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Australia Lookups completed / Mortgage lending in the 1920’s and 1930’s
« on: Sunday 19 May 13 02:26 BST (UK)  »

My Grandfather was a machine miner in Cessnock NSW. He was also supporting himself and eight other dependents at that time. I found records showing, he and his wife, had lent money out on Mortgage, to 15 people during 1920s and 1930s. He and his wife also owned 6 properties in Cessnock NSW. Any explanations as to how a machine miner could afford to do this?

When looking at NSW Land Title certificates during the period 1920s to 1930s I noticed a lot of Mortgage entries on the back of the NSW Cert of Title from one person lending money to another person, with very few lenders being a bank or building society.  Does anyone know how his came about?

Interestingly, both husband and wife were buried in unmarked graves in Catholic cemeteries, leaving over 2000 pounds in their estates.

Looking forward to some feedback.
cheers :)
cupoflife

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Australia / Tis' the Season
« on: Thursday 06 December 12 15:42 GMT (UK)  »
                                       ★
                                      Joy
                                   *Love*
                                **Peace**
                              ***Health***
                             **Happiness**
                           **************                  
                       Wishing all Rootschatters
                        A Very Merry Christmas
                          & A Happy New Year                         

A very big thank you to all the awesome Aussie Rootschatters,
who generously dedicate their time, knowledge & expertise to help others.
Your selfless generosity is inspirational and embodies the true Aussie spirit.

Cheers :)
Cupoflife






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Australia Lookups completed / What happened to Michael KENNEDY???
« on: Friday 26 October 12 13:27 BST (UK)  »
Hi All,

RChatters, Please help break through a brick wall finding death record for Michael KENNEDY.

Michael KENNEDY- Born 1857: Co. Clare Ireland; Arrived in Australia (NSW), 2nd Sept 1877 on ship “Salisbury” as a single man.

Father: Denis KENNEDY; Mother: Bridget BYRNE (this from the marriage certificate of Michael KENNEDY to Honora CORBETT)

Michael KENNEDY married Honora (Norah/Honorah/Hanorah) CORBETT on 28th Oct 1879, Church of the Sacred Heart, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW.

Two Children: Delia KENNEDY (baptised Bridget but always went by the name Delia) born 1882
                     John KENNEDY born 1884 *I have not been able to confirm death or marriage* Although SMH newspaper (funeral notice for his uncle Thomas CORBETT) shows John KENNEDY alive in 1900

Delia KENNEDY NSW Marriage Certificate in 1909, shows father Michael KENNEDY as “deceased”

Is this an important Clue??? SMH funeral notices 16 June 1900, http://bitly.com/VsOBUm for Thomas CORBETT (brother of Honora KENNEDY (nee CORBETT), several family members have put in notices but interestingly there is no inclusion of Michael KENNEDY (only Mrs Norah KENNEDY); a notice on behalf of John and Delia KENNEDY; and notices on behalf of several others mentioned as Mr and Mrs.

Did Michael KENNEDY die sometime between 1884 and 1900???


Hoping RChatters extensive skills can help solve the mystery of what happened to Michael KENNEDY.

Cheers :)
cupoflife

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The Common Room / Foundling lookup please–Thomas Masterman HARDY and Eleanor SLEGG
« on: Tuesday 29 May 12 14:03 BST (UK)  »
My very 1st post  :) , any help appreciated.

I am trying to find information on Thomas Masterman HARDY and Eleanor SLEGG both from the Foundling Hospital, St Pancras, London England.

Thomas Masterman HARDY Number 18807; baptised 2nd February 1806 (baptised by Richard Webb) Foundling Hospital Church of England, St Pancras, London England
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQ3T-D8J (*NOTE: This record was digitized but it only contained very little information. ie: Thomas Masterman Hardy's - Foundling Number/Date of Baptism/Person who performed the baptism).
I am hoping his number 18807 will be useful to find further information.
Was it unusual for foundlings to have a middle name?

Eleanor SLEGG baptised 7th October 1804 Foundling Hospital Church of England, St Pancras, London England https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NYTY-SZF (*Note: This record does not appear as digitised, so it will need a manual lookup to get her number and further information)

Thomas Masterman HARDY and Eleanor SLEGG were married on 22nd March 1828 at St George the Martyr Queens Square and had two children Eleanor Hardy and Mary Ann Hardy.

I also found reference to an Ann SLEGG baptised 6th March 1808 Foundling Hospital Church of England, St Pancras, London England.
Could this be a younger sister of Eleanor Slegg??
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JMVF-M2J
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQJS-Y2J

Looking forward to your kind assistance  :)
cupoflife

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