On Wed, 19 May 2010 03:38:30 +0930 "Irene M" <tamshar@bigpond.com> wrote: Hello Irene, > RG10 1284 St Giles, Reading, Berkshire A combination of the census page image (thanks, Nivard) and Google reveal the address to be; 5, Merah Place, Albert Road. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" Sign away your life Tin Soldiers - Stiff Little Fingers

Hi Irene My guess would be Mirah Place As Brad says its more likely on Albert Rd than off it I haven't found it separately enumerated in 1881 Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Is anyone able to help please I can't make out the address for my 2 grt > g/p Charles and Elizabeth Francis > in 1872 looks like 5 ......... Place, at the top it says Albert Road so > assume it is off Albert Road > I've looked on Multimap but there doesn't appear to be any streets off > Albert Road > > RG10 1284 St Giles, Reading, Berkshire > Thank you Irene

On Wed, 19 May 2010 03:38:30 +0930 "Irene M" <tamshar@bigpond.com> wrote: Hello Irene, > in 1872 looks like 5 ......... Place, at the top it says Albert Road > so assume it is off Albert Road I've looked on Multimap but there > doesn't appear to be any streets off Albert Road An address of 5 "Something" Place, Albert Road would most likely indicate a row of terraced houses along Albert Road, not a road running off it. Unfortunately, I don't have access to the '71 census returns, so can't help you decipher the address. Sorry. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" That's what I call you Heaven Sent - INXS

It is 5 Merah Place, Albert Road.  As far as I can see - and as transcripts have it, but I cannot see it today. Tomas Christie. ________________________________ From: Irene M <tamshar@bigpond.com> To: berkshire@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, 18 May, 2010 19:08:30 Subject: [BRK] 1871 census- address help needed Is anyone able to  help please  I can't make out the address for my 2 grt g/p Charles and Elizabeth Francis in 1872 looks like 5 ......... Place, at the top it says Albert Road so assume it is off Albert Road I've looked on Multimap but there doesn't appear to be any streets off Albert Road   RG10 1284  St Giles, Reading, Berkshire Thank you Irene ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Clive Sorry I can't see the baptism for John circa 1807 But do you have Johns marriage in 1826 and baptisms for most of his children , also the 1841 all in Middlesex Martha b1826 Georgiana b1829 John c1830 Francis b1831 Susannah b1835 Diana b 1837 Emma b1839 The only baptism I can't see is Emma's , the others mentioned above are on Ancestry I suspect there is nothing new there but thought it worth a mention You don't say when Johns father died so I am unsure if its relevant but as they are in St Marylebone in 1831 at least it may be worth looking at the 1831 census which is one of the few that survives , as does the 1821 but John may not be there then Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) >I am looking for any information on John HARKNESS, particularly details of >his birth/baptism. He is in 1851 census living in Marylebone with his wife >and children, a tailor, born about 1807 in Wokingham, Berks. According to >some old family notes he was an only child. His father was Robert HARKNESS >of Edinburgh and after Robert's death, John's mother - brought up at >Boothby Hall, Lincolnshire (there are three!) - married a Mr ROBINSON. > Any help would be very much appreciated. > Clive Boyce

I am looking for any information on John HARKNESS, particularly details of his birth/baptism. He is in 1851 census living in Marylebone with his wife and children, a tailor, born about 1807 in Wokingham, Berks. According to some old family notes he was an only child. His father was Robert HARKNESS of Edinburgh and after Robert's death, John's mother - brought up at Boothby Hall, Lincolnshire (there are three!) - married a Mr ROBINSON. Any help would be very much appreciated. Clive Boyce

The War Graves Commission is the best place to look. They have a record of all servicemen buried overseas (if the grave is known of course). -----Original Message----- From: berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barb & Dusty Miller Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 10:22 AM To: Berkshire List Subject: [BRK] Burial Site Hi List, > > We need some help please. > A friend of ours is flying to Europe in 2 days and want's to know where > they > can find the burial site of their Grandfather > > Alexander VAILE {flight Sgt RAF in WW1} Air force Number 1651 Received MSM > medal > father was bn Fulham > Was shot down in France and buried there. > > Any help would be Greatly Appreciated > > Thank you > Barbara > bardus@xtra.co.nz > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi List, > > We need some help please. > A friend of ours is flying to Europe in 2 days and want's to know where > they > can find the burial site of their Grandfather > > Alexander VAILE {flight Sgt RAF in WW1} Air force Number 1651 Received MSM > medal > father was bn Fulham > Was shot down in France and buried there. > > Any help would be Greatly Appreciated > > Thank you > Barbara > bardus@xtra.co.nz >

Dear Listers Thank you to Michael for the link to The NZ newspaper archives. It is a fantastic site. For those on the other side of the world, The National Library of Australia has a similar project underway. Please see http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/

Thanks Gary much appreciated :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Garry F Bell" <gazza@woosh.co.nz> To: <berkshire@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 6:02 PM Subject: Re: [BRK] New Zealand Newspaper Archives > Shirley (you're not Moira - are you? <g>) > > No, I don't have anything, but leave it with me and I will see what I > can do. > > Garry >> Gary, would you have any info re The Theatre Royal and cafe Grahamstown, >> NZ..I know it was destroyed by fire and another built, named The Royal >> Hotel >> but there doesn't seem to be much info on the net regarding either of >> them...... > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5086 (20100504) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi there If anyone wants to contact me re NZ Theatre I am at gazza@woosh.co.nz Garry aka gazza __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5086 (20100504) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

Shirley (you're not Moira - are you? <g>) No, I don't have anything, but leave it with me and I will see what I can do. Garry > Gary, would you have any info re The Theatre Royal and cafe Grahamstown, > NZ..I know it was destroyed by fire and another built, named The Royal Hotel > but there doesn't seem to be much info on the net regarding either of > them...... __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5086 (20100504) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

Gary, would you have any info re The Theatre Royal and cafe Grahamstown, NZ..I know it was destroyed by fire and another built, named The Royal Hotel but there doesn't seem to be much info on the net regarding either of them.......TIA, Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Garry F Bell" <gazza@woosh.co.nz> To: <berkshire@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [BRK] New Zealand Newspaper Archives > Moira > > I have been involved in the theatrical scene, for some years, and I may > be able to help you in finding out more about old NZ theatres etc > (especially those in Auckland). > > Garry > Auckland, NZ >> <snip> >> It also covers many stories from Britain although they don't usually >> appear >> until at least five or six months later. >> I'm researching an ancestor with a theatrical background and have even >> found useful articles about the theatre where he worked appearing in some >> of >> the NZ newspapers. >> regards >> > > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 5086 (20100504) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Moira I have been involved in the theatrical scene, for some years, and I may be able to help you in finding out more about old NZ theatres etc (especially those in Auckland). Garry Auckland, NZ > <snip> > It also covers many stories from Britain although they don't usually appear > until at least five or six months later. > I'm researching an ancestor with a theatrical background and have even > found useful articles about the theatre where he worked appearing in some of > the NZ newspapers. > regards > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5086 (20100504) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

Hello Garry Your post regarding NZ theatre caught my eye. I am researching the family of my great-uncle, William John SAUNDERS (b. 1891 in Dublin) who travelled the world as a stage artist in the 1920s and 1930s. His stage name was PADDY DREW. I wonder if you know of any specific times performed in NZ or if there are any reviews of his performances. There are some videos of his performances online on the BBC website. His brother, Alfred William SAUNDERS (DFC) was an ex-RAF pilot who was killed in air crash at Te Awamutu in May 1930. I have newspaper reports of that incident. As this is off topic ... although he does have Berkshire* connections.... perhaps you could contact me offline if you have any information. *One of his antecedents, Edward Skeate White was mayor of Reading in 1777. Regards, Elissa Kester Australia

Hi Michael I agree I don't have any ancestors in New Zealand but the site has been very useful to me in tracking ship movements. If you have any mariners in the family and you know the name of the ship on which they are serving then the port arrivals will give you the date the ship arrived and the name of its master You would most likely find mentions of British troops arriving in NZ too. It also covers many stories from Britain although they don't usually appear until at least five or six months later. I'm researching an ancestor with a theatrical background and have even found useful articles about the theatre where he worked appearing in some of the NZ newspapers. regards MOIRA ----- Original Message ----- From: <MICHAELCOOMBER@aol.com> To: <BERKSHIRE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: [BRK] New Zealand Newspaper Archives > > This site, giving free access to search & read some of the older > newspapers, from New Zealand, may be of interest to listers. > _http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast_ > (http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2853 - Release Date: 05/04/10 06:27:00

This site, giving free access to search & read some of the older newspapers, from New Zealand, may be of interest to listers. _http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast_ (http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast)

Thanks Bob for your prompt reply, I think you have answered my question mind you Isaac didn't seem to wait that long before marrying again but with 3 young sons I suppose you can't blame him. Many thanks once again. Roy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Burns" <pandb@personainternet.com> To: <berkshire@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 2:31 AM Subject: Re: [BRK] RALPH > Roy > > The Uffington transcript on the Oxfordshire FHS CD (OXF-FAR01) has the > following entry: > > 1818 > Jan 15 RAFFE Mary, 28 (in different handwriting it says RALPH) > > I suspect that answers your enquiry. > > There is also a baptism in 1817: > > 1817 > Feb 16 RALPH Ann d Mary Anne, soldier's wife, Uffington > > And this burial: > > 1817 > May 14 RALPH Ann 5 mths > > It makes me wonder if Mary died of complications from childbirth. If it > could be the same family, then it gives you the husband's occupation. > > Regards > > Bob Burns > > -----Original Message----- > From: berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] > On Behalf Of Roy Lewis > Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 10:13 AM > To: BERKSHIRE@rootsweb.com > Subject: [BRK] RALPH > > I'm trying to trace the RALPH family from Uffington & wondered if anyone > can > help I have ISAAC RALPH born 1789 & baptised 29/8/1790 in Uffington aged 1 > he married Mary Waving 3/10/1808 in Ashbury & I have three sons > Richard/William & George born 1810 to 1815 all baptised Uffington,I can't > find anything then until another marriage for an ISAAC RALPH & Sussanah > Puzey 16/11/1818 in Uffington I'm trying to confirm if Mary Waving died > between 1815 & 1818 & Isaac remarried or are there TWO Isaac Ralph's from > Uffington. Any help would be much appreciated. > Roy Lewis > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Roy The Uffington transcript on the Oxfordshire FHS CD (OXF-FAR01) has the following entry: 1818 Jan 15 RAFFE Mary, 28 (in different handwriting it says RALPH) I suspect that answers your enquiry. There is also a baptism in 1817: 1817 Feb 16 RALPH Ann d Mary Anne, soldier's wife, Uffington And this burial: 1817 May 14 RALPH Ann 5 mths It makes me wonder if Mary died of complications from childbirth. If it could be the same family, then it gives you the husband's occupation. Regards Bob Burns -----Original Message----- From: berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:berkshire-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Roy Lewis Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 10:13 AM To: BERKSHIRE@rootsweb.com Subject: [BRK] RALPH I'm trying to trace the RALPH family from Uffington & wondered if anyone can help I have ISAAC RALPH born 1789 & baptised 29/8/1790 in Uffington aged 1 he married Mary Waving 3/10/1808 in Ashbury & I have three sons Richard/William & George born 1810 to 1815 all baptised Uffington,I can't find anything then until another marriage for an ISAAC RALPH & Sussanah Puzey 16/11/1818 in Uffington I'm trying to confirm if Mary Waving died between 1815 & 1818 & Isaac remarried or are there TWO Isaac Ralph's from Uffington. Any help would be much appreciated. Roy Lewis ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BERKSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'm trying to trace the RALPH family from Uffington & wondered if anyone can help I have ISAAC RALPH born 1789 & baptised 29/8/1790 in Uffington aged 1 he married Mary Waving 3/10/1808 in Ashbury & I have three sons Richard/William & George born 1810 to 1815 all baptised Uffington,I can't find anything then until another marriage for an ISAAC RALPH & Sussanah Puzey 16/11/1818 in Uffington I'm trying to confirm if Mary Waving died between 1815 & 1818 & Isaac remarried or are there TWO Isaac Ralph's from Uffington. Any help would be much appreciated. Roy Lewis