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New Zealand Completed Requests / Andrews Family - Wellington

« on: Thursday 21 August 08 11:26 BST (UK) »

Hi,
I posted this message a while back on the WWI board and was told it may be better to post it here, so here goes.....

My Great Aunt, Ellen Irene Torrance, married a New Zealand Serviceman in October 1918. His name was Edwin Simpson Andrews and I have the information from their marriage certificate that he was a Second Lieutenant N.Z.E.7. They were married at Brokenhurst Parish Church. I know there was a convalescence home there particulary for troops from New Zealand and India. I would like to find out more about Edwin and why he was there. I have also found some information about him on the Aukland Museum Cenotaph website. I have been told by an elderly Cousin that they had three children, Joan, Phylis and William and that William (Bill) was a POW in WWII and I would also like to trace these family members. Any help would be gratefully received.
Nickyhug $:-\$

World War One / Re: Convalescence Home for WW1 Troops

« on: Monday 01 October 07 18:46 BST (UK) »

Hi
Thanks to both of you I will check these links out. Another family member told me they went back to New Zealand after they were married. Does anyone know where I might find out about that, or should I post another request on the emmigration area?
Many thanks
Nickyhug

World War One / Convalescence Home for WW1 Troops

« on: Monday 01 October 07 16:34 BST (UK) »

My Great Aunt, Ellen Irene Torrance, married a New Zealand Serviceman in October 1918. His name was Edwin Simpson Andrews and I have the information from their marriage certificate that he was aSecond Lieutenant N.Z.E.7. They were married at Brokenhurst Parish Church. I know there was a convalescence home there particulary for troops from New Zealand and India. I would like to find out more about Edwin and why he was there. Has any one got any ideas of how I could go about this?

Many thanks
Nickyhug

The Common Room / Purchasing New Family Tree Software

« on: Monday 09 October 06 21:00 BST (UK) »

Hi
I am currently using Family Tree Maker Version 6 by Broderbund, which I have had for many years. I have recently bought a new computer and am looking into buying some new software! I really like the version I have but wonder if there are any better packages out there. Do Broderbund to an updated version? Any help gratefully accepted.

Best wishes
Nickyhug

Herts Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Mayor of St Albans

« on: Wednesday 17 May 06 18:24 BST (UK) »

Hi Brownlee
Many thanks for your post. It has been a while since I looked at this side of my tree. I will get it out and dust it off and let you know of any information I may have. Will be in touch soon!
Nickyhug

Merionethshire Lookup Requests / 1861 Census Dolgelly

« on: Thursday 15 September 05 21:29 BST (UK) »

Hi
I have downloaded a copy of a page from the Dolgelly Census of 1861 from Ancestry, listing my Great Great Grandfather and his family. The reference is RG9\4319.
One of the entries is for his daughter aged 6, they have transcribed her name as Savria. I don't think this is what is written. But I can't tell what it is!! $:-\$
Is there anyone out there who could have a look for me and see what they come up with

Also I am unable to find her again on any of the other census' or details of her birth marriage etc - could this be because Savria isn't her name?
Any help would be great
Many thanks
Nickyhug

Merionethshire / Re: Meurig Buildings Dolgelly

« on: Monday 12 September 05 20:41 BST (UK) »

Thanks Dolgellau. In 1901 they lived in Springfield Street, which appears to be almost round the corner! And in 1861, 1871 and 1881 the family are living in Lomard Street, I wonder if Meurig Buildings is the same house as Lombard Street?!? On the 1901 Census it states that my Great Grandfather could speak both Welsh and English - maybe he learnt English or the 1891 Census was incorrect!!

Thanks once again
Nickyhug

Merionethshire / Meurig Buildings Dolgelly

« on: Sunday 11 September 05 22:30 BST (UK) »

Hi,
I am hoping that someone might be able to help me!?! In 1891 (according to the Census) my Great Grandfather and family lived at number 2 Meurig Buildings, Dolgellau. Does anyone know where this is in relation to streets now. My brother is travelling up that way in the next few weeks and said that he may go and have a look round and take some photos. So any help would be really great.
Many thanks
Nickyhug

Family History Beginners Board / Re: GALE

« on: Monday 05 September 05 20:12 BST (UK) »

Hello Sheila
I have an Ellen Gale in my family tree, probably not the same one, but I thought I would share it with you just in case.

My Ellen was born around 1868 in East Woodhay, Hants, she married my Great Grandfather in 1894 in Kingsclere, Hampshire, his name was Stephen Torrance. Doubt if they are related in anyway, but just thought I would tell you - you never know!
Nickyhug