Thomas Merritt who married Sarah Benfield in about 1820

Thank you Valerie Martin

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Cork / Marriages - access to records in Cork
« on: Thursday 15 April 10 23:36 BST (UK)  »
I am visiting Cork from NZ for 2 weeks and really wanted to search marriage records personally.  I have pinpointed the parishes.  I see that the Mallow Heritage centre has the records but am reluctant to part with 65 Euros for a 5 minute search when I am there!

Can I access the marriage records for Castlemagner & Archibulloge From 1830 - 1850 anywhere else.

Half the fun is searching yourself!  Valerie

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Cork / Re: Spike Island
« on: Thursday 08 April 10 10:19 BST (UK)  »
Hi All

I have had contact with a friend who lives outside Cork.  She tells me that you can sail around Spike Island on a harbour cruise, but that is not really what I want.  She hasn't given up so heres hoping.  She seems to think that they are turning it into a tourist attraction, which I had heard about, but that the Irish economy is so bad everything is grinding to a halt.  Oh well, perhaps I can hire a boat.

Valerie

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Cork / Re: Spike Island
« on: Monday 05 April 10 22:04 BST (UK)  »
Hi Jean

Thank you for that information.  I gather that my ancestor Martin Farrell was lucky to survive Spike Island.  He was a victim of the famine when he and 2 daughters stole a sheep.  The daughters were transported 2 years before Martin and they were all  reunited in Hobart.  The older daughter came on to NZ much later but Martin died, a free man,  in Tasmania.  The really sad thing is that Martin sent for his wife and 3 other children when he gained his freedom but they has all perished in the famine.

 I have made enquiries through Cork Tourism to see if it is possible to visit Spike Island in June but have had no reply.

I have found this Amazon Uk site for Michael Martins book and intend to follow this up when we are in the UK in July.

Thanks Valerie

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Cork / Re: Spike Island
« on: Tuesday 23 March 10 03:19 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you Ken

I have asked on the Spike Island web site.  Fingers crossed

Valerie

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Cork / Spike Island
« on: Saturday 20 March 10 08:48 GMT (UK)  »
My 3x gt grandfather was imprisoned on Spike Island in 1847.  As we are visiting Ireland in June I would like to know if it is possible to visit the Island and also if there any records of the prisoners held there.

Valerie

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