Burial - Ware Congregational

[Lady Di]

As previously recommended, I attempted to contact the Leaside Church by email. I have received no reply - not even an acknowledgment - so that wasn't a lot of help.

I have also just spent a week or two going through the St Mary's Parish Register for BMD's. My ancestor's deaths are not recorded at St Mary's.

Anna - I'm sorry to say that I didn't see any Josolynes either.

So it's back to a church, probably in Ware somewhere (or someone's front yard) or with Anna's ancestors in the daff patch - who knows   

Looks like we may never solve this one.

By the way, linmey, has your mother wandered around any strange front yards recently?  Maybe to check some headstones??

Di

[linmey]

Hi Di,
         We have been waiting for the nod if you see what I mean. More than happy  to have a look for you if you can give us all the details. My Mum has been dragging me round various churchyards from a young age so we are very experienced.
             best wishes,  Linda.

[Lady Di]

Hi Linda,

Thank you for offering to go "grave hunting" for me.

My guy is Benjamin MEDCALF, died 29 May 1821. He wrote his will on 12 May 1821 saying he was "of Ware" so I can only assume that he died there (17 days later).
His wife, Mary Medcalf, may be buried close by - died 1817-1821 - sorry, no specific date there.

I know that other family members are buried in a large cemetery somewhere in Ware. My relatives who visited there sent me a photo of the gateway (rather helpful, I thought!!!)

As Benjamin and Mary's deaths were early 1800's and I understand that  the main cemetery didn't open until the mid 1800's, they must be buried in a church burial ground somewhere (my guess only!)

Anything that you can find would be a tremendous bonus and I thank you for offering your time.

Happy Hunting
Regards
Di

[linmey]

No problem Di,
                         I know the main cemetery that you mean but as you say, its more likely they will be somewhere more central to the town. I am not sure when I will be going but will try this week. I will take mother with me and blame her if we get caught tresspassing..
           Linda.

[Lady Di]

Thanks Linda

and

GOOD LUCK

Di

[linmey]

Have consulted Mum and we are going to try for wednesday, weather permitting. As long as it dosnt snow, we will be fine.
              Best wishes.  Linda.


Anna, Do you still want me to have a look for your lot while I am there? I will note down the names anyway.
         Best wishes  Linda.

[Ann12]

Hi,

Yes please.

Many thanks

Anna

PS, Do you have snow in England then?  It's about 7 degrees here in Holland and raining

[linmey]

Hi Anna, I now have 3 lots to look for but thats ok because it makes it even more interesting. I will note down all your previous details.
    Wish me luck.  Its not snowing but very cold, but I think it will warm up this week.
              Best wishes   Linda.

[linmey]

Right then folks, I have all the information you have given me, an A4 pad, and the weather is promising to be a balmy 8 degrees. What more do you need for a bit of grave hunting. I will look for specifics this time but perhaps in the summer I will try and document the rest for anyone that is interested. I get the feeling there are not that many unfortunately.
          Will get back to you on wednesday.  Best wishes   Linda.