Just for the record, the Royal Flying Corps was an army unit in 1914. The naval equivalent was the Royal Naval Air Service. These were combined in 1918 to form the Royal Air Force John Sly ________________________________ From: Pat Banks <tencreek@tpg.com.au> To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, 12 May, 2010 10:00:14 Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] CWGC Hi Barbara, It suddenly occurred to me that the RFC might have been attached to the army as they were used to spot behind enemy lines for the troops on the ground. Still no results I'm afraid. Cheers Pat -----Original Message----- From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barb & Dusty Miller Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 9:31 AM To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] CWGC Thanks Pat, We did try. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Banks" <tencreek@tpg.com.au> To: <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:16 PM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] CWGC > Dear all > > > > I have just received an automated reply from CWGC.  It will take up to six > weeks to get a reply!!!! Sorry. > > > > Pat > > > > > > > > Pat Banks > > Perth, Western Australia > > OPC: Gulval, St.Levan, Mullion > > Researching: > > Cock - Mullion > > George - Illogan > > Osborne - St.Levan > > Polglase - Breage, St.Erth > > > > ------------------------------- > Listmom:  ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- Listmom:  ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- Listmom:  ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just wondering if we have many families in Cornwall from Spain & Portugal and roughly when the immigration started. Thanks, Vince

The RAF Museum hold records including casualty cards and will do research but I don't know how long it will take - probably more than 2 days! www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/collections/archive/ww1_casualty_cards.cfm Regards, Joy ________________________________ From: Barb & Dusty Miller <bardus@xtra.co.nz> To: Cornish List <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, 12 May, 2010 1:24:51 Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] 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 ------------------------------- Listmom:  ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Barbara Have you tried the Commonwealth War Graves Commission? They are online and you should be able to google them. They are responsible for the graves of all members of the Commonwealth of both wars. Although we already had information sent to the family, I also found the details of my brother-in-law, a Lancaster captain shot down over Hanover in 1942, and we visited his grave, just outside Hanover, in 1976. Cheers Pat -----Original Message----- From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barb & Dusty Miller Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 8:25 AM To: Cornish List Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] 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 ------------------------------- Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It is clear that at very short notice this information is either incorrect and/or difficult to track down and find ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barb & Dusty Miller" <> To: "Cornish List" <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:24 AM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] 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 > > > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

try Commonwealth graves sire ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barb & Dusty Miller" <bardus@xtra.co.nz> To: "Cornish List" <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 1:24 AM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] 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 > > > ------------------------------- > Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com > > Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information > http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

to all listers Please forgive me but this discussion has generated 30 emails - none of which bear any relevance to this list. This is a list for the discussion of matters Cornsih. Alexander VAILE was born in 1891 London according to the 1901 census. He was not even from Cornwall. There are many lists and web pages out there that deal with both the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the RFC?RAF. A Google search will leave you spoilt for choice. Please could we stick to matters Cornish. regards Judith In a message dated 12/05/2010 11:02:12 GMT Daylight Time, tony.mooney@talk21.com writes: To expand a little on what John Sly said: The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was formed in 1912 and consisted of a military wing and a naval wing. It also had a flying school and an aircraft factory. However the naval wing seperated in 1914 and became the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). In 1918 the RFC and the RNAS were amalgamated to become the RAF. Tony ------------------------------- Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

13 JUNE 1851 REGENT HOUSE ACADEMY PENZANCE - The duties of this establishment were brought to a termination on Wednesday last, by the usual half-yearly distribution of prizes. The following young gentlemen who had distinguished themselves in the various studies, were then rewarded. In the first class, scripture and history, WILLIAM WOOD, Cheddar; geography and arithmetic, JAMES BAZELEY, Copperhouse; writing and general improvement, JOHN J. TRURAN, Madron; mathematics, JAMES RUNNALLS. In the second class, scripture and history, JOHN H. JAMES; geography and arithmetic, CHARLES A. RICHARDS; writing, CHARLES TONKING, Hayle; English grammar, FRANCIS HARVEY, Trelissick; general improvement, JAMES COURTENAY; voluntary studies, PETER COLLIVER. In the prepatory class, SAMUEL COOK, JOHN WILLIAMS, JOHN B. MERIFIELD, and JAMES T. BARNES obtained distinctions of merit. Latin prize, RALPH H. BODILY, French, JAMES B. BARNES; drawing, PHILIP B. STEPHENS, Hayle; drilling MORRIS E. JONES. At an exhibition of several articles of ingenuity, and skill, voluntarily made, FRANCIS R. MICHELL, Madron; R. C. PASCOE, GEORGE ASH, and JAMES BAZELEY, were severally rewarded. WRESTLING AT COPENHAGEN-HOUSE, LONDON - These annual matches, in the Cornish style, commenced on Monday last, at the above house, and considering the unsettled rawness of the day, the suburban grounds were most numerously and respectably attended, many of the subscribers being present to witness the play - the prizes, being open to all players to contend for, drew forth a numerous lot of players from different counties. We have only space to name the winners in the well -contested matches, ROBINSON of Cumberland threw RATTENBURY of Devon; NICHOLSON, of Westmoreland, threw MOORE of Devon; PEARCE, of Cornwall, downing HOOPEL of Devon; STEPHENS, of Oxford, played a beautiful winning game with BOWDEN, of Devon. Several other matches came off, the last being the Giant, GLOYNE of Devon, being matched against BERRYMAN of Cornwall, a fresh man who came with the intention of wearing home the champion's belt, but the giant very obstinately disputed his claim playing a most severe bout for upwards of an hour, when night put an end to one of the finest day's wrestling ever seen in London. THE CANTERBURY SETTLEMENT - The four vessels that sailed In September last for this new establishment arrived safe at their destination, and it is somewhat singular that three out of the four reached their port, within twelve hours of each other, on the 16th of December. The fourth, the "CRESSY," was eleven days after the others. They had a most prosperous voyage. The REV. E . PUCKLE sailed in the "RANDOLPH," and the passengers and crew of that vessel sent a deputation, unknown to Mr. Puckle, to wait on the REV. DR. SELWYN, the Bishop of New Zealand, to express their great affection for, and admiration of, the reverend gentleman's Zeal and christianlike demeanour to the whole of the numerous ship's company, that he had preserved harmony and peace throughout the voyage, and promoted the comfort and happiness of all. The Bishop in reply said he was delighted to receive this testimony to Mr. Puckle's merits, he had heard of the unity that had prevailed on board of the "Randolph," and he was highly pleased that the reverend gentleman had been able to carry out, his, the bishop's, views, stated in one of his lordship's letters to England, and the "he had so knit all hearts as to have brought his flock with him." The bishop subsequently gave Mr. Puckle a most cordial and flattering reception, and we have no doubt that he will prove one of the most efficient and useful persons in the construction of this new colony. The circumstances which led to Mr. Puckle's removal from St. Mawes, have thus, as we are glad to learn, indirectly contributed to his own benefit, and to the general advantage of an interesting community. [for more information on the Canterbury Settlement, please see http://www.teara.gov.nz/1966/C/CanterburyProvinceAndProvincialDistrict/Organised//Settlement/en ] MENHENIOT FAIR - This fair on Monday last, was well supplied; the price for fat beasts from 40s. to 42s. per cwt; and of sheep about 5d. per lb.; store cattle, on account of the quantity of grass, sold well. On the whole prices were much the same as at late fairs, cows and calves sold at about 40s. per cwt. HELSTON WHITSUN FAIR - In consequence of the unfavourable weather on Whit Monday, this fair altogether was the smallest which we remember. For fat bullocks, of which there were very few, the demand was brisk, and 42s. per cwt. were freely given. Lean cattle were worth 30s. per cwt. Although there were on the green a great number of horses, but few were of sufficient value to attract attention. The shows were of the most meager description, despite the protestation of the proprietors. TRURO WHITSUN FAIR - This fair was held on Wednesday last. At the cattle fair, in the morning, there was a much smaller supply than usual, in consequence of Grampound fair (one of the principle cattle fairs in the neighbourhood) being held on the same day. Fat cattle sold at 40s. to 42s. per cwt., store cattle from 35s. to 38s. per cwt. The supply of lean cattle was small, the eastern dealers preferring to attend the Grampound fair to make their purchases of store bullocks; but though many buyers who usually attend this fair were absent, there was on the whole a tolerable sale in proportion to the supply, the tolls taken showing that about 108 bullocks of all descriptions had been disposed of in the course of the day. The number of sheep penned was 253, of which about 100 were sold, the price being about 5 1/2 d. per lb. The pleasure fair which had been looked forward to with great anticipation by many, was utterly spoiled by the rain, which commenced about one o'clock, and lasted with little cessation, throughout the day. A considerable number of standings, with the usual supplies of gingerbread, "sweets," toys, &c., were erected, and Moreland's theatre, shows of various kinds, "cheap Jacks," Punch and Judy, and other things, were getting into pretty good business when the rain came, and the publicans benefited by the people retreating into their houses and consuming their liquors. The police had no complaints of pick-pockets during the day, and had only to interfere on two or three occasions to stop some petty fights between riotous men and lads, which were quelled without difficulty. The principal damage done in the town was in the destruction of fancy bonnets by the rain to the great discomfort of the fair wearers. On Thursday the weather was again showery, and checked the enjoyment of the holiday people. CORNWALL COUNTY COURTs - St. Austell - This court was held on Thursday the 5th instant, when thirty-two cases were entered for trial, but none of them were of any public interest. Penzance - the sittings of this Court were held on Tuesday last. The list contained forty-five cases, but about half that number only came on for hearing. JAMES and others, v. The Mayor and Corporation of Penzance. This was an action in which the owners of the schooner, "Beryl," obtained a short time since in this court a verdict against the defendants for GBP 50 for damage sustained by that vessel whilst lying in Penzance pier. Against this decision of the learned judge, notice of appeal had been given on behalf of the defendants. MR. DARKE, for the defendants, now informed the court, that having obtained the opinion of counsel on the propriety of proceeding with this appeal, and after mature consideration, the defendants had decided on not taking the case to a superior court, and he now consented to the plaintiff's receiving from the court the amount of damages and costs. CURLEY v. JOHN NANKERVIS - the plaintiff is a coast guard man stationed at Pendeen, in St. Just in Penwith, and the defendant a miner, residing in the same parish. It appeared that the parties had met on Good Friday last, at a public house at Morvah, kept by a person of the name of TROUNSON, and it was alleged on the part of the plaintiff, that he had been seriously insulted and assaulted by the parties who were drinking in that house, particularly by the defendant, who, it was sworn, had declared that he would be the death of the plaintiff before the night was over. The plaintiff left the public-house at a late hour in company with another person called DAVY, and after he had proceeded about a mile on his way home he heard footsteps, and on looking round he saw the defendant; that the defendant then said, "Is that you, Curley," and upon his saying "yes," the defendant replied, "we will have it out now then" and immediately felled him to the ground, and commenced kicking him about the head and face inflicting serious wounds. The defendant then proceeded on his way leaving him on the ground. It appeared that immediately on the scuffle taking place, Davy ran away, leaving the plaintiff and defendant together. The other persons who had been drinking at the public house some time afterwards, came up, found Curley lying on the ground bleeding profusely, and carried him to his house, where he was confined to his bed and prevented from attending to his duty for a period of thirty-nine days. During his confinement he was attended by MR. CAUDLE, surgeon, of St. Just. In support of the plaintiff's case, the constable of Morvah was called, who deposed to the uttering of the threat by the defendant that he would kill Curley, and also by Davy, who swore that the defendant said "are you in the same mind now, we'll have it out." He saw the plaintiff and defendant "hitch" in the manner described, and then ran off the assistance. The plaintiff, in his cross-examination, swore that he was not drunk, that he had assaulted no one for the evening, nor had he taken off his jacket to fight. Other witnesses were called in support of the plaintiff's testimony, and on cross-examination it was elicited that the plaintiff had taken off his jacket, and had had a scuffle with several parties in the house. In answer to the charge, the defendant stated that he and his companions had been drinking, and spending the evening at the public house at Morvah, when the plaintiff and three others who had been drinking in another public house came in; the landlord refused to draw any spirits to the plaintiff, alleging as an excuse that it was after hours, although such was not the fact. He stated so because he saw that the plaintiff had had enough; up to this time no disturbance had taken place. The persons who came in with the plaintiff had some spirits drawn for them, of which the plaintiff partook. Whilst drinking, a young man called JAMES NANKERVIS, who had been drinking at another public-house with the plaintiff, came in, and demanded of Curley and his companions his box, containing his money, which had been taken from him whilst he was asleep. Upon his asking, the plaintiff said "d... you, I will give you a receipt for the money" and immediately struck him. Whilst they were fighting, an uncle of James Nankervis, called THOMAS NANKERVIS, got up to take his part. The plaintiff immediately challenged him, and they fought several rounds. After a short time, the defendant asked his neighbour, a man called WILLIAMS, to assist him in separating them. The defendant then caught hold of the plaintiff, and Williams caught hold of the other man, and eventually the two were separated. The plaintiff then struck the plaintiff, and challenged to fight him, which defendant refused to do. Shortly after the defendant had occasion to go out of the house, and he was followed by the plaintiff, who again challenged him to fight. The plaintiff was however led away by a man called DAVY, but declaring that if he fell in with the defendant for night he would do for him. The plaintiff and defendant, nothwithstanding this precaution, met and fought. The defendant is well known as a good wrestler in his parish. On other parities coming up, they found both the plaintiff and the defendant on the ground at a slight distance from each other; both were severely beaten. The plaintiff said he had been fighting with Nankervis, and would fight him again if the defendant would not throw him. The plaintiff was the best "boxer," and the defendant had one of his eyes badly blackened, and was bleeding profusely. The plaintiff received a most excellent character from the officer in command at Pendeen station. The damages were laid at GBP 10, and after a long and protracted hearing, his Honor decided that the plaintiff bore marks which evidently were not inflicted by the fist, and that he had been subjected to severe treatment, and he therefore considered the verdict should be for the plaintiff, and taking all the circumstances of the case into consideration, that the damages were not laid at too high an amount in GBP 10, and should therefore award the plaintiff that sum with costs. Mr. PASCOE and Mr. ROSCORLA appeared for the respective parties. TRESPASS IN PURSUIT OF RABBITS - At the Torpoint Petty Sessions, on Tuesday last, before Mr. J. C. ROBERTS and the REV. WALLIS ROBERTS, JOSEPH AGIDDY was charged with trespassing on certain inclosed lands, part of Wrickle Farm, in the parish of Sheviock, the property of Mr. CAREW, M.P., in search or pursuit of game. >From the evidence of WILLIAM BATE, it appeared that on the 19th of May last, he saw defendant in a field on Wrickle Farm, with three dogs, and on his coming up, Giddy was standing near a hole in the hedge; he observed a ferret in his hand, which he endeavoured to conceal, and from what he saw, had no hesitation in saying that defendant was in search of rabbits. The Magistrates considered the charge fully proved, and having been convicted before, was fined in the penalty of GBP 2 and costs, which was immediately paid. GEORGE HAINES, Mr. Carew's gamekeeper, who was entitled as informer, to a moiety of the fine, said if Giddy would refrain from trespassing on his master's or any other grounds in pursuit of game for twelve months, he would, at the end of that time hand over the money to him, as he did not wish to appropriate the money to his own use. ASSAULT ON A CONSTABLE - On Monday last, RICHARD BROOKS, of St. Austell, was committed by MR. EDWARD COODE, jun., to take his trial at the next quarter sessions on the charge of having on the 24th of May last, unlawfully assaulted JOHN WESTLAKE, Police Constable, whilst engaged in the execution of his duty. COMMITTALS - On Friday the 6th instant, ELIZA KEY was committed by MR. COODE, jun., to the house of correction at Bodmin, for twenty-one days' hard labour, as an idle and disorderly person, for begging in the streets of Bt. Austell. On Saturday last, a man calling himself JAMES BLACK, was committed for trial by MR. ANSTIS and MR. BOASE, magistrates of Liskeard, for picking the pockets of the daughter of MR. HAINE, butcher, and MRS. STANTON, the wife of a labourer. ACCIDENT - On Friday last, as a mason named ROBERT HARVEY, was working about some scaffolding belonging to the West Cornwall Railway, at Hayle, which had not been made sufficiently secure, the man fell to the ground, and one of the poles came on him with such force, that his thigh was instantly fractured. Apprehensions were entertained that amputation would be required, but it is now hoped that it will not be necessary. The patient is under the care of Dr. MILLETT, of Penpol, and is progressing favourably. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held before MR. HAMLEY, county coroner: On the 3rd instant, at St. Minver, on MARY JANE MATTHEWS, a child five years old, who was burnt to death by her clothes taking fire. The father was working in his garden in front of the house, and the mother had just gone upstairs, leaving the deceased and another child in the kitchen. The father heard a shriek, and on running in met the child coming out in flames. The fire was got out immediately, but she died in a few hours from the injury. Verdict, accidental death. On the 7th instant, at Luxulyan, on JOHN TUCKER, a child ten months old. The father, who is a tailor, and the mother had gone out to work, leaving the child in the care of his grandmother and aunt. The grandmother had left for some purpose, and the aunt had gone to the back part of the house for some wood, when, on returning, she found the child's clothes all on fire; she got it out, but the child died in consequence in a few hours. Verdict, accidental death. The following inquests have been held before Mr. GILBERT HAMLEY, deputy coroner: On Saturday last, at West Looe, on the body of a male infant, who died under the following suspicious circumstances, and who had been buried nearly a month. An anonymous letter was sent to the coroner the day after the child died, which the coroner, of course, took no notice of, but there being so many rumours afloat, respecting the death of the child, and the mother having lost no less than seven children before, all who lived but a day or two, and no inquest being held on neither of them, the parish authorities now wrote the coroner, begging that the body might be disinterred, which was accordingly done. The deputy coroner, in opening the case, said "this is an inquest which, from communications made to me, I have felt it my duty to institute, in order that you may inquire into the circumstances touching the death of this child. The jury will, I think, agree with me that there has been great remissness on the part of the peace officers of this parish, who, after hearing the various reports that had been in circulation respecting the death of the child, and knowing the character of the mother, and that no less than seven of her children had died in a most suspicious manner within a day or two of their births, that they had not acquainted the coroner of the case that an inquiry might have been gone into before you within a few hours of the child's death. I fear now it will be almost impossible for the medical gentleman, whom I have ordered to examine the body, to ascertain if there are any marks of violence. You will be good enough now to view the body, the evidence will then be laid before you, and it will be for you to say on that evidence whether there be any thing that will make ulterior proceedings necessary. I will say no more in the case at this stage of the proceedings, as it might appear like prejudging it. You will, of course, dismiss from your minds all the reports that may have reached you in the case, and be guided entirely by the evidence that will be called before you." The doctor, coroner, and jury, then viewed the body, but from the length of time since it had been buried, it was in such a state that it was almost impossible to go near it. On retiring into the inquest room, the first witness examined was THOMAS MEDLAND, the sexton, who deposed that on Sunday the 18th of May, a little girl called ANN MEDLAND came to him and asked him to bury the baby, stating that the carpenter had put it into a box and refused to carry it away. He went to Mr. Medland's house and took away the box and buried it in the church-yard, but having heard some reports about the child, he would not have buried it had he not been told to. CATHERINE BAWDEN stated that on Thursday the 15th of May, she was sent for to attend MARY ANN MEDLAND, who was in labour. Shortly after she came she was delivered of a fine, full-grown, healthy child; this was about seven o'clock in the evening. She kept the child down stairs all the night, and on the following day took it to the mother for a short time and then brought it down stairs again. On the following night she was afraid to remain with the child down stairs by herself, and sent for a woman called JANE HAMBLY to stay with her for company. About half-past four in the morning the child appeared quite well. At the mother's request they took it to her bed, and then the witness and Jane Hambly both left the house. About an hour after, Jane Hambly returned and went up stairs and found the child dead, and the mother apparently asleep. The child was quite warm. Jane Hambly corroborated this statement, and stated that she had kept the child away from the mother as long as she could, because she (the mother) had lost so many before, and the neighbours said this one would go the same way, and if it did she (Jane Hambly) should like to see the last of it. Several other witnesses were examined, who saw the child after it was born, and stated that it was a very fine child. MR. RICHARDS, a surgeon stated that it would be useless making a post mortem examination, as the body was in such a decomposed state as far as he was able to judge, there was no mark of violence on the body neither was there any injury on the head, but he could not take it upon himself to state what was the cause of death. The jury returned a verdict that the child was found dead, but there was not sufficient evidence for them to say what was the cause of its death. The jury all agreed that it was certainly a most suspicious case, and one with which the coroner ought to be made acquainted immediately after the death. On Saturday last, Mr. GILBERT HAMLEY held an inquest at Callington, on the body of MARY STEPHENS. It appeared that the deceased cohabited with a man called JONAS ODGERS, a miner. SARAH KIT stated that she lived next door to deceased, who had been a strong healthy woman up to the last few days. She had lately complained of pains in her head. About eleven o'clock the previous day she went to her house and found her in bed, deceased said she would try to get up soon. Witness then left her, and hearing her child cry about two o'clock, again went up stairs and found her dead. Odgers stated that he had lived with deceased sixteen months, and that generally she had been a very healthy woman. At half-past six in the morning, he left her in bed, to go to the mine to work, having previously made her a cup of tea. On the previous night he had prepared a basin of gruel for her, the remains of which was found by the bedside, and thrown away before the inquest was held. Two other witnesses stated that deceased had complained of giddiness in the head for the last day or two, and stated that the man with whom she cohabited was always very kind to her, which fact was corroborated by deceased's father. Mr. HENDER, surgeon, examined the body, but found nothing to account for death; there were no indications of her having vomited, neither were there any external marks of violence on the body, but although he could not without making a post mortem examination of the body, state the cause of her death, he was of opinion that she died from natural causes. Verdict, found dead. The following inquest have been held before Mr. JOHN CARLYON, county coroner: On Thursday last, at Point, in the parish of Feock, on the body of WILLIAM WESCOTT, aged 11 years. The deceased and two other little boys, much younger than himself, were last Wednesday evening in the Desilvering Smelting Works, at Point, amusing themselves with an iron tram waggon, weighing about 4 cwt., used for the purpose of drawing the pigs of lead from the works to the yard. They had got it on the rails, where there is an incline towards the yard, down which it ran. The deceased was at the end of the handle trying to push it back, but the impetus was too great for him, and he was jammed between the handle and some pigs of lead in the yard, by which he was so severely injured that he died the following morning. Verdict accidental death. On Monday, at St. Stephens, on the body of SARAH BROWN, aged 5 years, who caught her clothes on fire, during the absence of her parents, who had gone to St. Austell market last Friday, and was so dreadfully burnt before the fire could be extinguished that she only survived about three hours. [She had been left in charge of her eldest sister, aged 11 years. She tried to move a kettle over the fire, and her clothes caught on fire.] Verdict, accidental death. On Tuesday, at West Basset mine, Illogan, on the body of JOHN WATERS. The deceased was one of Camborne, and for some time prior to the 19th of December, 1849, he had been in an insane state of mind, and not able to follow his occupation as a miner. On that day, he wandered away from home, and was never seen again. Some miners were clearing out an old adit in the West Basset sett, and found a body at the bottom of a shaft that had not been used for ten or eleven years. It was identified by his sons, who recognized the shoes and hat deceased wore. Verdict, found dead. On the same day, at Redruth, on the body of GEORGE ROSKILLY, aged thirty-one years. Deceased was a breaksman on the West Cornwall Railway, proceeding from Dolcoath to Portreath, on Tuesday morning, with a train which had nine trucks or waggons, each laden with about four tons of copper ore. Reaching a spot where breaks were applied, deceased applied the break to the first waggon, and was in the act of crossing to the other side, when by some means his foot slipped, and he fell between the two tracks. The stoker, who saw what happened, told the engine driver, who stopped the train as soon as possible, and returned to the spot, where they found the body. [There were obvious head injuries, and he had died instantly.] The train was not going at more than six miles an hour, and no blame could be attributed to the engine driver, or any other party connected with the train. Deceased had been employed in the same capacity about five years, and bore a most excellent character. He has left a widow and three children. Verdict, accidental death. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR "SMUGGLING" at ST. IVES SIR - Having seen a paragraph in your paper of last week headed "smuggling" and that a vessel named the "St. George," of Bristol, had been detained at the port of St. Ives by the customs, in consequence of the name in her stern not being sufficiently plain, I beg to inform you that I am the master of the above named smack, and that I brought her to anchor in St. Ives Bay, on Saturday morning the 31st of May last, for the purpose of taking in some baskets of fish, being at the time bound up channel. To my surprise, on Monday, she was brought into port by the custom-house officers and coast guard. The general belief in this town and neighbourhood is that one of the coast guard was rambling from a public house late on Saturday night, he fancied he met a waggon, loaded with contraband goods, and in his attempt to stop the waggon, was either knocked down, or from other causes, he fell under the waggon. This circumstance has caused the detention of my vessel, as at that time she was the only one in the bay. The vessel is still under an arrest, and I very much doubt whether I shall not lose the confidence of my employers, unless the business is thoroughly explained. How far they have a right to detain the ship I am at a loss to conceive. Had this occurred in any other port, I should, with my crew, be in a state of great distress. I am a native of this port, and am in consequence thrown upon my friends for my daily bread. If you will favour me by inserting the above in your next week's columns, I shall ever feel grateful/ I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, JAMES WILLIAMS St. Ives, June 10, 1851 P.S. - The vessel has a four-inch letter in her stern, perfectly plain. THE TRIGG AGRICULTURAL MEETING SIR - Your most excellent Reporter has, I hope, for once committed an error. He makes me say at the Bodmin Agricultural Meeting, when referring to Mr. TREMAYNE's famous "lament" - "good old Mr. Tremayne's dungheap," instead of Mr. Tremayne's "dear old dungheap." If not an error, I did not intend to use the words I refer to. Will you kindly insert this letter, corrective of two epithets which are much too familiar to be courteous. I am, sir, your obedient servant, N. KENDALL Pelyn, June 7, 1851 (The words in our report were - good old Mr. Tremayne's "dear old dungheap.") [the line above, in parentheses, appeared in the paper, just as given] Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org

I've been out with my camera again and taken some pictures of gravestones in Altarnun (church and chapel) and Trewen. I've uploaded them to http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ivorwjones/AltarnunMethodistGravestones080510# http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ivorwjones/AltarnunGravestones080510# http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ivorwjones/TrewenGravestones080510# Please help yourself to any that are of use. Names include ISBELL, SLEEMAN, SLEEP, HERRING, DAWE, COUCH, PARSONS, MUTTON, BURNARD. Ivor Jones

Hi Horton I have a record of three Rev Bolithos: Herbert William Bolitho, a Methodist minister b 1878 Plymouth (story at http://www.dbolitho.co.uk/HWBolitho.html) George Frederick Bolitho b 1903 Michigan John Ernest Bolitho b 1917 Leeds Regards Bob Bolitho ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stanley Bolitho" <stanley.bolitho3@btinternet.com> To: "Cornish Email" <CORNISH-GEN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2010 5:50 AM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Rev Bolitho? Hello list; Some years ago I did some work for a Mr Prowse who farmed at Mulfra, which is within a mile or do of the villages around the old Ding Dong sett, where the old Carfury B.C. chapel was situated. He had a vast collection of books and pamphlets, many relating to the old Bible Christians. There was so much material, you could see pages hanging out of the old windows of the large barn where he kept it all, together with a celebrated collection of motor bikes. He showed me an article in a pamphlet relating to a Reverend Bolitho originating from that chapel who was active in the work in Australia. I think it was in a B.C. magazine. I am the 3x grandson of Thomas Bolitho who married Christian Sandry in 1806, and they lived and worked in the area. As far as I can tell all the Bolithos in the nearby hamlets were connected to James & Christian. Has anyone any idea who this minister might be? I know most of the family moved away in the late 1800s, including to Australia. If I can find anything, it would be of interest not only to me, but the local Methodists. Cheers for now from Horton in Penzance ------------------------------- Listmom: ybowers@gmail.com or CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com Visit the OPC (Online Parish Clerk) web page for transcription information http://www.cornwall-opc.org/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CORNISH-GEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello list; Some years ago I did some work for a Mr Prowse who farmed at Mulfra, which is within a mile or do of the villages around the old Ding Dong sett, where the old Carfury B.C. chapel was situated. He had a vast collection of books and pamphlets, many relating to the old Bible Christians. There was so much material, you could see pages hanging out of the old windows of the large barn where he kept it all, together with a celebrated collection of motor bikes. He showed me an article in a pamphlet relating to a Reverend Bolitho originating from that chapel who was active in the work in Australia. I think it was in a B.C. magazine. I am the 3x grandson of Thomas Bolitho who married Christian Sandry in 1806, and they lived and worked in the area. As far as I can tell all the Bolithos in the nearby hamlets were connected to James & Christian. Has anyone any idea who this minister might be? I know most of the family moved away in the late 1800s, including to Australia. If I can find anything, it would be of interest not only to me, but the local Methodists. Cheers for now from Horton in Penzance

BlankHi I am hoping that someone will be able to help me on this brick wall. Henry was the youngest Brother of my Grandmother, Elizabeth Banfield. I am unable to find either a marriage or death entry for him. The last sighting is in the 1911 Census when he is living with his Mother, Martha and Stepfather James Noble in Horsedowns, Crowan and is working as a Tin Miner. If he died in the Mine and his body was not recovered would a death certificate be issued? I have looked at the Emigration Lists but not found him there. I have also looked at the Military Lists and did find a 1914-1920 Medal Card for a Henry Banfield in the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, but do not know if this is my Henry. I have been able to trace the other seven Siblings but Henry just seems to have disappeared so am really hoping someone can help me. Mary -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 253 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

----- Original Message ----- From: <jwmos99@msn.com> To: <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com>; <cornish@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 9:18 PM Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] weekly news, 6 June 1851 - Local Intelligence WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER 6 JUNE 1851 On the 27th ult. In the parish of St. Ive, on the body of JANE DRAKES, a married woman who was supposed to have been in the family way about six weeks or two months. She had greatly suffered from sickness, and on the previous afternoon her husband on coming home saw her leaning down at the head of the table. He assisted her up stairs and put her on the bed, when she fell back and died in a few minutes. Whether the death was occasioned by exhaustion from sickness, or by some internal disease, did not appear. She lived on the best of terms with her husband, and the jury were satisfied that she died from natural causes. My money is on a ruptured (tubal) ectopic pregnancy. An absolutely classic presentation and course. David Coppin MD Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

WEST BRITON AND CORNWALL ADVERTISER 6 JUNE 1851 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE CONSECRATION OF NEW CHURCHES - GERRANS - The consecration of the new church at Gerrans took place on Saturday, the 24th ult.; the foundation of the building was lad on the 26th of April, 1849, and it was opened for public worship on Easter Sunday, 1850. It consists of a north and south aisle, with small north transept, the chancel separated by a light screen. The seats are open throughout; the east windows fitted with neat stained glass; the roof open, the chancel roof being at present plain, as it is intended that it shall be blue, powdered with stars. There are sittings in the church for 376 persons, only 120 of which are appropriated. The cost was met by private contributions, together with GBP 90 granted by the Incorporated Church Building Society, and the same amount by the Diocesan Society. The new church is in design a restoration of the old building, which was greatly dilapidated, and which it became the object of the vicar, the REV. W. D. LONGLANDS, on his appointment in 1844, to repair. The usual ceremonial of consecration was performed by the Bishop, and the sermon on the occasion was preached by the REV. H. T. RODD, vicar of Gwinear, from Haggai, 1st chap. 8th verse. There were twenty-two clergymen present, including the Chancellor of the Diocese and the Archdeacon of Cornwall. SAINT AGNES - This parish church was consecrated for divine worship on Wednesday, the 28th ult., by the Bishop of Exeter. The church was raised on the site of the last church, and forms one of the best buildings of the kind in the West part of Cornwall. The material is of a beautiful description, the stones being generally raised in the immediate vicinity; they are of a light killas, with courses in different colours, overlapping each other, making a beauty of appearance seldom excelled for building purposes in any other strata. The corners are granite, and the tower, spire, and windows are also granite. The windows are simple and elegant, their tracery chaste and displaying great taste; indeed, competent judges express great admiration of the church. The REV. A. A. VAWDREY, through whose indefatigability the church has been built, deserves great praise in bringing it to such a successful issue. It will sit about six hundred persons, and the seats are all open and conveniently low, with proper kneeling hassocks. The roof is very plain, but handsome and lofty; on the whole the effect of the church is extremely satisfactory, and the Bishop expressed his pleasure in seeing such a commodious and beautiful church in this populous parish in which the recent census returns prove that the accommodation for public worship, as in most other mining parishes, is still deficient. The parishioners in this instance nobly and ably seconded Mr. Vawdrey in carrying out this laudable undertaking, and strangers unconnected with the parish very handsomely contributed to the same. The Bishop arrived about eleven o'clock and immediately commenced the service appropriated for the consecration, and Mr. HITCHINS read and made the presentation. ... At the conclusion of the service, the communion was administered to the clergy and laity present; the clergymen present with those officiating were Chancellor MARTIN, and the REVs. DIX, BARNES, WALKER, BENNETTS, MOLESWORTH, the Dean Rural, HOSKEN, W.W. HARVEY, PHILPOTTS, TREWEEKE, HASLAM, LORD, WISE and PERRY. This service being over, the Bishop repaired to the vicarage, and partook of luncheon, and the clergymen with a number of ladies and gentlemen went into MR. NEWTON's lawn and partook of a cold collation. This lawn is pleasingly and prettily situated on the brow of a hill, near the town, commanding an extremely beautiful view of the sea and beach. Beneath the shade of the trees, with a refreshing breeze cooling the intensity of the heat, Mr. Vawdrey took the chair, supported by about forty ladies and gentlemen. A plain but substantial cold luncheon was served, and a present of wine made it very agreeable. After the cloth was removed, numerous toasts were given, and "the health of Mr. Vawdrey" was particularly distinguished. The Dean Rural proposed the toast, and Mr. Vawdrey responded by observing that he had received every kindness from his parishioners, and his desire was to live in peace with all. The church was partly built under trying circumstances, but these days had passed away and prosperity was returning slowly back again. The party broke up very early, but reformed partly and took tea in the same place. The weather was extremely auspicious, and afforded an extensive and commanding view from the St. Agnes Beacon, which with its conical shape and isolated situation gives it pre-eminence to many hills in the county. The cliffs along the coast are exceedingly bold and romantic, with the caverns high and lofty, and afforded the strangers an agreeable and pleasant day. REDRUTH UNION - The following is the population of this union as ascertained by the census: Parishes ..........Males..............Females.........Total 1851....Total 1841....Increase....Decrease Redruth...........4,964...............5,607.................10,571..........9,305............1,265.......... ----- Camborne.......5,168................6,719.................12.887........10,051...........2,826.......... ----- Gwennap.........4.807...............5,658.................10,465........10,794............ ------............329 Stithians...........1.171..............1,214................. 2,385........ 2,530........... ---- .............145 Illogan..............4,491...............4,727................. 9,218.......... 67xx............1,403.......... ---- Phillack............2,383...............2,454................. 4,777........... 4,055............. 722........ ---- Gwinear...........1,281...............1,354................. 2,635............ 2,802............. ---- ..........227 Gwithian.......... 316.............. 313................ 629............. 625............. 4........... ----- TOTALS ..........25,501.............28,015................53,567............48,047............6,221 ..........701 ...................................................................................Deduct decrease..............701 ...................................................................................Total increase................5,520 BOSCASTLE AND CAMELFORD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - The annual cattle exhibition took place on Tuesday last, in a field a short distance from Camelford. There was a good show of cattle and also a ploughing match, and a great number of persons were on the ground. After the business was finished on the ground, seventy-four persons partook of an excellent dinner at the Town Hall, provided by Mr. THOMAS SOLOMON, of the Darlington Arms. After dinner the prizes were awarded, and then followed some excellent speeches. The following were the prizes: Best Hackney stallion, Mr. J. Skewes, Sithney; Best stallion for agricultural purposes, Mr. Bickell; Best bull, Mr., Thomas Pearse, Halwell; second best, Mr. Burnard, Altarnun. Best ram for the better land of the Hundred, Mr. Carter, Delabole Barton. Best ram for the high land of the district, Mr. Honey, Beney. Best boar, Mr. Carter, Delabole Barton; second best, Mr. Westlake, Altarnun. Best ploughman, single plough, Henry Smith; second best, John Prideaux. Best ditto with skim coulter, William Scott. Best sheep shearer, William Curtis; second best, John Gill. ST. DENNIS FAIR - This fair was held on the 27th ult., when there was a good supply of cattle, but buyers were scarce, and such as were present evinced much reluctance to effect bargains, consequently but few bargains were made. LISKEARD FAIR - this fair on Friday last was rather dull on account of so many fairs and cattle shows being held on the same day; there was a good show of cattle, but many buyers were at other places. THE WRECK OF THE BRESONS - We may state in addition to the presentation of medals mentioned last week, that on Wednesday last a further presentation was made to men at Pendeen Coast Guard Station, by LIEUT. PEARSON, acting in the name of CAPTAIN STUART, Inspecting Commander. Silver medals of the Royal National Shipwreck Institution were then presented to JAMES BURN, ROBERT EASTAWAY, and JAMES KERLEY, in recognition of their services on the melancholy occasion. LONGEVITY - There is now living in the parish of St. Breock, near Wadebridge, an old woman named NANKIVEL, aged 102, who gets a part of her living by knitting stockings; she has lately knit a pair of the finest worsted, and sent them as a present to her Majesty. She is able to walk several miles at a time without assistance or company. ROTATION OF THE EARTH - On Monday evening last, Mr. FLAMANK delivered a lecture at the Penzance Institute on the recently discovered demonstration of the rotation of the earth by the oscillation of the pendulum. MR. COUCH was in the chair. [The lecturer had various apparatus, but said it would have helped had he been able to suspend his pendulum from the ceiling. This the proprietors of the hall could hardly consent to, but Mr. Flamank, using his other apparatus, was able to give a very obvious demonstration of the main principles on which the theory depends. He then addressed the doubts and difficulties connected with the subject, which lead some to condemn the theory, but expressed his belief that those doubters would be "found wanting," and that the theory appeared to be consistent with true principles and established on facts.] EMIGRATION - The emigrant ship "John" which sailed from Plymouth in March last, reached New York harbour after a voyage of only twenty-eight days., We have seen a written testimonial from some of the passengers who went from Liskeard and its neighbourhood to the Captain JOSIAH SYMONS, in which they speak in the highest terms both of the character of the ship, of the unremitting kindness and attention of the captain, and of the general comfort with which the voyage was performed by all on board. SMUGGLING - On the night of Saturday last, about eleven o'clock, two or three waggon loads of contraband goods, were landed near St. Ives breakwater, and carried through the town to the eastward. One of the coast-guard officers, in attempting to stop one of the waggons, was knocked down and held by two men until the waggon was gone beyond reach. This act exemplifies the old proverb, "the more public the more private.," The smack called the "St. George" of Bristol, which was lying in the bay at anchor has been stopped by the officers of customs, in consequence of the name on her stern being partially hid, and the boat having neither name of captain nor vessel. DISREPUTABLE PRACTICES - Some miscreants have for some months past infested the neighbourhood of St. Agnes, and committed a number of petty depredations, and much wanton mischief. The first of these outrages commenced with a donkey, which was straying by the way side; this poor animal they caught and painted all over in white and dark stripes like the Zebra, the work being executed so well that the imitation was very striking. They next began with taking garden gates from their hinges and carrying them off to some distance, but in most instances they were recovered again. In April last, much annoyance was occasioned to the Wesleyan Missionary deputation, who had hired a carriage at Truro to take them to St Agnes to hold a meeting there with the intention of returning to Truro the same night, but during the short interval of the missionary service some one carried off the pole of the carriage, in consequence of which they were detained over night. Some days after the pole was found in the parish church. [The day previous to the one on which the new church was consecrated, some one entered the vestry and carried off the gown and surplice belonging to the vicar, who had to meet the Bishop in borrowed canonicals.] Both articles have been found and restored to their owner. A week ago, a horse belonging to the Wesleyan minister of St. Agnes, was greatly disfigured by having its tail and mane sheared, and Monday night a horse belonging to MR. JOHN JAMES, van proprietor, was treated in a similar manner. It is believed that all these disgraceful acts have been perpetrated by one and the same party, and probably ere long they will be detected and brought to justice. ST. AUSTELL PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions, held on Tuesday last, before Mr. TREMAYNE, Mr. C. B. GRAVES SAWLE, and Mr. EDWARD COODE, jun., JAMES BETTINSON, of St. Austell, aged thirteen years, was convicted under the Juvenile Offenders Act, for stealing a pair of boots and a quantity of turnips, the property of MR. THOMAS GROSE, and was ordered to be once privately whipped and discharged. GEORGE GEACH, of St Austell, aged eleven years, was convicted under the same act, for stealing a shovel and turnips from MR. GROSE, and eggs from Mr. WILLIAM THOMAS, of Towan, and was ordered to be once privately whipped and discharged. THOMAS PHILLIPPS, aged fourteen, and THOMAS HOOPER, aged thirteen, were convicted of having stolen on the fourth day of May last, eight eggs, the property of MR. WILLIAM THOMAS, of Towan, and were committed to the house of correction at Bodmin, to be kept to hard labour for one calendar month. JOHN ANGILLY, of St. Stephens in Branwell, waggoner, was convicted of obstructing the turnpike road at St. Austell, on the 15th day of May, and fined 10s. and costs. WILLIAM HENRY KELLY, of St. Austell, was convicted for assaulting JOHN TUCKER, on the 31st ult., and fined GBP 1 and costs. There were some other cases, but none of public interest. WEST PENWITH PETTY SESSIONS - The monthly meeting of the magistrates for this division was held in the Guildhall, Penzance, on Wednesday last. Two magistrates only were present, viz; the REV. H. E. GRAHAM and COL. SCOBELL. Several charges of assault, and cases for non-payment of poor rates from Madron and other parishes were heard and disposed of, but none of them merited public notice. MR. JOHN POOL, of Nancothan in Madron, and MR. THOMAS HICKS, of Sancreed, millers, were, on the information of MR. PURCHASE, inspector of weights for the district, severally fined GBP 2 for keeping and using defective weights. Two young men named GREEN and KEVERN were convicted of throwing a stone through the window of MR. JOHN WARREN, roper, Madron, and ordered to pay the expenses. THOMAS BENNETTS, THOMAS FRIGGENS, and GEORGE BATTEN, carriers, of Penzance, were severally fined 7s.6d. for taking and carrying away shingle for ballast from the beach near the Easter Green, in the parish of Gulval. RICHARD WOOLCOCK, of Gulval, and his workman were each fined in the same amount for a similar offence. MR. WILLIAM MATHEWS, of Madron, appealed against the amount at which he was assessed for parochial rates in respect of the farms held by him in that parish. From the statements made by parties on behalf of the assessment, it would seem that, in the parish books, the annual value of Mr. Mathews's lands was estimated at a larger sum than the annual rent paid to the owner, but, in the opinion of competent valuers, the "parish value" was not at all too high, comparing Mr. Mathews's land with other land in the parish. The justices declined to alter the rate. FIRE AT TORPOINT - About half-past eleven on Saturday, the workshop of Mr. TRELIVING, joiner, situate in Macy street, was observed to be on fire; and before the flames could be subdued, a dwelling house adjoining also became a prey. The workshop is burnt to the ground, and the dwelling house greatly injured. The floating engine, manned by seamen from the "St. George," under the command of CAPTAIN NIAS, was quickly brought to bear upon the premises, and soon ended all fear of further destruction. Great credit is due to Capt. Nias and the seamen who were at the fire for their exertions. We were also informed that Messrs. DAVY, REEFER, and EDGCUMBE made themselves as useful as possible at the scene of destruction. The amount of damage done is estimated at GBP 200. How the fire originated is not known. POISONED BY CRABS - Three little girls living near the gas works, Penzance, went to the sea side in the immediate vicinity, and caught a quantity of small green crabs, which they carried home, and boiled, and heartily partook of them. In a short time, they were seized with severe and violent retching, showing all the signs of being poisoned. Medical aid was soon procured, but one of them named ELIZA JANE COLLINS, after lingering a few days, expired in much agony. It is supposed that the crabs had imbibed a quantity of gas or other poisonous matter, and that the girl died in consequence of its virulence. This should act as a warning to those who are accustomed to partake of such food, as it is said that when small and green, they are prejudicial to health. CORONERS' INQUESTS - The following inquests have been held under MR. GILBERT HAMLEY, deputy coroner: On the 20th ult., in the parish of st. Germans, on the body of JANE CULLOM, a widow woman of the parish of Rame. On the preceding evening deceased got into a cart at Rame for the purpose of going to visit her relations near Hessenford, in St. Germans. On passing through the village of Knackers, within a mile of where she was going, deceased was observed to fall back in the cart, and on two or three persons running to lift her up, she immediately expired. There was no evidence that she was subject to fits or seizures, but she was a delicate woman. Verdict, "died by the visitation of God." On the 27th ult. In the parish of St. Ive, on the body of JANE DRAKES, a married woman who was supposed to have been in the family way about six weeks or two months. She had greatly suffered from sickness, and on the previous afternoon her husband on coming home saw her leaning down at the head of the table. He assisted her up stairs and put her on the bed, when she fell back and died in a few minutes. Whether the death was occasioned by exhaustion from sickness, or by some internal disease, did not appear. She lived on the best of terms with her husband, and the jury were satisfied that she died from natural causes. Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org

My GG Grandmother Mary CHAPPELL (nee WEDLAKE) died 15/9/1859 in Cairn Entral, Cambourne. She is buried in TUCKINGMILL cemetery and I was wondering if anyone in the area could go to the cemetery and photograph the grave for me. Her husband Andrew and their nine children and Mary's sister Jane WEDLAKE all sailed to Brisbane, Australia on the Chatsworth in 1862. I would appreciate it very much if someone could photograph the grave for me and I would also be only too happy to help anyone who is interested in this family. Greg DAVIS Kallangur, Australia -- Please visit my site *www.gdavis.id.au* where I am happy to share any information and would be pleased to hear of any corrections

I posted this long list to another mailing list so here it is again: LIGHTFOOT - north Cornwall (especially Wadebridge - St Breock) from time immemorial until the present day and Australia (especially NSW) VERCOE - Merther from 1700 or thereabouts. Looking for where they came from before that. Also Feock in the early 18th century. SEARLE - Probus BENNEY - Probus SHEPHEARD - Feock OATES - Feock 17th and 18th centuries CARVETH - St Breock and surrounds until the mid 19th century, then Sydney, NSW PENALIGON (and various other spellings) - St Breock and surrounds HEWETT (and HEWITT) - 18the century Lanivet and then St Breock HAMLY - St Breock 17th and early 18th century MENHENIT (and similar spellings) - Lanivet 17the and early 18the century NICHOLLS - St Breock? early 18th century VAGUE - St Breock 18th century RALPH - Helston until the early 19the century then Camborne and South Australia EVA - Helston 18th century LUKE - Helston 17th and 18th centuries RULE - Camborne 19th century and before GREGOR - Gwenapp, St Issey until the early 19th century then South Australia and Victoria BAZLEY - Bodmin 18th century FRANCIS - Gwenapp 18th century BECKERLEG - Madron in 17th century then Breage, Camborne, Gwinear? and Gwenapp STODDEN - Breage 17th century PROSSER - Breage, 18th century ROWE - Camborne or Breage 18th century WILLIAMS - Gwinear 18th century BONDS - Camborne or Gwinear and Gwenapp 18th century ALLEN - Gwenapp 18th century -- ==== Michael Lightfoot Canberra, Australia michael.lightfoot@pcug.org.au ====

jwmos99@msn.com writes: > > It appears as though Mr. N. CONDY, whose death was announced this week, was and is quite famous as a painter. There are several Condy paintings in Plymouth City Art Gallery, including one of the hulk HMS Canopus when she was moored in the Hamoaze. My husband's ancestor, Royal Marine Robert Selley and his fellow crewmen, were billetted on the Canopus when their ship HMS Vanguard was sunk following a collision with HMS Iron Duke in 1875. Maureen CFHS 3889 Praed/Praid/Prade One Name Study

It appears as though Mr. N. CONDY, whose death was announced this week, was and is quite famous as a painter. West Briton BMDs - transcribed by Jennie Towan May 23 1851 BIRTHS At Truro, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. T. VINCENT, of a son, since dead. At St. Just in Penwith, the wife of the Rev. Everitt VIGIS, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. John EVA, grocer, of a son. At Goldsithney, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. John MORCOM, of a daughter. At Hayle, the wife of Mr. Thomas SPRAY, mate of the "Ocean," of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. William TREGONING, of a daughter. At Camborne, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr. A. E. PAULL, of a son. At Newquay, on the 14th instant, the wife of Captain Thomas JENKIN, of the schooner "Flora" of a son. At the Rectory, Philleigh, on the 13th instant, the wife of the Rev. Edward TIPPETT, Curate, of a daughter. At Menagwins, in the parish of St. Austell, on the 13th instant, the wife of Mr. John TRELEAVEN, of a son. At Hele Bridge, Marhamchurch, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. ARTHUR, of a daughter. At Dubwalls, near Liskeard, on the 14th instant, the wife of Mr. J. DEACON, builder, of a son. At St. Mellion, near Camelford, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas DUNSTAN, veterinary surgeon, of a daughter. At Plymouth, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr. W. H. LUKE, bookseller, of a daughter. At Exeter, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr. Edward PYE, of a son. At Coolcliffe, county Wexford, on the 14th instant, the wife of Capt. COX, 13th Prince Albert's Light Infantry, of a son. MARRIAGES At St. Clement, on Monday last, Mr. William ALLEN, to Miss Mary CURNEW, both of that parish. At Falmouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. William HOWELL, master of the "Kate," to Catherine Jane second daughter of Mr. James LOWRY. At Madron, on Saturday last, Mr. John TRUDGEN, to Miss Honor ROWE, both of Bosullow, in that parish. At Gwennap, on Sunday last, Mr. Richard POWNING, grocer, of St. Day, to Miss Mary GRENFELL, of Gwennap. At St. Mewan, on the 13th instant, Mr. Edward Body MAY, butcher, to Miss Mary GAVED. At St. Austell, on Saturday last, Mr. Francis SARAH to Miss Anna WARNE. At the Registrar's Office, Liskeard, on the 10th instant, Mr. John VOSPER to Miss Elizabeth SEARLE, both of Callington; and on the 13th, Mr. Thomas GELLARD to Mrs. LORD, both of St. Cleer. At Stonehouse, on the 13th instant, Mr. Edwin Demas ELLIOTT, commercial traveller, to Maria Osborne, daughter of Mr. LAMOUREUX, parish clerk of East Stonehouse. At Tavistock, on Monday last, Mr. W. NORTHWAY, of the Queen's Head Inn, to Miss Mary DREW, of Ailscombe, near Tavistock. At Kidderminster, on the 14th instant, Mr. J. B. COULSON, of Penzance, to Jane, second daughter of the Mr. Wm. WELCH. At St. Paul's, Covent Garden, on Tuesday last, William Frederick, youngest son of Thomas DE LA RUE, Esq., of Westbourne-terrace, to Emma, third daughter of the late Thomas TANNER, Esq., of the Army Medical Board. At the Wesleyan Chapel, Liverpool Road, London, on the 14th ult. Mr. W. MERRIFIELD, joiner, late of Truro, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Mr. H. WILLIAMS, of Tregurrow, near Truro. At Swansea, on the 11th instant, Mr. William Matthias BREWSTER, bookseller, of that place, eldest son of Mr. BREWSTER, head-master of the Free School at Laceby, Lincolnshire, to Esther, eldest daughter of Mr. Benjamin DAY, late of Port Isaac, in this county. DEATHS In Lemon Street, Truro, on Tuesday last, Emily Wilhelmina, youngest daughter of the late Robert Lovell JENKINS, Esq., Captain Royal Miners Militia. At Feock, on the 8th instant, after a severe and painful affliction, Capt. James NETTLE, manager of Penpoll and Point Lead Smelting Works, aged 62 years. At Penryn, on Friday last, the infant daughter of Mr. THOMAS, butcher. At Trewellard, in the parish of St. Just in Penwith, on the 12th instant, Mr. Francis HARVEY, at an advanced age; and Mr. Robert JAMES, aged 75 years. At Gulval, on the 9th instant, the infant son of Mr. Geo. WILLIAMS; on the 13th, Mrs. KING, aged 71 years; and Mr. Robert GILBERT. At Ding Dong, in the parish of Gulval, on Friday last, Mr. Edward TREGLOWN, aged 42 years. At Marazion, on Sunday last, Mrs. Elizabeth CLEMENCE, aged 94 years. At Hayle, on Saturday last, Mr. Christopher ELLIS, spirit merchant, aged 61 years; Miss Alice GLANVILLE, aged 79 years; on Sunday, Mrs. Pettersgill, aged 53 years; and on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph JEFFERY, aged 65 years. At Camborne, on Saturday last, the infant son of Mr. T. TYACK, ironmonger. At Redruth, Mr. William TREWARTHA, aged 41 years; and Charles Herbert, youngest son of W. RICHARDS, Esq., surgeon. At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Elizabeth HAMMER, aged 70 years. At Padstow, on the 12th instant, Miss Mary MONTGOMERY, aged 26 years. At Kilkhampton, on Saturday last, Mr. William WHEAR, maltster, aged 39 years. At Tamar Terrace, Launceston, on Monday last, Mrs. GRAHAM, aged 80 years. At the Grove, Plymouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. Nicholas Matthews CONDY, aged 33 years. Mr. Condy had attained considerable eminence as a marine painter; many of his pictures of yachts and ships of war are first-class productions, both as to drawing and colour. At Tenderden, Kent, suddenly, Mr. William WORTH, commercial traveller, late of Totnes, aged 45 years. At Hammersmith, on the 16th instant, Mr. Peter EMANS, late of the Strand, aged 73 years. At Roehampton, Surrey, on the 9th instant, Charles Lyne STEPHENS, Esq., a native of Liskeard, and son of the late Rev. John LYNE, Rector of St. Ive, in this county, aged 88 years. Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org

It appears as though Mr. N. CONDY, whose death was announced this week, was and is quite famous as a painter. West Briton BMDs - transcribed by Jennie Towan May 23 1851 BIRTHS At Truro, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. T. VINCENT, of a son, since dead. At St. Just in Penwith, the wife of the Rev. Everitt VIGIS, of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. John EVA, grocer, of a son. At Goldsithney, on the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. John MORCOM, of a daughter. At Hayle, the wife of Mr. Thomas SPRAY, mate of the "Ocean," of a daughter; and the wife of Mr. William TREGONING, of a daughter. At Camborne, on the 11th instant, the wife of Mr. A. E. PAULL, of a son. At Newquay, on the 14th instant, the wife of Captain Thomas JENKIN, of the schooner "Flora" of a son. At the Rectory, Philleigh, on the 13th instant, the wife of the Rev. Edward TIPPETT, Curate, of a daughter. At Menagwins, in the parish of St. Austell, on the 13th instant, the wife of Mr. John TRELEAVEN, of a son. At Hele Bridge, Marhamchurch, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. ARTHUR, of a daughter. At Dubwalls, near Liskeard, on the 14th instant, the wife of Mr. J. DEACON, builder, of a son. At St. Mellion, near Camelford, on Saturday last, the wife of Mr. Thomas DUNSTAN, veterinary surgeon, of a daughter. At Plymouth, on the 12th instant, the wife of Mr. W. H. LUKE, bookseller, of a daughter. At Exeter, on the 17th instant, the wife of Mr. Edward PYE, of a son. At Coolcliffe, county Wexford, on the 14th instant, the wife of Capt. COX, 13th Prince Albert's Light Infantry, of a son. MARRIAGES At St. Clement, on Monday last, Mr. William ALLEN, to Miss Mary CURNEW, both of that parish. At Falmouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. William HOWELL, master of the "Kate," to Catherine Jane second daughter of Mr. James LOWRY. At Madron, on Saturday last, Mr. John TRUDGEN, to Miss Honor ROWE, both of Bosullow, in that parish. At Gwennap, on Sunday last, Mr. Richard POWNING, grocer, of St. Day, to Miss Mary GRENFELL, of Gwennap. At St. Mewan, on the 13th instant, Mr. Edward Body MAY, butcher, to Miss Mary GAVED. At St. Austell, on Saturday last, Mr. Francis SARAH to Miss Anna WARNE. At the Registrar's Office, Liskeard, on the 10th instant, Mr. John VOSPER to Miss Elizabeth SEARLE, both of Callington; and on the 13th, Mr. Thomas GELLARD to Mrs. LORD, both of St. Cleer. At Stonehouse, on the 13th instant, Mr. Edwin Demas ELLIOTT, commercial traveller, to Maria Osborne, daughter of Mr. LAMOUREUX, parish clerk of East Stonehouse. At Tavistock, on Monday last, Mr. W. NORTHWAY, of the Queen's Head Inn, to Miss Mary DREW, of Ailscombe, near Tavistock. At Kidderminster, on the 14th instant, Mr. J. B. COULSON, of Penzance, to Jane, second daughter of the Mr. Wm. WELCH. At St. Paul's, Covent Garden, on Tuesday last, William Frederick, youngest son of Thomas DE LA RUE, Esq., of Westbourne-Terrace, to Emma, third daughter of the late Thomas TANNER, Esq., of the Army Medical Board. At the Wesleyan Chapel, Liverpool Road, London, on the 14th ult. Mr. W. MERRIFIELD, joiner, late of Truro, to Mary, youngest daughter of the late Mr. H. WILLIAMS, of Tregurrow, near Truro. At Swansea, on the 11th instant, Mr. William Matthias BREWSTER, bookseller, of that place, eldest son of Mr. BREWSTER, head-master of the Free School at Laceby, Lincolnshire, to Esther, eldest daughter of Mr. Benjamin DAY, late of Port Isaac, in this county. DEATHS In Lemon Street, Truro, on Tuesday last, Emily Wilhelmina, youngest daughter of the late Robert Lovell JENKINS, Esq., Captain Royal Miners Militia. At Feock, on the 8th instant, after a severe and painful affliction, Capt. James NETTLE, manager of Penpoll and Point Lead Smelting Works, aged 62 years. At Penryn, on Friday last, the infant daughter of Mr. THOMAS, butcher. At Trewellard, in the parish of St. Just in Penwith, on the 12th instant, Mr. Francis HARVEY, at an advanced age; and Mr. Robert JAMES, aged 75 years. At Gulval, on the 9th instant, the infant son of Mr. Geo. WILLIAMS; on the 13th, Mrs. KING, aged 71 years; and Mr. Robert GILBERT. At Ding Dong, in the parish of Gulval, on Friday last, Mr. Edward TREGLOWN, aged 42 years. At Marazion, on Sunday last, Mrs. Elizabeth CLEMENCE, aged 94 years. At Hayle, on Saturday last, Mr. Christopher ELLIS, spirit merchant, aged 61 years; Miss Alice GLANVILLE, aged 79 years; on Sunday, Mrs. Pettersgill, aged 53 years; and on Tuesday, Mr. Joseph JEFFERY, aged 65 years. At Camborne, on Saturday last, the infant son of Mr. T. TYACK, ironmonger. At Redruth, Mr. William TREWARTHA, aged 41 years; and Charles Herbert, youngest son of W. RICHARDS, Esq., surgeon. At St. Austell, on Tuesday last, Mrs. Elizabeth HAMMER, aged 70 years. At Padstow, on the 12th instant, Miss Mary MONTGOMERY, aged 26 years. At Kilkhampton, on Saturday last, Mr. William WHEAR, maltster, aged 39 years. At Tamar Terrace, Launceston, on Monday last, Mrs. GRAHAM, aged 80 years. At the Grove, Plymouth, on Tuesday last, Mr. Nicholas Matthews CONDY, aged 33 years. Mr. Condy had attained considerable eminence as a marine painter; many of his pictures of yachts and ships of war are first-class productions, both as to drawing and colour. At Tenderden, Kent, suddenly, Mr. William WORTH, commercial traveller, late of Totnes, aged 45 years. At Hammersmith, on the 16th instant, Mr. Peter EMANS, late of the Strand, aged 73 years. At Roehampton, Surrey, on the 9th instant, Charles Lyne STEPHENS, Esq., a native of Liskeard, and son of the late Rev. John LYNE, Rector of St. Ive, in this county, aged 88 years. Julia Mosman, OPC for St.Austell,Charlestown, and Treverbyn Website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~staustell W. Briton newspaper transcripts at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wbritonad Please visit the OPC website at http://cornwall-opc.org

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