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Offline kimh

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OATLEY surname
« on: Friday 04 May 07 16:53 BST (UK) »
My maiden name was Oatley and I am attempting some general research into the name, not just my own ancestors.

My own Oatleys are mostly from Somerset; would love to hear from anyone who either is an Oatley or has them in their tree.

Kim

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Kim is doing a One Name Study of Oatleys.  If any one can help, please check out the ONS board:
Topic Oatley.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,230851.0.html
Mostly Somerset - Oatley, Pitman, Shepherd, White, Street, Baker and more. Staffs - Dawson & Kite. Dorset - Park, Childs, Cox, Hounsel. Devon - Harris. Warwicks - Storer

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Re: OATLEY surname
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 28 June 07 13:01 BST (UK) »
Hi, not able to assist as in being a family member or anything.  But thought you might be interested to know that we have a suburb in Sydney, Australia called Oatley (I was born there) and I remember that it was named after someone.  If you like I will try and find out any research on the name there and let you know.  My email address is
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if you are interested. 

Kind regards, Heather