Hi Moya One of my Aunts was known as Hetty ands her name was Esther, Take care Best regards Ben ----- Original Message ----- From: "M. Page" <marp2@onetel.com> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 1:11 AM Subject: Re: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names > Following this request for clarification, I thought a list of diminutives > might be of general interest to the list. > http://www.nireland.com/anne.johnston/Diminutives.htm > > Moya Page, > researching BANTING/BANTEN/BANTUM - One Name Study GOONS # 4570 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> > To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 3:01 PM > Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names > > > Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if > anyone > knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. > > Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the > particularly family I am interested is called Heather. > > There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, > Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that > happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. > > Thank you > > Ann > > _________________________________________________________________ > Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! > http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. > SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity > (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

It is an abb for Esther Ann Regards Ben ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 12:01 AM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names > Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if > anyone > knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. > > Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the > particularly family I am interested is called Heather. > > There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, > Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that > happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. > > Thank you > > Ann > > _________________________________________________________________ > Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! > http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

My grandmother was called Hettie but her name was Ethel Louise Colin W ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:01 AM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann _________________________________________________________________ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-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 Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 5/5/2007 10:34 AM

There are two meanings to Hetty One is a diminutive of Henrietta, Keeper of the Hearth, which is the French feminine form of Henry The other comes from Persia and is a Star or Myrtle Leaf Mostly it is the French origin one. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann _________________________________________________________________ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --- avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 000738-3, 05/05/2007 Tested on: 5/5/2007 11:14:35 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Hello Ann, My Christian names books state Hetty is a pet form of Hesther and/or Henrietta. The information does not fit in with the names you mentioned I am afraid. Rod in Andover.

This is a great reply, Ernie.......hope it made everyone SMILE! From: ErnB On 5/5/07 08:18, "Susy-Q" <genluver@wildblue.net> wrote: > It is always so sad to hear of someone's loved one passing on... I'd hate to make you sad again, Suzy-Q, so I've decided not to go. Besides, too much to do. I need more time. They can wait while my 150th birthday and I'll ponder the question again. Ernie Bull

Chris & Caroline... The current tips are great.......thanx for all you do! Suzy in TX

My Great Gran was a Harriett but was known as Hetty and she actually gave her daughter the name Hetty Elsie. Sharon

Following this request for clarification, I thought a list of diminutives might be of general interest to the list. http://www.nireland.com/anne.johnston/Diminutives.htm Moya Page, researching BANTING/BANTEN/BANTUM - One Name Study GOONS # 4570 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann _________________________________________________________________ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

All the Hetty's I've known were christened Henrietta. Moya Page, researching BANTING/BANTEN/BANTUM - One Name Study GOONS # 4570 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Gilbert" <jamesventnor@hotmail.co.uk> To: <hampshire-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 3:01 PM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Nick Names Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann _________________________________________________________________ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/ *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Having been successfull the last time I asked for help I wondered if anyone knew what the nick name Hetty is short for. Found one site that said it was Heather but as far as I know none of the particularly family I am interested is called Heather. There are six girls in this family, Fanny, Ellen, Elizabeth, Rosanna, Chalotte (Lottie) and Mary. Maybe its just one of those nick names that happens in a family but thought I would ask you all what you think. Thank you Ann _________________________________________________________________ Reserve your place in history - Email Britain! http://www.emailbritain.co.uk/

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On 5/5/07 08:18, "Susy-Q" <genluver@wildblue.net> wrote: > It is always so sad to hear of someone's loved one passing on... I'd hate to make you sad again, Suzy-Q, so I've decided not to go. Besides, too much to do. I need more time. They can wait while my 150th birthday and I'll ponder the question again. Ernie Bull

It is always so sad to hear of someone's loved one passing on....sending prayers to Ann from Texas......... Suzy From: Chris & Caroline To: ENG-HAMPSHIRE ; HAMPSHIRE-LIFE Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:36 AM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] Sad loss Some of you will know of Ann Barrett as a keen and active member of the Isle of Wight list and of her valuable work for family history. Her husband, Les, has been her helper and supporter for many years, without whom she would have been unable to do all the work she has done. During the last few weeks he has been very ill and his time has been divided between home and the Mountbatten Hospice. This morning he passed away. I am sure you will join with me in sympathy for Ann in her loss. If any of you wish to send cards of sympathy her home address is 17 Southfield Gardens, Haylands, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO33 3EF Chris

Duhhh! They get worse Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Davy Cannon" <davy.cannon1@btinternet.com> To: "HAMPSHIRE-LIFE" <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:28 PM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] It's Star Wars day! I couldn't resist wishing you all a happy Star Wars day - May 4th be with you! Davy Cannon, Dorchester, Dorset. *************************************** When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the footers which will be put back anyway!) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --- avast! Antivirus: Inbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 000738-2, 05/04/2007 Tested on: 5/4/2007 11:04:55 PM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Perhaps, Davy, you will try a little harder to resist the temptation next year. By the way, the movie was released on 25 May 1977, so surely 25 May should be SWD, and this year the 30th anniversary. David May the Peace be with you ----- Original Message ----- From: "Davy Cannon" <davy.cannon1@btinternet.com> To: "HAMPSHIRE-LIFE" <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 12:28 PM Subject: [HAMPSHIRE-LIFE] It's Star Wars day! >I couldn't resist wishing you all a happy Star Wars day - May 4th be with > you! > > Davy Cannon, > Dorchester, Dorset. > > *************************************** > > When replying to this message, please spare a thought for your fellow list > members, and anyone searching the archives in the future. SNIP everything > which is not essential for comprehension or continuity (including the > footers which will be put back anyway!) > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I couldn't resist wishing you all a happy Star Wars day - May 4th be with you! Davy Cannon, Dorchester, Dorset.

Hi everyone, I know there are rootsweb members who have an interest in the surname HABENS in the Hampshire area, and so I would like to inform those researchers that a new Habens surname list has been established on rootsweb. I am the list administrator, and come from Gosport. I have been researching the Habens/Habyns Habbins surname for many years, and hope the list will become a focal point for anyone else with an interest in the surname. I am extremely grateful and pleased that I will have as my assistant list admin, Jon Nixey, who is very well known for his love of FH and who is so generous in taking time, to help other researchers. Everyone with an interest in the Habens surname are welcome to join. Simply send an email to: _habens-request@rootsweb.com_ (mailto:habens-request@rootsweb.com) and put the word subscribe in both the subject line and the body of the Email. Best wishes, Den Budden

Ever had pdf files or wp files sent you and cannot open them! Well I had Adobe Reader but since putting in Adobe Photoshop all pdf files come out as graphics until somene sent me a link to this website! http://www.zamzar.com/ You just enter (using the browse button) the file into the box, say what you want it converted to in the next box add your email addy and within a couple of minutes the results are emailed to you!! The pdf files I put into Word and the graphics and layout came out spot on I certainly recomment this little programme! Chris SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) http://Southernlife.org.uk History of the Hampshire, Dorset and IOW Villages,Towns and Churches

David, You are right about victorian school monitors.....I found the following on the Davenant Foundation School website a while back.... It was in February 1680 that the Reverend Ralph Davenant drew up his will leaving all of his household goods and plate to his wife with the provision that it should eventually be sold and that the monies raised should be used to build a school for 40 poor boys of Whitechapel. Ralph Davenant was the son of the Rector of Gillingham in Dorset. Mr.Davenant became Rector of Whitechapel (St.Mary's) and was awarded the degree of M.A. by Cambridge University as a result of a directive from King Charles II. We don't actually know what the connection between Ralph Davenant and the King was but he (the King) was clearly impressed. In addition to the monies raised from the sale of plate and goods, a number of properties were also given over to the school so that rents and capital could be raised. These consisted of a farm at Sandon near Chelmsford, the site where Tilbury Fort is built and much of the land upon which the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway is built. Funds raised thereby went towards the additional educating of 34 poor girls. Boys were to learn reading , writing and arithmetic whilst the girls were to learn reading, writing and sewing. A site for the proposed school was found in the Whitechapel Road on the Lower Burial Ground.....the site is still occupied by the old school buildings and can be clearly seen when passing along the Whitechapel Road today. In 1813 a dramatic change took place when Davenant earned itself the title of 'Cradle of the National Schools of England'. Dr. Andrew Bell invented a system for educating hundreds of children with only one Master assisted by senior boys. This became known as the MONITORIAL system. 1000 children (600 boys and 400 girls) were educated by this system in a new building which was erected in Davenant Street. Regards, John Parker Romsey, Hampshire, England E-mail: ParkerFamHist@aol.com