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Dorset Lookup Requests / Beaminster grocer's
« on: Sunday 20 April 08 01:38 BST (UK)  »
I have been told that a book exists with a photo of Pine's, a grocer's store in Fleet St. Beaminster. I know this a vague long shot, but does anyone know of such a book, or know of any early photo's of this establishment?
Regards, Darren

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The Common Room / why was great-grandma so dark-skinned?
« on: Sunday 13 April 08 00:11 BST (UK)  »
Can anyone help with a rather unusual question?
My maternal great-grandmother was very dark-skinned (and small of stature-barely 5 feet tall, apparently) by her photo's. Yet, all of her descendants show no signs of being anything but of Anglo-Saxon origin.
She was born in South Australia in 1879, to a Peter Carrington and his wife, Annie. All I know of Annie is that she is listed as "native-born", which was the terminology of the day to refer to locally born.
Is there any racial background that may not pass down the generations? My own grandmother was of fair complexion.
I have studied the photo's in my possession, and I don't believe she was of Aboriginal origin ( of course, I am happy to be proven wrong). There were Afghan cameleers in the Outback from about the 1860's, but the timeframe is slightly out.
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions.
Thanks, Darren

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United States of America / Alfred Pine- California
« on: Saturday 12 April 08 01:05 BST (UK)  »
I am seeking any further info or descendants of Alfred Joseph Pine, who emigrated from Dorset to California ca.1892. He married Evangeline Palifka ca.1902, and had 2 daughters, Ruby and Madeline. I have census data from 1910-1930, and have his death date. He had a grocery store in Red Bluff, Tehama, California.
Any help with further info would be much appreciated, as research is difficult from Australia.
Regards, Darren

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Dorset Lookup Requests / Beaminster Poor Law Union records
« on: Wednesday 09 April 08 11:07 BST (UK)  »
Is there anyone who could access the records of the Beaminster Poor Law Union? My 2x great-grandfather, Luke Hogard Pine, was relieving officer ( and registrar) from at least  1851, until his death in 1857. His eldest son, Jonathan Pine, assumed the role, and was also vaccination officer; these roles Jonathan filled at least until 1891.
I am seeking more information on their careers with the Union.
Thanks,
Darren

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Lanarkshire / Donnan's of Glasgow
« on: Sunday 23 March 08 01:28 GMT (UK)  »
I am seeking descendants of John & Eliza Donnan, living in Glasgow by 1881 census. According to family letter dated 1908, they had 10 children, but apparently only 4 lived to adulthood.
David Donnan married Jane ----?, and had at least 2 children.
George Donnan married Lily Jackson.
Mary Donnan married Joseph Stewart.
John Hogard Donnan married twice I believe, and had family.

Thanks, Darren

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Dorset / Beaminster families
« on: Sunday 23 March 08 01:19 GMT (UK)  »
My surname interests are as follows:

Pine, Beaminster 1809-
Pine, Corscombe 1840-1902 (?)
Dowdeswell, Beaminster 1811-1890's
Dowdeswell, Portland 1880's-

Thanks, Darren

133
Devon / Redways/Rideways Estate, Exminster
« on: Sunday 23 March 08 00:05 GMT (UK)  »
I am seeking any info on where this estate is/was in the Exmouth area. I tend to believe that it has either disappeared or changed its name.
Thanks, Darren

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Devon / PINE/PYNE one-name study
« on: Sunday 23 March 08 00:02 GMT (UK)  »
Posted a message several years ago here. Have since enlarged my database, but still welcome information and queries. My own line comes from Honiton and Ottery St. Mary, with branches in Australia and New Zealand.
I am especially seeking info on Pine/Pyne families from Bridestowe and Kentisbeare at the moment.
Thanks, Darren

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