Hey Greg, I'll look forward to seeing it soon. I checked out your COBBERS website. Wow, it looks like the same type of political mess exists in Australia as it does in the US... Well, this part is off topic, so I'll stop. At least, I get the gist now of what a "Cobber" is. Thanks. --Carol (Huffington) Menges ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Baldwin" <kennethb@melbpc.org.au> To: <BIRCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:12 AM Subject: BIRCH Genealogy > G'day Cobbers, > > Just thought I'd let you know that I've just added some BIRCH information to > my homepage. > > Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ > > > Regards > > Greg Baldwin > Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia > Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ > Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au > All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. >

G'day Cobbers, Just thought I'd let you know that I've just added some BIRCH information to my homepage. Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Regards Greg Baldwin Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software.

G'day Cobbers, Please have a look at my homepage to see my research interests: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Regards Greg Baldwin Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. AIGS 9842 A&NESFHS 9933 KFHS 7736

Hey Greg! Pardon my ignorance but I'm a mere Yank. Please educate me: what's a "Cobber"? I'm sure I've heard the term but can't remember it's definition lately. I'm still working my way through John William BIRCH's book, having just finished transcribing parts of Chapter 13. I have the rest to go except for #19 which I'd done first off. I'm Cc:ing this message to one of my husband's 17th BIRCH cousins (who contacted us just recently) because he cannot get a copy of John's book (they're sold out) and he may be interested in this list, I don't know. He's a nice guy and is working on his genealogy in the Seattle area. I see that you have BRUCEs as well in your maternal line. BIRCHs are my husband's maternal line. CARLISLE--a sept of BRUCE--is one of my paternal ones through King Robert's sister's husband. So you and I are probably distant cousins of one sort or another, as well as in-laws. Oh yes, I have paternal CLARK(e)s too, but have only tracked them as far back as into Colonial America, to their Quaker roots. I'll enjoy looking at your website more into the coming months. Take care, and thanks so much for putting us in touch originally with John William and his book! --Carol & Jay (Huffington > Carlisle > eventually to Clarke) Menges ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Baldwin" <kennethb@melbpc.org.au> To: <BIRCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:09 AM Subject: Surname Interests > G'day Cobbers, > > Please have a look at my homepage to see my research interests: > > http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ > > > Regards > > Greg Baldwin > Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia > Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ > Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au > All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. > AIGS 9842 > A&NESFHS 9933 > KFHS 7736 >

Hello Listers, I am new to the list, though not new to family history research. I am currently researching a BIRCH family from Garforth and surrounding areas such as Barwick in Elmet, and Swillington. My current tree starts with a Thomas Birch born in Arncliffe in 1820. One of his sons George Birch, born 1849 in Parlington, near Garforth married my ggggrandmother Alice Ellen Smith, though not before she had produced my Gggrandfather Edward Smith. They produced 11 Birch children in and around the Garforth area and were a well known couple in the town - he being a coal miner and game keeper at nearby Barrowby Hall. When they celebrated their Golden wedding in 1921 a series of photographs were taking showing different groupings of the family members and it has been fun contacting the surviving relatives and fitting together which person was which in the photo. I'd be very interested to hear from any other Birch descendents who might have further copies of this series of photographs and perhaps know about some of the other lines that descend from the family, or from anyone else researching either George's descendents or other descendents of Thomas and Sarah (nee Goodhall) who were his parents. Joyce

I have recently found the following 3 generations of BIRCH men: Allen D. BIRCH, b. 1865 in Ohio; d. abt 1931 in Topeka, Kansas, married to Clara Van Scoyk. These are the parents of my grandmother, Lenore Velma Birch COMBS and her siblings, Opal Birch ENTRIKEN, Van Lloyd BIRCH, and Vreda Birch RIGBY. Allen D. BIRCH was the son of Martin Jackson BIRCH, b. Oct. 17, 1824 in Ohio. Martin Jackson BIRCH was married first to Christina BAIN, and they were parents of George Mills, Sandy Clark, David, and Sarepta BIRCH, all born in Marion County, Ohio between 1848 and 1854. Martin Jackson BIRCH's second wife was Octava WASHBORN, and they were the parents of William, Mattie, Allen D., Ella May, Miriam, Ida Bell, and Anna BIRCH, all born in Ohio between 1860 and 1874. This family then moved from Ohio to Jewell County, Kansas in March, 1878. Martin Jackson BIRCH was the son of William BIRCH, b. abt 1789 in North Carolina. William moved his young family from somewhere (as yet unknown to me) to Montgomery Township, Marion County, Ohio in February, 1835. This pioneering BIRCH family was only the ninth family to settle in this tiny new town in the uncleared woods. I hope this info connects with, or fills in some gaps for, someone else "out there." These are my ancestors, so I have more information on some of them, which I will gladly share. Can anyone tell me more about William? Where in North Carolina was he born? Who were his parents? What was his wife's name? Were there other children besides Martin Jackson BIRCH? Help! Thanks, cousins. Lyn Griffiths

Greg, I am researching the Birch family but my line is for Elizabeth Birch who married Jacob Reynolds in the USA. Sorry I don't know the date but I do know that Jacob Reynolds died in 1900 in Fulton or Mason County, Illinois, USA. I am also researching the Whitehouse family from England. Would be John Wilhelm Whitehouse who married Rosannah Robinson. Again not sure of the date but John died 1880 in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois. He is buried at Pleasant View Cemetery. With this little information do think there is a chance we can connect? Sure hope so. Have a nice day. Janice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Baldwin" <kennethb@melbpc.org.au> To: <BIRCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 5:59 AM Subject: [BIRCH] Henry BIRCH & Martha Bousfield SMITH > G'day Cobbers, > > Am researching my BIRCH ancestry and would like to hear from any researcher > and descendants of the family below: > > Descendants of Martha Bousfield SMITH & Henry BIRCH > > 1. Henry BIRCH, b. 30 Jan 1830 in Stoneydale, Cartmel, Lancashire, England, > d. 30 Dec 1910 in View Sreet, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, <Cause of Death: > Senile Decay; Pystitis;> buried 31 Dec 1910 in Bendigo Cemetery, Bendigo, > Victoria, Australia. > > He married Martha Bousfield SMITH. > > 1.1. George Frederick BIRCH, b. Abt 1861 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.2. Eleanor Elizabeth BIRCH, b. Abt 1862 in Ashburton, Victoria, > Australia. > > 1.3. Laura BIRCH, b. Abt 1864 in Chewton, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1883 > in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.4. Amy BIRCH, b. Abt 1866 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1953 > in Middle Brighton, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.5. Mabel BIRCH, b. Abt 1868 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > She married Edgar Lade CRAWLEY. > > 1.6. Lea Butler BIRCH, b. Abt 1870 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.7. Minnie BIRCH, b. Abt 1872 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt > 1950 in Toorak, Victoria, Australia. > > She married William GIBB, b. Abt 1876 in Scotland, (son of John GIBB > and Isabella FERRIER) d. Abt 1977 in Carrum, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.8. Olivia BIRCH, b. Abt 1874 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > She married Newenham Meccller PITMAN. > > 1.9. Constance BIRCH, b. Abt 1876 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt > 1877 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.10. Osman Henry BIRCH, b. Abt 1878 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. > Abt 1970 in Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. > > He married Alice Madeline MOORHEAD, b. Abt 1879 in London, England, > (daughter of Richard MOORHEAD and Elizabeth Adelaide DAY) d. Abt 1959 in > Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. > > 1.11. Ruby BIRCH, b. Abt 1881 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt > 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. > > She married William Cleveland FORDYCE, b. Abt 1879 in New Zealand, > (son of Thomas FORDYCE and Emily McFEE) d. Abt 1942 in St Kilda, > Victoria, Australia. > > 1.12. Garnet Gordon BIRCH, b. Abt 1885 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, > d. Abt 1961 in Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. > > He married Hilda Grace McMILLAN. > > Regards > > Greg Baldwin > Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia > Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ > Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au > All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. > AIGS 9842 > A&NESFHS 9933 > KFHS 7736 > Researching Surnames: > ALLEN - Cornwall, Eng. > BAILEY - Plymouth, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ > BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>New Zealand> Qld, AUS > BENTON - Warwick, Eng > BIRCH - Yorkshire, Eng> Qld, AUS > BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT > BROWN - Wellington, NZ > CAMERON - Black Isle, SCT > CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen SCT > COKER - Rongeta, Wellington, NZ > CROZIER - Banbridge, Down, NIR > NZ > DEAN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland > EDWARDS - Cornwall, Eng. > FRANCES - AUS > GRANT - Rhynie, Aberdeen, SCT > INCH - Cornwall, Eng>New Zealand > INGLIS - Banff/Moray, SCT > LANGDON - NZ > LAURANCE - Banff, SCT. > LEYLAND - Warwick, Eng. > LUMSDEN - Banff, SCT>New Zealand > MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. > MASSEY - Down/Antrim, NIR>Qld, AUS > MELVIN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland > McFADDEN -Down, NIR > McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, AUS > McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, AUS > McKENZIE - Banff/Moray, SCT > McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, SCT>Qld, AUS > McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS > OLIVER - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS > RAFFAN - Banff, SCT > REEVES - Yorkshire (?), Eng. > RUNNALLS/REYNOLDS - Cornwall, Eng. > ROBERTSON - Ross & Cromarty, SCT > RUDD - Westmoreland, Eng>Qld, AUS > SIMPSON - Banff/Moray, SCT > SMITH - SCT > SPRENGER - Qld, AUS > STUART - Moray, SCT > WAKEFIELD - Stroud, Gloucester, Eng>Qld, AUS > WARBURTON -Cheshire, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ > WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, Eng. > WILSON - Ayr, SCT>New Zealand > Helen's Stolen Generation Program: > http://www.abc.net.au/rn/history/hindsight/default.htm > > > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. 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G'day Cobbers, Am researching my BIRCH ancestry and would like to hear from any researcher and descendants of the family below: Descendants of Martha Bousfield SMITH & Henry BIRCH 1. Henry BIRCH, b. 30 Jan 1830 in Stoneydale, Cartmel, Lancashire, England, d. 30 Dec 1910 in View Sreet, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, <Cause of Death: Senile Decay; Pystitis;> buried 31 Dec 1910 in Bendigo Cemetery, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. He married Martha Bousfield SMITH. 1.1. George Frederick BIRCH, b. Abt 1861 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. 1.2. Eleanor Elizabeth BIRCH, b. Abt 1862 in Ashburton, Victoria, Australia. 1.3. Laura BIRCH, b. Abt 1864 in Chewton, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1883 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. 1.4. Amy BIRCH, b. Abt 1866 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1953 in Middle Brighton, Victoria, Australia. 1.5. Mabel BIRCH, b. Abt 1868 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. She married Edgar Lade CRAWLEY. 1.6. Lea Butler BIRCH, b. Abt 1870 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. 1.7. Minnie BIRCH, b. Abt 1872 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1950 in Toorak, Victoria, Australia. She married William GIBB, b. Abt 1876 in Scotland, (son of John GIBB and Isabella FERRIER) d. Abt 1977 in Carrum, Victoria, Australia. 1.8. Olivia BIRCH, b. Abt 1874 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. She married Newenham Meccller PITMAN. 1.9. Constance BIRCH, b. Abt 1876 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1877 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. 1.10. Osman Henry BIRCH, b. Abt 1878 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1970 in Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. He married Alice Madeline MOORHEAD, b. Abt 1879 in London, England, (daughter of Richard MOORHEAD and Elizabeth Adelaide DAY) d. Abt 1959 in Camberwell, Victoria, Australia. 1.11. Ruby BIRCH, b. Abt 1881 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She married William Cleveland FORDYCE, b. Abt 1879 in New Zealand, (son of Thomas FORDYCE and Emily McFEE) d. Abt 1942 in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. 1.12. Garnet Gordon BIRCH, b. Abt 1885 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1961 in Caulfield, Victoria, Australia. He married Hilda Grace McMILLAN. Regards Greg Baldwin Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. AIGS 9842 A&NESFHS 9933 KFHS 7736 Researching Surnames: ALLEN - Cornwall, Eng. BAILEY - Plymouth, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>New Zealand> Qld, AUS BENTON - Warwick, Eng BIRCH - Yorkshire, Eng> Qld, AUS BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT BROWN - Wellington, NZ CAMERON - Black Isle, SCT CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen SCT COKER - Rongeta, Wellington, NZ CROZIER - Banbridge, Down, NIR > NZ DEAN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland EDWARDS - Cornwall, Eng. FRANCES - AUS GRANT - Rhynie, Aberdeen, SCT INCH - Cornwall, Eng>New Zealand INGLIS - Banff/Moray, SCT LANGDON - NZ LAURANCE - Banff, SCT. LEYLAND - Warwick, Eng. LUMSDEN - Banff, SCT>New Zealand MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. MASSEY - Down/Antrim, NIR>Qld, AUS MELVIN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland McFADDEN -Down, NIR McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, AUS McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, AUS McKENZIE - Banff/Moray, SCT McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, SCT>Qld, AUS McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS OLIVER - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS RAFFAN - Banff, SCT REEVES - Yorkshire (?), Eng. RUNNALLS/REYNOLDS - Cornwall, Eng. ROBERTSON - Ross & Cromarty, SCT RUDD - Westmoreland, Eng>Qld, AUS SIMPSON - Banff/Moray, SCT SMITH - SCT SPRENGER - Qld, AUS STUART - Moray, SCT WAKEFIELD - Stroud, Gloucester, Eng>Qld, AUS WARBURTON -Cheshire, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, Eng. WILSON - Ayr, SCT>New Zealand Helen's Stolen Generation Program: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/history/hindsight/default.htm

GREG You have a famous man on your hands! played a game called cricket which I understand you Ausies are still trying to master. S. B. Birch played First Class cricket for Lancashire 1845-52. www.cricketarchive.com He was married to Catherine Hood who had a sister Theodosia Rose Hood who was 2 years younger than Catherine.1861 census shows Charles as the youngest of 6 children he was born Jan or feb 1861 the home address is "Gore Lodge" Kensington Gore Upper. A very prestigeous address in London. S.B. also had 3 servants including a nursemaid for young Charlie. David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 06/05/05

G'day Cobbers, Am trying to find descendants of my BIRCH & BEARD line, details as below: Family Group Sheet Husband: Charles Ormonde BIRCH Born: Abt 1861 in Westminster, Middlesex, England Christened: in Died: 17 May 1925 in 1 Cardine Street, Balmain North, New South Wales, Australia Buried: 18 May 1923 in Church of England, Field of Mars, New South Wales, Australia Father: Scholes Butler BIRCH Mother: Catherine Mary HOOD Wife: Alice Frances LANE Married: Abt 1897 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Born: in Christened: in Died: Abt 1939 in New South Wales, Australia Buried: in Father: Mother: F Child 1: Theodosia O BIRCH Born: Abt 1898 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Christened: in Died: in Buried: in Spouse: Mervyne A B BEARD Married: Abt 1922 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia M Child 2: Reginald S O BIRCH Born: Abt 1899 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Christened: in Died: in Buried: in Spouse: Ella NOBLE Married: Abt 1927 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Will appreciate any information on this family. Regards Greg Baldwin Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. KFHS 7736 Researching Surnames: BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>Taranaki,New Zealand> Qld, AUS BIRCH - Hull, Yorkshire, England>Queensland, AUS

G'day Cobbers, I am researching my BIRCH ancestry from Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England and have the following information on my family: 1871 British Census: - PRO: RG10/4788; Page 43 4 Stable Yard, Sachouse? Lane, Saint Mary, Hull, Yorkshire, England Name Relationship Status Age Occupation Born Samuel BIRCH Head M 54 Dock Labourer Hull, Yorkshire, England Charlotte BIRCH Wife M 50 Hull, Yorkshire, England William BIRCH Son Wid 24 Sailor Hull, Yorkshire, England Margaret BIRCH Dau Unmar 18 Servant - Domestic Hull, Yorkshire, England James BIRCH Son 16 Groom Hull, Yorkshire, England Sarah Ann BIRCH Dau 14 Servant - Domestic Hull, Yorkshire, England John BIRCH Son 10 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England Charlotte BIRCH Dau 8 Scholar Hull, Yorkshire, England The above Samuel Spours BIRCH parents were John BIRCH & Margaret SPOURS (SPOWERS). Other children of this family that I have very little information on are: Thomas Spours BIRCH - chr. 11 Oct 1815 - Born: Hull, Yorkshire, England William Spours BIRCH - chr. 12 Oct 1819 - Born: Hull, Yorkshire, England Ann BIRCH - chr. 11 Mar 1822 - Born: Hull, Yorkshire, England Am willing to exchange genealogical information on the Aussie side of this family. Any information on the above family would be greatly appreciated and would be very pleased to hear from any descendants. Regards Greg Baldwin Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ Email: kennethb@melbpc.org.au All incoming & outgoing files & emails checked by VET Anti-Virus software. AIGS 9842 A&NESFHS 9933 KFHS 7736 Researching Surnames: ALLEN - Cornwall, Eng. BAILEY - Plymouth, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>New Zealand> Qld, AUS BENTON - Warwick, Eng BIRCH - Yorkshire, Eng> Qld, AUS BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT BROWN - Wellington, NZ CAMERON - Black Isle, SCT CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen SCT COKER - Rongeta, Wellington, NZ CROZIER - Banbridge, Down, NIR > NZ DEAN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland EDWARDS - Cornwall, Eng. FRANCES - AUS GRANT - Rhynie, Aberdeen, SCT INCH - Cornwall, Eng>New Zealand INGLIS - Banff/Moray, SCT LANGDON - NZ LAURANCE - Banff, SCT. LEYLAND - Warwick, Eng. LUMSDEN - Banff, SCT>New Zealand MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. MASSEY - Down/Antrim, NIR>Qld, AUS MELVIN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland McFADDEN -Down, NIR McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, AUS McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, AUS McKENZIE - Banff/Moray, SCT McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, SCT>Qld, AUS McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS OLIVER - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS RAFFAN - Banff, SCT REEVES - Yorkshire (?), Eng. RUNNALLS/REYNOLDS - Cornwall, Eng. ROBERTSON - Ross & Cromarty, SCT RUDD - Westmoreland, Eng>Qld, AUS SIMPSON - Banff/Moray, SCT SMITH - SCT SPRENGER - Qld, AUS STUART - Moray, SCT WAKEFIELD - Stroud, Gloucester, Eng>Qld, AUS WARBURTON -Cheshire, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, Eng. WILSON - Ayr, SCT>New Zealand Helen's Stolen Generation Program: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/history/hindsight/default.htm

Generation No. 1 1. JOHN1 DICKIN was born Bef. 1606 in Lineal, On Hearth Tax Roll 1672 as JD Snr. Children of JOHN DICKIN are: 2. i. JOHN2 DICKIN, b. Abt. October 4, 1631, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. May 21, 1705, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. ii. THOMAS DICKIN, b. Abt. 1635, Ewell, Surry - Gentleman. Generation No. 2 2. JOHN2 DICKIN (JOHN1) was born Abt. October 4, 1631 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, and died May 21, 1705 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. He married ANN TAULBOT June 1662 in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England. She died Abt. 1715 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. Children of JOHN DICKIN and ANN TAULBOT are: 3. i. WILLIAM3 DICKIN, b. Abt. January 17, 1674/75, Yoeman of Ellesmere, Shorpshire, England; d. March 11, 1768, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. ii. JOHN DICKIN, b. Abt. September 12, 1663, Whitchurch, Land in Lineal 1713 Gentleman; d. Abt. February 5, 1730, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England. iii. CHILD DICKIN. iv. CHILD DICKIN. v. MARY DICKIN, b. Abt. June 23, 1668, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. vi. EDWARD DICKIN, b. Abt. October 12, 1672, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. December 30, 1731, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. vii. THOMAS DICKIN, b. Of Lineal 1698-of Loppington 1704 Yoeman; d. April 27, 1729, Loppington, Shropshire, England. viii. MARTHA DICKIN, b. Abt. April 19, 1670, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. Generation No. 3 3. WILLIAM3 DICKIN (JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Abt. January 17, 1674/75 in Yoeman of Ellesmere, Shorpshire, England, and died March 11, 1768 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. He married MARY BYRCH. She was born in Middle, Shropshire, England.. Children of WILLIAM DICKIN and MARY BYRCH are: i. WILLIAM4 DICKIN, b. Abt. February 28, 1722, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. April 14, 1800. ii. ANNE DICKIN, b. Abt. February 17, 1724, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. iii. JOHN DICKIN, b. Abt. March 2, 1725, Newtown, Wem, Shropshire, England; d. January 31, 1812, New Hall, Chirk, England. 4. iv. EDWARD DICKIN, b. Abt. 1728, Yoeman of Ellesmere, Shorpshire, England; d. April 19, 1800, Lee, Ellesmere, England. v. GEORGE DICKIN, b. 1738; d. December 9, 1818, Loppington, Shropshire, England. vi. THOMAS DICKIN, b. Abt. September 14, 1766, New Hall, Chirk, England. Generation No. 4 4. EDWARD4 DICKIN (WILLIAM3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Abt. 1728 in Yoeman of Ellesmere, Shorpshire, England, and died April 19, 1800 in Lee, Ellesmere, England. He married SARAH BIRCH May 11, 1762 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, daughter of GEORGE BYRCH and SARAH BERKELEY. She was born Abt. February 2, 1744 in Myddle, Shropshire, England, and died December 16, 1800 in Lee, Ellesmere, England. Children of EDWARD DICKIN and SARAH BIRCH are: 5. i. MARY5 DICKIN, b. Abt. January 6, 1764, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. ii. EDWARD DICKIN, b. Abt. April 4, 1766, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. iii. ANN DICKIN, b. Abt. January 6, 1769, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. March 22, 1803, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. More About ANN DICKIN: Burial: Ellesmere, Shropshire, England iv. SARAH DICKIN, b. March 13, 1771, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. April 2, 1771, Lee, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. More About SARAH DICKIN: Burial: April 1771, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England v. WILLIAM DICKIN, b. Abt. 1772, Lee, Ellesmere, England; d. March 4, 1841, Lee, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. 6. vi. SARAH DICKIN, b. Abt. August 17, 1774, Lee, Ellesmere, England; d. December 23, 1800. vii. THOMAS DICKIN, b. Abt. November 18, 1776, Lee, Ellesmere, England. viii. JOHN DICKIN, b. Abt. April 7, 1779, Lee, Ellesmere, England; m. ELIZABETH BIRCH, April 7, 1808; b. Marchweil. ix. GEORGE DICKIN, b. Abt. May 23, 1781, Lee, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. January 7, 1845; m. MARY BIRCH, January 13, 1809; b. Marchweil. x. RICHARD DICKIN, b. Abt. June 29, 1783, Lee, Ellesmere, England; d. April 2, 1844, Rhosymedie. Generation No. 5 5. MARY5 DICKIN (EDWARD4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Abt. January 6, 1764 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. She married EDWARD BIRCH October 1, 1788 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, son of RICHARD BIRCH and MARY ?. He was born Abt. August 1, 1747 in Baschurch, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England, and died Abt. July 26, 1802 in Byrch, Shropshire, England. More About EDWARD BIRCH: Burial: July 26, 1802, Byrch, Shropshire, England Occupation: Farmer Children of MARY DICKIN and EDWARD BIRCH are: i. MARY6 BIRCH, b. Abt. 1789, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. ii. EDWARD BIRCH, b. November 25, 1790, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; m. MARY JONES, 1834, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. iii. GEORGE BIRCH, b. Abt. 1792, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. iv. SARAH BIRCH, b. March 15, 1794, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. 7. v. ANNE BIRCH, b. December 4, 1796, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. vi. MARIA BIRCH, b. January 30, 1799, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. vii. JOHN BIRCH, b. November 28, 1801, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England; d. March 1805, Crosemere, Shropshire, Eng;and. More About JOHN BIRCH: Burial: March 24, 1805, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England 6. SARAH5 DICKIN (EDWARD4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born Abt. August 17, 1774 in Lee, Ellesmere, England, and died December 23, 1800. She married JAMES BRISCOE May 1, 1799 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. He was born in Of Penley. More About SARAH DICKIN: Burial: With her mother, Ellesmere, Shropshire, England Child of SARAH DICKIN and JAMES BRISCOE is: i. JAMES6 BRISCOE, b. December 1800; d. January 14, 1801. Generation No. 6 7. ANNE6 BIRCH (MARY5 DICKIN, EDWARD4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, JOHN1) was born December 4, 1796 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. She married JOHN BICKLEY April 22, 1818 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK, son of JOSEPH Q and MARY Q. He was born 1797 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. Notes for ANNE BIRCH: Witness's to marriage: John Dodd and Mary Bickley Notes for JOHN BICKLEY: could write More About JOHN BICKLEY: Occupation: Farmer later warehouse clerk Children of ANNE BIRCH and JOHN BICKLEY are: i. SARAH7 BICKLEY, b. August 8, 1819, Cockshutt, Shropshire, England. ii. JOSEPH BICKLEY, b. Abt. January 7, 1821, Horton, West Felton, Shropshire, England; d. November 27, 1899, Suicide- Hastings, Victoria, Australia; m. (1) SARAH LIGHT MIFFLIN, Never married; b. Abt. 1850, Kyneton, VIC, AUST; d. April 15, 1909, Hastings, VIC, AUST; m. (2) SARAH PYE, Abt. 1845, Liverpool, England; b. Abt. 1822, Leftwich, Cheshire, UK; d. March 2, 1895, Cosmo Road, Trentham, Victoria, Australia. Notes for JOSEPH BICKLEY: Occupation in 1852: Steward of a Steam Packet Burial: Tyabb Cemetery, Hastings, Victoria, Australia-Section A, Grave 49E Notes for SARAH LIGHT MIFFLIN: Sarah came to the Cosmopolitan Hotel as a maid. More About SARAH LIGHT MIFFLIN: Burial: April 17, 1909, Tyabb Cemetery, Tyabb, Hastings, Victoria, Australia Notes for SARAH PYE: Sarah is buried at Trentham Cemetery More About SARAH PYE: Burial: April 4, 1895, Trentham Cemetery, Trentham, Victoria, Australia iii. GEORGE BICKLEY, b. December 9, 1822, West Fenton, UK. iv. JOHN BICKLEY, b. June 23, 1824, West Fenton, Shropshire, England; d. 1889, Rochester, VIC, Australia; m. ANN MCDONAGH, 1870. v. ANN BIRCH BICKLEY, b. November 19, 1826. vi. MARY BICKLEY, b. January 18, 1829. vii. ELIZABETH BICKLEY, b. March 17, 1830, England; d. 1854, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Aust; m. HENRY CHEESE, 1853, Melb, Meth, Wesleyan. Notes for ELIZABETH BICKLEY: Buried: C of E section: Compartment C Grave 200 More About ELIZABETH BICKLEY: Burial: July 29, 1864, C or E Melbourne General Cemetery, Victoria, Australia Fact 1: Buried with Neice Mary Elizabeth Bickley died 1855 viii. HARRIOT BICKLEY, b. May 23, 1831, West Fenton, UK. ix. MARIA BICKLEY, b. April 19, 1833, Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK; m. WILLIAM READ; b. November 9, 1860. Notes for WILLIAM READ: Widow-4 children from previous marriage - 1st wife Sara Jane Jordon-Widow-Child of marriage: William Henry Read born 1855 Eddendon-Alfred Edward born 1857 Essendon-Jane Henrietta Read born 1859 Hawstead-Un-named Female born 1860 Hawstead. x. WILLIAM BICKLEY, b. August 10, 1834, Loppington, UK. xi. ROBERT BICKLEY, b. 1838; d. February 11, 1910, Rochester, Victoria, Australia. xii. ALFRED BICKLEY, b. May 26, 1841, Ellesmere, Shropshire, UK; d. 1855, Benelovent Assylum, Melbourne, AUST. Any family out there, Cheers Amanda Sydney, NSW, Australia

This is a compilation of early Missouri laws picked at random. It is surprising how many of these laws apply to the study of genealogy. Over the years the Missouri legislature passed many laws affecting individuals directly. For instance, it could be that one of your ancestors had a name changed by law, or perhaps someone in your family did some work for the state which required a special law for him to get paid. All of these early laws, which are indexed after a fasion, may be seen at the Supreme Court Library in Jefferson City. An ACT, to dissolve the bonds of matrimony existing between Joseph HAMILTON and Rebecca HAMILTON, his wife. Whereas, Joseph Hamilton, of the county of Ripley, in this state, has petitioned this General Assembly to have the bonds of matrimony contracted with his wife, Rebecca Hamilton, late Rebecca MARCUM, dissolved, and whereas it appears to the satisfaction of this General Assembly that the facts set forth in said petition and documents accompanying the same are sufficient to entitle the said Joseph to the relief for which he prays: Therefore, be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri as follows: 1. That the bonds of matrimony heretofore contracted between Joseph Hamilton and Rebecca Hamilton, late Rebecca Marcum, his wife, be and the same is hereby dissolved. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved Jan 31, 1837 An act to divorce JOAB MOBERLY and SALLY, his wife. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri as follows: 1. The bonds of matrimony heretofore contracted between the said Joab Moberly and the said Sally KENELY, be and the same is hereby dissolved. This act to be in force from after its passage. Approved Feb 6, 1837. An ACT for the relief of James H. BIRCH. Whereas, it is represented to this general Assembly, that James H. Birch did furnish, at the request of the Secretary of State, for the use of the State, about one hundred sixty copies of the journals of the two houses of the General Assembly, of the session of '30 and '31, and has never received any compensation for said copies; and whereas, said Birch did expend $20 in transportating a number of copies of said Journals to St. Louis, for which he has never been remunerated: Therefore, be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri as follows: 1. That the Auditor of Public Accounts be required to draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the sum of ninety-seven dollars, in favor of James H. Birch, and that the Treasurer be required to pay the same out of any money in the treasury not otherwise approprited. This act to be in force from its passage. Approved, Jan 14, 1837 An Act to change the names of certain children herein named, and for other purposes. Whereas, it is represented that FRANCOIS VALLE, of Madison County has three illegetimate children by NANCY DeKELLIGAR, otherwise the three youngest children of Nancy Degier, to wit: FRANCOIS DEGIER, JOHN B. DEGIER AND LEWIS DEGIER; and whereas, the said FRANCOIS VALLE, is desirous that the names of the said three dhildren shall be changed to the names of Francois Valle, John Baptist Valle and Lewis Valle; and that said children shall be declared the ligitimate heirs of the said Francois Valle, and capable in law of inheriting as such; Therefore, be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: 1. That the names of the said three children of said Francois Valle, to wit: Francis Degier, John B. Degier, and Lewis Degier, otherwise the three youngest children of Nancy Degier, shall be, and the same are hereby changed and altered, and shall be known and called hereafter by the name of Francois Valle, John Baptist Valle, and Lewis Valle. 2. The said Francois Valle, John Baptist Valle, and Lewis Valle, be and they are hereby declared to be legitimate children to all entents and purposes, in every respect as though the said children had been begotten in lawful wedlock, and that said several children shall be able in all respects to inherit all the rights and privileges in law and equity of the said Francois Valle, as other legitimate children could or would do; anything in any law to the contrary notwithstanding. This act to take effect from and after its passage. Approved, Dec 12, 1836 (I don't know why they call the mother DeKelligar and then Degier, unless the first is just a typo.) An ACT for the relief of E. McALEXANDER, late sheriff of Saline county. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri as follows: 1. That the auditor of Public Accounts be, and he is hereby authorized to draw his warrant on the treasurer, in favor of E. McALEXANDER, for the sum of two hundred and seventy dollars and eighty-seven cents, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after the passage thereof. Approved Dec 23, 1836 An ACT for the relief of Moses BURTON and Jesse W. GARNER. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: 1. The sum of two hundred and seventy dollars is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated in favor of Moses Burton and Jesse W. Garner, in addition to the amount agreed to be given said Burton and Garner, as contractors for the carpenter's work on the penitentiary. 2. This appropriation shall be in full of the claim of said Burton and Garner, as set forth in their petition on the 16th day of February, 1835, for the loss of time complained of by reasons of the non-compliance of the stone masons. Approved, Feb. 2, 1837 An ACT to refund money to Lewis BOLTON. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows: 1. The auditor of Public Accounts is hereby required to draw his warrant on the State Treasurer in favor of Lewis Bolton, for the sum of one hundred and ninety-eight dollars and six cents, and that the Treasurer pay the same out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. This act to be in force from its passabe. Approved Feb 6, 1837 An ACT, providing for the pay of James B. BOWLIN. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: 1. That the sum of fifty dollars is hereby allowed the said James B. Bowlin, for the services in the above preamble mentioned, to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated. This act shall be in force from and after its passage. Approved Dec 12, 1836 An ACT, appropriating money for the pay of Librarian, for a part of the years 1834 and 1835. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows: 1. The sum of fifty dollars is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the treasury unappropriated, to pay George C. DALE for services rendered as Librarian during the session of the Legislature of 1834 and 1835. 2. The auditor of public accounts is hereby directed to draw his warrant on the Treasurer in favor of said Dale for said sum. this act to take effect from and after its passage. approved Feb 6, 1837 An ACT for the relief of Chaple CARSTARPHEN. Be it enacted eneral Assembly of the state of Missouri as follows: 1. That the time allowed Chaple CARSTARPHEN, under a writ of ad quod damnum, issued from the circuit court of the county of Ralls, authorizing said Carstarphen, to erect a dam across Salt River, which permit expires on the fourth day of June, 1837, be, and the same is hereby extended until the fourth day of June 1838, with all the rights and privileges of the said original writ. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved Jan 18, 1837

Dear David ------ My records do not show, your George d at Isle of Man, as a relative, but keep on plodding. ---- I take this opportunity to post my listing being Joseph Birch born Islington 1817, England, m 1844, Amelia Prangnell b 1825 --- There must be rellies out there to read this. Max

Looking for info concerning George who died 1976 Isle of Man, His father was David Roy Birch, his Mother, Mabel (nee Pullen) but I am unable to find their marriage. Any info appreciated. David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.6 - Release Date: 28/12/04

HI Folks Looking for the daughters of George Birch press photographer, based in Manchester, England. and also his stepson Tony Davenport. Regards David

My ancestor William Birch was born in Scioto County, Ohio in 1888 according to the 1900 Census. At this time he was living with his widowed Grandmother, Margaret Dutiel. I recently came across a marriage license notice in a Portsmouth, Ohio (Scioto County) newspaper dated 1887 for Sylvester Birch and Mary Dutiel. I believe these people may be the parents of my ancestor William Birch who was born in July, 1888. In census records for 1880 Sylvester was not living to far from the Dutiel household however there is no Mary Dutiel but three Dutiel daughters with the middle initial "M." I would dearly love to hear from anyone with a connection to this family. Thanks, Joan A.

Hello again fellow Listers, I thought it time I should update my details. Joseph Birch b 18th Jan 1817 Islington d 6th Mar 1895 m Amelia Prangnell 7th Feb 1844 b she was b 1825 Holborn d 30th Oct 1906 best wishes Ralph

Hope this helps someone. Stoke Damerel, Devon Fiche number: MF18 Page: 317 - this is the page number printed on the original register Baptism Date: 3 Nov 1816 Surname: Birch Forename(s): William Thomas Relationship: Son Father: William Mother: Martha Abode: Dock Occupation: Labourer Notes: Cheers Amanda

G'day Cobbers, Am looking to make contact with descendants from the following BIRCH families: Descendants of Clara Mary CREGOE & John Edward Octravius BIRCH John Edward Octravius BIRCH, b. 03 Oct 1839 in Stoneydale, Cartmel, Lancashire, England, d. Abt 1915 in Armadale, Victoria, Australia. He married Clara Mary GREGOE, married 09 Feb 1864 in St Pauls, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, b. Abt 1842 in England, (daughter of John Garland GREGOE and Cornelia UNKNOWN) d. Abt 1921 in Armadale, Victoria, Australia. I. Guy Frederick BIRCH, b. Abt 1869 in England, d. Abt 1891 in Goornong, Victoria, Australia. II. Arthur George BIRCH, b. Abt 1877 in Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1949 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. III. Ormonde Winstanley BIRCH, b. Abt 1879 in Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1969 in Malvern, Victoria, Australia. Descendants of Katherine Florence RYDER & Walter de-Albuquerque BIRCH Walter de-Albuquerque BIRCH, b. 1867 in England, d. Abt 1913 in Melbourne East, Victoria, Australia. He married Katherine Florence RYDER, b. Abt 1869 in St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia, (daughter of Christopher RYDER and Kate CARROLL) d. Abt 1942 in Coburg, Victoria, Australia. I. Eileen Marjorie De-Gray BIRCH, b. Abt 1902 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1969 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. II. Johanna Adeline De-gray BIRCH, b. Abt 1904 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1970 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. She married Uknown MILLER. III. Samuel BIRCH, b. Abt 1906 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1962 in Parkville, Victoria, Australia. IV. Walter De-Gray BIRCH, b. Abt 1909 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, d. Abt 1967 in Coburg, Victoria, Australia. I look forward to responses on this posting. Regards Greg Baldwin - Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia My Homepage: http://member.melbpc.org.au/~kennethb/ All incoming & outgoing files & emails are checked by VET Anti-Virus software. AIGS 9842 A&NESFHS 9933 KFHS 7737 Researching Surnames: ALLEN - Cornwall, Eng. BAILEY - Plymouth, Eng>New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ BALDWIN - Kent, Eng>New Zealand> Qld, AUS BENTON - Warwick, Eng BIRCH - Yorkshire, Eng> Qld, AUS BRODIE - Parish of Boyndie, Banffshire, SCT BROWN - Wellington, NZ CAMERON - Black Isle, SCT CLARK - Rhynie & Essie, Aberdeen SCT COKER - Rongatai, Wellington, NZ CROALL - Scotland > NZ CROZIER - Banbridge, Down, NIR > NZ DEAN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland EDWARDS - Cornwall, Eng. FRANCES - AUS GRANT - Parish of Rhynie, Aberdeen, SCT INCH - Cornwall, Eng>New Zealand INGLIS - Banff/Moray, SCT LANGDON - NZ LAURANCE - Banff, SCT. LEYLAND - Warwick, Eng. LUMSDEN - Banff, SCT>New Zealand MacDONALD - Inverness, SCT. MASSEY - Down/Antrim, NIR>Qld, AUS MELVIN - Elgin, Elgin, Scotland McFADDEN -Down, NIR McINTOSH - Inverness, SCT > Qld, AUS McINTOSH - Ross Shire, Scotland>Qld, AUS McKENZIE - Banff/Moray, SCT McLEAN - Garmouth, Moray, SCT>Qld, AUS McLEAVY - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS OLIVER - Jedburgh, Roxburgh, SCT>Qld, AUS RAFFAN - Banff, SCT REEVES - Yorkshire (?), Eng. REYNOLDS/RUNNALLS - Cornwall, Eng. ROBERTSON - Ross & Cromarty, SCT RUDD - Westmoreland, Eng>Qld, AUS SIMPSON - Banff/Moray, SCT SMITH - SCT SPRENGER - Qld, AUS STUART - Moray, SCT WAKEFIELD - Stroud, Gloucester, Eng>Qld, AUS WARBURTON - New Plymouth, Taranaki, NZ WHITEHOUSE - Warwick, Eng. WILSON - Ayr, SCT>New Zealand email to: kennethb@melbpc.org.au Australian Genealogy: http://www.ke.com.au/bdmaus/index.html Australian On-Line Surname List: http://www.users.on.net/proformat/ausnames.html Aussie Slang: http://greenfield.fortunecity.com/garden/386/kev.htm Free Virus Cleaner Tool: http://www.avast.com/