Jan Linda and Tony Thank you for your reply. I telephoned the Military Cemetary and they confirmed it was the rememberance gardens of the Naval Hospital Haslar. the following quotes are from various websites covering Haslar. "In 1826 the north corner of the paddock was enclosed by a wall, and the ground consecrated and used as a cemetery. The tombstones scattered over the paddock were ordered to be removed, and carried inside, and placed against the wall of the newly enclosed ground. The old cemetery was discontinued as a burial ground in 1859, and is now used for the production of flowers and plants for the hospital, as it is well wooded and carefully kept, it forms one of the most charming spots in the neighbourhood. In 1956 the burial ground was acquired by the adjacent St Dunstan's Abbey School for use as a playing field and the gravestones were taken down and arranged around the boundary wall. " I have a full naval history of Richard Cotter born Cloyne Ireland 1776 and in 1796 joining HMS Cerberus Cork Ireland through to his death at Haslar in 1834, his wife lived at Lambeth London. I am trying to fill the last few details and wondered if a head stone survived. Who paid for a headstone, the Navy ? The family could well afford one. Regards Bryan

Hi all, One of my husband's ancestors had the occupation of "clogger". This was recorded in the 1861 and 1871 censuses. My best guess is that this refers to clog dancing. Does anyone know anything about this occupation? Thanks! Lynne

Hi, I would think that the fellow made cloggs. Now he might have danced in them afterwards. Cheers, Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: "lynne robinson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [PORTSMOUTH-GOSPORT] The profession of clogger Hi all, One of my husband's ancestors had the occupation of "clogger". This was recorded in the 1861 and 1871 censuses. My best guess is that this refers to clog dancing. Does anyone know anything about this occupation? Thanks! Lynne ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message