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Devon / John Legg, b Guernsey - marriage in Totnes (or Exeter)?
« on: Thursday 10 September 15 22:09 BST (UK)  »
I'm trying to find details of my 2nd great grandmother, named Elizabeth [surname currently unkown], who married John Legg, b St Peter Port, Guernsey c 1828.
1851 census records show them living in Guernsey, but Elizabeth is stated has having been born in 'Tottnes', Devon. I can't trace a marriage record there c1848 so I assume that the marriage might have taken place in or near Totnes - perhaps Exeter.
If I can find her family name then I can begin to race her parents, etc.
Many thanks in advance for any help with resolving this.
RM

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Mystery: early life of Caroline Whiting, b c1812, Limehouse.
« on: Monday 01 September 14 21:16 BST (UK)  »
Many thanks to those who have been kind enough to help - I really value your efforts.

To answer collectively the points raised...

Louisa Maud: As yet I haven't managed to find a marriage record, but her death seems to have been 5th March 1897 in Woolwich Dockyard, Kent.

Milliepede: Thanks for the Pinder witness names!

Ruskie: On my journey I've discovered that it's always worth trying long-shots. This one looks particularly promising, so I'll certainly pursue it.

So, a little light along the way; sincere thanks, once again.

RM (in France)

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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Mystery: early life of Caroline Whiting, b c1812, Limehouse.
« on: Saturday 30 August 14 09:33 BST (UK)  »
I'm tracing family ancestors, but can find no documentation regarding my Great-Great Grandmother, Caroline Whiting, prior to her marriage on 14th August, 1836 to Edwin Frederick Chesterman at All Saints, Poplar. Census records state that she was born in 1812 at Limehouse, but I cannot trace her parentage. I know that Limehouse was known as an area of settlement for immigrants, although Whiting sounds particularly English to me. If anyone is able to enlighten me I would be most grateful.

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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Re: Rosina Harris b1888: trail goes cold beyond her birth certificate
« on: Tuesday 07 January 14 20:46 GMT (UK)  »
Having delved a little deeper with the help so kindly offered by those who contributed to this query, I've followed the document trail to John and Elizabeth Legg (no maiden name, ass yet) in Guernsey.
John appears to have been born in St Peter Port, c1828, and his wife in Totnes, Devon, c1826.
I can't yet find parents for either of them, and while I'm not expecting others to do my work for me, I would appreciate some guidance/leads, please.
I've had more success with some other forebears' lineage!
Many thanks in advance.

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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Re: Rosina Harris b1888: trail goes cold beyond her birth certificate
« on: Friday 27 December 13 23:45 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much for your invaluable help with this - I'll respond more fully ASAP, as it's late here in France. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Census Lookup and Resource Requests / Rosina Harris b1888: trail goes cold beyond her birth certificate
« on: Friday 27 December 13 22:49 GMT (UK)  »
Having had some success with tracing three other grandparents, I'm having problems with my maternal grandmother, Rosina Harris, b1888 in Hackney, Middlesex. She married Charles King (railwayman) c1915, and served as a councillor, alderman and mayor of Leyton (1953). Awarded Freedom of the Borough in 1965.
I ordered a duplicate Birth Certificate, which reveals her parents to have been George Harris (bricklayer) and her mother Mary Ann née Legg. Having checked resources to which I have access on findmypast.com, I'm no further on.
Rosina doesn't show in subsequent Census lists, and I can't find any info to put the family together, to trace her grandparents. So, I've hit the buffers for now - I'd be very grateful if anyone can help, please.

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Devon / Re: North Hill in Devon?
« on: Tuesday 10 December 13 21:03 GMT (UK)  »
North Hill in SE Cornwall is located between Liskeard and Launceston, so is not more than 15 miles from the Devon border.

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The Common Room / Re: Found Anyone Famous
« on: Tuesday 10 December 13 20:01 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Minn on Thursday 29 November 07 21:03 GMT (UK)
aghadowey Our common ancestor is Sir John Popham.

Minn

I'm told that my maternal grandmother (Rosina Harris, b Islington, London) is descended from 'Admiral Popham'. The story as it was recounted to me was that at some point a Popham family daughter fell in love with someone considered beneath her social standing. Her father threatened to disown her if she married her suitor, despite which she went ahead and married her true love.
So, I'm hoping to find a connectgion between Popham and Harris (links to both Ireland and Scotland).

It's a long-shot, but...

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Completed Census Requests / Re: 1901 Census Look-Up, please (completed, thank you)
« on: Wednesday 04 December 13 22:04 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Ladylil on Thursday 28 August 08 12:28 BST (UK)
Hi,
Rebecca Cracowski's son Barnet Krakofsy was my children's ggfather he had a son called Joseph Krakofsky who changed his name to Bennett in 1945!
His son Brian my kids dad, told me that the krakofsky's changed their names to Barnet and Bennett I can't remember the other one.
Do you know of this family I've been stuck on the Krakofsky's for some time this thread has really enlightened me.
Thank you
Ladylil

Please see my response to the next message in this thread - as a new member of the Forum, I can't yet message members. You'll see that Brian is my cousin (with whom I lost touch c1969).

I'd therefore be delighted to hear from you if you pick this up.

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