I don't know anything about this Charles BIRD although I have seen his work. He was a popular and prolific artist of Bristol buildings whose work was published by Messrs Frost & Reed. There is a 25 year-old Charles BIRD, Lithographic artist, born Bristol who is lodging in City Road on the 1881 census - might be him. Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Bryceland" <pmmbry2@googlemail.com> To: <BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 9:00 PM Subject: [B&S] Charles Bird engraver late 19th century > Hello > > Does anyone know anything about a Charles BIRD who was an engraver in > Bristol ca 1885? > > According to the AMBRA Books website > http://www.localhistory.co.uk/ambra/ab-br.htm he produced a book with 52 > etchings called "Picturesque Old Bristol" in 1885. > > My interest lies in the fact that I have a framed etching "Old North > Porch, > St Mary Redcliffe, Christmas Eve" signed, in pencil, by Charles Bird. > > My great grandmother was Amelia Emma Bird (1864 - 1851) daughter of Samuel > BIRD and Amelia BRYHER. Her brothers Tom and james (Jim) were > coalmerchants. > > I had always assumed the picture I have was a one-off done by a member of > the family, but it now seems he was a professional. > > I have nothing else to link Charles with my part of the family as it is > not > a line my aunt and I have researched. > > Best wishes > > Mary > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
Mary made an enquiry about Charles Bird - I can not answer your question Mary but if you google - Charles Bird, engraver Bristol - you will see some beautiful examples of his work. Lovely colours and local views including the Christmas Steps. Maggie. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Bryceland" <pmmbry2@googlemail.com> To: <BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 9:00 PM Subject: [B&S] Charles Bird engraver late 19th century > > Hello > > Does anyone know anything about a Charles BIRD who was an engraver in > Bristol ca 1885? > > According to the AMBRA Books website > http://www.localhistory.co.uk/ambra/ab-br.htm he produced a book with 52 > etchings called "Picturesque Old Bristol" in 1885. > > My interest lies in the fact that I have a framed etching "Old North > Porch, > St Mary Redcliffe, Christmas Eve" signed, in pencil, by Charles Bird. > > My great grandmother was Amelia Emma Bird (1864 - 1851) daughter of Samuel > BIRD and Amelia BRYHER. Her brothers Tom and james (Jim) were > coalmerchants. > > I had always assumed the picture I have was a one-off done by a member of > the family, but it now seems he was a professional. > > I have nothing else to link Charles with my part of the family as it is > not > a line my aunt and I have researched. > > Best wishes > > Mary > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-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: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3351 - Release Date: 12/31/10 19:34:00
Hello Does anyone know anything about a Charles BIRD who was an engraver in Bristol ca 1885? According to the AMBRA Books website http://www.localhistory.co.uk/ambra/ab-br.htm he produced a book with 52 etchings called "Picturesque Old Bristol" in 1885. My interest lies in the fact that I have a framed etching "Old North Porch, St Mary Redcliffe, Christmas Eve" signed, in pencil, by Charles Bird. My great grandmother was Amelia Emma Bird (1864 - 1851) daughter of Samuel BIRD and Amelia BRYHER. Her brothers Tom and james (Jim) were coalmerchants. I had always assumed the picture I have was a one-off done by a member of the family, but it now seems he was a professional. I have nothing else to link Charles with my part of the family as it is not a line my aunt and I have researched. Best wishes Mary
Dear Lynne Can I recommend you posting this question on the Yahoo Somerset Hundreds group for Hartcliffe and Bedminster. You may well find someone there with the relevant information for you - although I expect there's quite a lot of crossover with this group. It might help, though. Hope you find what you're looking for ros
From: lynnecharles7@hotmail.com To: bristol_and_somerset@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [B&S] Rachel Charles Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 12:55:03 +0000 Hi Ros, Thank you for the reply. The Charles family live in and around CLIFTON. William and Rachel had five children, William 1803, Mary 1806, Elizabeth 1809, Anne 1812 and Charles my GGG/ Grandfather 1820. William I believe ended up in Surrey and had a wife called Mary and one daughter called also called Mary. I do not know what happened to the sisters. William, Rachel's husband died in 1848 Bristol/Clifton. Rachel was born abt 1780, I do not know where. On the marriage certificate, 1808 Bedminster St. John's it states they were of the parish. Know family members were witnesses, the same people witnessed most marriages on that day. Rg Lynne > From: rosjohn@supanet.com > To: bristol_and_somerset@rootsweb.com > Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:23:08 +0000 > Subject: Re: [B&S] Rachel Charles > > Dear Lynne > sorry to ask the obvious, but are the rest of the family still in Bristol > for the 1841 census? Also, roughly when was she born? Thanks > Ros > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Josephine, Thanks so much for your hard work during the year. Also to the other people transcribing information for the benefit of us all. I'll tuck those interesting articles away for future reference... A healthy and prosperous New Year to you all. (;-)) Edna - sunny Ottawa
Did you ever consider GAILER, GAULER, or GAWLER? Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Mcnamara" <hennymac1941@yahoo.co.nz> To: <bristol_and_somerset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 4:43 PM Subject: [B&S] Richard.GALER/GILLER.GELLER > Hi, For many years I have been searching unsuccessfully for ANY > information on > my Richard G....He was a twin of Henry. A son of William & Rebecca(nee > COTTLE) > He was bapt in the Holloway chapel, Widcombe.I have just found his bapt > details > on UK Parish Register as Richard GELLER.The name was really GILLER Gee > was I > excited but now I need to find what happened to him.Did he marry? Where / > when > did he die. Yes he died of that I am certain.Anyone got any clues where I > can > search from New Zealand? > Happy 2011 to all > Helen McNamara > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
hi Susan, Yes & many other varieties.It is soooo frustrating. Have a great 2011 Helen ________________________________ From: Susan Moziar <smoziar@rogers.com> To: bristol_and_somerset@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 2 January, 2011 3:32:23 PM Subject: Re: [B&S] Richard.GALER/GILLER.GELLER Did you ever consider GAILER, GAULER, or GAWLER? Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Mcnamara" <hennymac1941@yahoo.co.nz> To: <bristol_and_somerset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 4:43 PM Subject: [B&S] Richard.GALER/GILLER.GELLER > Hi, For many years I have been searching unsuccessfully for ANY > information on > my Richard G....He was a twin of Henry. A son of William & Rebecca(nee > COTTLE) > He was bapt in the Holloway chapel, Widcombe.I have just found his bapt > details > on UK Parish Register as Richard GELLER.The name was really GILLER Gee > was I > excited but now I need to find what happened to him.Did he marry? Where / > when > did he die. Yes he died of that I am certain.Anyone got any clues where I > can > search from New Zealand? > Happy 2011 to all > Helen McNamara > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-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 BRISTOL_AND_SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:24:15 -0000, Helen Mcnamara <hennymac1941@yahoo.co.nz> wrote: > Thanks Josephine, What about a death? Hi Helen, I don't have any resources about burials in the Bath area. I have looked in the B & A FHS CD They Lived in Bristol by Jane Baker Bristol Burials 1813 to 1837, but found no entry for a Richard GILLER or a Richard with any variation of this surname. Josephine -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:43:49 -0000, Helen Mcnamara <hennymac1941@yahoo.co.nz> wrote: > Hi, For many years I have been searching unsuccessfully for ANY > information on my Richard G....He was a twin of Henry. A son of William > & Rebecca(nee COTTLE) He was bapt in the Holloway chapel, Widcombe.I > have just found his bapt details on UK Parish Register as Richard > GELLER.The name was really GILLER Gee was I excited but now I need to > find what happened to him.Did he marry? Hi Helen, I have looked in the B & A FHS Marriage Index Vol 10 North Somerset Parishes 1754-1837 and in the Marriage Index Vol 8 Diocese of Bristol 1813-1837, but found no entry for a Richard GILLER or a Richard with any variation of this surname. Josephine -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
There's an article in today's Evening Post about Bristol newspapers dating back to 1927, which were found while a house in Whitchurch was being decorated over the Christmas holidays. History from under the floorboards http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/History-floorboards/article-3052736-detail/article.html -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853. Turning round the corner that leads into Castle Street, we perceive on the left some small vestiges of the ancient Castle of Bristol. Moving on from Castle Street to Old Market Street, and walking down Church Lane, the first turning on the right, we come to the old Church of ST. PHILIP AND JACOB, which is supposed to have been the chapel of some Benedictines, subject to the Abbey of Tewkesbury. Its early history appears uncertain, but it is mentioned in Gaunt's deeds as a parish church so early as 1200. There is an ancient bust in what is called Kemys' Aisle in this church, said to be of ROBERT, ELDEST SON OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR, and which formerly ornamented the church within the walls of the Castle, where he was confined through the intrigues of his brother Henry I., and who, to prevent his escape, ordered his sight to be destroyed by means of a hot brass basin being applied to his eyes. Returning to the Old Market Street, about half way up on the left is the largest METHODIST CHAPEL in Bristol, which was opened in 1817; and a little above, on either side of the street, is an ALMSHOUSE, built and endowed by the benevolence of Mr. Barstable ; and a third by Alderman Stevens, for sixteen widows or daughters of freemen. We next arrive at and pass between TRINITY CHURCH and Mrs. HANNAH MORE'S SCHOOLS, near the Turnpike Gate, on the road to Easton. The former was built and opened for divine worship in 1832, for the accommodation of the out-parishioners of this populous and poor parish; and the latter was added to it chiefly through the benevolence of the late Mrs. H. More. Very near the above, at the end of Gloucester Lane, is the GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY PRISON, which was built upwards of forty years since, on the plan of HOWARD, the great philanthropist. The Petty Sessions are held here every Thursday. On the opposite side is a ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL, recently opened, and dedicated to ST. NICHOLAS. -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
May I wish you all a very Happy New Year and thank all of those who have assisted me in the past. Regards Millie
Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853. We will therefore take the last corner of the centre, and commence our route from Wine Street, through Dolphin Street, and Peter Street, where there is a fine OLD CHURCH, dedicated to that APOSTLE, which is confidently stated to have been founded before the Norman Conquest; but very little, however, is known of its history. The tower is a low, massive, and clumsy building, in the Norman style of architecture, and was probably erected in the twelfth century. In the churchyard were deposited the remains of the poet Savage, equally celebrated for his poetical genius, his indiscretion, and distresses. Behind the church is ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL, an interesting specimen of ancient architecture. It was used in 1695 as a mint for coining money; a name by which it is even now generally designated. It was erected into the City Hospital in 1697; and with a Governor, Deputy Governor, Guardians, Physicians, Surgeons, Solicitors, Chaplain, and other inferior Officers, it is continued to the present time as the poor house for the whole City. We now cross over to the corner house of Castle Street, formerly the boundary to the Castle, before Castle Street was built in 1656, and walk down the narrow thoroughfare into Castle Green, passing the CAT AND WHEEL PUBLIC HOUSE at the corner, originally, " ST. KATHERINE-WHEEL,"* so called probably because Robert, eldest son of Maurice de Berkeley, was the first founder of the Hospital of St. Katherine, in Bedminster, when constable of Bristol Castle in 1190. Moving onwards we pass CASTLE GREEN INDEPENDENT CHAPEL, erected in a quadrangular form in 1815, during the ministry of the Rev. WM. THORPE, who died in 1833. " He was an eloquent man, and mighty in the Scriptures." -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
Dear Lynne sorry to ask the obvious, but are the rest of the family still in Bristol for the 1841 census? Also, roughly when was she born? Thanks Ros
Bristol as our ancestors saw it, c.1853. Walking down St. Michael's Hill and Steep Street into Host Street, will lead us to St. Augustine's Place, in which is COLSTON'S SCHOOL, opened in 1708 for the boarding, educating, and clothing one hundred boys. The nomination to vacancies after his decease was given to the Merchant Adventurers and to his own executors; and after the death of his executors, half to the merchants and half to persons named by himself. This large establishment is supported by the rents of certain manors, lands, and messuages, left by that benevolent individual for the purpose. After admission into this school, at the age of seven, the boys continue till they are fourteen, when they are apprenticed with a small premium. Chatterton was brought up in this school. Nearly adjoining is SALEM BAPTIST CHAPEL, in connexion with MULLER and CRAIK. A narrow passage out of St. Augustine's Place, by Messrs. CHILLCOTT, Money Lenders and Bullion Dealers, will bring us to ST. MARY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL, built originally for the Irvingites, at an expense of £13,000, and which was sold to the Roman Catholics for £5,000, in 1843. -- Josephine Jeremiah http://www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:15:37 -0000, Lynne Charles <lynnecharles7@hotmail.com> wrote: > I am looking for the death burial for a Rachel Charles, her last child > was born and bpt in St. Nicholas Bristol in 1820. > Rachel's husband was William Charles, they originally came from the > Bedminster area, Rachel not to be found on the 1841 census. Hi Lynne, I have checked in the B & A FHS CD They Lived in Bristol by Jane Baker Bristol Burials 1813 to 1837, but there was no burial listed for Rachel Charles. Josephine -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:43:50 -0000, keith cranney <kc54497@googlemail.com> wrote: > I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our listers and their > families here on the B & S website A Very Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and > Peaceful New Year 2011 > Please click on the enclosed weblink : > http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2675008035036&source=jl999 Another lovely card -- thank you very much, Keith. Just the thing to brighten up what has been another gloomy winter's day, weatherwise. A Happy New Year to you, too. Josephine -- Josephine Jeremiah www.ianandjo.dsl.pipex.com
(Resend as original did not arrive at the list) I thought that Judge Jeffreys came from Shropshire but it seems that he was born near Wrexham. Someone told me that he visited Siston Court on his travels. Some years ago I estimated that pre 1800 about 1/3 of the graves in Siston churchyard were JEFFERIS and the early parish registers certainly have more of the surname than any other parish. However I have always doubted any connection between the Judge and the surname in the Bristol area. Chris Jefferies Cheltenham Glos
Hi All and Seasons greetings. I am looking for the death burial for a Rachel Charles, her last child was born and bpt in St. Nicholas Bristol in 1820. Rachel's husband was William Charles, they originally came from the Bedminster area, Rachel not to be found on the 1841 census. Rg Lynne