GENUKI FAMILY HISTORY NEWS No 116 24th November 2002 Hello everyone and welcome to this weeks GENUKI Family History News. I am off travelling for business again but barring major IT disasters we should be ok for getting out the newsletters. This is currently being written 36000 feet above Quebec on route to New York! I hope you find something of interest in this weeks issue OXFORDSHIRE FHS JOINS THE CD REVOLUTION For over ten years, the Oxfordshire FHS has published a wide range of Parish register transcripts and monumental inscriptions, and census indexes And transcriptions, on microfiche. However, by popular demand, the society Is now making such data available on CD in the popular Adobe Acrobat format. The use of Acrobat means that this data can be accessed by PC and Mac users alike. The 1861, 1871 and 1891 censuses of Oxfordshire and North Berkshire have been fully indexed by members of this society. These continue to be available on microfiche, but are now also on sale on CD. Furthermore, an increasing number of our parish register transcripts are now available on CD, including those for the Oxford City and Wallingford areas. Further area collections will follow on CD in the near future. Another interesting gem now on CD is Volumes 1 to 11 of the "Oxfordshire Family Historian". This is the society's journal, which has been published three times per year since the society's formation in 1976. This CD includes over sixty editions of the journal published over a twenty-one year period, and includes many quality articles written by its first editor, Jeremy Gibson of "Gibson Guides" fame. This is a real treasure trove of data For those with Oxfordshire research interests. For further details of the society's CD publications and how to order them, please see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/CDsales.html Any queries about these CDs can be forwarded by e-mail to :- Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer and Minutes Secretary Oxfordshire Family History Society E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.ofhs.org.uk NEW BOOKS AND CD's Surname Landscape In Fermanagh Brian S Turner The first in an authoritative new series of maps and accompanying information which reveal the surname 'landscapes' of Ulster's counties. Resulting from more than 30 years of research Surname Landscape in the County of Fermanagh gives a fascinating insight into the special nature of the county through the varied inheritance which can be seen today. This work is a full colour map of the county locating its most numerous and characteristic contemporary surnames, with the intensity of their occurrence, as well as all the major towns and villages. It also includes a breakdown of the top 100 names in the county and an essay explaining how the surnames of its people relate to Fermanagh's particular history. Of interest to: . Local and social historians . Family historians and genealogists . Community relations and cross-community studies . Libraries . Schools and colleges . All those interested in Fermanagh Produced on high quality paper, the map folds from 60x84 cms to 17x20 cms. It can be framed or used as a poster, and can be supplied unfolded if preferred. E-mail: [email protected] NEW RELEASES FROM ARCHIVE CD BOOKS Reports of Heraldic Cases in The Court of Chivalry 1623-1732 There are many, many ordinary people here, from all parts of the country, all of them easy to find due to the superb index. The Life of William Bruges - The First Garter King of Arms William Bruges was a man of some prominence in his day, the first Garter King of Arms, an excellent herald, diplomat and devoted churchman. Report on Ecclesiastical Revenues of England & Wales 1835 A superb reference book for those interested in Church history or with ancestors who were clergy. Kelly's Directory of Surrey 1911 A very large and comprehensive directory of the county. Kelly's Directory of Sussex 1882 Each town, village and hamlet have excellent descriptions of their histories and facilities, plus directories of private residents and tradespeople. The county town, Brighton also has a superb street by street directory which shows private individuals and traders almost house by house. The 1st Battallion Royal Scots in South Africa, 1899-1902 A totallly superb account of this battalion's exploits during the Anglo-Boer War with literally hundreds of photographs. A real bonus is the index of ALL men serving in B, C, D, E, F, G, Right Flank and Left Flank Companies of the 1st Battalion. This includes ALL ranks, the date of each individual soldier's arrival in South Africa, their employment in service, details of their injuries (or worse), the date of their final departure and any medals and awards made. A truly outstanding book for military and family historians alike. Kelly's Directory of Bristol 1863 An excellent street by street directory of the city Post Office Directory of Herefordshire 1863 It is quite fascinating to compare directories to see how places changed over the years. Archive CD Books homepage - http://www.archivecdbooks.com WEBPAGE REVIEWS http://www.barnettresearch.freeserve.co.uk/main.htm This is a truly excellent site devoted to helping users find out about Merchant Seaman ancestors. The site informs us which records are available, how to use them and what you might realistically find. It also tells us where we might find them. It explains such records as crew lists and many more. The site was clear and simple and extremely easy to navigate, there was no real possibility of getting lost, as there were plenty of hyperlinks to take you to precisely the right spot, and they were well cross referenced. The refreshing lack of needless images also meant the site was quick to load which is a pleasant bonus http://www.bitterne.net/ The website of Bitterne Local History Society. This website follows the pattern of many Family History Society websites, lists of officers, meetings and publications, but this website has an added bonus if you connect via the Lists button. This is a collection of lists which are free to browse. Many f them refer to the two World Wars, it is heartening to see many local and family history societies are using webspace to honour their lost. I would love to see this expanded. The other list I found interesting is the road name changes. It appears many of these happened when Bitterne became part of Southampton in 1924, but if you have a road name on the 1881 census that does not appear on a modern map this may well be the place to look, for Bitterne anyway! CERTIFICATES BIRTHS BRIERS, John. son of William & Agnes. Born 27.3.1898. Lytham. MALONE, Archibald David Maurice. Son of Joseph & Marie. Born 4.8.1893. Toxteth Park. MALONE, Florence Kathleen. Daughter of Edward & Mary Malone. Born 22.3.1894. Portsea. MALONE, William Clarkson. Son of Margaret Malone. Born 13.9.1900. Preston. NICHOLLS, Peter. Son of Thomas & Mary. Born 29.11.1854. Sedgley. MARRIAGES BRIERS, Peter to WHITTLE, Ellen. 24.12.1855. Warton. BRIERS, Eliza Margaret to LOCKWOOD, William Thomas. 11.3.1899. Withington. DEATH HOWARD, Benjamin, 16.12.1900 (aaged 85) Denbigh MALONE, James. 4.4.1849 (aged 7). Bolton. MALONE, Ann. 12.12.1849 (aged 52). Dukinfield. MALONE, James. 29.5.1855 (aged 15). Dukinfield. If this is of use to you in your own personal research, drop me a line At [email protected] and I will put you in touch with the current holder Meanwhile, if you have a certificate you don't need that may be of use to someone else then drop me a line, and we will advertise it in an upcoming newsletter . We have changed the certificate system a little, to give hopefully an added opportunity for sharing information. If you have a spare certificate that is of no use to you at all then you can either send me the details, as normal, or send me the certificate. If the certificate is sent to me then it will be sent on to any enquiries. All spare certificates sent to me will have their details registered on Free BMD. After six months if nobody has claimed the certificates as interesting to their research then they will be deposited at the SoG library. I will however keep all the details of the certificate on file and pass them on to any relevant one name studies registered with the Guild of One Name Studies. The address for spare certificates to be sent to is: GFHN, 66 Northern Road, Aylesbury, HP19 9QY NEW ON GENUKI Devon Pages added/amended: Dalwood Dalwood Parish Map Dartington Dartington Parish Map Dartmoor Dartmoor Forest Map Dartmouth St Petrox Dartmouth St Petrox Parish and St Saviour Parish Map Dartmouth St Saviour Dartmouth St Petrox Parish and St Saviour Parish Map Dartmouth Townstall Dartmouth Townstall Parish Map Dartmouth Parishes Map Dartmouth Dawlish Dawlish Parish Map Dean Prior Dean Prior Parish Map Denbury Denbury Parish Map Devon Full Contents Devon FAQ File Index to Names in MIs Diptford Diptford Parish Map Dittisham Dittisham Parish Map Dodbrooke Dodbrooke Parish Map Doddiscombsleigh Doddiscombsleigh Parish Map Dolton Dolton Parish Map Dotton Dotton Parish Map Dowland Dowland Parish Map Down St Mary Down St Mary Parish Map Drewsteignton Drewsteignton Parish Map Dunchideock Dunchideock Parish Map Dunkeswell Dunkeswell Parish Map Dunsford Dunsford Parish Map Dunterton Dunterton Parish Map Gloucestershire Links/Pages added/amended: [Kingswood (nr. Wotton)] St Mary's Churchyard and Cemetery [Kingswood (nr. Wotton)] 1851 Census Transcript [Lassington] 1851 Census Transcript [Leckhampton] 1851 Census Transcript [Leigh (or Lye)] 1851 Census Transcript [Leonard Stanley] St Swithen's Churchyard [Little Sodbury] 1851 Census Transcript [Littledean] 1851 Census Transcript [Littleton On Severn] St Mary's Churchyard [Littleton On Severn] 1851 Census Transcript [Longford] 1851 Census Transcript [Longhope] 1851 Census Transcript [Lower Slaughter] Village Scene [Maisemore] 1851 Census Transcript [Mangotsfield] 1851 Census Transcript [Marshfield] 1851 Census Transcript [Matson] 1851 Census Transcript [Minsterworth] 1851 Census Transcript [Mitcheldean] 1851 Census Transcript [Morton Valence] St Stephen's Churchyard [Nailsworth] The Baptist Church Rockhill [Newent] 1851 Census Transcript [Newington Bagpath] 1851 Census Transcript [Newland] All Saints' Churchyard [Newland] 1851 Census Transcript [Newnham] 1851 Census Transcript [North Nibley] 1851 Census Transcript [Norton] 1851 Census Transcript [Nympsfield] St Bartholomew's Churchyard [Nympsfield] 1851 Census Transcript [Oldbury on Severn] 1851 Census Transcript [Old Sodbury] 1851 Census Transcript [Oldland] 1851 Census Transcript [Olveston] St Mary the Virgin's Churchyard [Olveston] 1851 Census Transcript [Owlpen] 1851 Census Transcript [Oxenhall] 1851 Census Transcript [Pauntley] 1851 Census Transcript [Pebworth] 1851 Census Transcript [Pitchcombe] St John the Baptist's Churchyard [Prestbury] 1851 Census Transcript [Preston (nr. Ledbury)] 1851 Census Transcript [Pucklechurch] 1851 Census Transcript [Quedgeley] 1851 Census Transcript [Randwick] St John the Baptist's Churchyard [Rangeworthy] Holy Trinity Churchyard and Cemetery [Rangeworthy] 1851 Census Transcript [Redmarley d'Abitot] 1851 Census Transcript [Redwick & Northwick] 1851 Census Transcript [Rockhampton] 1851 Census Transcript [Rodborough] St Mary Magdalene's Churchyard [Rodborough] 1851 Census Transcript [Ruardean] St John the Baptist's Churchyard [Rudford] 1851 Census Transcript Sussex Links/Pages added/amended: Fairlight [Fairlight] Fairlight Parish Map [Fairlight] Modern Map (large scale) [Fairlight] Modern Map (small scale) Funtington [Funtington] Funtington Parish Map [Funtington] Modern Map (large scale) [Funtington] Modern Map (small scale) Guestling [Guestling] Guestling Parish Map [Guestling] Modern Map (large scale) [Guestling] Modern Map (small scale) Harting [Harting] Harting Parish Map [Harting] Modern Map [Harting] Modern Map (small scale) Hollington [Hollington] Hollington Parish Map [Hollington] Modern Map (large scale) [Hollington] Modern Map (small scale) Hove [Hove] Hove Parish Map [Hove] Modern Map (large scale) [Hove] Modern Map (small scale) Icklesham [Icklesham] Icklesham Parish Map [Icklesham] Modern Map (large scale) [Icklesham] Modern Map (small scale) Iden [Iden] Iden Parish Map [Iden] Modern Map (large scale) [Iden] Modern Map (small scale) Iping [Iping] Iping Parish Map [Iping] Modern Map (large scale) [Iping] Modern Map (small scale) Somerset Links/Pages added/amended: [Dinder] Postcards of Dinder [Ditcheat] Postcards of Ditcheat [Donyatt] Postcards of Donyatt [Dulverton] Postcards of Dulverton [Dundry] Postcards of Dundry [Dunster] Postcards of Dunster [East Brent] Postcards of East Brent [East Coker] Postcards of East Coker [East Coker] St Michael's Church, and Almshouses [East Quantoxhead] Postcards of East Quantoxhead [English Combe] Postcards of English combe [Exmoor] Postcards of Exmoor [Fiddington] Postcards of Fiddington [Fitzhead] Postcards of Fitzhead [Flax Burton] Postcards of Flax Burton [Freshford] Postcards of Freshford [Frome] Postcards of Frome [Glastonbury] Postcards of Glastonbury [Halse] Postcards of Halse [Hatch Beauchamp] Postcards of Hatch Beauchamp [Highbridge] Postcards of Highbridge [High Ham] Postcards of High Ham [Hillfarrance] Postcards of Hillfarrance [Holford] Postcards of Holford [Huish Champflower] Postcards of Huish Champflower [Huish Episcopi] Postcards of Huish Episcopi [Hutton] Hutton Marriages 1754-1837 and Banns 1825-1901 [Ilminster] Postcards of Ilminster [Ilton] Postcards of Ilton [Isle Abbotts] Postcards of Isle Abbotts [Kewstoke] Postcards of Kewstoke [Keynsham] Postcards of Keynsham [Kilve] Postcards of Kilve [Kingstone] Postcards of Kingstone [Langford] Postcards of Langford [Langport] Postcards of Langport [Lilstock] Postcards of Lilstock [Long Ashton] Postcards of Long Ashton [Long Sutton] Postcards of Long Sutton [Loxton] Postcards of Loxton [Luccombe] Postcards of Luccombe [Lullington] Postcards of Lullington [Lydeard St Lawrence] Postcards of Lydeard St Lawrence [Lympsham] Postcards of Lympsham GENUKI's Home Page - www.genuki.org.uk AND FINALLY That's all for this week. Hope you enjoyed the newsletter, which I am finishing off in Port of Spain, Trinidad. I should be back with one next week from Barbados, but apologies for any delay in other communications. Remember if you take issue with something I have said or reviewed let me know, I am always interested in discussion on opinions! Have a Good week Rob ---------------------------------- To Unsubscribe to Family History News send a message containing the word unsubscribe to [email protected] ---------------------------------- To subscribe to Family History News send a message containing the word subscribe to [email protected] Subscription is free To find out more about the newsletter, or view the archive see http://www.genuki.org.uk/news/ ---------------------------------- The contents of this newsletter are copyright by Rob Thompson and GENUKI You may redistribute all or part of the news sections but please mention the source. 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