Following my earlier email about the Oxfordshire Family History Society's surnames project, the DNA part of the project is described here: People who have been DNA tested and are not yet part of the Oxfordshire DNA project on FamilyTreeDNA are welcome to join the project at www.familytreedna.com/public/oxfordshire. The team also welcomes help with publicity to encourage more people with good Oxfordshire ancestry to be DNA tested. As an incentive, Oxfordshire Family History Society has donated the cost of six Y-37 tests to be won in a competition. Any male (or female who could persuade a male relative to take the test) is eligible. We are looking for the six best candidates with good Oxfordshire surname history on the pure male line (father's father's father...) going back before 1870 and with good personal reasons to think a DNA test will be valuable. All that is required is an email describing your known Oxfordshire male line ancestry, why you think a DNA test would be valuable and full contact details. Full Ts & Cs can be obtained on application. The closing date is the 15th June 2017. If you know of a friend, relative or neighbour who might be a good candidate, then do tell them about this competition. Please mark any emails for the competition with a title of ‘DNA Competition’. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wendy Publicity Co-ordinator, Oxfordshire FHS

Potentially of interest to ELKINGTON researchers who have Oxfordshire roots - ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oxfordshire Family History Society (OFHS) has started a new Oxfordshire surnames research project, examining surnames recorded in Oxfordshire parish registers from 1538 onwards, currently estimated at up to 20,000 key variants. The team is also using many other early recorded sources to build a comprehensive database of Oxfordshire surnames. The aim is to trace their whereabouts in different parishes over time, their origins, hotspots, DNA connections and many other facets of Oxfordshire surnames. The project will take about 2 years to complete. The project team is appealing for help from those who have a good recorded family history in Oxfordshire or who manage a one-name study. They are welcome to contact the team with a brief description and their contact details, so that when their surname is analysed they may be able to participate in submitting content for that name. All significant contributors will be acknowledged. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ELKINGTON is a well-established Oxfordshire name, first occurring in the OFHS baptism index in Cropredy in 1541. I'd like to encourage members of the ELKINGTON mailing list to be involved with this project - # At this stage the team want just a interest in being involved - so please send your contact details, name of interest, and place(s) in Oxfordshire where you have records of the name's occurrence, to the team leader Sue Honore via surname-project@ofhs.org.uk # Later, you will be asked for more detail, tied to place - so wills, and newspaper records, for instance - or, for instance, gamekeeper licences - would all be of interest. # It is anticipated that the analysis will be published as a book, with a page or so on the occurrence and detail of each name, and lots of maps, and with some information also made available on the OFHS website, in the members' section. Do join the project! Wendy

The Guild of One-Name Studies now is willing to host members' websites. They also have a scheme known as the legacy websites, which are those which are no longer being actively maintained but are still available to view as a resource for genealogists. They were created by members who have passed away or by existing members who no longer wish to maintain them and have relinquished the relevant surname registration. Judy (Elkington) Stubbs's website falls into this category, with more detail about her family's wish that it should be preserved and the website itself being available at http://elkington.one-name.net/ Wendy

The new and updated Northamptonshire records on Ancestry have rich pickings for ELKINGTON researchers. The databases are: Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1532-1812 http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=9198 Northamptonshire, England, Marriages, 1754-1912 http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=9199 Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912 (updated) http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=9200 Northamptonshire, England, Burials, 1813-1912 (updated) http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=9201 Wendy

Hi All, I have found an old thread from 2008 discussing an Elkington/Webb family connection.  Here is a link to the thread: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/ELKINGTON/2008-12/1228559714 I would be interested to hear from anyone that has a connection to this family, as I am a descendant. I look forward to hearing from anyone that can helpBest RegardsDawn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dqike Surnames: Elkington, Collins Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/106/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Trying to find info about my great grandfather Albin Elkington who married Elizabeth Collins. Elizabeth was born in Claypool, England and died April 1933 in Mich. They lived in Ohio and had two children, Claude and William J Elkington. I have lost where about of Albin when he left Wayne County, Michigan. 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DavidRand1971 Surnames: Elkington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/13.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does John William Elkington exist in a family tree on Ancestry.com? I'm wondering how to get the correct person linked into my family tree, as we currently have Wilfred John Elkington (son of Wilfred John and Eva) in ours, but clearly this is due to the confusion about his name that you describe in your message. Thanks. (My grandmother was Betty Elkington.) 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aohara58 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/77.2.1.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Angela I have just come across your posts from 2008/09. We have Florence Lois Elkington, her Mother Georgina Hopkins and many more of the Hopkins in England in our family tree. I have only very recently discovered the Canadian connection with this part of our tree. Very exciting! Best regards, Anke 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. <br>

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Judy. She has been so kind and helpful to me over recent years and provided me with a hard copy of my Tree from Richard of Cropredy down to myself when I had almost given up hope of learning about my Elkington ancestors. She also obtained for me, without my asking, copies of the English marriage certificates of my paternal grandmother, Jane Guinnee, and her sister Eliza. Sadly I have been unable to locate where they came from in Ireland, though I believe it to be Cork or Kerry. I used to speak with Judy on the telephone from time to time and it was only my own serious illness this year that caused me to let the occasion to do so slip longer than usual, though she has recently been in my thoughts and prayers. If possible, I should be grateful if my sincere sympathy could be passed on to Judy's family. She was so proud of them all and shared photos of them with me. I am retired Catholic priest, I suspect the only one in the Elkington family, and shall celebrate Holy Mass for the repose of Judy's dear soul and for the consolation of her family.Cyril Elkington

>From Wendy Archer wharcher@cvd.co.uk JR - Many thanks for telling us the sad news about Judy. I've now found details at http://announce.jpress.co.uk/38222360-obituary , where you can leave a virtual candle if you wish. Judy enjoyed her research and her family, and her lovely garden too, and took great pride in her website. She will be missed by other Elkington researchers. I am not an Elkington researcher, but helped Judy from time to time with this list, and was effectively deputy List Admin, and so have taken over as List Admin. I'm happy to look after the list, at least for the time being, in Judy's memory. Wendy

-----Original Message----- From: JR Elkington N.A. [mailto:relks@shaw.ca] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 3:59 PM To: 'jjupar@aol.com' Subject: RE: [ELKINGTON] Subscribe I am very sorry to hear that Judy has passed. I hope that there can be some contact regarding the Family Tree site as it is an important resource for so may of us around the world. I Would be interested in contributing to maintenance and keeping up elements of the site. I understand that there is an Auto-reply in place and hope that one of our family is monitoring these messages. J.R. Elkington, Victoria B.C. -----Original Message----- From: jjupar@aol.com [mailto:jjupar@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2014 3:48 PM To: relks@shaw.ca Subject: Re: [ELKINGTON] Subscribe It is with great sadness that I write this message. Judith Parry Stubbs- nee Elkington- passed away on 10th May surrounded by her much loved family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cindykotila35 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/13.3.1.2.1.1.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, My grandfather was Wilfred John Elkington in Virginia MN. His brother, Robert J. Elkington lived in Grand Rapids MN. His wife, Dorothy Elkington, is still living in Grand Rapids, MN. You could try contacting her. The middle school in Grand Rapids MN is named after him, Robert J. Elkington Middle School, so I'm sure someone would be able to get a message to Auntie Dorothy. Good Luck. I look forward to seeing what you do with this~ Cindy Kotila 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. <br>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42Southland Surnames: ELKINGTON Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/105/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELKINGTON Dora Mary 1883-1972 I photographed this gravestone in the Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to my pictures for your personal records. This is one of the 231,007 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. 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: t42Southland Surnames: ELKINGTON Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/104/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELKINGTON Lois 1916-1974 I photographed this gravestone in the Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to my pictures for your personal records. This is one of the 231,007 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. 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: t42Southland Surnames: ELKINGTON Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.elkington/103/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELKINGTON Lettie and Joe W Sr I photographed this gravestone in the Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to my pictures for your personal records. This is one of the 231,007 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com . If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family. 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 Judy Sorry not to have responded, but it was on my "to do" list. I am not sure when I shall get around to it, but hopefully.... Bryan On 20 May 2013 11:51, <JJupar@aol.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I was so disappointed not to receive your family trees from 1900 onwards. > I only received one tree which I gratefully got. > > I am sorry if I have been rather inactive during the past few months but my > husband is now in a permanent Nursing Home and my own disability has made > it very difficult for me. However I now have time to do some more work > and I would be pleased to help any one or to receive any more > information/. > > to hear from you, > > Regards > > JUDY ELKINGTON > _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) > _Elkington@rootsweb.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) > www.elkingtonfamily.com > http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/ELKINGTON > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ELKINGTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi, I was so disappointed not to receive your family trees from 1900 onwards. I only received one tree which I gratefully got. I am sorry if I have been rather inactive during the past few months but my husband is now in a permanent Nursing Home and my own disability has made it very difficult for me. However I now have time to do some more work and I would be pleased to help any one or to receive any more information/. to hear from you, Regards JUDY ELKINGTON _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) _Elkington@rootsweb.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/)

Hi, Whilst doing some research the other day I found an interest site for you all. It is called @The Elkingtons of Barby'. It is called http://www.barbylhg.org.uk/ElkingtonFamily.pdf Although I have not been able to trace the roots of this tree to verify it, there is a good selection of family trees and information in it. Regards JUDY ELKINGTON _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) _Elkington@rootsweb.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/)

Hi Judy, Attached is my files on my mother, grandfather, uncle and ggfather in the USA. Thanks for all the work you have been doing. Roger Eichen (dqike@yahoo.com). >________________________________ > From: "JJupar@aol.com" <JJupar@aol.com> >To: elkington@rootsweb.com >Sent: Friday, May 3, 2013 6:00 AM >Subject: [ELKINGTON] Family trees > > >Hi, > >I am trying to update all my family trees in the Elkington Research I am  >still doing. > >Would any one be able to send me their trees after 1900.    I would be so >pleased to receive any information that you have.  I  will of course not be >giving the names if anyone who is still alive if you  include them. > >Looking forward to hearing from you all. > >Happy Mayday,  > >Regards > >JUDY ELKINGTON >_www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) >_Elkington@rootsweb.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/)  >www.elkingtonfamily.com >http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/ELKINGTON >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ELKINGTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Hi, I am trying to update all my family trees in the Elkington Research I am still doing. Would any one be able to send me their trees after 1900. I would be so pleased to receive any information that you have. I will of course not be giving the names if anyone who is still alive if you include them. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Happy Mayday, Regards JUDY ELKINGTON _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/) _Elkington@rootsweb.com_ (http://www.elkingtonfamily.com/)