Reproduced by kind permission of Hampshire Chronicle Monday May 23 1803 Portsmouth­ Wednesday arrived here from town, the Right Hon. Lord Viscount Nelson, K. B., Vice Admiral of the Blue, and Duke of Bronte, and hoisted his flag on board the Victory, of 100 guns. He was welcomed in with incessant ringing of the bells, which continued the whole of the day. Saturday, May 21, Winchester­Last Monday afternoon, the children of the various parochial schools walked in procession to Wolvesey Palace, for the purpose of enjoying a few hours recreation in the delightful grounds, and partaking of tea, but the rain suddenly fell in torrents, and they were in consequence compelled to return to their schoolrooms, and postpone their holiday till a more auspicious opportunity. An interesting event took place at the parish church of Wonston on Tuesday last. Four missionaries to the Roman Catholics, in connexion with the Society for Irish Church Missions, had been waiting for ordination, to enter upon their several stations in the diocese of Tuam. The Bishop of Taum being under the necessity of remaining in London for some time in attendance upon Parliament, rather than delay the work of the Missions, kindly consented to hold a special ordination for these missionaries. Saturday, May 23, 1903 Winchester ­In a letter to the editor, an invalid writes: "Now that the old city is waking up somewhat to modern emergency, as demonstrated by the St. Cross omnibus, we invalids glance more hopefully towards the life-giving breezes which stir on St. Giles's Hill, but which we are helpless to attain to, and we wonder if no lift or electric rail or scientific contrivance can be achieved which, without fatigue or impossible exertion, may waft us to the summit of such a life-giving resort. The lift to the Lees at Folkestone suggests that such is possible and may be made remunerative. To those who cannot walk nor by any means command a carriage, there remains only the modest resource of the pony or bath chair, neither of them very suitable for climbing. It has seemed to me that if the great need of such a desirable enterprise were made known through your widely read columns, it might serve to create it." Portsmouth ­Nelson's old flagship, the Victory, after 138 years' service, was "retired" on Monday from her position as admiral's flagship at Portsmouth. Frimley­Mrs. Sarah Jones, who went through the Crimea campaign as a nurse with Miss Florence Nightingale, was buried at Frimley on Thursday. Mrs. Jones, who was 84 years of age, was the only woman who went out with Miss Nightingale. Her husband, who survives her, also went through the Crimea and the Mutiny with the 12th Lancers. In accordance with the deceased's oft-expressed wish, the badge given her by Miss Nightingale, bearing the words "Miss Nightingale, Scutari Hospital," was buried with her. Christchurch­ The Town Council of Christchurch have decided to have the town lighted by electricity London­Another Druce claimant to the Portland dukedom has arrived from Australia, accompanied by his solicitor. He, too, desires that a coffin alleged by him to be empty should be dug up in Highgate Cemetery, as the first step towards proving his case. Saturday, May 23, 1953 Winchester­ May is fast becoming recognised as the beginning and end of the local government or civic year. Recent legislation has lumped together early in the month of May all County Council, Municipal Borough and District Council elections. At the first meetings of these bodies after the elections come the elections of the civic heads­the Lord Mayors, thje Mayors and the Chairmen of the County and District Councils. A move to postpone them this year to "cover" the Coronation was refused by Parliament, and normal procedure was followed. Practically all the municipal boroughs, in consequence, have been appointing their mayors this week. A 19th-century tower musket was presented to the 60th Rifles, K.R.R.C., on behalf of the Royal Rhodesian Regiment, at the Depot, Winchester. The musket was used in the pioneer days of Southern Rhodesia, and was the type used by line regiments of the British Army a century ago. The musket will be on view in the Regimental Museum. King's Somborne­A large number assembled on the School playground on Saturday evening to witness the crowning. Friday, May 26, 1978 Sparsholt ­Fire swept through a residential block at the Hampshire College of Agriculture early on Tuesday morning. Six farmworkers on the top floor of the four-storey building awoke to find the roof well alight, but they all managed to leave the building safely. More than 30 firemen from Winchester, Sutton Scotney and Stockbridge tackled the blaze, which destroyed a 60ft section of the roof and also damaged office accommodation. All six bedrooms on the top floor were damaged and some of them were completely gutted. The building, built in 1926, was originally the main college block. Winchester­More than 50 members of the Fire Brigades' Union from Southern Region were due to attend a meeting in Winchester yesterday (Thursday) with the National Secretary of the Union, Mr. Terry Parry, and vice-president, Mr. Jack Haworth.The main item on the agenda will be the introduction of a 42-hour week promised at the end of the strike earlier this year. Companies involved in the development of the latest stages of Winchester's Badger Farm housing estate are to be told that their applications for a total of 146 homes will be refused in a month's time unless they come forward with revised proposals. Concerned at the way other parts of the site have been developed, Winchester City Planning Committee recently held a special meeting at which they agreed the need for a co-ordinating architect for the whole area. But correspondence since then with New Ideal Homes and Willett Homes had not brought any results, the committee was told. In the space of a few seconds on Tuesday morning, an 80ft chimney was reduced to 62,000 separate bricks. It was a spectacular end to a Winchester landmark. The chimney, part of the now redundant refuse incinerator at Garnier-road, was brought crashing safely to the ground by what Mr. B. R. R. Bodenham, Contracts Manager for Treloar and Sons Ltd., described as "the old-fashioned method". --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

Better make that "offlist"! Cheers Dorothy http://mobile.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Mobile - Check & compose your email via SMS on your Telstra or Vodafone mobile.

(Yes, yes, yes!! Finally, someone asked about a family I know!) Hello Norma Mercy is the sister of my ancestor Ruth Whistler. I have information on their siblings and Ruth's descendants down to the present day. I have another daughter for Mercy and John plus a granddaughter. I will contact you offline later today with more information. Regards Dorothy M Whakatane, NZ http://mobile.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Mobile - Check & compose your email via SMS on your Telstra or Vodafone mobile.

Hi all, Seeing it seems quiet at the moment at least it is here I thought I would post my family that I am having trouble withhoping that someone has them on their family or maybe able to help. here they are John GODDEN and Mercy UK children Elizabeth b1801 Anna Kezia b 1803 Margaret Mary b1805 Edward b 1810 Francis Patience b1812 Sarah c 1815 Sophia c1816 William c 1821 I have info on Francis but that is all if anyone can help I would be grateful. The family came from Sherfield Hampshire this is all I know Thank you for your help and replies Regards Norma

Researching BREWER in the Crawley area any information would be welcome Albert Hugh BREWER m Mary Jane BRAMBLE Daughters Mollie, Dorothy, Peggy Sons Dudley, Frederick William Alfred NEWMAN m Emma Ellen DOEL Alresford Church (think this could be Old Alresford but cert does not say) Witgnesses Albert Ernest NEWMAN and Sarah Jane DOEL October 11th 1919 Again any information would be greatly appreciated Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

It was a great day out, and though we lost, Southampton supporters did the city and county proud. The ground was awash with yellow and blue, we completely out sang the Arsenal supporters, everything was good natured, and we even got special mention at the end of the game for the way all the Saints supporters stayed on to see both teams get their medals and do their laps of honour, most other losing teams leave long before this. This is true Hampshire Life (or in my case Isle of Wight Life) having a great day out whatever the score, making new friends, and showing everyone worldwide what a brilliant club Southampton is and what a great set of supporters they have. Oh and by the way good luck to Bournemouth next week, it may be in Dorset nowadays but its still Hampshire as far as I'm concerned. Jon Baker Calne, Wiltshire, UK Family History: www.vectis10w.freeserve.co.uk Researching: RYALL (Isle of Wight/South Africa), DOWNTON (Dorset/IOW/NZ), KEEN (Gloucs/IOW), WALKER (Oxford/Nova Scotia), JOHNSON (Gloucs), BAKER (London/Hampshire), HAYTER (Hampshire), HUGHES (Co Armagh), STEWART (Co Down) ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris & Caroline <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 17 May 2003 19:14 Subject: [HantsLife] FA CUP > Well Southampton lost 1 - 0 to Arsenal!! > Won myself 10 pounds though!!! > Watch out Europe we are coming!!! > > Chris and Caroline > > > --- > All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > And attachments are also scanned before being added. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003 > > ______________________________

Those interested in Canals and navigations will be interested in this site. SOUTHAMPTON CANAL SOCIETY http://www.whitenap.plus.com/ Good history of the Itchen Navigation included Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

Just had a look at this site - hope you enjoy. I didn't find anything I wanted but perhaps you can? Pat in Oz I have just stumbled across an amazing site, it is transcriptions of loads of directories you can do a search just punch in your surname and up comes all the results www.historicaldirectories.org good hunting ______________________________

Don't forget the great year Portsmouth has had, Division One champions! Looking forward to our local derbys next season! Sharon

Commiserations to Southampton. 95% of our local pub here in Oxfordshire were cheering Southampton on. Regards, Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Caroline" <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 7:14 PM Subject: [HantsLife] FA CUP > Well Southampton lost 1 - 0 to Arsenal!! > Won myself 10 pounds though!!! > Watch out Europe we are coming!!! > > Chris and Caroline > > > --- > All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > And attachments are also scanned before being added. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003 > > > ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== > "GENEALOGISTS DO IT IN TREES!" > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Well Southampton lost 1 - 0 to Arsenal!! Won myself 10 pounds though!!! Watch out Europe we are coming!!! Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

This is an excellent link for trade directories such as Kellys as the pages are online, and more are being added as time goes by. NOT a commercial site but run by the University of Leicester, not much Hampshire but for those researching on other lists this could be a useful tool. http://www.historicaldirectories.org/ We put our name in the search box and it came up with 19 hits, clicked on the link and it brought up the page with the entry outlined in colour. To find more use the HIT button on the left hand side Includes Isle of Wight We put HAYLES in the search box and it found these three with plenty more HAYLES, Henry (Fruiterer) 39 High St Coweds HAYLES Benjamin (Bookseller/Binder) Deadman's Lane Newport HAYLES John (Buuilder) 15 High Street Newport bit slow in loading as the pages are in graphic form and you can print them straight off. Local History also included Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

Southampon 0 Arsenal 1 after 38 Minutes Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

Seeing Chris Gibbons email ref Eling burials we had a look at a copy of the burials which Vicki Turner sent to us and which is on our website. We found the following which may help the PURKISS researchers PURKISS Mary wife or Robert Purkis DOB 1782 POWELL Alisy, wife of Robert PURKISS DOB 1703 PERKIS Samuel son of G and M PURKISS buried 1 Oct ???? PERKIS William buried 13 Nov 1831 PERKIS Robert PERKIS Mary PERKIS Jane daughter DOB 1834 buried 16 Dec 1835 The full list can be found as a download at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~villages/eling.htm Chris and Caroline --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 12/05/2003

Thanks Suzanne for posting this site address. Have not yet found any of ours but there are links not only to Hampshire but many other places that will help lots of us. Keep the info exchange going please, that's what these mailing lists are all about. I don't often have anything to add to these lists but appreciate the information gained from them, they have helped me to find and enjoy my research. Thanks again Suzanne. Veronica _____ <http://promos.hotbar.com/promos/promodll.dll?RunPromo&El=hotbar%5feleme nt%3bst%3b&SG=&RAND=33114> Upgrade Your Email - Click here!

Dear Friends, Yes I echo Maureen's reply. I am very chuffed to see the photos of the Holy Trinity Church and Millbrook. I have family from the Four Post Hill area who would have used this church. I am looking for the birth / bapt of George BOYCE c. 1806, he died at Four Posts aged 24 and was buried 25 Apr 1830. Is he the George that married Caroline PICKETT on 3 Jan 1830, is he the posthumous father of George bapt 21 Nov 1830? I could not find his bapt. when I visited Southampton Civic Centre last year and now believe he could be the George born in 1806 to Benjamin BOYCE and Hannah PENNEY of Eling. Malcolm Boyes who is doing a one name study and Glenn Boyes have helped me get this far. So did George 1806 stay in Eling or did he move up the road to Millbrook? He is not shown to be deceased on the younger George's marriage certificate, trade was shoemaker. I would welcome your thoughts on this puzzle. Thank you. I have their descendants to share should anyone have links to this family. Best wishes, Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Derek&Maureen [mailto:franki-mo@paradise.net.nz] Sent: 15 May 2003 22:20 To: HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HantsLife] SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) - site updates Message From: "Chris & Caroline" To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: [HantsLife] SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) - site updates UPDATES: Photographs of Holy Trinity Church Millbrook ~~~~~~~~~~ Thankyou for this, Chris. I remember it well. Used to walk past it when going to & from Millbrook rec or ride past it when going to the New Forest or Totton etc by bus. M, nz

Well they must be blind Suzanne, there is a Hampshire one on their Headley to be precise and the family being Fullick. Who cares whether it is commercial or not as long as it helps to trace the family history? It is up to the individual if they want to pay or not!! Chris and Caroline ----- Original Message ----- From: <Poetryinmoti3701@aol.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 11:46 PM Subject: [HantsLife] Ancient Faces Sorry all, sent the wrong address, http://www.ancientfaces.com/ Suzanne ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== Please use common sense when sending or replying to messages on the list. What may not offend you may offend others. Please do not send virus warnings, or other matetial not relevant to Hampshire and its history. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 13/05/2003

The crowds will be out in both places, pity the Ark Royal chose the same day though as I think this could dampen a lot of spirits. Saints 1 Arsenal 6 again? Chris and Caroline ----- Original Message ----- From: "len-strong" <len-strong@supanet.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 8:39 PM Subject: [HantsLife] Good luck and welcome Good luck to Southampton in the cup final and Welcome home Ark Royal. Two memorable Hampshire occasions tomorrow, 17th May. ==== HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Mailing List ==== This is YOUR list so please treat it the way you wish yourself treated. Remember: "FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION" It comes bundled with the software! ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.480 / Virus Database: 276 - Release Date: 13/05/2003

Good luck to Southampton in the cup final and Welcome home Ark Royal. Two memorable Hampshire occasions tomorrow, 17th May.

Hi List, Would there be a kind soul who happens to have an index for the 1851 census for Basingstoke? If so, could you do a check for John Howlett Beatley and his wife Laura please? Laura (nee Whistler) was born in 1807 in Aldermaston, Berks. and married there in 1826. John was possibly born in Norwich. Reportedly John was a gunsmith and is now believed to be there since his marriage into the 1840s at least. Any census information is much appreciated. Thanks, Sue Knight (Canada) susanknight@rogers.com