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23-03-2021 5:01 PM
Thread: Capstan Lad on the railways
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That's brilliant - thank you!
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23-03-2021 3:07 PM
Thread: Capstan Lad on the railways
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Capstan Lad on the railways
My grandfather at aged 15 was employed as a "Capstan Lad" for GWR at Paddington Gds (Goods?) in 1905. I have only heard of a capstan in relation to maritime matters and I understand it is a mechanism...
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28-08-2019 11:21 PM
Thread: 7th Dragoon Guards 1831-1846
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I spent a full day at Kew going through all the...
I spent a full day at Kew going through all the muster books. His name was Thomas Crockett. He had a very uneventful career as far as I can tell, marching between various postings around England,...
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28-08-2019 11:10 PM
Thread: 7th Dragoon Guards 1831-1846
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Awful but interesting!
Awful but interesting!
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18-08-2019 11:51 AM
Thread: 7th Dragoon Guards 1831-1846
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7th Dragoon Guards 1831-1846
I have tracked an ancestor's service with the 7th Dragoon Guards from his enlistment in 1831 to his discharge in 1846. I was surprised at the time that he spent in hospital over the years. This does...
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05-06-2019 12:13 PM
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Many thanks for your help.
Many thanks for your help.
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05-06-2019 12:06 PM
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That is the one I'm looking at (on FamilySearch)...
That is the one I'm looking at (on FamilySearch) but there is no occupation or address, just 'Institution'. Could it be a transcription error? Your information sounds more relevant (and nicer!)
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05-06-2019 11:13 AM
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1841 census institution in Shorne, Kent.
Hello,
I have found an ancestor, David Goodhew in the 1841 census at Shorne in Kent. He is located in an 'Institution' but there are no further clues. Can anyone help me identify this institution?... -
18-03-2018 2:49 PM
Thread: S Fielder & Co - Corset Factory
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That's great - thank you. I knew I could rely on...
That's great - thank you. I knew I could rely on Brit-Gen t come up with the answer!!
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18-03-2018 1:59 PM
Thread: S Fielder & Co - Corset Factory
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S Fielder & Co - Corset Factory
I am trying to identify the location of a street I an old photo and the only clue I can see is a sign for S Fielder & Co Corset Factory. I have tried searching the internet but to no avail. Does...
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02-12-2017 5:44 PM
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More research has led to a family of BRIGGS -...
More research has led to a family of BRIGGS - William Briggs and Alice Yates (Arthur's aunt) had children Harold, Charles, Frank and Lillian who would be Arthur's first cousins.
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28-11-2017 5:20 PM
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Dr Arthur Charles Kingsgate Yates 1896-1965
I am seeking living relatives of Dr Arthur Charles Kingsgate Yates, aka Tim Yates. He was born in Australia in 1896 to William Hatfield Yates and Eleanor Jane Bourke, the last of five children -...
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29-01-2017 3:31 PM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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Recently moved! Will be going to Kent anyway, but...
Recently moved! Will be going to Kent anyway, but thanks.
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25-01-2017 4:43 PM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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I have loads to do in Kent as well as places to...
I have loads to do in Kent as well as places to visit so will make the trip. Might check Ancestry though - some PRs are viewable online.
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25-01-2017 12:45 PM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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No one else has any notations on the burials page...
No one else has any notations on the burials page I have other than the standard 'widow', 'son of...' etc. No other occupations listed, but Richard is the only adult male on the page. I'll have to...
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25-01-2017 11:57 AM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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Managed to scan my copy of the PR. I can only see...
Managed to scan my copy of the PR. I can only see 'house keeper' but maybe other eyes see something else?
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25-01-2017 11:50 AM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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Love that idea :)
Love that idea :)
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25-01-2017 11:49 AM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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I am looking at the original PR. I will try and...
I am looking at the original PR. I will try and post a copy.
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25-01-2017 11:47 AM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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I don't think so, the writing is pretty clear.
I don't think so, the writing is pretty clear.
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24-01-2017 5:06 PM
Thread: 1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
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1744 burial entry marked "house keeper"
I have found the burial entry of my ancestor in May 1744 in Mereworth, Kent. The entry simply states "Richard Goodhew house keeper".
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Dundee10 that is brilliant and all ties in...
Dundee10 that is brilliant and all ties in beautifully. I can't thank you enough :) I now have plenty to go forwards with. Many many thanks.
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24-02-2016 10:45 AM
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Brill, thanks!
Brill, thanks!
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24-02-2016 10:39 AM
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A possible marriage 22nd Oct 1816, St George...
A possible marriage
22nd Oct 1816, St George Bloomsbury
Thomas Randall/Ann Cotterill, married by banns, witnesses Wm Chubb and John Harrison
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24-02-2016 10:29 AM
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Yes, quite right. A slip of the keyboard :)
Yes, quite right. A slip of the keyboard :)
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24-02-2016 10:28 AM
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That's a lovely photo of Little Earl Street...
That's a lovely photo of Little Earl Street almach, thank you for the link. It looks just the sort of street a jeweller would have premises.
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