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Is it at all likely that NZBDM's records are incomplete?  I have an ancestor (Ellen May Morris) who, according to her marriage certificate, was born in Nelson NZ to parents Henry Morris and Emma Jane Oakly (subsequently remarried to a Pinkney at the time of her daughter's marriage).

No matter how I input the search for her birth record I have come up empty... variations on date (i.e. 5 year span), and searching without a christian name for her; only with the father's, or the mother's names. There were connections in Australia but her marriage cert clearly states Nelson NZ.

Any assistance would be appreciated as always.
Thanks and regards, Carol

Hi there - I believe it is quite likely that one of my relatives was a tram driver for the Roslyn Cable Car line in the early 1900's. 

He is listed as an "engineer" which he certainly wasn't (in today's vernacular).  He lived in Roslyn on Ann Street which was close to the tram line so I am inclined to think he was an engine driver and. therefore, would like to explore that idea further.

Could anyone assist with how I might search employment records for the public transportation system?  Any help, as always, much appreciated!

Regards, Carol

Hi, I have several ancestors who appear to have worked in the mills in the Stroud Valley. 

I am curious to know if perhaps the National Archives (or another org) might have records from those mills?  E.g. employee records etc.  Does anyone know whether that type of information might be held somewhere (if indeed it has survived)?

Thanks, Carol

Good day - I would really appreciate the guidance of finer minds than my own to sort out an ancestral puzzle for me!

One of my ancestors John Hatter married a Jane Whale in 1848, Calne, Wiltshire at St Andrew Church.  (Unfortunately there is some question about his DOB as well but I will deal with that in another post!)

However, I have two potential Jane Whale's (well possibly three I guess) for the bride and have been unable to sort out which is correct.  If anyone could help by identifying her parents or another useful tidbit I would be most grateful.

The info I have for both is:
Jane Whale
England Births and Christenings
Name:   Jane Whale
Gender:   Female
Christening Date:   17 Sep 1820
Christening Place:   BROMHAM,WILTSHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name:   Angel Whale
Mother's Name:   Mary Ann
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C05432-1 , System Origin: England-ODM , GS Film number: 950238, 950256

Jane Whale
England Births and Christenings
Name:   Jane Whale
Gender:   Female
Christening Date:   06 Jan 1822
Christening Place:   Christian-Malford, Wiltshire, England
Father's Name:   Anthony Whale
Mother's Name:   Mary
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C02748-5 , System Origin: England-EASy , GS Film number: 1279400

There is also a Jane Whale born a bit later who could be a contender I suppose
Jane Whale
England Births and Christenings
Name:   Jane Whale
Gender:   Female
Christening Date:   14 Aug 1825
Christening Place:   CODFORD SAINT PETER,WILTSHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name:   John Whale
Mother's Name:   Sarah

Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C01440-2 , System Origin: England-ODM , GS Film number: 1279400

Hi - I recently posted two requests and, as it turned out, one was already listed on FamilySearch... however, I am still looking for a copy of this probate.  Most appreciate of any assistance given.  Thank you. Regards, Carol

1) PAULL Ellen (R23060034)   1963 - 1963
Item ID   Agency   Series   Accession   Record group   Box / Item   Sep   Record no.   Part   Alternative no.   Record type
R23060034   AAOM   6031   W3265      345 /       0527/63         Text