It must have given you a great sense of satisfaction being able to right a wrong, albeit 92 years on! My mother's brother died of his WW1 war wounds, gassing, in 1927 and there is no possibilty of a public memorial to him as deaths after 1921 were not regarded as 'war deaths' so I am told. Chris ________________________________ From: Suzannah Foad <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, 19 October, 2009 14:44:43 Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] REMEMBRANCE TIDE - A SPECIAL EVENT Private George Foad - 7th November 09 at 11am REMEMBRANCE TIDE - A SPECIAL EVENT. Recent visitors to the cemetery at St Nicholas-at-Wade might have noticed a brand new Commonwealth War Graves headstone, commemorating Private George Ernest Foad, of the Queen's Royal West Surrey regiment, who died in 1917. Until recently, practically nothing was known about this soldier, save that his name is among those inscribed on the Monkton Village War Memorial. Enquiries locally revealed very little information and he was not mentioned in the official records immediately available. In recent months further research has been carried out by Mrs Janet Graham, Headteacher of Monkton Primary School, and myself, and we now have a fuller picture. George Foad was born in 1889 and lived in Monkton, working first on the land, and then as a colliery tip man ( at the newly opened Chislet Colliery?). He enlisted in the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment in 1915, and was graded fit for active service. He completed basic training but, just before he was to be posted to the Western Front, he became ill with pleurisy. His condition deteriorated over the following months and he was eventually invalided from the service on pension, with a good military character, in July 1916. He died nine months later at his parents’ home at Gore Street New Cottages, from tuberculosis of the lungs and peritoneum. He was 27. Private George Foad was buried in the Cemetery following a service in St. Nicholas' Church conducted by the Vicar of Monkton, the Revd Fabian Brackenbury. [George's mother, Emily, was a St Nicholas' girl.] In more recent years, the unmarked grave has been entirely forgotten, but the clear picture we now have is of a man who had tried hard to do his bit, and it is good to know that his contemporaries in Monkton saw to it that his name was included among those commemorated on the village war memorial. The results of our research were submitted to the Ministry of Defence, who agreed to authorise the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to erect a headstone on Private Foad’s Grave. The stone was finally put in place in May this year, and a short ceremony of Dedication on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday, November 7th at 11am, in the presence of descendants of the Foad family. Mrs Janet Graham and I are very grateful to all those who have helped us in this venture, particularly the St Nicholas-at-Wade & Sarre Parish Council, and Mrs Julie Francis, the former Clerk to the Council who quickly located George Foad's grave in the excellent cemetery records, and liaised with the War Graves Commission over arrangements for installing the the memorial stone. The Council also kindly waived their fees in this case. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In loving memory of Maria WILES For 57 years the faithful friend and Constant companion of Elizabeth SIMES Died Feb 27th 1938 In her 80th year RIP (Have Photo) In loving memory of Elizabeth SIMES Who passed peacefully away October 21st 1936 aged 89. Who was Schoolmistress, Church organist and Sunday school teacher in this parish from 1867 -1903. Her wonderful character and influence made her beloved by all. Blessed are the pure in heart For they shall see God This stone was subscribed for by friends, old scholars and relatives (Have Photo)

In loving memory of Sidney Jesse BOLTON A devoted husband and father Called home Feb 20th 1986 In his 72nd years Gone from our home but not our hearts Also of Constance BOLTON A devoted wife and mother Called home Oct 31st 1960 In her 71st year God saw you where getting weary Then did what he thought was best He put his arms around you dears And whispered come and rest (Have Photo)

In loving remembrance of a most devoted wife and mother Florence CLEMENTS Who entered in rest November 20th 1957 Aged 79 years Also of Henry George CLEMENTS Who entered into rest December 26th 1963 Aged 89 years (Have Photo)

REMEMBRANCE TIDE - A SPECIAL EVENT. Recent visitors to the cemetery at St Nicholas-at-Wade might have noticed a brand new Commonwealth War Graves headstone, commemorating Private George Ernest Foad, of the Queen's Royal West Surrey regiment, who died in 1917. Until recently, practically nothing was known about this soldier, save that his name is among those inscribed on the Monkton Village War Memorial. Enquiries locally revealed very little information and he was not mentioned in the official records immediately available. In recent months further research has been carried out by Mrs Janet Graham, Headteacher of Monkton Primary School, and myself, and we now have a fuller picture. George Foad was born in 1889 and lived in Monkton, working first on the land, and then as a colliery tip man ( at the newly opened Chislet Colliery?). He enlisted in the Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment in 1915, and was graded fit for active service. He completed basic training but, just before he was to be posted to the Western Front, he became ill with pleurisy. His condition deteriorated over the following months and he was eventually invalided from the service on pension, with a good military character, in July 1916. He died nine months later at his parents’ home at Gore Street New Cottages, from tuberculosis of the lungs and peritoneum. He was 27. Private George Foad was buried in the Cemetery following a service in St. Nicholas' Church conducted by the Vicar of Monkton, the Revd Fabian Brackenbury. [George's mother, Emily, was a St Nicholas' girl.] In more recent years, the unmarked grave has been entirely forgotten, but the clear picture we now have is of a man who had tried hard to do his bit, and it is good to know that his contemporaries in Monkton saw to it that his name was included among those commemorated on the village war memorial. The results of our research were submitted to the Ministry of Defence, who agreed to authorise the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to erect a headstone on Private Foad’s Grave. The stone was finally put in place in May this year, and a short ceremony of Dedication on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday, November 7th at 11am, in the presence of descendants of the Foad family. Mrs Janet Graham and I are very grateful to all those who have helped us in this venture, particularly the St Nicholas-at-Wade & Sarre Parish Council, and Mrs Julie Francis, the former Clerk to the Council who quickly located George Foad's grave in the excellent cemetery records, and liaised with the War Graves Commission over arrangements for installing the the memorial stone. The Council also kindly waived their fees in this case.

In loving memory of our dear sister Gwendoline BROADLEY Died 1st November 1958 Also of her sister Florence May BROADLEY Died 28th October 1959 Also of their sister Ann BROADLEY Died 15th January 1954 (Have Photo)

In loving memory of Clara Lasey BUSS Who entered into rest December 29th 1924 aged 64 years A devoted wife and mother Also of Henry Smith BUSS Husband of the above Who passed away May 3rd 1937 aged 78 years Grant them thy peace dear Lord (Have Photo)

In loving memory of my beloved Father George BLAKESLEY Who fell asleep May 17th 1929 aged 78 and Lucy BLAKESLEY June 13th 1929 Aged 89 (Have Photo)

>From KFHS - one of the people listed is from Ramgate For our family archives I am researching the World War II Destroyer HMS MARTIN and her crew. HMS MARTIN with a crew of 222 was torpedoed and sunk on the 10th November 1942 with a loss of 159, one of whom was my 18-year-old uncle Ordinary Seaman Thomas Cusack. After two years of research and contact with six of the survivors and a number of relatives of those who were lost we decided to develop a website dedicated to those men who served in HMS MARTIN. I am therefore contacting every Family History Society in the counties where these men hailed from in the hope that the Society will publish our website address so hopefully relatives of the men who served in HMS MARTIN can contact us and forward information if they wish. The website address is: www.hmsmartin-g44.co.uk The men who hailed from your county are: Stoker 1st Class RICHARD HENRY COLLINS Son of Charles and Sarah Collins of Chatham, Kent. Petty Officer ALBERT WALTER EVERETT Son of John and Edith Mary Everett; husband of Beatrice Jane Everett of Sevenoaks, Kent. Petty Officer DANIEL THOMAS FASHAM Son of William Thomas and Emily Fasham of Walmer, Kent. Able Seaman GEORGE MELVIN HENRY Son of William and Doris Hilda Henry of Sandwich, Kent. Leading Seaman ERIC LEONARD HOSKINS D S M Son of Percy and Margaret Annie Hoskins of Elham, Kent. Stoker 1st Class KENNETH JAMES Son of Peter and Mary Jane James of West Wickham, Kent. Able Seaman RONALD WALTER JOHNSON Son of Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson; husband of Monica Johnson of Chatham, Kent Stoker 1st Class WILLIAM AMOS LIPSCOMBE Son of James and Kate Lipscombe; husband of Francis Annie Lipscombe of Rochester, Kent. Leading Seaman JOHN HAROLD POWELL Son of Hugh and Lillian Elizabeth Powell of Gillingham, Kent. Chief Petty Officer ARTHUR MONTAGUE REEDER Son of Montague James and Gertrude Maletta Reeder; husband of Lillian Marjorie Reeder of Catham, Kent. Leading Seaman WILLIAM GEORGE REES Son of David and Annies Rees of Chatham, Kent. Ordnance Artificer 4th Class KENNETH ALFRED STANLEY ROSS Son of Alfred Charles and Annie Selina Ross of Bexleyheath, Kent. Leading Stoker DOUGLAS LEWIS SMITH Son of John and Ellen Smith of Ramsgate, Kent. Petty Officer Stoker PHILIP ROY CLEMENT TAYLOR Son of Clement Septimus and Louisa Catherine Taylor of Sevenoaks, Kent. Leading Seaman GEORGE THOMAS JAMES WRAIGHT Son of James and Beatrice Mary Wraight; husband do Geraldine Francis Edith Wraight of New Romney, Kent. Hoping you can help in this matter. Regards Tom Meaden, Poole, Dorset.

It says Married in the Wesleyan Chapel according to the rites and ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists by certificate by me, Henry Smallwood Minister, underneath is Thomas Wm. Hawkes (not sure of this hard to read) registrar. Thanks to all that have helped, and thanks for the pictures Suzannah much obliged, where would we be without you. Regards Joan. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Suzannah Foad Sent: 18 October 2009 17:11 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Isle-of-Thanet] Margate Wesleyan Chapel Hi Joan This would be Hawley Square Wesleyan Chapel. It closed in 1948 and became a factory! Its now luxury apartments. I shall see if I can find you a picture Does the certificate say it was with or without a license? Suzannah ----- Original Message ---- From: Joan Leary <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, 18 October, 2009 16:46:00 Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] Margate Wesleyan Chapel Hi, My great grandparents William Goodbourn and Frances Clark were married in the Wesleyan Chapel Margate in 1869, by certificate, I can't find out anything about this Chapel does it still exist, and does anyone know what "by certificate" means. Thank you, Joan. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

See Barbara Dixon's invaluable Certificate Tutorial: http://home.clara.net/dixons/Certificates/marriages.htm#COL9 Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Leary" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 4:46 PM Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] Margate Wesleyan Chapel > Hi, > > ..., and does anyone know what > "by certificate" means. > > Thank you, Joan. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi, My great grandparents William Goodbourn and Frances Clark were married in the Wesleyan Chapel Margate in 1869, by certificate, I can't find out anything about this Chapel does it still exist, and does anyone know what "by certificate" means. Thank you, Joan.

Hi Joan This would be Hawley Square Wesleyan Chapel. It closed in 1948 and became a factory! Its now luxury apartments. I shall see if I can find you a picture Does the certificate say it was with or without a license? Suzannah ----- Original Message ---- From: Joan Leary <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, 18 October, 2009 16:46:00 Subject: [Isle-of-Thanet] Margate Wesleyan Chapel Hi, My great grandparents William Goodbourn and Frances Clark were married in the Wesleyan Chapel Margate in 1869, by certificate, I can't find out anything about this Chapel does it still exist, and does anyone know what "by certificate" means. Thank you, Joan. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In loving memory of Julia Beloved wife of Frederick BEERLING and daughter of William and Elizabeth CLEAVER Who passed away November 15th 1907 Aged 41 years (Have Photo)   In loving memory of Elizabeth The beloved wife of William CLEAVER Who passed away July 21st 1920 In her 88th year   Also of William CLEAVER Beloved husband of the above Who passed peacefully away February 3rd 1924 In his 84th year Safe and at rest with Jesus   Also William Only son of the above Who entered into rest July 16th 1917 aged 44 years Until the day breaks   (Have Photo)

In loving memory of Mary Craig SMITH Passed on Feb 17th 1947 A flower sent, lent not given To bloom on earth Then flower in heaven Also of her husband Andrew Craig SMITH Passed on Dec 14th 1954 The peace which passeth all understanding (Have Photo) In loving memory of William Craig SMITH Who passe don Nov 20th 1947 At Rest (Have Photo) A garden of memories Andrew Dalrymple Craig SMITH 25th April 1914 - 15th Jan 1957 Also our son Andrew John Craig SMITH 6th Jan 1941 - 17th Jan 1942 Interred at Chatham Also their wife and mother Marian ERMIN 6th Sep 1910 - 14th Oct 1980 (Have Photo) In memory of Ben OFFEN Passed away April 20th 1948 Aged 74 years Also his daughter Margaret E JENNER 30th December 1977 aged 77 years In loving memory of Margaret Dalrymple OFFEN Passed away November 27th 1960 Aged 85 years And her daughter Vera Alexandra Died 13th October 1989 aged 87. (Have Photo)

In loving memory of Charlotte JEZZARD Who died July 2nd 1938 Aged 79 Years (Have Photo)

In loving memory of Elizabeth PACKHAM Who died June 15th 1913 Aged 78 years Also (Interred in St Nicholas at Wade Churchyard) Our death Father Charles And brothers and sisters (Have Photo)   In loving memory of George Thomas PACKHAM Who died August 5th 1915 Aged 67 years   Also Albert PACKHAM Who died May 30th 1929 Aged 66 years    Also Louisa PACKHAM Who died December 28th 1938 Aged 77 years   (Have Photo)     In loving memory of Minnie PACKHAM Who died 6th January 1941 Aged 51 years   Also Walter PACKHAM Who died February ? 1959 Aged 85 years Husband of the above   (Have Photo)

Sacred to the memory of Thomas OVENDEN Died February 10th 1903 aged 79 Years Also Mary His wife Died June 30th 1908 Aged 84 years (Have Photo)

In loving memory of A dear wife and mother Ellen Elizabeth GORE Passed away 7th December 1972 Aged 55 years Her life a beautiful memory Also Albert Peter GORE Husband of the above Passed away 23rd December 1996 Aged 79 years Together again (Have Photo) In loving memory of Albert GORE Who died February 25th 1922 Aged 69 years At Rest Also Sarah Beloved wife of the above Who fell asleep January  27th 1930 Aged 72 years Forever with the Lord And of Percy John Son of the above Who died April 8th 1910 Aged 16 years Thy will be done (Have Photo)

I'm sending through the 1911 Census. Herbert Charles Keene was a wealthy man and made all his money building houses (he was a master builder) with my his son Herbert Junior. They built many houses in Kent and in the London. http://www.southgategreen.org.uk/local_history/1cannonhill.php I have tracked down the granddaughter of Herbert Charles Keene Junior and will put you in touch. I shall go off list with this subject now as we are out of Thanet. Kind Regards Suzannah From: Arlene Halme < [email protected]> Subject: Re: [Isle-of-Thanet] Ivy Falconer, Herbert Keene Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:14:22 -0700 Suzannah: Thank you so very much for searching out the excellent information. This fills in so many gaps and opens up a few more questions but does solve most the mystery with Ivy. Very much appreciate contacting the two on Genesrunited, and for the extra leads that I will follow up on. If you are able to take a photo of the building today, it would be a treat to see what it now looks like, it must be near a 100 or more years old. Your Lewis wedding account is remarkable in it's length and it the type of gifts given for a society wedding. These Rootsweb lists always come through with the tough ones. If you need any help with research up in Angus, Scotland or out here in British Columbia, feel free to ask. Arlene and Thank you to Joan of this list for the suggestions regarding the local golf club, I have sent off an email and anxiously awaiting a reply. Arlene Victoria BC