Hi Jane I checked the IGI`S,but none of the baptisms were foond.Never mind,I have the quartes and the years that they were registered. Thanks Kate --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.752 / Virus Database: 503 - Release Date: 03/09/04

The 1851 Census has at 17 Corn Exchange, Cambridge: Henry Smith H M 47 Parish clerk CAM Elizabeth " Wf M 48 Wife of " CAM, Cottenham John " S U 27 Libery [sic] keeper " Henry Jeffery " S U 6 Son of parish clerk " Alfred " S U 1 at Home " Henry Jeffery's birth certificate has his mother as Elizabeth Smith formerly Smith, and he was born in Cambridge not Cottenham. If anyone knows more about the parents, Henry and Elizabeth, I'd be very interested to hear from them. (I have the 1841, 1881 Census details for the family, and information on Henry Jeffery's death in 1868 if anyone's interested.) Neil Hamilton-Smith, in Edinburgh

Dear Listers, The annual Harvest Service at the Swaffham Fen Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (now usually called 'The Little Chapel in the Fen') is on Sunday October 3rd at 3 p.m. and I invite anyone who has memories of or family connections with this little Victorian gem to come along. The service will include the following hymns, all from Ira D. Sankey's 'Sacred Songs & Solos': 'Shall we gather at the river?'; 'We plough the fields and scatter'; 'Come, ye thankful people, come'; 'Count your blessings'; and 'Bringing in the sheaves'. There will also be a talk on 'Our Chapel and its People in the Old Days'. There is some information on the Chapel at: Fen Chapel Roll of Honour And the Chapel itself (ringed in a red circle) can be located at: Little Chapel in the Fen In order that this posting shall not be regarded as too 'off-topic', I mention below the names of the Chapel's trustees as listed in 1884. We are always interested in 'hearing' from anyone connected with these fine and honourable folk: William STEVENS William HOUSDEN Charles PRATT Thomas IVATT Josiah Chapman MUNSEY William MUNSEY Robert NORMAN Thomas MILLER James NEAL Frederick MUNNS John SHRIVE Yours, etc. Geoffrey Woollard (one of the Chapel's living trustees!).

Dear Listers, A cousin of mine has asked me if I know anything about the above lady. I don't, but do you? Yours, etc. Geoffrey Woollard in Cambridgeshire.

In a message dated 21/09/2004 13:00:13 GMT Standard Time, DebzTrtn@aol.com writes: > Their children were > Sydney A Chambers b. 1889 Edmonton Middx > Rhoda Amelia Chambers b. 1890 West Wratting, Cambridgeshire > Charles Thomas Chambers b 1893 Edmonton Middx > Florence Ethel Chambers b 1897 Edmonton Middx (my husbands grandmother) > James Alfred Chambers b 1899 Edmonton Middx (i believe moved to Canada in > the 1930's) > > Hope that helps. > I should think it does: they're all my missus's cousins! Thanks very much! Geoffrey Woollard in Cambridgeshire.

I would like to say a big thank you to every one that helped with my CHAMBERS/PLUMB querie. Amazing information that takes me back to the 1700,s!!! Geoffrey, I was just about to purchase Arthur Chambers birth certificate. He married Rhoda Plumb in Bethnal Green Middx Sept Qtr 1c 377. in 1901 they lived at 120 Angel Road, Edmonton, Middx. Arthur was a builders labourer. Their children were Sydney A Chambers b. 1889 Edmonton Middx Rhoda Amelia Chambers b. 1890 West Wratting, Cambridgeshire Charles Thomas Chambers b 1893 Edmonton Middx Florence Ethel Chambers b 1897 Edmonton Middx (my husbands grandmother) James Alfred Chambers b 1899 Edmonton Middx (i believe moved to Canada in the 1930's) Hope that helps. Debbie Hertfordshire In a message dated 21/09/2004 03:01:05 GMT Standard Time, ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Yes, I'm interested in the same family! I, also, have Arthur CHAMBERS, baptised at Balsham 2nd March 1865 (IGI the source, but never mind!), but I didn't know who he married and where he went after leaving our good old County of Cambridgeshire. Tell me more! Yours, etc. Geoffrey Woollard in Cambridgeshire.

Hi, my last posting was for the CHAMBERS family in Fox End, Balsham. I've just noticed from the 1901 census that the PLUMB family who married into the Chambers family also lived in Fox End. I was wondering if SKS could look up Susan Plumb she would have been 21 in 1871 and born in Balsham, and Rhoda Plumb 5 in 1871 born in west wratting many thanks in advance Debbie Hertfordshire (uk)

Hi everyone Just to let some of you know that as a user of an Apple Mac I was able to view the NBI first edition via a PC emulator. Having purchased the 2nd edition I have to tell you that it is not any longer possible to do so so if you have an Apple don't waste your money. Discriminated against again! Brian

Hi Kate I'm afraid the Whittlesey PR's I have on fiche end at 1854. 'Sorry I can't help but have you tried the IGI? Best wishes Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "amberlouise" <amberlouise@supanet.com> To: <ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 2:41 AM Subject: Re: [ENG-CAMB] LOVEL in Whittlesey > Hi Jane > > Can you tell me what dates you have for the Whittlesey baptisms please? > > The period I am interested in is March Q 1881 to Sept Q 1893 > > Many Thanks > Kate > CHESTER > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.752 / Virus Database: 503 - Release Date: 03/09/04 > > > ==== ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE Mailing List ==== > . > >

Hi I am researching Joseph YOUNG born about 1787 died Nov 1832 Barnwell, Cambridgeshire. He married (1): Pleasance (or Pleasant), she died July 1824 St Andrew the Less, Barnwell. Their children: 1. Ann born c 1810, died Jan 1829 St Andrew the Less, Barnwell 2. Joseph born c 1812 died Jan 1829 St Andrew the Less 3. Martha born c 1815 Upwell, Norfolk died Aug 1845 St Andrew the Less 4. Eliza born Nov 1816 5. James born c 1818 Barnwell 6. Sarah born 1821 Barnwell 7. Hannah born 1822 Barnwell He married (2): Mary MYNOTT on 6 December 1825 Barnwell, Cambridgeshire Their children: 1.Thomas Minet chr 7 Jan 1827 Barnwell, died 15 Jan 1833 Barnwell 2. Nathan born 4 Oct 1830 Barnwell, died 2 Aug 1868 Otepopo, Otago, New Zealand 3. Joseph born 2 April 1832 Barnwell Anyone else researching this same family? Anyone got any information? Many thanks, Marilyn Young Pukekohe, New Zealand. Other names: COX, MYNOTT

Dear Debbie, Yes, I'm interested in the same family! I, also, have Arthur CHAMBERS, baptised at Balsham 2nd March 1865 (IGI the source, but never mind!), but I didn't know who he married and where he went after leaving our good old County of Cambridgeshire. Tell me more! Yours, etc. Geoffrey Woollard in Cambridgeshire.

Hi, this is my first posting to this list, My interest is in the CHAMBERS family. I have Arthur CHAMBERS b 1864 Balsham, Cambridgeshire who married Rhoda PLUMB b 1866 in West Wratting, they moved to Edmonton in Middlesex. I think i may have found Arthur CHAMBERS on the 1881 census at Fox End, Balsham, but still have to get some evidence that i'm following the right line. On the 1881 census his father was Henry CHAMBERS born in Wood Ditton, looking through the archives i noticed there has been some interest in Henry CHAMBERS in Wood Ditton so would be interested if there is any connection. Debbie Hertfordshire (UK)

Hi Jane Can you tell me what dates you have for the Whittlesey baptisms please? The period I am interested in is March Q 1881 to Sept Q 1893 Many Thanks Kate CHESTER --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.752 / Virus Database: 503 - Release Date: 03/09/04

Hi Peter Unfortunately the Whittlesey PR's for both St Mary's & St Andrew's don't show any baptisms for a Lovell within those dates you gave Plenty before & after Sorry I can't be of more help Jane Essex ----- Original Message ----- From: "peter bolson" <petwenbol@tiscali.co.uk> To: <ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 10:12 AM Subject: [ENG-CAMB] LOVEL in Whittlesey > My wife's 5x great grandparents Stepen GREEN and Elizabeth LOVEL married > in Somersham in 1759 but neither of them was baptised there. > Their great grandson Joseph married into the Lovels of Whittlesey so I > wondered if it was possible that Elizabeth came from there. If anyone has > the parish registers of Whittlesey I would be very grateful if they could > look to see if an Elizabeth LOVEL was baptised between about 1730 and > 1743. > Many thanks > Peter Bolson > > > ==== ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE Mailing List ==== > . > > >

My wife's 5x great grandparents Stepen GREEN and Elizabeth LOVEL married in Somersham in 1759 but neither of them was baptised there. Their great grandson Joseph married into the Lovels of Whittlesey so I wondered if it was possible that Elizabeth came from there. If anyone has the parish registers of Whittlesey I would be very grateful if they could look to see if an Elizabeth LOVEL was baptised between about 1730 and 1743. Many thanks Peter Bolson

Hi Elizabeth: I found only two in my notes from LDS Film 1840579 but one may be your Samuel's christening: 1 Nov 1768 Samuel son of John STANTON of Walton in Norfolk and Jane his wife, received into church 5 Nov 1768 20 Oct 1762 #44 Banns read 3.10.1762, 10.10.1762 by J. Dickinson, 17.10.1762 by R. Wells John STANTON otp widower and Ann WRIGHT otp single, by banns, by J. DICKENSON, both signed in pres. of John BORROWS & John BRIANT Carol

Dear Everyone I am hoping somebody maybe researching the following families ROSE FLORA PYM Married ? March Q 1904 ALICE LILIAN PYM Married ERIC SAWYER 1914 NORA DAISY PYM Married WILLIAM DAVID BAUMBER 1907 IRIS MARIA PYM Married LAWRENCE DARBY 1916 Or OLIVE ELLEN PYM Born 1891 Or IVY MAY PYM Born 1893 I don`t know if these two sisters got married. Thank you Kate CHESTER --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.752 / Virus Database: 503 - Release Date: 03/09/04

While probably not as popular as Elizabeth or Mary, Kezia[h] isn't that unusual. I have quite a number of them in my database. It is Hebrew in origin and means cassia or cinnamon. Keziah was the daughter of Job so you would probably find that families who like to use Biblical names would choose this one for one of their daughters. Some variant of the name are Keesha, Keziah, Ketzia, Kezzy, Keisha, Keishia, Keshia, Lakeisha Cheers -- Robyn Smith -- Sydney, Australia Listowner ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLISH-FENS at www.Rootsweb.com List admin ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE, GEN-WebDesign, OPC-CAM-Little-Shelford, OPC-CAM-Brinkley, OPC-DEV-Bickington at www.British-Genealogy.com Family History Web Site http://www.robalsmith.id.au Little Shelford Web Site http://shelford.robalsmith.id.au/ -----Original Message----- From: john riley [mailto:rileyjl@attglobal.net] Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 3:37 AM To: ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-CAMB] King family 1800s Hi, Been watching this. Keziah is an unusual name. I have a Keziah ELLIS born c1841 in Abington, who married a William LEE, who had family connections with a KING family. Will supply details in a "gedcom" file if interested. John RILEY Normandy

Dear Keziah descendants, according to Charlotte Yonge's marvellous 'History of Christian Names', Kezia (no 'h') was a popular name in England when the book was written (1884), especially with Evangelists (Wesley had a sister Kezia). 'The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names' (1977) puts the h at the end. Kezia was one of Job's three daughters, along with Jemima and Kerenhappuch, and her name meant 'cassia' (the cinnamon substitute). Regards, David ----- Original Message ----- From: <GW5438@aol.com> To: <ENG-CAMBRIDGESHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [ENG-CAMB] King family 1800s Keziah is an unusual name.

Dear Listers Over all our convicts records are pretty good Usually there is no problem in finding out what a person crime was that caused them to be transported to the other side of the World . Recently I struck a problem with some dispatched in April 1823 There were 4 young men all from Melbourn, CAM who were sentenced to 'life' 22 Jul 1822 at Cambridge Assize Their names : Edward SMITH .26 William HANSCOMBE 21 William COLLIS 23 John WHITBY 19 ( their ages in 1822) They were dispatched to the Colony of NSW in Apr 1823 on the transport ; Ocean 11(2) There were 4 other men from Cambridge on this same ship William BASSETT 30 7yrs John BUTLER 34 7yrs James FORDHAM 25 14yrs John ISSACSON 34 , Life Nearly 2 weeks ago I emailed the Cambridge CRO asking if they could help I dont know as to date I've had no response Have Cambridge Assize records 22 Jul 1822 survived ???? I would love to know just what their crime was ????????? Hope someone came help Thank you Bye MargM Member of Central Coast FHS Gosford, NSW Australia