Used with permission. ********************* GENUKI FAMILY HISTORY NEWS No 184 24 November 2004 Hello everyone, and welcome to this weeks GENUKI Family History News. I hope there is something here of use to you! An interesting aside I was interested this week to see the BBCs Who do you think you are on Moira Stewart, those of you who saw it will have seen the beautiful isle of Dominica, a pace not visited by many but truly spectacular! But on to the news . NEW BOOKS AND CDs A week or so ago I put in some information on DNA and family history. I recently asked the author to tell me more, and this is what he sent to me: "I wrote DNA AND FAMILY HISTORY to explain to in the simplest way why every male genealogist should be thinking about taking a DNA test. After running my own Y-chromosome surname DNA project for five years, I realised that people wanted an accessible book, one that spared them the intricacies of statistical analysis and genetic science but which made it clear exactly how they will benefit when they pay for a DNA test. To go along with that, I also wanted to lay out a set of practical instructions for those men and women that want to run a DNA testing project, whether as part of a surname-based genealogy study or as a stand alone project in its own right. So whether you're researching on your own or as part of a group, I think my book will help you understand the most from a DNA test result. In addition, to set the context, I explain the story of mankind's migration from Africa 150,000 years ago and how you can find out how you fit into that story. I also explain how the rising number of Y-chromosome DNA results are going to transform our knowledge of how surnames were first formed. You can buy a signed, numbered and dedicated copy direct from me via my website at www.dnaandfamilyhistory.com/shop.shtml. At the same time, please feel free to browse the additional materials I'm putting up there, sign up for a free occasional newsletter keeping you abreast of the latest news and trends, and give me feedback." NEW RELEASES FROM JiGraH Resources Kelly's Directory of Ealing, Hanwell & Southwell, 1928 (complete with original map) Stranger's Guide to the Island of Jersey, ca 1835 (A Rare, Early Guide and Directory) Details at http://www.jigrah.co.uk/mailord/moabdirs.htm New maps from Alan Godfrey Maps: Co Antrim 40.04 Larne 1903 Yorkshire 06.12 South Bank & Grangetown (South) 1927 67.03 Castle Bolton, Middleham & Redmire 1910 England & Wales: Inch to the Mile Maps 51 Lower Wensleydale 1904-13 Gloucestershire 12.09 Tewkesbury 1923 Lancashire 96.13 Rainsough, Kersal & Hilton Park 1907 Leicestershire 37.03 Leicester (Knighton) 1902 Oxfordshire 31.08 Witney 1919 Renfrewshire 12.15 Barrhead 1911 Warwickshire 8.11 Erdington (East) 1913 Tyneside 15 East Jarrow 1895 (new edition) Yorkshire 288.16 Sheffield Longley 1902 289.11 Rotherham 1922 D-Day Maps 40/18 SW St Aubin - Sword & Juno Beaches http://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/ NEW RELEASES FROM ARCHIVE CD BOOKS Gloucestershire 1841 Census FULL COUNTY SET HO107/346-380 Includes Bedminster, Somerset Devon 1861 Census Supplement 1 - Places in Cornwall RDs Devon places included are Broadwoodwidger, North Petherwin, Northcott., St Giles in the Heath, Virginstow and Werrington. Hampshire 1871 Census Supplement 1- Places in Surrey RDs Hampshire places included are Aldershot and Dockenfield, plus the Aldeshot barracks containing more than 13,400 people from all over Britain. Cape Breton, Canada - 1903 A wonderful book about a beautiful part of Canada, see Canada page for a full description A History of the Eastern Townships An early history of Canada and more specifically of that important area of Quebec just to the South East of Montreal known as the Eastern Townships, see Canada page for a full description The Century Cyclopedia of Names While the Century Company was compiling it's Dictionary in the late 1800's it decided to draw all the proper name references it found into a separate appendix to be included in the last of the dictionary's eight volumes A Book of 189 Calendars for AD 1752 to 1940 inc. This is a book every genealogist needs, and its priced right price too! See Canada page for a full description Cassell's Illustrated History of India Two large volumes, over 1100 pages and with many beautiful and intricate illustrations this book describes the history of India from the formation of the East India Company to around 1880 The Coins of England This is an absolutely beautiful book, which is full of richly coloured illustrations. English coins are intimately connected with the general history and progress of the country, of which they form interesting and informative monuments. The Cathedral Church of Southwell With thirty eight illustrations District Handpayers Guide and Almanack For Bowes Park, Palmers Green, Southgate, Winchmore Hill, New Southgate in 1911 This little book is bursting full of information. It contains essays on the problems of unemployment; the charitable work carried out for the poor and destitute, children, animals, insane and more Highways & Byways in Yorkshire This book will always be popular with those having ancestors from the area. The Striding Dales The book contains the stories of the Dales, not steeped in dates and facts but with human encounters and feeling that give a real sense of the history of the people who lived there The Parish of Kirkby Malhamdale in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Using all resources available to him, Rolls of many kinds, Fines, Inquests, Wills, Title Deeds, Parish Registers, Public Records and other written material, John Morkill has compiled an accurate chronicle of this dale. Archive CD Books homepage - http://www.archivecdbooks.com WEBPAGE REVIEWS http://www.thegrimsaypress.co.uk/ I found this web site by complete accident well work related accident! I was browsing through some publishers web site when I came across this one. It is not necessarily the type of web site that I would usually be associated with reviewing but I felt it was well worth a mention. Grimsay Press, based in Scotland specialise in reprinting rare books relating to Social, Local and Family History, and a quick browse through their catalogue is well worthwhile. There is plenty here, and not just on Scotland. OK, so the books are not cheap, but you never know, it may just be the thing you are looking for! http://www.ixengineercommand.com/index.php A nice website revolving around the history, and men of the IX Engineer Command in World War 2. The unit was responsible for building, maintaining and defending airfields in France, and the fascinating history of the command, or at least part of it, is online on this web site. The site contains an overview, some photographs, an explanation of the nits, and the history and a list of men in the command. It is quite a small web site but still a fascinating one, and one well worth visiting. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~puxty/ A great little site concentrating on the records of Coastguards on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. As the compiler rightly quotes on the index page, coastguards were often difficult to find, moving around and the nature of the job means they could me many miles, if not hundreds of miles from home. This site records the entries of coastguards in the 1841 through to 1891 censuses, with full transcription including their families. A basic site, but one that is easy to browse, and well worth looking through. CERTIFICATES BIRTH CLABON - Emma Maria daughter of John and Ann - 14th Jan 1855 - Islington MDX* HUGHES, Edward, son of David & Mary, 16 Sep 1838, Merthyr Tydfil, GLA DEATH MARTIN, George - age 2yrs 6mths - 7th June 1855 - Hoxton New Town* MARTIN, Martin - George - age 35 - 27th Aug 1859 - City of London* If this is of use to you in your own personal research, drop me a line At gfhn@thompson04.wanadoo.co.uk and I will put you in touch with the current holder Meanwhile, if you have a certificate you don't need that may be of use to someone else then drop me a line, and we will advertise it in an upcoming newsletter . If you have a spare certificate that is of no use to you at all then you can either send me the details via email, or send me the certificate. If the certificate is sent to me then it will be sent on to any enquiries. After six months if nobody has claimed the certificates as interesting to their research then they will be deposited at the SoG library. I will however keep all the details of the certificate on file and where possible pass them on to any relevant one name studies registered with the Guild of One Name Studies. We only publish certificates more than 100 years old, but pass all certificates on. The address for spare certificates to be sent to is: Rob Thompson, GFHN, 6 Sinclair Road, Shurdington, Cheltenham, GL51 4SG READERS QUERIES I am trying to trace any details related to my Great- Grandparents and their families. i.e.. Evan Thomas Jones. b.1840 @ Bermondsey ? London. & later married to Ann Moore. b.1842. London It is understood that my Great. Great- Grandfather was named Edward Jones, but cannot find any details that relate to his family, any details or possible leads that would help me trace any of my family would be most appreciated. I am quite new to Genealogy so anything that may point me in the correct direction will be invaluable. Sidney Jones. scjones.karadaw@virgin.net Hi. As someone who was adopted, as a baby, in1943 I am belatedly beginning a research project into my family's history. From the 1901 census and my mother's birth certificate I discovered three unusual middle personal names. They are so unusual that I feel it may be possible that anyone bearing them today - or who knows of a family member who bore them - might be a relative. My mother's maiden name was Gladys LLOYDALL Harrison ( later Thompson). She was born at 109 Bridge Street, Derby in 1903. Her father (my grandfather) was named John OLDKNOW Harrison. Staying with him at the time of the 1901 census was his nephew from London, named Arthur VATMAN Bull. I have tried - without success - to trace the meaning, even the very existence, of the name Lloydall, and am about to start to try to find information about 'Oldknow' and 'Vatman' so any help would be greatly appreciated. My name is Margaret Burke, and my email address is emandmob@fsmail.net As a point of interest I am trying to find information on a family named Wilkerson said to be from Norfolk. James Wilkerson, then aged about 18yrs, emigrated by himself from Norfolk to Western Australia in or about the year 1848. In Western Australia he commenced work as a farmhand for a wealthy English emigrant named Dr Viveash. He eventually became farm Manager for Dr Viveash, married a local girl, bought his own farm, prospered & died a reasonably prosperous farmer. His decendants still work the farm he developed. Are there any more Wilkersons still living in Norfolk who may have some connection with James ? 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READERS INTERESTS BATES Samuel pre 1802 Leyburn, Richmond, N Yorkshire barbara@crowther-york.freeserve.co.uk BLYTHE/BLIGH Polyphant/Launceston, Cornwall 1700-1850, Sue_rowell@hotmail.com CATHERINE/CATRINE, pre 1920, Co. Durham, hn@dhruvasimha.f9.co.uk CHUBB, John, 1785-1854, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, chriscelia@despammed.com HARRIS, Sarah born 9 Oct 1781 Membury, Devon ehomewood@charter.net HIGGINBOTTOM, John, 1800+ Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire dgwaters@ozemail.com.au MERRY, (all), all dates, Arlingham, Gloucestershire, sonia@kuznetsov.fslife.co.uk This is our newest section readers are invited to submit interests, as many as you want, but remember multiple interests will be more delayed. To submit an interets to be published please submit it in the following format: SURNAME, First Name (if applicable), Date, Village/Town, County, Your Email To: gfhn@thompson04.wanadoo.co.uk Subject Header Readers Interests There will be a delay, as all our services are free and oversubscribed! But we will try to keep it at a minimum! FORTHCOMING EVENTS 30 November Tracing Your Ancestors at the Family Records Centre. (FRC, London for more details see http://www.familyrecords.gov.uk/frc/news_events/talks.htm) 1 December Using Family Tree Maker Software (SOG, London for more information see http://www.sog.org.uk/events/calendar.html#dec04) 5 December Cambridgeshire FHS are holding a Family History Open Day on 5 December near Huntingdon. For more information see http://www.cfhs.org.uk/Meetings/WoodGreen.html See more events at: - http://geneva.weald.org.uk/ NEW ON GENUKI New to Herefordshire Pages: Link to FamilySearch and IGI Batch Numbers assistance (Church Records) Minor update on location of Donnington parish records. Addition to Emigrants from Herefordshire to Australia and New Zealand - John OAKES to Ballarat, Australia, 1853. New to Derbyshire Pages: Link to FamilySearch and IGI Batch Numbers assistance (Church Records) Inscriptions on Tideswell War Memorial. Update on transcriptions of Heage parish records. Additions to Derbyshire Probate Records - BEELY, 1868; CLAYTON, 1858; GLADWIN, 1878; GODDARD, 1905; see Recent Additions for details. Lists of Voters for 1832, for Eyam (incl. Highlow), and Stoney Middleton. "Beating the Bounds" - Eyam, 1767. High Peak Barmote Court Roll Book, 1855-1901 - see Court Records on the main index page. Details for purchase of CDs of Old Brampton, and Cromford / Matlock Bath Parish Registers. Photographs of Matlock Moor (Methodist Church), Monyash (War Memorial), Peak Forest (Charles King & Martyr, Wesleyan Chapel), Tideswell (War Graves, War Memorial). Links to Kelly's 1891 Directory transcription for South Normanton. Retailers in Baslow, 1841-1901 and 1901 to present day. Miscellaneous items for Darley Abbey (Historical Geography), Mackworth (Schools), Melbourne (Biography: Thomas Cook). Additions to Derbyshire Probate Records - GASKIN, 1843, 1907; HALL, 1811; SOUTHERNWOOD, 1830; see Recent Additions for details. New Book Reviews - Peakland Books, Peakland Authors - composite review of six books - see Book Reviews Index. Photographs of Buxton (War Memorial in Cemetery), Fairfield (St Peter), Longstone (St Giles). New to Gloucestershire Pages: Link to FamilySearch and IGI Batch Numbers assistance (Church Records) Link to Chipping Campden History and Archaeological Society. Link to Longhope Village Website - catalogue of graveyard inscriptions. Photographs of Childs Wickham (St Mary the Virgin), Kemerton (St Nicholas), Norton (St Mary, War Memorial), Leigh (St Catherine), Swindon Village (St Lawrence, War Memorial, Thatched Cottage), Twigworth (St Matthew, War Memorial). Link to Old Photos of Forest of Dean site. Link to Northleach town site. Some Memorial Inscriptions for Childs Wickham, and Swindon. Photograph of Bourton on the Water, (St Lawrence). Link to an account of the History of Bristol Grammar School. GENUKIs Home Page www.genuki.org.uk AND FINALLY Thats all for this week I must apologise to people who have not received an answer to recent emails, I will admit my keeping up with emails has not been good for the past month! I promise I will do better, and am trying to get through them all! I receive a lot of emails, which I like, but it can cause a backlog sometimes!! Have a good week Rob ---------------------------------- To Unsubscribe to Family History News send a message containing the word unsubscribe to UK-FAMILYHISTORYNEWS-L-request@Rootsweb.com. ---------------------------------- To subscribe to Family History News send a message containing the word subscribe to UK-FAMILYHISTORYNEWS-L-request@Rootsweb.com. 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