Dear Listers, I am trying to find Frederick Walker who married Jane Maria Stockwood in Cowbridge, Glam in 1871. He died young in 1881, aged 36, in Portsea, where his five children were all born. So Jane Maria was a widow living with her parents in Cowbridge at the time of the 1881 census. Can anyone on the list find Frederick Walker in 1871? The marriage was in the March Qtr. so he might not yet be married at the time of the 1871 census. I am only assuming that he came from Portsea or thereabouts, as to date I have found no information about him. Many thanks for any help. Margaret Sanders from Wiltshire

From my notes - Hambledon Bishops Transcripts Jan 14 1821 Bapt. of Jane Ann dau of Thomas and Ann Merrett of Barn Green. Occ. Farmer Perf. by C.G. Boyles? Curate of Blinsworth Hope this will help... Edna - Ottawa

From my notes - Hambledon Bishops Transcripts: May 13 1821 Bapt. Martha dau. of Henry and Elizabeth Warren of Hipley Occ. Labour (er) perf. by R.G. Richards, Vicar Jan 7th 1821 Bapt. Eliza dau. of Thomas and Jane Warren near Anthill Heath Occ. Labourer Perf. by Rovt Grant? Curate of Droxford. Might be handy for some of you... Edna -Ottawa

Good Day, Could someone please check the 1851 Census for Olive CROOK born circa 1812 Soberton, living in the Hambledon area, or further afield.. Thank you, Edna - Ottawa

Hi everyone, The posting from tony and Linda about Miss Corn and Mr cob reminded me of a couple of guide dogs I had heard of, and how everyone who knew of them said the guide Dog Association purposely matched them up with specific people! The two that spring to mind are: Mark Perry, who was given a guide dog named Spencer. (Mark & Spencer?) and a dog named Happy was placed with a gent with the surname of Christmas! Not long after I had my 3rd guide dog Eddy, I heard of a dog called Trixey, and wished that I'd had her! Well Trixey Nixey doesn't sound bad does it! lol Regards to all, Jon -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.5/67 - Release Date: 8/9/05

2005 is the 30th Anniversary of the Berkshire Family History Society and to celebrate we are holding a conference 'The Pearls of Wisdom' at Theale Green School on Saturday 8th October 2005 from 9.45-4.30pm. There are 10 speakers covering a variety of subjects on what is available in Archive material to the use of the Internet and your local Public Library. The conference is open to everyone. For details visit the Society's web site http://www.berksfhs.co.uk/events/AnniversaryConference.htm -- Margaret Young margaret@breadmore.org Breadmore One-Name Study (GOONS 2503) http://www.breadmore.org/

Hello all The Hampshire Genealogical Society annual open day will take place this year on Sunday 25 September 2005 at the usual venue of Horndean Technology College, Merchistoun Rd, Horndean. Doors open at 10.00am and close at 4.00pm. The Society’s AGM (members only) follows at 4.30pm As usual, admission is FREE and attractions include the HGS Bookstall and Research Room, Surname Interests, Computer Genealogical Advice, Stands from Genealogical Suppliers, Other Family History Societies, New & Second Hand Books. The highlights of the day include three free lectures from genealogy experts which are always very informative. This year, we have been fortunate and can offer: Jeanne Bunting - 'Don't Delay; Write Today' John Hanson - 'A to Z of Occupations' Rod Neep - 'Meat on the Bones of Family History' Full details of the open day and of membership of the Society can be found at _www.hgs-online.org.uk_ (http://www.hgs-online.org.uk/) Take care Tony Knight HGS Publicity Officer

Again, thank you to everyone who helped me find addresses for HARRIES families in the Portsmouth area. I will be writing letters to them all today, and then unsubscribing from the list for 2 weeks. I will be packing my clothes (and the kids' clothes) to go on vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia, and nearby Yorktown and Jamestown -- historic sites of the American Revolutionary War. Putting tacks in our tea was not a very funny practical joke at all. However, I will say a kind word about you all while I'm there!! Hope to return and find some mail from a HARRIES. Thanks again, - Kathy Tate Anderson

Thanks to all who responded with either names or info on how to get names for my possible HARRIES connections in the U.K. You've all been very kind. - Kathy Tate Anderson

UK Telephone Directory http://www.ukphonebook.com/ User Name: (have a name ready) Password: (have a password ready) Cheers, Edna - Ottawa

UK Telephone Directory http://www.ukphonebook.com/ User Name: (have a name ready) Password: (have a password ready) scouser Cheers, Edna - Ottawa

Hi, All, I'm so excited! I have traced my TATEs back to late 1700s, but along the way found a 2nd (possibly 3rd) marriage of HENRY TATE, and he had a child born of this marriage, 1/2 sister to my gggrandfather, JAMES TATE. Using FreeBMD, indexes in England, census pages, cemetery info, I have finally found some names of possible living rellies descended from his HENRY TATE. JOAN DINES - b. 1920, married GEOFFREY HARRIES in 1939 in Portsmouth Would it be possible to check a Portsmouth area phone directory for any HARRIES? GEOFFREY and/or JOAN may still be living, or their children. Would love to drop them a letter. Please email direct -- I don't think living persons' info should be on the net. Thanks - - Kathy Tate Anderson

Saw this and thought a little humour can brighten up ANYONES day! Linda and Tony MR. COBB WEDS MISS CORN Miss Margaret Corn was married to Mr. Stanley Cobb recently at El Paso, Texas at the home of the bride's parents. The marriage license clerk at the courthouse refused to issue the license, thinking it was a joke. When he convinced the clerk that it was on the level, Cobb shelled out for the license. * * * Found a humorous sign or entry in census, parish, church, etc. records? Send to: Editor-RWR@rootsweb.com 9. Subscriptions, Submissions, Advertising, Reprints -----------------------------------------------------

Hi, All! New surname found: Looking for possibly living JOAN DINES who married GEOFFREY HARRIES, Portsmouth, 1939, and their descendents. JOAN DINES' mother was EDITH TOMS. Believe we are related. Thank you, - Kathy Tate Anderson

Thanks to David and all who have replied to our e-mail on the above . We still have to prove the age of great uncle who was born in India? but doesn't appear in the records for tracking down in London. Kind regards Linda and Tony

Here are relevant dates and ages David 1. On 27th April 1939, Parliament passed the Military Training Act. This act introduced conscription for men aged 20 and 21 who were now required to undertake six months' military training 2. Parliament also passed legislation that protected some occupations from national service. After consulting with business leaders, the government published the Schedule of Reserved Occupations. Employers were also able to ask for individual key workers employed in one of these key occupations not to be conscripted into the armed forces. By the end of 1940 more than 200,000 men had been granted deferment at their employers' request. 3 . On 3 Sept 1939 Parliament passed the National Service (Armed Forces) Act, under which all men between 18 and 41 were made liable for conscription. It was also announced that single men would be called up before married men. The registration of all men in each age group in turn began on 21st October for those aged 20 to 23. By May 1940, registration had extended only as far as men aged 27 and did not reach those aged 40 until June 1941. 4. On 18th December 1941, the National Service Act was passed. This authorized the call up of unmarried women aged between 20 and 30. Later this was extended to married women, although pregnant women and mothers with young children were exempt from this work. 5. On 2 Mar 1943 the Bevin Boy Call up began

Hi all Just to let you know that on Friday 12 August at 11.00am,UK time, BBC Radio Solent are broadcasting a genealogy programme as part of the Nick Girdler show. A chap researching his Hampshire roots is interviewed followed by a representative from the Hampshire Genealogical Society giving info on the HGS as well as availability of resources. For local listeners, tune to 96.1 FM and anyone else can tune in on the net at: _http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/radiosolent/_ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/radiosolent/) Tony Knight HGS Publicity Officer

Thanks kindly to all who are helping me to find Kate CROOK or KNIGHT b. 1850 Ryde IOW. I have lots to work to do now. Sincere appreciation, Edna - Ottawa ---- Hi there, I' m going to try with the name KNIGHT instead of CROOK. Searching for birth of Kate KNIGHT b. circa Ryde IOW 1850. Have checked the GRO and IGI even under Catherine. With appreciation, Edna - sunny Ottawa ==== HAMPSHIRE Mailing List ==== If all our ancestors were in a tree what a BIG tree -house that would be!

For any Yorkskshire researchers but not for main discussion on the list please but for general information. Linda and Tony (List Admin) Subject: CARN Ticket The East Riding of Yorkshire Archive Service will be joining the County Archives Research Network (CARN) readers ticket scheme from the start of September. Visitors will need to obtain a reader's ticket by providing proof of identity, which must include their name, current address and signature. We will also be issuing day tickets, for those unable to provide such information. We have decided to introduce the system now to provide increased security, and in preparation of our move to a new building in 2006. I would be grateful if you could draw this to the attention of anyone intending on visiting the office. Further information on the scheme, and on the required proofs of ID can be found by visiting our website www.eastriding.gov.uk Many thanks Lizzy Baker Archivist East Riding of Yorkshire Archive Service

Hi there, I' m going to try with the name KNIGHT instead of CROOK. Searching for birth of Kate KNIGHT b. circa Ryde IOW 1850. Have checked the GRO and IGI even under Catherine. With appreciation, Edna - sunny Ottawa