This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jon17573 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6230.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is an Amy Russell aged 21 in the 1861 census for Bere Regis. She is shown as born in Corfe, as is her 23 year old ag lab married brother who she is visiting (Class: RG9; Piece: 1347; Folio: 38; Page: 19). I guess this could be Corfe Castle or Corfe Mullen. Neither are particularly close to Godmanstone, of course. John's wife is Ann, they may have married in 1859, if so her surname could be Rose. It may be worth looking at their marriage certificate, in the hope that John's father is also John and perhaps a shepherd. I've so far been unable to track John or Amy in 1851 or 1841 though. Jon Baker Dorset OPC Co-ordinator Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: roseland69 Surnames: Russell, Cheney [Chainey, Chaney], Thorne Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6230/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there I'm having a lot of problems trying to track down the early years of someone in my tree. Her name, according to her marriage certificate, is Amey Russell. She marries Alfred Cheney in Godmanstone on 18th July 1861. Her father's name is given as John Russell and he is a Shepherd. Her age is just "full age" but on the census records she DOES appear on (after her marriage) its given as 1840. She says her birthplace is Godmanstone. The marriage certificate also gives a "Mary Russell" as a witness. I am thinking this is probably a sister as the other witness is a brother of the groom. Amey appears on the census record in 1871 living in Maiden Newton as Amy Chaney. Class: [RG10; Piece: 2014; Folio: 41; Page: 21; GSU roll: 831755] Sadly her husband Alfred dies and in 1873 she marries George Thorne. She can then be found in 1881, 1891 and 1901 as Amy Thorne. 1881: Class: RG11; Piece: 2113; Folio: 47; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341510. 1891: Class: RG12; Piece: 1655; Folio 38; Page 4; GSU roll: 6096765. 1901: Class: RG13; Piece: 2004; Folio: 34; Page: 4. She dies in 1912 age about 72. But I cannot find any record of her prior to her marriage to Alfred. I have looked at Godmanstone census records but there is no Russell family living there. Its strange because on the wedding certificate both bride and groom give their current residence as Godmanstone. Yet they don't appear on the 1861 census taken just a few months before. I have traced Alfred Cheney and his family by the way. Its just Amy I can't get anywhere with. Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

G'day listers, seeking relatives of Florence BENNETT born abt 1880 Braygate, Morval, Cornwall daughter of Samuel BENNETT and Sarah (nee SMITH) both of Quethiock Cornwall. Florence BENNETT married abt 1906 John NICHOLSON occupation Stationary Engineman at the Govt Dockyard, born abt 1880 Weymouth, Dorset. A daughter Marjorie NICHOLSON was born abt 1907 in Plymouth, Devon. The family are living at 16 Longfield Terrace, Mutley, Plymouth in the 1911 census Regards Peter, in Timaru, South Island, New Zealand

Hi don,there is an Historical Society called the 'Islands Peoples Trust' they used to have a website and I used to subscribe to their newsletter.they are very helpful so if your ancestors came from the Isle of Dogs area of London like many people originally from Dorset who moved there for work,or were original Londoners in that area, they may be able to help you.The 1851 &1861 census are on Ancestry and they often have a 14 day free trial if you are unable to join the site.As are many parish records.Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don" <myhobbies@tampabay.rr.com> To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:10 AM Subject: [DOR] Not Dorset related >I realize the following question isnt Dorset, but if SKS could reply off > list > > The only information I have regarding a paternal grandparent origins is > her > father and mother were in London, and she was born there. > > Is there a way to access census records for 1851 & 1861 for London? > > Search parish records? > > Is London associated with any particular county? > > Thank you > > Don Chinnery > Sun City Center FL > USA > > > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Lyn, According to the 1851 census I sent it is 'Swanage' where William was born. Regards, Lynne, Sydney, AUSTRALIA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Mealey" <lmealey@bigpond.com> To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:26 PM Subject: [DOR] William LUCAS born about 1841 Dorset in Terrgamge ?? > Hi again > > Further to my LUCAS family. > > According to the 1851, the LUCAS family living in Portland Dorset, parents > Joseph and Mary Ann have son William born about 1841Terrgamge Dorset > according to Ancestry transcription. I cannot tell from the image what > the word is. Googling suggests no such place. Other 6 children were > baptised in Church Knowle (4) and Langton Matravers (2). Any suggestions > as to what William's birthplace might be? > > Kind regards > Lyn > Sydney Aust

I tried to reply using the URL given, but got an error message from the site (yes, I did check I had the whole URL, despite the split line), so I am replying direct to the list as the only option left. The comment about Gerrards in the tree also applies to me, so we may have a link. Incidentally, the BMD registers started in July 1837. The first GRO index of the is for the September quarter, which covers July, August and September. Jim Fisher On 23 Aug 2010 at 20:55, gc-gateway@rootsweb.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: ausleans1 > Surnames: Short, Harvey, Gerrard > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/62 > 29.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Hello Karen. [snip] > Also, I noticed the surname "Gerrard" in your posting. Where does this > name come into the family? I have many Gerrard's in my tree! > CAL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eisethresher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/652.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are any of you still active re- The Saint Family.I have Tree that links Saints in England, Wales, Canada, Australia, U.S.A. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi again Further to my LUCAS family. According to the 1851, the LUCAS family living in Portland Dorset, parents Joseph and Mary Ann have son William born about 1841Terrgamge Dorset according to Ancestry transcription. I cannot tell from the image what the word is. Googling suggests no such place. Other 6 children were baptised in Church Knowle (4) and Langton Matravers (2). Any suggestions as to what William's birthplace might be? Kind regards Lyn Sydney Aust

Thank you very much I will check into your suggestion don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley" <shirleymbeales@bigpond.com> To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [DOR] Not Dorset related > Hi don,there is an Historical Society called the 'Islands Peoples Trust' > they used to have a website and I used to subscribe to their > newsletter.they > are very helpful so if your ancestors came from the Isle of Dogs area of > London like many people originally from Dorset who moved there for work,or > were original Londoners in that area, they may be able to help you.The > 1851 > &1861 census are on Ancestry and they often have a 14 day free trial if > you > are unable to join the site.As are many parish records.Shirley > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Don" <myhobbies@tampabay.rr.com> > To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 5:10 AM > Subject: [DOR] Not Dorset related > > >>I realize the following question isnt Dorset, but if SKS could reply off >> list >> >> The only information I have regarding a paternal grandparent origins is >> her >> father and mother were in London, and she was born there. >> >> Is there a way to access census records for 1851 & 1861 for London? >> >> Search parish records? >> >> Is London associated with any particular county? >> >> Thank you >> >> Don Chinnery >> Sun City Center FL >> USA >> >> >> >> *************************************** >> >> When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow >> list >> members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP >> everything >> which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the >> footers which will be put back anyway!) >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message > > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3091 - Release Date: 08/24/10 06:34:00

Reply sent offline ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Mealey" <lmealey@bigpond.com> To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:26 AM Subject: [DOR] William LUCAS born about 1841 Dorset in Terrgamge ?? > Hi again > > Further to my LUCAS family. > > According to the 1851, the LUCAS family living in Portland Dorset, parents > Joseph and Mary Ann have son William born about 1841Terrgamge Dorset > according to Ancestry transcription. I cannot tell from the image what > the word is. Googling suggests no such place. Other 6 children were > baptised in Church Knowle (4) and Langton Matravers (2). Any suggestions > as to what William's birthplace might be? > > Kind regards > Lyn > Sydney Aust > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Lyn, Have a look at Dorset OPC http://www.opcdorset.org/ they have a quite a lot of records online. >From BIVRI LUCAS, Joseph Marriage Wife: Mary Ann BENNETT Marriage Date: 21 Aug 1832 Recorded in: Great Canford, Dorset, England Source: FHL Film 1279488 Dates: 1813 - 1837 LUCAS, Elizabeth Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 25 Nov 1832 Recorded in: Church Knowle, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Mary Anne Source: FHL Film 1279492 Dates: 1824 - 1839 LUCAS, Job Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 23 Nov 1834 Recorded in: Church Knowle, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Mary Ann Source: FHL Film 1279492 Dates: 1824 - 1839 LUCAS, Maria Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 20 Nov 1836 Recorded in: Church Knowle, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Maryann Source: FHL Film 1279492 Dates: 1824 - 1839 LUCAS, John Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 23 Dec 1838 Recorded in: Church Knowle, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Maryann Source: FHL Film 1279492 Dates: 1824 - 1839 LUCAS, George Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 5 Jan 1845 Recorded in: Langton Matravers, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Mary Ann Source: FHL Film 1239203 Dates: 1838 - 1849 LUCAS, Sarah Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 7 Jan 1848 Recorded in: Langton Matravers, Dorset, England Father: Joseph LUCAS Mother: Mary Ann Source: FHL Film 1239203 Dates: 1838 - 1849 They are on the Portland Census 1851 from Dorset OPC Joseph, LUCAS, Head, Married, 49, Bricklayer, Corfe Castle, Dorset, HO107-1857/F548p37 , , Mary Ann, LUCAS, Wife, Married, 44, , Church Knowle, Dorset , HO107-1857/F548p37 , , Job, LUCAS, Son, , 16, Bricklayer, Church Knowle, Dorset , HO107-1857/F548p37 , , Maria, LUCAS, Daur, , 14, , Church Knowle, Dorset , HO107-1857/F548p37 , , John, LUCAS, Son, , 12, , Church Knowle, Dorset , HO107-1857/F548p37 , , William, LUCAS, Son, , 10, , Swanage, Dorset, HO107-1857/F548p37 , , Sarah, LUCAS, Daur, , 3, , Langton Matraver, Dorset, HO107-1857/F548p37 In Household of Samson Thomas, SANSOM, Head, Married, 38, Inn Keeper Licenced Victualler, Owermoigne, Dorset, HO107-1857/F547p35 , Elizabeth, LUCAS, Servant, Unmarried, 18, House Servant, Church Knowle, Dorset , HO107-1857/F547p35 Kind Regards, Lynne, Sydney, AUSTRALIA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Mealey" <lmealey@bigpond.com> To: <DORSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:16 PM Subject: [DOR] Joseph LUCAS born about 1802 Corfe Castle Dorset > Hi Everyone > > This is my first posting to this list.. > > My ggg grandfather, Joseph Lucas on census returns shows his place of > birth (about 1802) as Corfe Castle Dorset. The only Joseph Lucas I can > find on IGI born about this time in Dorset is Joseph Legge Lucas baptised > Alfpuddle Dorset in 1802. I don't think this is anywhere near Corfe > Castle and I've not seen Legge in his name, so I'm assuming he's not mine. > I wondered if anyone with access to Baptism records for Corfe Castle (or > possibly Church Knowle) in Dorset could look to see whether there is a > baptism of a Joseph Lucas. My Joseph Lucas married Mary Ann Bennett in > 1832. Their children were Maria, Elizabeth, Sarah, William, John and > Joseph Lucas. > > On a more general note, can anyone tell me how I can find out which > parishes have records on IGI? > > Any assistance appreciated > Lyn > Sydney Aust

Dear Sue, I believe Hope Square, Weymouth was bombed during the war. On Sunday 11th August 1940, many of the buildings including a large part of the Devenish Brewery were damaged by a WW2 bomb. In May 1941 incendiary bombs caused more damage including burning the roof of the Devenish Brewery's bottling plant. In the 1950's demolition took place of some of the buidings which had been war damaged. When the Devenish Brewery closed in 1985, the square was re-developed as Brewers Quay. Whether no. 1 was bombed or your aunt really did set light to it, I couldn't say - but it's great to have some of these family legends! Regards Vanessa Dorset ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Irvine" <sue.irvine@sky.com> To: <dorset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 4:08 PM Subject: [DOR] Hope Square > Hi, > > My grandfather, Edward Gill, and his family are shown on the 1911 census > as living at 1 Hope Square, Weymouth. As a child in the 1950s I remember > there just being a small, triangular piece of land where number 1 Hope > Square would have been. > My father told me that one of his sister's accidentally burned down the > house by knocking over a lighted candle in her bedroom. However I think > this story is probably just family legend! > Would anyone on the list with an interest in local history know what > actually did happen to 1 Hope Square ? > > Many thanks, > > Sue Irvine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vanessamarshall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6229.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Karen, Here is the transcription of George's marriage in 1802 (from the parish register held at DHS). 2 November 1802 George SHORT & Charlotte HARVEY (signed with her mark X) Place: Bridport, Dorset Witnesses: George & John CURME. No father's names listed Info: Dorset FHS (via Find my Past). This would probably be too early for the father's names to be on the record,this happened after 1837 when civil registration began and the details were required to issue the marriage certificate (unless the vicar was paricularly precise and added extra detail about his parishioners in the register). No luck finding a baptism for George, maybe sks will do a look up at DHS for you. Regards Vanessa Dorset Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi Everyone This is my first posting to this list.. My ggg grandfather, Joseph Lucas on census returns shows his place of birth (about 1802) as Corfe Castle Dorset. The only Joseph Lucas I can find on IGI born about this time in Dorset is Joseph Legge Lucas baptised Alfpuddle Dorset in 1802. I don't think this is anywhere near Corfe Castle and I've not seen Legge in his name, so I'm assuming he's not mine. I wondered if anyone with access to Baptism records for Corfe Castle (or possibly Church Knowle) in Dorset could look to see whether there is a baptism of a Joseph Lucas. My Joseph Lucas married Mary Ann Bennett in 1832. Their children were Maria, Elizabeth, Sarah, William, John and Joseph Lucas. On a more general note, can anyone tell me how I can find out which parishes have records on IGI? Any assistance appreciated Lyn Sydney Aust

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ausleans1 Surnames: Short, Harvey, Gerrard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6229.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Karen. The early Dorset records unfortunately don't record the parents names on Marriage registrations - no 'certificates' were issued back then either. To my knowledge, BDM certificates began from Sep 1837 onwards. (I've attached a sample for you of an early (1803) "Parish Record" from nearby Burton Bradstock). If George &/or Charlotte were still alive in 1841 there might be a parent or other relative living with them that might give some clues - of course they (parents) would be in their late 70-80's by then. Also, I noticed the surname "Gerrard" in your posting. Where does this name come into the family? I have many Gerrard's in my tree! Sorry I couldn't be of more help. CAL Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Wyn, "Sunderland" is more a description of pink lustre than origin. Although the Sunderland potteries produced it, Tyneside and, in large volumes, Staffordshire did too, as well as Swansea. Most was from the Potteries and had no identifying marks. It was not uncommon also for pottery to be supplied "in white" or with a blank cartouche for local decoration and refiring, so it could have been a local purchase. It might be worth a scan of local directories of the period to see if anyone was advertising this service. On the other hand, there was a large trade between Bridport and both Tyne and Wear ports, so it could have been ordered through a coastal seafaring friend. John LOVE, whose antecedent was Robert SYMES of Allington, who sailed between Bridport and Shields, eventually ending up there. > > Two Sunderland Lustre ware Jugs have recently appeared in an auction in > Dorset inscribed with the names of my Great, Great Grandparents Sarah Payne > and Bernard Berry from Chideock, Dorset - both dated in the 19th century. > > I have so far been unable to find a link for the Payne or Berry family with > the North East and am wondering if anybody on this list is researching the > Payne family and can give me any information > > > > A visit to the "Dur-Sunderland List" came up with.... > > > > There was a considerable trade by Sunderland Potteries in the sale of "Gift > China" to sailors plying between ports. Pottery was frequently made for > presentation purposes, to commemorate birthdays, baptisms, weddings, etc. It > could be that someone ordered the jugs as a gift for your great, great > grandparents > > > > My only sailor (so far) in the Payne family was my great grandfather who was > born after the date on the second jug, the rest all appear to be farmers and > farm workers. > > Any help with this would be very much appreciated > > Wyn Burgess

Dear Lyn, Welcome to the List, Check out the brilliant Dorset OPC site at www.opcdorset.org As the year of birth has been taken fron the census returns then, he would have been born between April 1801 - March 1802, so I think this is your Lucas' baptism from the Corfe Castle pages: 1801 - 01-NOV; Joseph Coffin b.b. s of Elizabeth LUCAS b.b. = base born (i.e illegitimate). It is possible that Coffin was his father's name - it was quite common for the middle name of an illegitimate child to be the father's surname - but this is not always the case, so unless there is other evidence, you can't be certain (It could also be the grandmother's maiden name or an old family name). With regard to the IGI, be very careful as many of the entries are 'submitted' by LDS members and can be extremely suspect. One way to find some of the 'extracted' records is via Hugh Wallis' website. Hugh's site is a direct link to the IGI, but only links to those records that were originally extracted from original parish records and not 'submitted' entries. It is not complete, but can help, obviously the best option is to look up the original records at the DHC (Dorset History Centre) or via microfilm at LDS FHCs (Latter Day Saints Family History Centres). Hugh's site is: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountryEngland.htm You can also look up BIVRI (British Isles Vital Records Index) via the Family Search Pilot Site (Not all parishes are covered, but again it can be helpful). at: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html?datestamp=120505#p=0 (This is not the same as their main site which lists all the IGI, Ancestral Records, Pedigree Resource File etc, but can also be reached via the link on their main Family Search site under Search Records - Record Search Pilot). I don't think that there is an actual list of parishes for the IGI on-line, but you can view the Parish & Vital Records List which is on microfiche at a LDS FHC. (The Parish and Vital Records List This lists country by country, and parish by parish, the records available for each parish and from which the IGI has been compiled. If you want to know whether a particular parish is included in the IGI, what records were used, and what dates are covered, you must look at the microfiche of the Parish and Vital Records List Info taken from www.devon.gov.uk ) Happy Hunting, Regards Vanessa Dorset ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Mealey" <lmealey@bigpond.com> To: <DORSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: [DOR] Joseph LUCAS born about 1802 Corfe Castle Dorset > Hi Everyone > > This is my first posting to this list.. > > My ggg grandfather, Joseph Lucas on census returns shows his place of > birth (about 1802) as Corfe Castle Dorset. The only Joseph Lucas I can > find on IGI born about this time in Dorset is Joseph Legge Lucas baptised > Alfpuddle Dorset in 1802. I don't think this is anywhere near Corfe > Castle and I've not seen Legge in his name, so I'm assuming he's not mine. > I wondered if anyone with access to Baptism records for Corfe Castle (or > possibly Church Knowle) in Dorset could look to see whether there is a > baptism of a Joseph Lucas. My Joseph Lucas married Mary Ann Bennett in > 1832. Their children were Maria, Elizabeth, Sarah, William, John and > Joseph Lucas. > > On a more general note, can anyone tell me how I can find out which > parishes have records on IGI? > > Any assistance appreciated > Lyn > Sydney Aust >

Hi John, Thank you for your input re number 1 Hope Square. The information about the numbers in Hope Street is very useful. . Interestingly the 1841 census shows my great great grandfather, Charles Gill, and his family living in Cove Street but no number is given. The 1911 census definitely shows Edward Gill and family at 1 Hope Square so maybe the buildings on either side of the "triangle" were added at a later date and at that time the space for no 1 was bigger. Edward was a brewery worker at the time of the census so didn't have far to go to work ! Thanks again for your reply and photo links. Sue.

Dear Karen, Here is the transcription of George's marriage in 1802 (from the parish register held at DHS). 2 November 1802 George SHORT & Charlotte HARVEY (signed with her mark X) Place: Bridport, Dorset Witnesses: George & John CURME. No father's names listed Info: Dorset FHS (via Find my Past). This would probably be too early for the father's names to be on the record, this happened after 1837 when civil registration began and the details were required to issue the marriage certificate (unless the vicar was paricularly precise and added extra detail about his parishioners in the register). No luck finding a baptism for George, maybe sks will do a look up at DHS for you. Regards Vanessa Dorset ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <DORSET-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: [DOR] Baptism/Marriage details needed > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: karen1964 > Surnames: Short, Harvey, Gerrard > Classification: lookup > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6229/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Trying to find the baptism and marriage deatils of GEORGE SHORT born c > 1780 Bridport, Dorset. I know he married CHARLOTTE HARVEY on 2 nov 1802 in > Bridport but i'm trying to find out if there was a name of his or hers > father on marriage certificate that could help further my search of this > family. > Any help would be much appreciated as i can't trace this family any > further back a this time. > > Karen Short

Hi, I strongly recommend www.opcdorset.org It has lots of material, including parish registers from Corfe Castle. One baptism looks very interesting - 01-NOV 1801; Joseph Coffin b.b. s of Elizabeth Lucas. b.b. stands for base born, meaning that the parents were not married. However a reasonable guess of the father's name would be Joseph Coffin. Best wishes, Geoff Holland ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Mealey" <lmealey@bigpond.com> To: <DORSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: [DOR] Joseph LUCAS born about 1802 Corfe Castle Dorset > Hi Everyone > > This is my first posting to this list.. > > My ggg grandfather, Joseph Lucas on census returns shows his place of > birth (about 1802) as Corfe Castle Dorset. The only Joseph Lucas I can > find on IGI born about this time in Dorset is Joseph Legge Lucas baptised > Alfpuddle Dorset in 1802. I don't think this is anywhere near Corfe > Castle and I've not seen Legge in his name, so I'm assuming he's not mine. > I wondered if anyone with access to Baptism records for Corfe Castle (or > possibly Church Knowle) in Dorset could look to see whether there is a > baptism of a Joseph Lucas. My Joseph Lucas married Mary Ann Bennett in > 1832. Their children were Maria, Elizabeth, Sarah, William, John and > Joseph Lucas. > > On a more general note, can anyone tell me how I can find out which > parishes have records on IGI? > > Any assistance appreciated > Lyn > Sydney Aust > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > DORSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message