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Can anyone give me anything about a marriage of Roderick Russell from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to a Freda or Frieda somewhere between 1911 and 1916 when their daughter Rodena was born. Possible mother's maiden name was Helbing.

At the time of the 1920 census they were living in San Francisco.

Stewart

Hi

Looking for any details on John Burke, born about 1830/1 in Cork. Father was William, mother unknown. Possibly a Roman Catholic.

Any details would be appreciated.

Stewart

Hi All

During Shackleton's ill fated expedition to the South Pole, a ship was sent out from the UK to rescue him. In the end it wasn't necessary as Shackleton had managed to reach South Georgia.

What I want to know is what was the name of the ship that was sent out to rescue him?

Stewart

Hi

I have a great aunt called Elizabeth Mary Turner, born in Cardiff, Wales around 1874.

I know that she married a Canadian from Ewart Manitoba but what I don't know is whether it was in Wales or Canada.

I'm working on the assumption that she married in Canada as I can't find a Welsh marriage. If that is the case I've been looking at the Canadian Passenger Lists 1865-1935 and can see a Elizabeth Mary Turner arriving at St John's Newfoundland. Now, what I don't have is a subscription to view the image and see her year of birth, arrival date etc.

Any help with the marriage would also be appreciated.

Can anyone help me with the details before I splash out on a subscription?

Stewart

Hi

McCroskerry (other spellings McCroskery and Croskerry)
Tedford (other spellings - Thetford: Thedford)

Only information I have is marriage cert (26-07-1868) which states names as Tedford Croskerry (widower) (56?), father James Croskerry, to Eliza McCoy, widow (formerly Rowley). Tedford died 15-12-1889 in the workhouse, Newtownards.

Children of James and Eliza were:

Tedford (or Thetford), born 25-02-1869

David,  born 01-04-1871

In 1871, Tedford McCroskerry lived at Church St., Newtownards with his father, mother and half-sister Mary. He was aged 2 years.

In 1881 Tedford McCrosskey was living at Howard St., Bridgetown, Glasgow with his mother and brothers. No mention of his father.

In 1891 Tedford McCrosskey was living at Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham with a Samuel Wright and his wife.

At some point around the age of 19, Tedford McCroskery changed his name to George Telford. It is a mystery discovered after his death. This information only came to light at that time as he kept detailed accounts of his birth and places of residence with dates that all tie in with the name Tedford McCroskery. I also have a letter dated 07-08-1927 saying he would be visiting Ireland to see the church his father had built (I am a little doubtful that this is true!).

I am interested to know the history of why he changed his name and any information on the unusual name of Tedford.

Any help or advice where to look would be much appreciated.

Bit of a long shot that anyone can help, but here's hoping!


Many thanks,

Stewart