Hi Try this http://www.b4usearch.com/ Click 'People' and enter the name and place for the Elecoral Roll and Directory Enquires. Regards Linda Don Firsdon <don-shrlky@juno.com> wrote: Hello, If anyone has a new or recent phone CD I would appreciate a lookup of FURSDON, FURSSEDONN names and addresses for all of England. There are not that many. Possibly 50. TIA and Cheers,,,,,,,,,Don Firsdon in Florida ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== practice safe text - tell the Listowners about virus worries - DON'T SPREAD IT ON THE LIST! --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail

Hi Joan, Any Methodist preachers in your Bulpitt families? Cheers Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "joanniel" <joanniel@shaw.ca> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:33 PM Subject: [Ham] BULPITT > I am trying to trace this family. Last known address for James Henry Bulpitt was Manor Cottage, Russell Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire. > > This was in 1945. > > If anyone could look up a National Buriel Index for this family. James Henry and Ethel Bulpitt. Do not know if there is any children. Possibly a Edgar or Ivy could be their children. > > I am at a brick wall at the moment regarding this family. > > Thanks > > Joan > B.C. Canada > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Parish Register transcriptions for some parishes are available on line at www.knightroots.co.uk - click "parish registers"

Hi Tom I am not sure - haven't found any yet but it is possible? Joan

Hi Linda & Tony Thanks very much. Any suggestions on how I can trace this family in this time period after 1945? Joan

Hello Joan the National Burial Index doesn't include Hampshire. The HGS Hampshire Burial Index only goes to 1877. Hope this helps a little Linda & Tony am trying to trace this family. Last known address for James Henry Bulpitt was Manor Cottage, Russell Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire. This was in 1945. If anyone could look up a National Buriel Index for this family. James Henry and Ethel Bulpitt. Do not know if there is any children. Possibly a Edgar or Ivy could be their children. I am at a brick wall at the moment regarding this family. Thanks

I am trying to trace this family. Last known address for James Henry Bulpitt was Manor Cottage, Russell Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire. This was in 1945. If anyone could look up a National Buriel Index for this family. James Henry and Ethel Bulpitt. Do not know if there is any children. Possibly a Edgar or Ivy could be their children. I am at a brick wall at the moment regarding this family. Thanks Joan B.C. Canada

Hello, If anyone has a new or recent phone CD I would appreciate a lookup of FURSDON, FURSSEDONN names and addresses for all of England. There are not that many. Possibly 50. TIA and Cheers,,,,,,,,,Don Firsdon in Florida

I have been chasing all the families of my 'pedigree' over the years, and, as both my parents are dead I have questionned my maternal and paternal aunts about their sides. It never occurred to me to question them about the 'opposite' side though! Yesterday, I phoned my elderly aunt on my father's side to wish her 'happy new year' and I apologized for being no further forward with the Lincs and Herts Woods/Alexander/Dilks side of the family as I had been concentrating on the Delaras of late (my mother's mother's mother's family) She surprised me by saying she had known them quite well and visited them often and that they (my great great grandparents) had owned a yellow and grey parrot! Not astounding news I know, and no help with facts and figures, but a colourful detail to add to the personal pictures I would like to build up. I won't be so narrow minded in my questionning in future. Rosi Rosi __________________________________ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/

Hi Mary Have any of your Brices married a Thomas Mills? Thanks Althea ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Haskell" <dh014a7479@blueyonder.co.uk> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [Ham] James MOORE - coachman > Hello David > > Thank you very much for your very full reply. It has dented this brick > wall a bit. Only hope I can find the family by "walking the streets" in > the 1841 census for Hampshire. He had died by 1851 and his widow was 36 > with 7 children. > > Mary Haskell, Slough, Berkshire > Researching: > HASKELL; WHITEAR Hampshire & Wiltshire > CHIVERS,KNIGHT,KNELLER, BRICE; MORRIS; HOLDER; WHITE, PARKER; BELL; > MOORE, BURTON; > WITT; PERN; MOUNTAINE; COLE Hampshire > WILSON, Surrey; > BROWN Hants/Wilts, > MATTINGLEY, Berks > CARR Middlesex > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "DAVID PARKER" <parker3250@rogers.com> > To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:33 AM > Subject: Re: [Ham] James MOORE - coachman > > > > Hi Mary. > > I believe that there were a number classification of men > > who > > drove a horse drawn vehicle in the Victorian era. As their employment > > depended on the health of the horses - theirs or their employers - they > > would act as grooms as well as drivers. > > > > 1. Cabmen who drove a small passenger vehicle or hackney carriage for > > hire which were available in large cities in England and France since the > > 17thC > > 2. Coachmen who drove stagecoaches on longer journeys from town to > > town. > > Like the Hackney Carriages these were available from the mid 17th C > > 3. Carters who drove a horse drawn vehicle to transport goods. These > > were sometimes independent self-employed men. > > 4. Coachman usually employed by a family, for whom a coach and the > > number > > of coaches indicated their standing. These were often referred to as > > "Domestic Coachmen" and "outdoor servants". Their responsibilities could > > also include acting as a groom and/or guard. > > 5. Tram drivers - but that was after the period you quoted > > > > > > The census asked the individual to classify their occupation so one class > > may opt to list themselves as another. > > > > Hope that this helps a little > > > > David > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Mary Haskell" <dh014a7479@blueyonder.co.uk> > > To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 4:23 PM > > Subject: [Ham] James MOORE - coachman > > > > > >> The occupation of one of my husband's great, great grandfathers was a > > coachman on his daughter's marriage certificate. I can't find a > > description > > of the job in one of the old occupations web sites. Has anyone any ideas > > on > > what his line of work would have been? Coach and horses perhaps between > > towns? Working for local lords of the manor? He died around 1850/1851 > > (his > > wife was described as a widow of 36 with 7 children in 1851 census, > > youngest > > 9 months). Any other websites giving old occupations? > >> > >> Many thanks for help. Mary Haskell, Slough, Berkshire > >> Researching: > >> HASKELL; WHITEAR Hampshire & Wiltshire > >> CHIVERS,KNIGHT,KNELLER, BRICE; MORRIS; HOLDER; WHITE, PARKER; BELL; > > MOORE, BURTON; > >> WITT; PERN; MOUNTAINE; COLE Hampshire > >> WILSON, Surrey; > >> BROWN Hants/Wilts, > >> MATTINGLEY, Berks > >> CARR Middlesex > >> > >> > >> ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > >> Parish Register transcriptions for some parishes are available on line at > > www.knightroots.co.uk - click "parish registers" > >> > > > > ______________________________ > > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Our ancestors never die > heaven knows where they goes. >

Hello David Thank you very much for your very full reply. It has dented this brick wall a bit. Only hope I can find the family by "walking the streets" in the 1841 census for Hampshire. He had died by 1851 and his widow was 36 with 7 children. Mary Haskell, Slough, Berkshire Researching: HASKELL; WHITEAR Hampshire & Wiltshire CHIVERS,KNIGHT,KNELLER, BRICE; MORRIS; HOLDER; WHITE, PARKER; BELL; MOORE, BURTON; WITT; PERN; MOUNTAINE; COLE Hampshire WILSON, Surrey; BROWN Hants/Wilts, MATTINGLEY, Berks CARR Middlesex ----- Original Message ----- From: "DAVID PARKER" <parker3250@rogers.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 12:33 AM Subject: Re: [Ham] James MOORE - coachman > Hi Mary. > I believe that there were a number classification of men > who > drove a horse drawn vehicle in the Victorian era. As their employment > depended on the health of the horses - theirs or their employers - they > would act as grooms as well as drivers. > > 1. Cabmen who drove a small passenger vehicle or hackney carriage for > hire which were available in large cities in England and France since the > 17thC > 2. Coachmen who drove stagecoaches on longer journeys from town to > town. > Like the Hackney Carriages these were available from the mid 17th C > 3. Carters who drove a horse drawn vehicle to transport goods. These > were sometimes independent self-employed men. > 4. Coachman usually employed by a family, for whom a coach and the > number > of coaches indicated their standing. These were often referred to as > "Domestic Coachmen" and "outdoor servants". Their responsibilities could > also include acting as a groom and/or guard. > 5. Tram drivers - but that was after the period you quoted > > > The census asked the individual to classify their occupation so one class > may opt to list themselves as another. > > Hope that this helps a little > > David > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mary Haskell" <dh014a7479@blueyonder.co.uk> > To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 4:23 PM > Subject: [Ham] James MOORE - coachman > > >> The occupation of one of my husband's great, great grandfathers was a > coachman on his daughter's marriage certificate. I can't find a > description > of the job in one of the old occupations web sites. Has anyone any ideas > on > what his line of work would have been? Coach and horses perhaps between > towns? Working for local lords of the manor? He died around 1850/1851 > (his > wife was described as a widow of 36 with 7 children in 1851 census, > youngest > 9 months). Any other websites giving old occupations? >> >> Many thanks for help. Mary Haskell, Slough, Berkshire >> Researching: >> HASKELL; WHITEAR Hampshire & Wiltshire >> CHIVERS,KNIGHT,KNELLER, BRICE; MORRIS; HOLDER; WHITE, PARKER; BELL; > MOORE, BURTON; >> WITT; PERN; MOUNTAINE; COLE Hampshire >> WILSON, Surrey; >> BROWN Hants/Wilts, >> MATTINGLEY, Berks >> CARR Middlesex >> >> >> ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== >> Parish Register transcriptions for some parishes are available on line at > www.knightroots.co.uk - click "parish registers" >> > > ______________________________

Kenneth Some of this may help. . At about that time in England there were during August what were called "harvest holidays" and the opening of school was at times delayed if the harvest was not collected. They would often be closed at other times for other agricultural reasons (Berries, Hay) and of course disease. These Harvest Holidays could be the reason that William Scott's children starting school in September or it could simply be that it took him some time to organise matters. Schooling did not become compulsory until 1880 and was not free until 1891. The rate varied; by class or ability to pay for example a farmer would pay more (4d a week) than farm labourers (2d a week) and by numbers as there was a discount for quantity, probably the reason for the different rates in your case. And no credit was permitted. The sons of the wealthy would of course go to Public School and the daughters would have a governess Until 1870 schooling was provided by the church through Schools which they ran, through Dame Schools (cheaper but substandard) through Ragged Schools ( John Pound was a cobbler in Portsmouth who began to use his shop in 1818 as base for educational activity for local poor children neglected by other institutions) - in 1880 there were about 350 such free school established - and Sunday Schools.. The 1880 Act established a dual system, aiming "to fill the gaps" by establishing Board Schools. Schooling at that time in England was behind the standard of most other Western European nations, and this was the beginning of a slow process of reform. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Scott" <ken@kenscott.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 11:35 AM Subject: [Ham] School terms 1873 > Can anyone give me an idea of what a normal school term would have been > in Portsmouth in 1873? > > My gggrandfather, William Scott, a principal warder at Parkhurst, > became a widower on 16 February 1873 when his first wife died. He was > left with four children ages 4 through 13. On Sunday, 14 of September he > "farmed" the children out to family members in Portstmouth and > Westbourne, paying each of these family members a maintenance fee of 3/6 > per week to 1 pound per month but also paid an additional amount for > schoolinng (seven weeks cost 1/2 for the youngest and 2 shillings per > month for a twelve year old daughter). > > I am trying to determine why all four would have been sent on this > particular day to other family members (some keeping the children for at > least 1 1/2 years) and wondered if it was done because that was the > start of school? There of course could be many other reasons, but would > like to determine if the schooling was a particular cause. > > Any insights much appreciated. > > Kenneth Scott > Dunedin, Florida > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Parish Register transcriptions for some parishes are available on line at www.knightroots.co.uk - click "parish registers" >

Can anyone give me an idea of what a normal school term would have been in Portsmouth in 1873? My gggrandfather, William Scott, a principal warder at Parkhurst, became a widower on 16 February 1873 when his first wife died. He was left with four children ages 4 through 13. On Sunday, 14 of September he "farmed" the children out to family members in Portstmouth and Westbourne, paying each of these family members a maintenance fee of 3/6 per week to 1 pound per month but also paid an additional amount for schoolinng (seven weeks cost 1/2 for the youngest and 2 shillings per month for a twelve year old daughter). I am trying to determine why all four would have been sent on this particular day to other family members (some keeping the children for at least 1 1/2 years) and wondered if it was done because that was the start of school? There of course could be many other reasons, but would like to determine if the schooling was a particular cause. Any insights much appreciated. Kenneth Scott Dunedin, Florida

Hi Marilyn My 6 x Gt Grandmother Martha HACKET married Francis HASLER on 25 Feb 1770 at Bishops Waltham, Hants. They had three children that I know of: Francis b 1770, Martha b 1772 and James b 1775 (my 5 x Gt GF). Any connection....?? Thanks Alison Hargreaves, Swindon, UK -----Original Message----- From: Marilyn [mailto:mhaggart@total.net] Sent: 01 January 2006 15:04 To: HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Ham] Hackett Mary HACKETT born about 1735 she married Robert Scorey 1755 in Bishops Waltham. Mary died in 1809 in Durley, Hampshire. If anyone is researching the Hackett line, I am looking for Mary's parents. The IGI has a Mary born 1728 and another Mary born 1932 both in Bishops Waltham. They are both possibilities but I have nothing concrete to tie Mary to either of these. I would appreciate any suggestions. Marilyn ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== practice safe text - tell the Listowners about virus worries - DON'T SPREAD IT ON THE LIST! -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date: 30/12/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.9/217 - Release Date: 30/12/2005

Of course there are Edna that's why I posted the message (and to the Mariner list as well by the way) and that is why I have to say a big thanks to David Parker for his information. Since I have now gone from knowing nothing about my Gt.Gt.Grandfather to associating him with a number of famous vessels and historical events, So many thanks to the list members and my most sincere best wishes to all for the New Year. Alan Foxall. Edna <ekbrit@rogers.com> wrote: Have you tried TheShip-L and Mariners-L, very knowledgeable people on those lists. Not there is none on this list, h-m-m-m. Happy New Year to all, Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: "ALAN FOXALL" To: Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:49 AM Subject: [Ham] Thomas Foxall RN I have received a photocopy of the service record of my Gt.Gt.Grandfather Thomas William Foxall from the National Archives (ADM29/61/68). It seems that he served 27 years 231 days between 1804 and 1862 on a variety of ships, with a break between 1815 & 1840. On the photocopy there are a couple of ships that I cannot identify so I would appreciate any suggestions :- He seem to join HMS (Herson or Herons or perhaps Hermes) on Aug 11 1804 (when he was 13) he stay with this ship until March 1907 then the day after joined the Herald until Aug 1808. there appears to be a year gap and he rejoins the Herald in August 1809 and stays with her until October 1815. There is then a Twenty five year gap until Sept 1840 when he joins the (Rolltasuake or Rattlesnake or Rolltasmake) for about 3 and a half years. He then spends 3 years on Victory (1844-47) , two years on Illustrious 1848-1850, a years on Britannica 1850/51, three years on Neptune 1851-54, three years on St Vincent 1854-58, a few months on the Duke of Wellington 1858 then back on St Vincent for a year until 1859. Back on the Illustrious in 1859 for two years then completed his service on Asia until September 1862 by which time he is 70!!. I get the impression that from 1840 onwards most if not all the ships mentioned where at dock at Portsmouth so not much of a life on the ocean waves especially as he gets nearer to 70. I would be very grateful for any suggestion or advise where to find out more about the above ships at the period my man was aboard. A Happy new year to all the list Alan Foxall ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== Treat others as you wish to be treated yourselves, with respect Visit the knightroots website at www.knightroots.co.uk

Hi, Had a researcher look up my Charles Oliver Worth (1749-1800) and William Knight (1871-1925) both in the Royal Navy, Charles in the Impress Service, what a nice job he had. William was a Chief Armourer during WWI and seemed to be more land-based. It's just fascinating reading. You are right, so many good friends on these lists to help us write our story. Happy New Year and Good Health! Edna - sunny Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: ALAN FOXALL To: Edna ; Hamphire Family History Scoiety Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [Ham] Thomas Foxall RN Of course there are Edna that's why I posted the message (and to the Mariner list as well by the way) and that is why I have to say a big thanks to David Parker for his information. Since I have now gone from knowing nothing about my Gt.Gt.Grandfather to associating him with a number of famous vessels and historical events, So many thanks to the list members and my most sincere best wishes to all for the New Year. Alan Foxall. Edna <ekbrit@rogers.com> wrote: Have you tried TheShip-L and Mariners-L, very knowledgeable people on those lists. Not there is none on this list, h-m-m-m. Happy New Year to all, Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: "ALAN FOXALL" To: Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:49 AM Subject: [Ham] Thomas Foxall RN I have received a photocopy of the service record of my Gt.Gt.Grandfather Thomas William Foxall from the National Archives (ADM29/61/68). It seems that he served 27 years 231 days between 1804 and 1862 on a variety of ships, with a break between 1815 & 1840. On the photocopy there are a couple of ships that I cannot identify so I would appreciate any suggestions :- He seem to join HMS (Herson or Herons or perhaps Hermes) on Aug 11 1804 (when he was 13) he stay with this ship until March 1907 then the day after joined the Herald until Aug 1808. there appears to be a year gap and he rejoins the Herald in August 1809 and stays with her until October 1815. There is then a Twenty five year gap until Sept 1840 when he joins the (Rolltasuake or Rattlesnake or Rolltasmake) for about 3 and a half years. He then spends 3 years on Victory (1844-47) , two years on Illustrious 1848-1850, a years on Britannica 1850/51, three years on Neptune 1851-54, three years on St Vincent 1854-58, a few months on the Duke of Wellington 1858 then back on St Vincent for a year until 1859. Back on the Illustrious in 1859 for two years then completed his service on Asia until September 1862 by which time he is 70!!. I get the impression that from 1840 onwards most if not all the ships mentioned where at dock at Portsmouth so not much of a life on the ocean waves especially as he gets nearer to 70. I would be very grateful for any suggestion or advise where to find out more about the above ships at the period my man was aboard. A Happy new year to all the list Alan Foxall ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== Treat others as you wish to be treated yourselves, with respect Visit the knightroots website at www.knightroots.co.uk

I have received a photocopy of the service record of my Gt.Gt.Grandfather Thomas William Foxall from the National Archives (ADM29/61/68). It seems that he served 27 years 231 days between 1804 and 1862 on a variety of ships, with a break between 1815 & 1840. On the photocopy there are a couple of ships that I cannot identify so I would appreciate any suggestions :- He seem to join HMS (Herson or Herons or perhaps Hermes) on Aug 11 1804 (when he was 13) he stay with this ship until March 1907 then the day after joined the Herald until Aug 1808. there appears to be a year gap and he rejoins the Herald in August 1809 and stays with her until October 1815. There is then a Twenty five year gap until Sept 1840 when he joins the (Rolltasuake or Rattlesnake or Rolltasmake) for about 3 and a half years. He then spends 3 years on Victory (1844-47) , two years on Illustrious 1848-1850, a years on Britannica 1850/51, three years on Neptune 1851-54, three years on St Vincent 1854-58, a few months on the Duke of Wellington 1858 then back on St Vincent for a year until 1859. Back on the Illustrious in 1859 for two years then completed his service on Asia until September 1862 by which time he is 70!!. I get the impression that from 1840 onwards most if not all the ships mentioned where at dock at Portsmouth so not much of a life on the ocean waves especially as he gets nearer to 70. I would be very grateful for any suggestion or advise where to find out more about the above ships at the period my man was aboard. A Happy new year to all the list Alan Foxall

In 1853, a new system, Continuous Service, was introduced for ratings in the Royal Navy. Before that date they would sign on to a particular vessel. So in Thomas Foxall's case he signed for the HERMES, a sloop launched 1803, then the HERALD, a sloop also launched 1803. On 25 Oct 1807 boats of the Herald capture French privateer César. By 1815 the war with Napoleon was over so there were reductions in the Royal Navy, which would explain his long break in service. There was no particular war situation in 1840, although there was a increase in minor colonial wars. The RATTLESNAKE was a survey vessel which in the period 1839-42 was engaged in the Operations in China. Officers and Men serving on this ship during this period may be eligible for a Medal. Most of the other vessels were based in Portsmouth as Depot and Guard ships. I hope that this helps David ----- Original Message ----- From: "ALAN FOXALL" <alan.foxall@btinternet.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:49 AM Subject: [Ham] Thomas Foxall RN > I have received a photocopy of the service record of my Gt.Gt.Grandfather Thomas William Foxall from the National Archives (ADM29/61/68). It seems that he served 27 years 231 days between 1804 and 1862 on a variety of ships, with a break between 1815 & 1840. > On the photocopy there are a couple of ships that I cannot identify so I would appreciate any suggestions :- > > He seem to join HMS (Herson or Herons or perhaps Hermes) on Aug 11 1804 (when he was 13) he stay with this ship until March 1907 then the day after joined the Herald until Aug 1808. there appears to be a year gap and he rejoins the Herald in August 1809 and stays with her until October 1815. There is then a Twenty five year gap until Sept 1840 when he joins the (Rolltasuake or Rattlesnake or Rolltasmake) for about 3 and a half years. He then spends 3 years on Victory (1844-47) , two years on Illustrious 1848-1850, a years on Britannica 1850/51, three years on Neptune 1851-54, three years on St Vincent 1854-58, a few months on the Duke of Wellington 1858 then back on St Vincent for a year until 1859. Back on the Illustrious in 1859 for two years then completed his service on Asia until September 1862 by which time he is 70!!. > > I get the impression that from 1840 onwards most if not all the ships mentioned where at dock at Portsmouth so not much of a life on the ocean waves especially as he gets nearer to 70. > > I would be very grateful for any suggestion or advise where to find out more about the above ships at the period my man was aboard. > > A Happy new year to all the list > > Alan Foxall > > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== > Treat others as you wish to be treated yourselves, with respect > Visit the knightroots website at www.knightroots.co.uk >

Mary HACKETT born about 1735 she married Robert Scorey 1755 in Bishops Waltham. Mary died in 1809 in Durley, Hampshire. If anyone is researching the Hackett line, I am looking for Mary's parents. The IGI has a Mary born 1728 and another Mary born 1932 both in Bishops Waltham. They are both possibilities but I have nothing concrete to tie Mary to either of these. I would appreciate any suggestions. Marilyn

Have you tried TheShip-L and Mariners-L, very knowledgeable people on those lists. Not there is none on this list, h-m-m-m. Happy New Year to all, Edna - Ottawa ----- Original Message ----- From: "ALAN FOXALL" <alan.foxall@btinternet.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 5:49 AM Subject: [Ham] Thomas Foxall RN I have received a photocopy of the service record of my Gt.Gt.Grandfather Thomas William Foxall from the National Archives (ADM29/61/68). It seems that he served 27 years 231 days between 1804 and 1862 on a variety of ships, with a break between 1815 & 1840. On the photocopy there are a couple of ships that I cannot identify so I would appreciate any suggestions :- He seem to join HMS (Herson or Herons or perhaps Hermes) on Aug 11 1804 (when he was 13) he stay with this ship until March 1907 then the day after joined the Herald until Aug 1808. there appears to be a year gap and he rejoins the Herald in August 1809 and stays with her until October 1815. There is then a Twenty five year gap until Sept 1840 when he joins the (Rolltasuake or Rattlesnake or Rolltasmake) for about 3 and a half years. He then spends 3 years on Victory (1844-47) , two years on Illustrious 1848-1850, a years on Britannica 1850/51, three years on Neptune 1851-54, three years on St Vincent 1854-58, a few months on the Duke of Wellington 1858 then back on St Vincent for a year until 1859. Back on the Illustrious in 1859 for two years then completed his service on Asia until September 1862 by which time he is 70!!. I get the impression that from 1840 onwards most if not all the ships mentioned where at dock at Portsmouth so not much of a life on the ocean waves especially as he gets nearer to 70. I would be very grateful for any suggestion or advise where to find out more about the above ships at the period my man was aboard. A Happy new year to all the list Alan Foxall ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== Treat others as you wish to be treated yourselves, with respect Visit the knightroots website at www.knightroots.co.uk

A Happy New Year to all on list staring through the fog & mist trying to find the ancestral mix Have a happy 2006 Who's that pip in my tree branching out ahead of me We might be related But then we might not chuck some more names in the family pot Take care everyone! Have a great 2006! Linda & Tony