Hello Richard, My Whittingtons appear to be a one off mob, my earliest proven sighting is in the 1850's, in the Bristol area, George Whittington the Hatter married at Bristol in 1856, first two children born in London, then in Bristol , Western Super Mare, and finally to Middlesex total issue twelve.I have what I like to think is George the Hatter and his sister Eliza on the 1841 census at Lower Langford near Burrington, Somerset, but no parents listed, George's marriage certificate has his father as John Whittington (Hatter) He must be a phantom as I cannot find him. Eliza's marriage certificate says father's name is Henry, but on the passenger list of the ship she came to Australia it states her parents as George and Sarah Baptists deceased, all very confusing. Their father whatever his name was may have had siblings ,( another brick wall I have been banging my head on for years,)if he did then maybe there are cousins out there who may have connections to your Rebecca. I see you are from Bromley, one of my ancestors on my mothers side was buried at Bromley in the 1700's, she was Mary Palmer (nee Barry) wife of Edward Palmer Vicar of Ringmer and Chalvington in Sussex. Respectfully Peter Whittington -----Original Message----- From: eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Richard M Brown Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:13 PM To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family The Whittington messages intrigue me.  I have an WHITTINGTON ancestor.  I wonder if there are any connections - just asking.  <G> Her details follow. Name: Rebecca WHITTINGTON Sex: Female Father: Mr WHITTINGTON ( - ) Mother:  Individual Facts Birth 1825 Dorking, Surrey Occupation 1911 (age 86) Living by private means; Ruthoen, Reigate Death 18 Oct 1911 (age 86) Ruthven, Doods Park Road, Reigate, Surrey Probate 20 Feb 1912 London Ref #  A1817 Marriages/Children 1. William Joliffe COOKE         Marriage 1847 (age 22) St Lukes, Middlesex             Children Rebecca COOKE (1849 - 9 May 1938)                          William J COOKE (1850 - ) 2. Daniel GEALE         Marriage 1884 (age 59) St Olave, Southwark Notes (Individual) 1911 Census: The head of household is my great aunt, Rebecca Brown, widow, aged 62.  Rebecca Whitttington was listed as born in Croydon.  This does not fully accord with data collected for Rebecca, nee Whittington.  However, the problem may have been caused by a poor memory diguised by pride!  Richard Brown Bromley, Kent U.K. ________________________________ From: Peter <dance_123@bigpond.com> To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, 26 October, 2009 7:52:24 Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family My reason for chasing living relatives in U.K.is to see if they can help me find any information on the birth or baptism of George Whittington (Hatter) as ten years of searching by myself has so far been fruitless. Thank you for your interest.                                           Respectfully                                                 Peter Whittington Hi Peter The Richard you mention the certs for was baptised 7th Sept 1906 at St John the Evangelist Walworth Born Nov 23rd 1906 the son of Henry and Edith WHITTINGTON of 35 Morcombe Street , Henry a fishmonger That is the only child I can find baptised for this couple It does sound as if the Richard Victor you seek is a different child to the one you have the certs and now baptism for, why would they Baptise, Register the birth & death as just Richard then send a post card as Richard Victor? ... :=X snip   ............... Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Hello to All, > >                    I have a postcard photograph of a child marked RICHARD VICTOR WHITTINGTON 5 months old, the postmark date is 22 may 1907, and is addressed to 42 Hill Rise Richmond. ...:=X snip ... -----Original Message----- From: eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nivard Ovington Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 5:06 PM To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family Hello Nivard,               .... :=X  snip .... *************************************** Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** superfluous old messages in replies. List Admin can be contacted at: Eng-Surrey-admin@rootsweb.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-SURREY-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: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2463 - Release Date: 10/27/09 15:50:00

Hello Peter, Thank you for your reply.  As you say, a link cannot be established at present.  However, I will keep your email on file just in case.  Whittington is less common than Brown and it may be easier to establish links. Some potential links, blocked by brick walls, can be intriguing.  For example,  Rebecca married William Joliffe Cooke.  On my paternal side, the second name given to children was often the surname of an ancestor.  As yet, I cannot establish a link with the Joliffes - a well to do family of landowners from Merstham just North of Reigate.  This family suffered a number of tragedies with early deaths by accidents etc all recorded on memorials in St Katherine's Church, Merstham. Incidentally,  the term "Brick Wall" has extra significance for me.  About 4 generations of my paternal ancestors were brickmakers! With best wishes  Richard Brown Bromley, Kent U.K. ________________________________ From: Peter <dance_123@bigpond.com> To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, 28 October, 2009 8:30:16 Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family Hello Richard,               My Whittingtons appear to be a one off mob, my earliest proven sighting is in the 1850's, in the Bristol area, George Whittington the Hatter married at Bristol in 1856, first two children born in London, then in Bristol , Western Super Mare, and finally to Middlesex total issue twelve.I have what I like to think is George the Hatter and his sister Eliza on the 1841 census at Lower Langford near Burrington, Somerset, but no parents listed, George's marriage certificate has his father as John Whittington (Hatter) He must be a phantom as I cannot find him. Eliza's marriage certificate says father's name is Henry, but on the passenger list of the ship she came to Australia it states her parents as George and Sarah Baptists deceased, all very confusing. Their father whatever his name was may have had siblings ,( another brick wall I have been banging my head on for years,)if he did then maybe there are cousins out there who may have  connections to your Rebecca. I see you are from Bromley, one of my ancestors on my mothers side was buried at Bromley in the 1700's, she was Mary Palmer (nee Barry) wife of Edward Palmer Vicar of Ringmer and Chalvington in Sussex.                                   Respectfully                                       Peter Whittington       -----Original Message----- From: eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Richard M Brown Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 3:13 PM To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family The Whittington messages intrigue me.  I have an WHITTINGTON ancestor.  I wonder if there are any connections - just asking.  <G> Her details follow. Name: Rebecca WHITTINGTON Sex: Female Father: Mr WHITTINGTON ( - ) Mother:  Individual Facts Birth 1825 Dorking, Surrey Occupation 1911 (age 86) Living by private means; Ruthoen, Reigate Death 18 Oct 1911 (age 86) Ruthven, Doods Park Road, Reigate, Surrey Probate 20 Feb 1912 London Ref #  A1817 Marriages/Children 1. William Joliffe COOKE         Marriage 1847 (age 22) St Lukes, Middlesex             Children Rebecca COOKE (1849 - 9 May 1938)                          William J COOKE (1850 - ) 2. Daniel GEALE         Marriage 1884 (age 59) St Olave, Southwark Notes (Individual) 1911 Census: The head of household is my great aunt, Rebecca Brown, widow, aged 62.  Rebecca Whitttington was listed as born in Croydon.  This does not fully accord with data collected for Rebecca, nee Whittington.  However, the problem may have been caused by a poor memory diguised by pride!  Richard Brown Bromley, Kent U.K. ________________________________ From: Peter <dance_123@bigpond.com> To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, 26 October, 2009 7:52:24 Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family My reason for chasing living relatives in U.K.is to see if they can help me find any information on the birth or baptism of George Whittington (Hatter) as ten years of searching by myself has so far been fruitless. Thank you for your interest.                                           Respectfully                                                 Peter Whittington Hi Peter The Richard you mention the certs for was baptised 7th Sept 1906 at St John the Evangelist Walworth Born Nov 23rd 1906 the son of Henry and Edith WHITTINGTON of 35 Morcombe Street , Henry a fishmonger That is the only child I can find baptised for this couple It does sound as if the Richard Victor you seek is a different child to the one you have the certs and now baptism for, why would they Baptise, Register the birth & death as just Richard then send a post card as Richard Victor? ... :=X snip   ............... Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > Hello to All, > >                    I have a postcard photograph of a child marked RICHARD VICTOR WHITTINGTON 5 months old, the postmark date is 22 may 1907, and is addressed to 42 Hill Rise Richmond. ...:=X snip ... -----Original Message----- From: eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-surrey-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nivard Ovington Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 5:06 PM To: eng-surrey@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [SRY] Whittington Family Hello Nivard,               .... :=X  snip ....       *************************************** Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** superfluous old messages in replies. List Admin can be contacted at:  Eng-Surrey-admin@rootsweb.com.   ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-SURREY-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: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2463 - Release Date: 10/27/09 15:50:00 *************************************** Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** superfluous old messages in replies. List Admin can be contacted at:  Eng-Surrey-admin@rootsweb.com.   ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-SURREY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message