Oxford Graduate Records

[Peter J]

Would anybody happen to know if  there is an historical register of Oxford University graduates?

An ancestor, Charles Kidman Jones (1831-1883) is said to have been an Oxford graduate in chemistry, which I would very much like to verify.

Charles emigrated to Australia circa 1857, where he spent the remainder of his days.

Any assistance very much appreciated.

PJ

[JenB]

Why not contact Oxford University directly?
There is a lot of information and contact details here http://www.oua.ox.ac.uk/holdings/index.html

[avm228]

Hi

Unfortunately there's no sign of him in Oxford University Alumni (which goes up to 1886) either under K or J (I'm not sure whether the surname was KIDMAN JONES or just JONES with Kidman as a middle name - either way he is not listed). There are a few alumni called simply Charles JONES.

Sorry about that

Anna

[Galium]

According to IGI entries, Charles Kidman Jones is a child of William Bentinck Jones and Judith née Crowhurst.  He and eight siblings were baptised at Deal in Kent, and one sister,  Caroline at Dover

This seems to be Charles with some brothers and sisters in 1841 [no parents with them]

Deal, Kent

Caroline Jones 20
Emma Jones 15
Jane Jones  15
William Jones 15
George Jones 12
Charles Jones 10
Edwin Jones 5

They are all listed as born in Kent, and all (even Edwin!) bracketed together as  'grocer's apprentice'

The Origins 1841 census shows them, but I can't find them on Ancestry.

[Peter J]

Thank you one and all,

'Kidman' was his middle name, rather than part of the surname, and he was indeed the son of William Bentinck Jones and Judith nee Crowhurst. Perhaps direct contact with Oxford Uni is the best step to take next.

One other curious story attached to him is that he was once the pilot of Queen Victoria's barge/barque, which allegedly sailed between Dover and Calais (all the Jones brothers having been mariners of one sort or another). I don't seem to be able to put any meat on the bones of this one, only doubt that such a vessel ever existed.

Regards,

PJ

[BIH]

Hi,
Don't know how much further you have gone with Charles Kidman, but he married a great aunt of mine name of Mary Jane Rose from Guernsey.  Won't go on, you may know all of this.  If you need any more, let me know

[Peter J]

Hello BIH,

Thanks for your message. I would love to know more and would also be happy to share whatever I have with you.

I'll send a private e-mail.

Regards,

PJ