Search:

Type: Posts; User: macwil; Keyword(s):

Page 1 of 21 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.02 seconds.

  1. Replies
    10
    Views
    926

    Many thamks to all for taking the time to search...

    Many thamks to all for taking the time to search and provide the info. I foresee an intense session at the library coming soon.

    Regards,
    Malcolm.
  2. Replies
    10
    Views
    926

    CORRECTION

    CORRECTION! Read John listed...etc. Not James.

    It just isn't my day today.
  3. Replies
    10
    Views
    926

    Thank you both for the census info, I'll check it...

    Thank you both for the census info, I'll check it out when I can get to the library. I no longer have subscriptions to A nor FMP.
    If it has been mistranscribed no wonder I couldn't find it.

    If...
  4. Replies
    10
    Views
    926

    Elusive great great grandmother

    The earliest record I have of Mary Ann HAYNES is the Parish Register of her marriage to James WYATT in Richards Castle, Shropshire on 7th May 1861, her father is listed as John HAYNES, Richard's...
  5. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,313

    Just been on GRO site sending a message about my...

    Just been on GRO site sending a message about my email address, clicked send and returned to site to be confronted by a notice that the online service was offline.10 minutes early! Typical.
  6. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,313

    GRO Maintenance

    Notice on GRO site

    "Essential site maintenance is taking place from Friday 28th July 19:00pm until Sunday 30th July 16:00pm. During these hours there will be no access to our on line ordering...
  7. Replies
    7
    Views
    6,725

    Thomas Bentley, Agricultural Labourer, Annie was...

    Thomas Bentley, Agricultural Labourer, Annie was informant on 16th September. DoB 10th August.
  8. Replies
    7
    Views
    6,725

    UPDATE

    Just taken advantage of the new GRO service and got this certificate for £2.50.

    It gives the mother's name as Annie Bentley formerly Boraston and place of birth in Worfield.

    So it is definitely...
  9. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,696

    Sticky: Of course not Lesley. Delighted! It's my second...

    Of course not Lesley. Delighted! It's my second sticky. :hurray:
  10. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,696

    Sticky: HEREFORDSHIRE RESOURCES

    Here are some of the sites I have used searching for info on my Herefordshire ancestors & relatives. It is by no means a comprehensive list, please feel free to add additional sources.

    Malcolm.
    ...
  11. Replies
    1
    Views
    475

    WHITCOMBEs 18th C Clyro

    Anyone researching the WHITCOMBES of Clyro, Radnorshire, Wales in the 18th century may be interested to know that there are 16 Baptisms listed on a sheet stuck to the inside of the rear cover of the...
  12. Replies
    0
    Views
    4,606

    BANNISTER 1939 Evacuees

    Mary b 1907 and daughter? Margaret b 1937 are listed with the GRIFFITHS family at Lower Elcott, (Neen Savage, Cleobury Mortimer)
    RD Bridgnorth ED OJDI SN 32 SSN 6 & 7 respectively.

    Margaret has...
  13. Thread: Guy Etchells

    by macwil
    Replies
    11
    Views
    3,963

    Agree whole heartedly with all the sentiments...

    Agree whole heartedly with all the sentiments expressed above.
    His advice was always spot on and he will be sorely missed.

    Malcolm.
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    8,396

    Pl.8 (Plate 8) refers to a photograph of a page...

    Pl.8 (Plate 8) refers to a photograph of a page of heraldic designs which are listed lower down that page under 'Links'. click on number 8.
  15. Replies
    9
    Views
    8,396

    Several other families also used the eagle in...

    Several other families also used the eagle in their arms. The most similar is the Strong family of the Chase, Ross #388 in the first site Christina mentioned.

    Malcolm.
  16. Replies
    4
    Views
    18,463

    UPDATE: Anne WEIR

    I've been contacted by a 3xcousin once removed (3C-1) who discovered my on-line tree whilst investigating her Ggdad who married my GGgaunt, who in 1901 Upholland census was living with her aunt. On...
  17. Replies
    8
    Views
    11,589

    Update

    Found them! Buried in St Paul's, Goose Green, Wigan.

    Ref this post https://www.british-genealogy.com/forum/threads/91704-Serendipity-Strikes/page4?p=687916#post687916
  18. Replies
    6
    Views
    4,787

    Not that unusual, some of the planes in WW2 used...

    Not that unusual, some of the planes in WW2 used wood in their construction. The de Havilland Mosquito was constructed almost entirely of wood, the Hawker Hurricane used both wood and metal, most...
  19. Replies
    8
    Views
    24,423

    Sticky: St. Paul's Church, Goose Green, (Wigan)

    Plan of Graveyard and transcription of Burial Register downloadable pdfs.

    https://stpaulsgoosegreen.org.uk/resources-links/church-documents/
  20. Replies
    37
    Views
    29,602

    It gets even better.

    The same poster has put up a link to St Paul's website resources page where they have downloadable pdfs of the graveyard map and the Burial Register transcripts which gives Entry no., Name, age, DoD...
  21. Replies
    37
    Views
    29,602

    She Strikes AGAIN

    Serendipity has struck for the THIRD time.
    I was perusing Wigan World and a post there reminded me to check the Find A Grave website, I entered my grandmother's name and was surprised to find a...
  22. Replies
    13
    Views
    7,430

    When did he marry? I have seen a baptism recorded...

    When did he marry? I have seen a baptism recorded a few weeks before a marriage.
    Were any of his children also baptised around that time?
  23. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,448

    You're right Peter. No need to apologise. I'm...

    You're right Peter. No need to apologise.
    I'm always getting those two mixed up.:blush2: :blush2:
  24. Thread: SMITH Family

    by macwil
    Replies
    7
    Views
    11,616

    Updated link ...

    Updated link
  25. Replies
    7
    Views
    4,448

    Search 'RAF Transport Command' this operated...

    Search 'RAF Transport Command' this operated about a score of different types of aircraft between 1943 and 1967.
    My uncle was signals/navigator on de Havilland Hastings and was in the Far East and...
Results 1 to 25 of 502
Page 1 of 21 1 2 3 4
Select a file: