Hello, Many thanks to Liz and Maurine for their suggestions. I took advantage of the free access to FindMyPast but didn't really achieve much. I didn't even confirm what I had found on FamilySearch. There was however another possibility with a marriage in Stoke Fleming, but I wonder if it is too far from Plymouth to be a contender because I'm not sure how the couple would have met, given the roads of the time and the distance involved. I will follow up Liz's suggestion regarding a re-marriage. Many thanks, Tom Thompson, St Agnes.

Hello, Carolyn-- In the U.S. Census, "PA" stands for "papers," meaning that the person had filed his declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen. This was the first step toward attaining citizenship, often called "first papers." Many people never proceeded beyond this point. "NA" means "naturalized." So somewhere between 1900 and 1910, Francis Williams followed up on his declaration of intent and received his "final papers." >From this information, it may be possible to find his naturalization papers. One problem with this is that prior to 1906, a person could be naturalized at any of a number of different courts--municipal, county, state, Federal. But with persistence, it's usually possible to locate them. You don't say where Francis was living after 1880, but you should start your search near where he lived in 1900 and 1910. Will see what I can find regarding his arrival in the U.S. Please keep in mind that immigration dates often vary between censuses--did you pick up all of them? Best of luck in your search-- Sue Budlong in Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.A. ____________________________________________________________ The #1 Worst Carb Ever? Click to Learn #1 Carb that Kills Your Blood Sugar (Don't Eat This!) http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/545fd27760d33527712b6st02vuc

A Francis Williams was baptised on 12 May 1848 at St Ives, and in the 1861 census, aged 11, was living at Stannack with his parents Francis Williams and Elizabeth Hosking. In the 1870 US federal census, there is a Francis Williams, 20-year-old miner born England, at Phillipstown, Putnam, New York. Have you ruled this Francis out? Bob Bolitho Researching families from St Just in Penwith and Pendeen On 9/11/2014 8:08 AM, Carolyn Haines via wrote: > I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and migrating > to Michigan. > > I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in > Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in 1878 > in Michigan. > > In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know > what PA stands for) > > In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. > > > > I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on how > to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian > passenger lists, > > I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle > Gardens... > > > > I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have > him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to > look next? > > Thank you. > > > > The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons > leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! > > > > > > Carolyn Haines > > Holt, Michigan 48842 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 > > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Hi Carolyn In theory all deaths from mid 1837 on should have been registered Some earlier ones were missed or incorrectly registered From 1874 almost all were There is but one registration for your mans name in 1887 and that in the correct quarter and district Deaths Jun 1887 Stevens Anthony 78 Penzance 5c 188 It would not name his parents however, or tell you where he was buried Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 08/11/2014 21:08, Carolyn Haines via wrote: > Hi, > > I expect everyone is busy on findmypast but I cannot confirm some dates on > either ancestry or findmypast (UK and USA) versions. > > I am trying to confirm a date that I have for the death or burial of > Anthony. He was in the Union Workhouse, Madron. Would a death certificate > been issued or the info put in a parish record book? > > >

Perhaps he did marry Susanna Tregelly and she could well have died and he married again? I have found that Nancy can be a pet name for a variety of names. Liz -----Original Message----- From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Liz & Tom Thompson via Sent: 08 November 2014 15:10 To: CORNISH-GEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SPAM] [CORNISH-GEN] Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes Hello, Earlier this year St Agnes Museum bought a tiny book on the Life and Experience of Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes. It describes his experiences in the marines during the Spanish War in 1740 and the War with France in 1744. I have transcribed the book for the benefit of our Members, but I am now trying to research his BMD details. I have found his baptism and burial details in the St Agnes Parish records, but am struggling with his marriage since he got married in or around Plymouth. He was baptised in St Agnes in March 1717, but left home aged 22, so possibly in 1739/40. He says that he was in America in about March 1743, when he learned that war had been declared on France. He then returned to England (journey time?) and was sent to sea again fighting the French, returning injured to Plymouth where he spent 3 months in hospital. On recovery he "entered into the marriage state", and was soon sent off to Portsmouth. From there he sailed for the West Indies, calling at Plymouth en route, and where he left his wife with her parents. I guess that he continued to the West Indies, and on hearing that peace had been declared (when was that?), sailed home again, i.e. a double crossing of the Atlantic. At Plymouth he "found his wife and child with her father, her mother having died". So he must have been away at least 9 months. He then returned to St Agnes having been away for eight years and ten months, i.e. he got home in 1748/49. Now, returning to my search, on Familysearch I have found a possible marriage to a Susanna Tregelly in Brixton (just east of Plymouth) on 24 December 1747 which would fit the above timetable. Does anyone have access to any Devon records that might throw up any other possibilities? Would Ancestry or Findmypast have anything else? (I don't have access to either). If I could confirm the marriage maybe I could find her parents which might lead me to his daughter's name. The book indicates that she was aged 50+ in 1803, giving a possible birthdate of 1748, which would also tie in. In the St Agnes Parish records I have found a Thomas Mitchell burial in September 1808 which would tie in with the book. However, I can't find a burial for a Susanna Mitchell in St Agnes, although there is one for a Nancy Mitchell which would also tie in. So, would Nancy be a diminutive form of Susanna? I'm sorry if I've bored you all to death, but if anyone can help me tie up these loose ends, I'd be very grateful. Tom Thompson, St Agnes. ------------------------------- 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

FindMyPast has totally free access this week-end! I don't know if it will help with your current issue, but it might be worthwhile to check out the website. Maurine Message: 1 Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 15:09:56 -0000 From: "Liz & Tom Thompson" <lizandtom65@btinternet.com> Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes To: <CORNISH-GEN-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <FBE370783C16472A85343F89467D3764@Home> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hello, Earlier this year St Agnes Museum bought a tiny book on the Life and Experience of Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes. It describes his experiences in the marines during the Spanish War in 1740 and the War with France in 1744. I have transcribed the book for the benefit of our Members, but I am now trying to research his BMD details. I have found his baptism and burial details in the St Agnes Parish records, but am struggling with his marriage since he got married in or around Plymouth. He was baptised in St Agnes in March 1717, but left home aged 22, so possibly in 1739/40. He says that he was in America in about March 1743, when he learned that war had been declared on France. He then returned to England (journey time?) and was sent to sea again fighting the French, returning injured to Plymouth where he spent 3 months in hospital. On recovery he "entered into the marriage state", and was soon sent off to Portsmouth. From there he sailed for the West Indies, calling at Plymouth en route, and where he left his wife with her parents. I guess that he continued to the West Indies, and on hearing that peace had been declared (when was that?), sailed home again, i.e. a double crossing of the Atlantic. At Plymouth he "found his wife and child with her father, her mother having died". So he must have been away at least 9 months. He then returned to St Agnes having been away for eight years and ten months, i.e. he got home in 1748/49. Now, returning to my search, on Familysearch I have found a possible marriage to a Susanna Tregelly in Brixton (just east of Plymouth) on 24 December 1747 which would fit the above timetable. Does anyone have access to any Devon records that might throw up any other possibilities? Would Ancestry or Findmypast have anything else? (I don't have access to either). If I could confirm the marriage maybe I could find her parents which might lead me to his daughter's name. The book indicates that she was aged 50+ in 1803, giving a possible birthdate of 1748, which would also tie in. In the St Agnes Parish records I have found a Thomas Mitchell burial in September 1808 which would tie in with the book. However, I can't find a burial for a Susanna Mitchell in St Agnes, although there is one for a Nancy Mitchell which would also tie in. So, would Nancy be a diminutive form of Susanna? I'm sorry if I've bored you all to death, but if anyone can help me tie up these loose ends, I'd be very grateful. Tom Thompson, St Agnes. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 17:36:54 -0000 From: "Liz" <e.newbery@btinternet.com> Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] [SPAM] Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes To: "'Liz & Tom Thompson'" <lizandtom65@btinternet.com>, <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <000d01cffb7a$96baf350$c430d9f0$@newbery@btinternet.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Perhaps he did marry Susanna Tregelly and she could well have died and he married again? I have found that Nancy can be a pet name for a variety of names. Liz -----Original Message----- From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Liz & Tom Thompson via Sent: 08 November 2014 15:10 To: CORNISH-GEN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SPAM] [CORNISH-GEN] Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes Hello, Earlier this year St Agnes Museum bought a tiny book on the Life and Experience of Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes. It describes his experiences in the marines during the Spanish War in 1740 and the War with France in 1744. I have transcribed the book for the benefit of our Members, but I am now trying to research his BMD details. I have found his baptism and burial details in the St Agnes Parish records, but am struggling with his marriage since he got married in or around Plymouth. He was baptised in St Agnes in March 1717, but left home aged 22, so possibly in 1739/40. He says that he was in America in about March 1743, when he learned that war had been declared on France. He then returned to England (journey time?) and was sent to sea again fighting the French, returning injured to Plymouth where he spent 3 months in hospital. On recovery he "entered into the marriage state", and was soon sent off to Portsmouth. From there he sailed for the West Indies, calling at Plymouth en route, and where he left his wife with her parents. I guess that he continued to the West Indies, and on hearing that peace had been declared (when was that?), sailed home again, i.e. a double crossing of the Atlantic. At Plymouth he "found his wife and child with her father, her mother having died". So he must have been away at least 9 months. He then returned to St Agnes having been away for eight years and ten months, i.e. he got home in 1748/49. Now, returning to my search, on Familysearch I have found a possible marriage to a Susanna Tregelly in Brixton (just east of Plymouth) on 24 December 1747 which would fit the above timetable. Does anyone have access to any Devon records that might throw up any other possibilities? Would Ancestry or Findmypast have anything else? (I don't have access to either). If I could confirm the marriage maybe I could find her parents which might lead me to his daughter's name. The book indicates that she was aged 50+ in 1803, giving a possible birthdate of 1748, which would also tie in. In the St Agnes Parish records I have found a Thomas Mitchell burial in September 1808 which would tie in with the book. However, I can't find a burial for a Susanna Mitchell in St Agnes, although there is one for a Nancy Mitchell which would also tie in. So, would Nancy be a diminutive form of Susanna? I'm sorry if I've bored you all to death, but if anyone can help me tie up these loose ends, I'd be very grateful. Tom Thompson, St Agnes. ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 16:08:49 -0500 From: "Carolyn Haines" <hainesc@msu.edu> Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Anthony Stevens death 3 May 1887 and who are his parents? To: <CORNISH-L@rootsweb.com>, <cornish-gen-l@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <006801cffb98$31c8d5c0$955a8140$@msu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi, I expect everyone is busy on findmypast but I cannot confirm some dates on either ancestry or findmypast (UK and USA) versions. I am trying to confirm a date that I have for the death or burial of Anthony. He was in the Union Workhouse, Madron. Would a death certificate been issued or the info put in a parish record book? I was also still unsuccessful in finding and confirming Anthony's parents. In the Gulval parish book an Anthony is listed as baptized 3 Jan 1808 father Anthony and mother Elizabeth. I cannot find them getting married or being born (confirming the correct Anthony. There is a listing for an Anthony being born in 1806 in the 1841 census. (age rounded down to 35?) Also an Anthony Stevens no dob and marrying in 1834 which is the same the same one in Gulval 1841 census. Their home was very close to Gulval up from the train station in what was listed as Madron and now E. Penzance area (3 Mount St.) Anthony dob 1808 is the Gulval baptism and also in the 1871 census. I believe these are the same person, but it doesn't help me find the Anthony and Elizabeth as parents. There is an Anthony and Ann OATS married in 1798. Thank you for any help. Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842 ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 16:08:49 -0500 From: "Carolyn Haines" <hainesc@msu.edu> Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Francis Williams immigrated to USA 1870 To: <CORNISH-L@rootsweb.com>, <cornish-gen-l@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <006301cffb98$317585a0$946090e0$@msu.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and migrating to Michigan. I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in 1878 in Michigan. In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know what PA stands for) In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on how to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian passenger lists, I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle Gardens... I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to look next? Thank you. The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842 ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 21:21:31 +0000 From: Nivard Ovington <ovington.one@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] Anthony Stevens death 3 May 1887 and who are his parents? To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <545E895B.6070309@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Hi Carolyn In theory all deaths from mid 1837 on should have been registered Some earlier ones were missed or incorrectly registered >From 1874 almost all were There is but one registration for your mans name in 1887 and that in the correct quarter and district Deaths Jun 1887 Stevens Anthony 78 Penzance 5c 188 It would not name his parents however, or tell you where he was buried Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 08/11/2014 21:08, Carolyn Haines via wrote: > Hi, > > I expect everyone is busy on findmypast but I cannot confirm some dates on > either ancestry or findmypast (UK and USA) versions. > > I am trying to confirm a date that I have for the death or burial of > Anthony. He was in the Union Workhouse, Madron. Would a death certificate > been issued or the info put in a parish record book? > > > ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 17:07:56 -0500 From: Gordon Crabb <g.crabb@myactv.net> Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] Francis Williams immigrated to USA 1870 To: Carolyn Haines <hainesc@msu.edu>, "cornish-gen@rootsweb.com" <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> Cc: "<cornish-gen-l@rootsweb.com>" <cornish-gen-l@rootsweb.com>, "<CORNISH-L@rootsweb.com>" <CORNISH-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <20E0F28D-BA50-4B07-9D7E-4D6848A96C6A@myactv.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii PA is most likely the Postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania. Gordon Sent from my iPad > On Nov 8, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Carolyn Haines via <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> > wrote: > > I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and > migrating > to Michigan. > > I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in > Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in > 1878 > in Michigan. > > In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know > what PA stands for) > > In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. > > > > I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on > how > to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian > passenger lists, > > I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle > Gardens... > > > > I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have > him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to > look next? > > Thank you. > > > > The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons > leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! > > > > > > Carolyn Haines > > Holt, Michigan 48842 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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 ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 16:56:10 -0600 From: Diane Tamulion <d.tamulion@att.net> Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] Francis Williams immigrated to USA 1870 To: Gordon Crabb <g.crabb@myactv.net>, cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <545E9F8A.1060900@att.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed PA on the census stands for Papers Filed. Diane On 11/8/2014 4:07 PM, Gordon Crabb via wrote: > PA is most likely the Postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania. > Gordon > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 8, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Carolyn Haines via <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> >> wrote: >> >> I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and >> migrating >> to Michigan. >> >> I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in >> Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in >> 1878 >> in Michigan. >> >> In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't >> know >> what PA stands for) >> >> In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. >> >> >> >> I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on >> how >> to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian >> passenger lists, >> >> I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle >> Gardens... >> >> >> >> I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't >> have >> him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to >> look next? >> >> Thank you. >> >> >> >> The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his >> sons >> leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! >> >> >> >> >> >> Carolyn Haines >> >> Holt, Michigan 48842 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 > ------------------------------ To contact the CORNISH-GEN list administrator, send an email to CORNISH-GEN-admin@rootsweb.com. 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PA is most likely the Postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania. Gordon Sent from my iPad > On Nov 8, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Carolyn Haines via <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and migrating > to Michigan. > > I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in > Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in 1878 > in Michigan. > > In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know > what PA stands for) > > In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. > > > > I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on how > to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian > passenger lists, > > I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle > Gardens... > > > > I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have > him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to > look next? > > Thank you. > > > > The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons > leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! > > > > > > Carolyn Haines > > Holt, Michigan 48842 > > > > ------------------------------- > 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

PA on the census stands for Papers Filed. Diane On 11/8/2014 4:07 PM, Gordon Crabb via wrote: > PA is most likely the Postal abbreviation for Pennsylvania. > Gordon > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 8, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Carolyn Haines via <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> wrote: >> >> I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and migrating >> to Michigan. >> >> I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in >> Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in 1878 >> in Michigan. >> >> In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know >> what PA stands for) >> >> In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. >> >> >> >> I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on how >> to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian >> passenger lists, >> >> I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle >> Gardens... >> >> >> >> I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have >> him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to >> look next? >> >> Thank you. >> >> >> >> The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons >> leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! >> >> >> >> >> >> Carolyn Haines >> >> Holt, Michigan 48842 >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> 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 >

Hi, I expect everyone is busy on findmypast but I cannot confirm some dates on either ancestry or findmypast (UK and USA) versions. I am trying to confirm a date that I have for the death or burial of Anthony. He was in the Union Workhouse, Madron. Would a death certificate been issued or the info put in a parish record book? I was also still unsuccessful in finding and confirming Anthony's parents. In the Gulval parish book an Anthony is listed as baptized 3 Jan 1808 father Anthony and mother Elizabeth. I cannot find them getting married or being born (confirming the correct Anthony. There is a listing for an Anthony being born in 1806 in the 1841 census. (age rounded down to 35?) Also an Anthony Stevens no dob and marrying in 1834 which is the same the same one in Gulval 1841 census. Their home was very close to Gulval up from the train station in what was listed as Madron and now E. Penzance area (3 Mount St.) Anthony dob 1808 is the Gulval baptism and also in the 1871 census. I believe these are the same person, but it doesn't help me find the Anthony and Elizabeth as parents. There is an Anthony and Ann OATS married in 1798. Thank you for any help. Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842

I am looking for Francis Williams born 1849 Stennack, St. Ives and migrating to Michigan. I did not find him in the 1870 US census or the 1871 census. He is in Calumet in 1881 census and married to Margaret Eddy. He married her in 1878 in Michigan. In the 1900 census he lists PA, immigrated 1870, 30 yrs USA. (I don't know what PA stands for) In the 1910 census he lists NA for naturalized. I cannot find any info on his immigration. Does anyone have any ideas on how to find him. I looked on ancestry, my friend looked through the Canadian passenger lists, I looked today on findmypast, I have used steven morris website, Castle Gardens... I thought perhaps he went somewhere else first but findmypast doesn't have him leaving as far as I can tell. Does anyone have some ideas of where to look next? Thank you. The good part is I did find my great great grandfather and one of his sons leaving for South Africa so all my time was not wasted! Carolyn Haines Holt, Michigan 48842

Hello, Earlier this year St Agnes Museum bought a tiny book on the Life and Experience of Thomas Mitchell of St Agnes. It describes his experiences in the marines during the Spanish War in 1740 and the War with France in 1744. I have transcribed the book for the benefit of our Members, but I am now trying to research his BMD details. I have found his baptism and burial details in the St Agnes Parish records, but am struggling with his marriage since he got married in or around Plymouth. He was baptised in St Agnes in March 1717, but left home aged 22, so possibly in 1739/40. He says that he was in America in about March 1743, when he learned that war had been declared on France. He then returned to England (journey time?) and was sent to sea again fighting the French, returning injured to Plymouth where he spent 3 months in hospital. On recovery he "entered into the marriage state", and was soon sent off to Portsmouth. From there he sailed for the West Indies, calling at Plymouth en route, and where he left his wife with her parents. I guess that he continued to the West Indies, and on hearing that peace had been declared (when was that?), sailed home again, i.e. a double crossing of the Atlantic. At Plymouth he "found his wife and child with her father, her mother having died". So he must have been away at least 9 months. He then returned to St Agnes having been away for eight years and ten months, i.e. he got home in 1748/49. Now, returning to my search, on Familysearch I have found a possible marriage to a Susanna Tregelly in Brixton (just east of Plymouth) on 24 December 1747 which would fit the above timetable. Does anyone have access to any Devon records that might throw up any other possibilities? Would Ancestry or Findmypast have anything else? (I don't have access to either). If I could confirm the marriage maybe I could find her parents which might lead me to his daughter's name. The book indicates that she was aged 50+ in 1803, giving a possible birthdate of 1748, which would also tie in. In the St Agnes Parish records I have found a Thomas Mitchell burial in September 1808 which would tie in with the book. However, I can't find a burial for a Susanna Mitchell in St Agnes, although there is one for a Nancy Mitchell which would also tie in. So, would Nancy be a diminutive form of Susanna? I'm sorry if I've bored you all to death, but if anyone can help me tie up these loose ends, I'd be very grateful. Tom Thompson, St Agnes.

Hi Di, You can order them from Cornwall Record Office - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/community-and-living/records-archives-and-cornish-studies/cornwall-record-office/?page=24656 Search page is here http://crocat.cornwall.gov.uk/DServe/searchpage.htm. Cost is £1 per page for photocopies mailed to you or £6 per page for a digital scanned copy emailed to you. I hope this helps. Jen. ----- Original Message ----- On: Saturday, November 08, 2014 Diane Penberthy wrote: Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] Will Extracts > Can anyone tell me how to sight Wills of Paul Parish for Grace 1725, > Margaret 1688, Thomas (2) 1663 and 1709 and William 1705 and 1712, all > Roberts surname? Is there a procedure and payment? Many thanks. > Inquired at Paul Parish, but no go.

Hello Carolyn, If you look at the label at the top of the column in which "Pa" is entered, you will see that it refers to the naturalization status of the individual. The abbreviation means that Francis had filed his Petition for Naturalization, often called "final papers." Once the petition was accepted by the court where he applied, he would have gone through the naturalization ceremony and then given his Certificate of Admission (to citizenship). In that case, the abbreviation "Na" would have been entered in that column. Hope this helps, Doug Nicol -- Norman D. Nicol, Ph.D. Professional Genealogist/Family Historian Specializing in NE Pennsylvania, England, esp. Cornwall, and Scotland

Hi all, Can anyone tell me how to sight Wills of Paul Parish for Grace 1725, Margaret 1688, Thomas (2) 1663 and 1709 and William 1705 and 1712, all Roberts surname? Is there a procedure and payment? Many thanks. Inquired at Paul Parish, but no go. Di >From Diane Penberthy, sent from my iPad.

Hello Diane again, my searches some years back have yielded this probable origins for Benjamin, and probably John. I have found John s Thomas Roberts baptised 21 Oct 1670 and John s Richard Roberts bap 26 Sep 1671, both at Paul. The only Paul marriage I have found is John Roberts to Cattren Roche on 31 January 1690. I have not found her baptism. at this distance certainty is difficult, but as mentioned before, Catherine is a recurring name right down to my mother. I have always reckoned that John and Benjamin were brothers. Incidentally both Benjamin (b 1701 & Joseph (b1736) named a son Abraham or a variant. This seems to reinforce the idea that John & Ben were brothers. We have the complete Phillmore index in several local libraries, and believe you me, I have spent hours looking through them, so I don't think I've missed any likely marriage. I hope this is useful - I know we keep covering the same ground, but that's what we have to do sometimes. Regarding your ANZAC commemorations, from our family 2 Aussie cousins of my father, who he could never have known, were killed, one at Gallipoli and one in France. I always buy and wear my poppy. Regards to you al, Horton in brighter Penzance From: cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:cornish-gen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Penberthy via Sent: 07 November 2014 06:45 To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] John and Benjamin Roberts To Horton, I have just had time to reread the Will of John Roberts Blacksmith 1736. Bob Bolitho mentioned perhaps my John being Benjamin's older brother and I think he is right. Born 1699. The Will mentions Mary Treglawn, son Benjamin (1701), son William (1703), daughter Chatherine (1706) and son John receives residue, also Executor. Do you know Benjamin's mother's name? If ever you go further back eg finding John's birthdate and parents I would really appreciate the information. Thanks. Do you think this family moved from St Buryan and St Levan to Paul in the 1600's? Do hope the sun is out for you in Penzance. We are all remembering our Anzacs over here. Albany our city down south of W.A. had a big commemoration last weekend. It is where 36 ships left for Egypt and then Gallipoli. My last Abraham Reginald Roberts, 1893 to 1915 died there, and I went to visit his grave in 1912 which was very moving. Diane nee Roberts >From Diane Penberthy, sent from my iPad. ------------------------------- 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 Horton, I have just had time to reread the Will of John Roberts Blacksmith 1736. Bob Bolitho mentioned perhaps my John being Benjamin's older brother and I think he is right. Born 1699. The Will mentions Mary Treglawn, son Benjamin (1701), son William (1703), daughter Chatherine (1706) and son John receives residue, also Executor. Do you know Benjamin's mother's name? If ever you go further back eg finding John's birthdate and parents I would really appreciate the information. Thanks. Do you think this family moved from St Buryan and St Levan to Paul in the 1600's? Do hope the sun is out for you in Penzance. We are all remembering our Anzacs over here. Albany our city down south of W.A. had a big commemoration last weekend. It is where 36 ships left for Egypt and then Gallipoli. My last Abraham Reginald Roberts, 1893 to 1915 died there, and I went to visit his grave in 1912 which was very moving. Diane nee Roberts >From Diane Penberthy, sent from my iPad.

Just to clarify, the free offer expires at 11.59 am (ie. A minute to noon) on Monday 10 November according to the FMP website. On 5 Nov 2014 12:09, "Joy Langdon via" <cornish-gen@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Another list have just pointed out this offer. FindMyPast are offering > free access 12:00 GMT Friday 7 Nov until 11.59 on Sunday 11 Nov to coincide > with Remembrance Weekend. Current Local subscribers will have access to > World records and current World Subscribers with expiry after 11 Nov will > have three days added to their subscription. Click link for details > > http://www.findmypast.co.uk/freeweekend?_ga=1.85387929.1402584443.1396541479 > Joy > ------------------------------- > 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 >

Another list have just pointed out this offer. FindMyPast are offering free access 12:00 GMT Friday 7 Nov until 11.59 on Sunday 11 Nov to coincide with Remembrance Weekend. Current Local subscribers will have access to World records and current World Subscribers with expiry after 11 Nov will have three days added to their subscription. Click link for details http://www.findmypast.co.uk/freeweekend?_ga=1.85387929.1402584443.1396541479 Joy

Hi Myra, haven't heard from you for awhile. Are there any more transcriptions to be "done". Regards, Tina Canberra ACT Australia -----Original Message----- From: myra via Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 7:57 PM To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] OPC website updates in October Hello All These are the updates made to our OPC database (http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/) and central website (http://www.cornwall-opc.org/) during October:- BMBs: Bodmin marriages, Crowan marriages, Illogan baptisms (OT), Lamorran BTs bmbs, Lanreath baptisms & marriages, Luxulyan/Bodmin Bible Christian baptisms, Morval baptisms, Pelynt baptisms & burials, Penzance St Mary baptisms, Perranzabuloe banns, Redruth baptisms (OT), Roche Parish Council Cemetery burials, Sancreed baptisms, St Agnes baptisms, St Endellion marriages, St Ives banns & marriages, St Keverne baptisms, St Keyne burials, South Hill baptisms, Stoke Climsland baptisms, Truro St Mary banns, Wendron marriages, Withiel bmbs. OTHER RECORDS: Emigrants' Obituaries, Institution Inmates, Settlement Documents, Truro Bastardy Documents, Wills Regards Myra Cordrey ------------------------------- 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 like to thank all those OPC's who spend their time on transcription and updating the data base. With this latest update I've just found "one of mine" in the recently updated Luxulyan/Bodmin Bible Christian baptisms. Is there a procedure for ordering an image of the register? In the meantime I'll have to keep looking for his siblings. Regards, Andy Claxton (researching the Hugos in and around Nanstallon) -----Original Message----- From: myra@minebydesign.co.uk [mailto:myra@minebydesign.co.uk] Sent: 03 November 2014 08:57 To: cornish-gen@rootsweb.com Subject: [CORNISH-GEN] OPC website updates in October Hello All These are the updates made to our OPC database (http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org/) and central website (http://www.cornwall-opc.org/) during October:- BMBs: Bodmin marriages, Crowan marriages, Illogan baptisms (OT), Lamorran BTs bmbs, Lanreath baptisms & marriages, Luxulyan/Bodmin Bible Christian baptisms, Morval baptisms, Pelynt baptisms & burials, Penzance St Mary baptisms, Perranzabuloe banns, Redruth baptisms (OT), Roche Parish Council Cemetery burials, Sancreed baptisms, St Agnes baptisms, St Endellion marriages, St Ives banns & marriages, St Keverne baptisms, St Keyne burials, South Hill baptisms, Stoke Climsland baptisms, Truro St Mary banns, Wendron marriages, Withiel bmbs. OTHER RECORDS: Emigrants' Obituaries, Institution Inmates, Settlement Documents, Truro Bastardy Documents, Wills Regards Myra Cordrey