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The Common Room / Newgate
« on: Tuesday 18 May 10 13:04 BST (UK)  »
I have an ancestor who sent a letter from the North Yard at Newgate where he was a prisoner while awaiting transportation in 1820. I'm curious to find out where the "North Yard" is located?  I have downloaded a floor plan and possibly it means the male felons' quad but I am not certain.  Also the floor plan does not indicate whether Newgate was just one or was several storeys high.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  J

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Leicestershire / Re: Astill census 1841
« on: Wednesday 20 January 10 22:32 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you Wendy, I'll print it out and keep it on hand for other occasions.  Very much appreciated.   Jennifer

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Leicestershire / Astill census 1841
« on: Wednesday 20 January 10 21:34 GMT (UK)  »
Could anybody please tell me what the occupation "F.S." stands for in census transcriptions?  I think possibly "female servant" but not sure.  The information is in a transcription for 1841 Market Place, St. Martin, Leicester RG H0107 Piece 605, Folio 6/27 Page 13 for Maria Adcock.  In the same transcription is William Astill with occupation which appears to be "J".  Could this be journeyman?  The head of household, Thomas Sharpe, is a draper who also has an apprentice.  My interest is in the Astill family, many of whom came to Australia in 1845 and 1848 to settle in the Orange area of New South Wales.  Thank you, Jennifer (Jaznjj)

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Ireland / Margaret Smith
« on: Tuesday 19 January 10 11:15 GMT (UK)  »
I am not sure if this is the correct forum for my enquiry - but I hope you'll steer me in the right direction if not please.  I have an Irish ancestor whose only description has been "Margaret Smith of Ireland".  The most likely ship to bring my Margaret Smith to Australia was the Aliquis which departed Cork on the 7th December, 1838 (under the Bounty system).  The ship brought Margaret Smith aged 39, widow, dressmaker and Margaret Smith aged 18, unmarried, dressmaker, to Sydney. I was hoping to find a newspaper article or other documentation referring to the villages visited by the people who gathered together those persons interested in migrating to Australia.  Unfortunately "Smith" is a common name (though it doesn't sound particularly Irish!)  I would appreciate any guidance forum members might have to offer.  Jaz

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