I have 4 Sollys in my tree for what it is worth. Not at all exciting I think but it may tie ends up for somebody. I have John Solly born about 1824 who married Mary Kate Barwick born about 1821 in Minster and died 1855 en route to America. I have a Hannah Solly who appears to be the illegitimate daughter of Mercy Solly born April 1791 in Ash and died in Elmstone 19th December 1841. Mercy was the daughter of Robert Solly and Susannah Pearce. Chris
Is anyone doing any research on John SAYER born in Brooksend, Birchington? Wife was Mary Ann (nee DENNE) Children: Sarah b. 1827 Minster Ann b. 1829 Minster m= William IMPETT Henry b. 1832 Minster m= Eliza (nee?) child Ellen Louisa m= Thomas HAYWARD 1902 Jane b. 1833 Thomas b. 1837 m=Mary (nee?) Ellen b. 1839 John b. 1842 Eliza b. 1845 Just started working on this line, part of a ( 1C3R ) cousins' line who married a SAYER Any info gratefully accepted. ~Elaine
Hi David, Just seen your email regarding the Sayer family and the reference to Garlinge. I am not related to them in any way but as I am researching the history of the village of Garlinge I do have references to a number of them in my records. These are the census records of all the people who lived in Garlinge 1841-1901 and the Sayer family are the fourth largest group in the village after the Solly/Solley family who are the third largest. Part of the Solly family are part of my family history. The local history aspect is my main interest, I havent really researched my family history yet. I have also researched details regarding Garlinge at the records centre at Whitfield, and the family of Sayer are the earliest known (so far) residents of the village, they are first recorded in 1530 as Sayer/Sayers, they seem to have disappeared by 1600, mainly due to female heirs only and their marrying into other families. Thank you for the information that Emma Anne Solley became Emma Anne Sayer through marriage and that Mary Ann Wellman became Mary Ann Sayer through marriage. I can update my records for these because obviously the census does not contain that information, single women who suddenly disappear from a census are probably still there, but under their married name. I note that Emma Anne Sayer was still living in the village in 1901, alone at 1 Kemps Cottage, in the High Street. If any of this is of interest to you or you want to know anymore about these Sayers who have Garlinge connections please get in touch and I will see what I have on them. Laurie Bridger.
Emily Pamela SAYER was my great grandmother. She was born at Garlinge in 1868. She married, firstly, Alfred James HARMAN, in 1889 and, secondly, Ethelbert EDWARDS. Emily was the daughter of James SAYER and Emma Anne SOLLEY. James SAYER was the son of William SAYER and Mary Ann WELLMAN who married at Margate in 1829. I am particularly interested in making contact with any descendents of these people. David
Can anyone help Gail? Hi Suzannah, I would love any kind of information about the MINTER family. I do know the following: Martin Minter married Fanny Morphew in St John the Baptist, Margate on 13 May 1822. They had 11 children of which two arrived in Australia in the 1850's/60's. I can not find who or when they arrived here in Australia. There parents were Henry Minter who married Mary Young at St Lawrence, Ramsgate on 8 Sept 1783. They had 15 children. Here it gets a bit messy as it almost appears that he had two wives, the other one being a Sarah Phillpott who also had many children. On my visit to St Johns I noticed that the headstones were unreadable, which was a real shame so I guess there is no way in knowing who owns what. Any way should you ever come across any information on the MINTER family I would be very grateful if you could pass it on. Thanks again Gail Minter-Gniewosz
Margate Free Press April 6th 1878 Page 1 Column 2 Ramsgate Police Court Drunkenness William HEWITT, pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly in Charlotte Court on the previous Saturday afternoon, but as defendant had been locked up since then, the superintendent withdrew the charge on payment costs. George DAVEY, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in York Street on Wednesday afternoon previous. Defendant had been found by P S Stanton, rolling about on the pavement and two men had to take him home. Page 3 Column 2 A Child Scalded. On Saturday 23 Ult a shocking accident which has since proved fatal, occurred to a little child named James Blundell TOTTMAN, who parents reside at St Lawrence. The mother mixed a large basin full of starch and boiling water and stood it on a table which the little fellow, unnoticed, pulled it over, scalding himself in a shocking manner. He lingered in great agony until Thursday afternoon, when he died. An inquest was held on the body on Friday afternoon, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Margate Free Press April 13th 1878 Page 2 Column 2 Ramsgate Police Court Neglecting his wife and children. George DANTON, was charged with the allowing of his wife and children to become chargeable to the common fund of the Isle of Thanet Union on 12th Feb.. Mr W H Thornton, the relieving officer, proved the case and defendant was sentenced to six weeks hard labour. Charge of Assault John SANDWELL of St Lawrence was summoned for assaulting Jane HARWOOD on 5th April. This case was adjourned, defendant being away at sea. Page 7 Column 2 Sandwich - Launch of a Fishing Smack On Saturday last, a fine fishing smack named the Caledonia was successfully launched from the ship building yard of Mr Samuel MASTERS. She was built for Mr Thomas FOSTER of Ramsgate and will be an acquisition to the already fine fishing fleet of smacks that sail from that port. The dimensions are as follows: Length of Keel: 58 Feet Beam: 18 Feet 6 inches Depth of Hold: 9 Feet and measures nearly 50 tons. This vessel has been constructed under the survey of Mr ROBERTS of Ramsgate who on this occasion congratulated Mr MASTERS on the beautiful model of workmanship displayed in her build. Margate Free Press April 27th 1878 Page 2 Column 3 Sudden Death - St Lawrence On Tuesday morning at 1am John AUSTEN a Farm labourer in the employ of Mr G MAXTED of Newlands farm, died suddenly at his Cottage near that place. On the evening prior to his death, he was all in the appearance of good health working in his garden and smoking his pipe. He retired to rest at 9pm leaving his wife and daughter at work on the house and on their following him at about 12.30am they found him trembling and violently struggling for breath. They immediately sent for Dr RAVEN, surgeon of Broadstairs who on his arrival shortly after 1am, found Mr AUSTEN quite dead. The deceased was 75 years of age and has worked on the above Farm, for the greater part of his life was much respected as an old and good servant. Coroner T T Delasaux did not think an inquest necessary. Page 5 Column 11 Margate Drunkenness At the Borough Police Court on Tuesday last, before his worship the mayor and Alderman W Pickering, Joshua DYKE of 31 Hawley Street was summoned for being drunk while in charge of a horse and carriage. The charge proved by Segt HORN, the defendant was fined 20s and Costs of 6 s 6d. Margate Free Press May 4th 1878 Page 2 Column 3 Broadstairs Funeral The Funeral of Late Harbour Master on Saturday last, the body of Mr Joseph JARMAN aged 81 was carried to its last resting place, St Peter's Churchyard, by the Broadstairs Boatmen. Many of the trades people testified their respect by following the deceased to the grave. Flags in the neighbourhood and at the Pier, were half mast high. The burial service was impressively conducted by the Rev J H CARR of Broadstairs.
St John's Church Margate History lovers are being offered two tours of St John's Church in Margate on Saturday, September 9th. The free walks run by the Civic Society take place at 10am and 2pm. Grange Talk The restoration of the Grange is the topic of conversation at the next Ramsgate Society meeting. All are welcome to the chat at St George's Church at 7.30pm on Wednesday September 20th. St Peter's Skits Skits of life in St Peter's from the middle ages to the end of the First World War will be acted on the village green, in Hopeville Avenue, on Saturday September 9th. The plays start at 1pm after a St Peter's Village tour at 9.30am. Archaeological discoveries made during work on the Thanet water pipeline will be the subject of a talk by Kirsten Eggers from Wessex excavation team on Thursday, September 14th at 7.45pm. Admission is £3.50, £2.50 for students. See details www.thanetarch.co.uk or call 07906 360725 Broadstairs Quakers are opening their meeting house at 9 St Peter's Park Road, Broadstairs on Saturday September 9th from 10am to 4pm. There will be photographs of panels from the Quaker tapestry showing social and relief work and an exhibition showing the persecution of the local Quaker's in the 17th century as well as information about local Friends today. The RAF association will hold its annual wreath laying ceremony in memory of those who died in the battle of Britain, at the memorial Gardens in Manston, on Friday September 15th from 10am. Exhibitions Westgate on Sea- How it all Began : The Builders, Developers and Backers, runs at the heritage centre behind St Saviours Church, Westgate until Saturday September 30th. On Saturday 23rd September at 10.30am a family and local history workshop will be held.
Hi Victor My Isle of Thanet business directory for Margate 1849 lists a WILLIAM LEWIS Baker, 1 Bankside. Heather of Brisbane, OZ Victor Gibbs <gibbsvi@interlynx.net> wrote: Hi Everyone, Hannah Gibbs, sister to my gggrandfather, married one William Lewis, a confectioner in Margate. William died in 1879. The 1881 census shows "Hanna" at 7 High Street, Margate with her daughters Maria (age 26) and Mary S. (age 23). A son William, who was born about 1860, was not present. Ring any bells? Vic Gibbs Hamilton, Ontario -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 01/09/2006 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ISLE-OF-THANET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- On Yahoo!7 Fuel Price Watch - Find and map the cheapest petrol prices in Australia
Hi As a new member to the list may I indicate my interests BROOM(E) Margate DUNKIN Margate and Sandwich CULMER Margate Associated families from East Kent: MATSON Deal HYDER Deal If anyone has an interest in these families would be willing to exchange information Regards Rick Hinde Sydney Australia
Hi Everyone, Hannah Gibbs, sister to my gggrandfather, married one William Lewis, a confectioner in Margate. William died in 1879. The 1881 census shows "Hanna" at 7 High Street, Margate with her daughters Maria (age 26) and Mary S. (age 23). A son William, who was born about 1860, was not present. Ring any bells? Vic Gibbs Hamilton, Ontario -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 01/09/2006
The Margate Free Press - March 30th 1878 Ramsgate The suspected murder of a child On Thursday morning considerable excitement was created in the town and neighbourhood owing to a rumour that the supposed murderess of a child which was found in a privy at Hereson on the Tuesday previous, had been apprehended and shortly before 11 O'clock the County brought a woman, with a child in her arms to the Police Station, her name being Clara BROCKMAN. It appears that the accused, last summer resided in one of Sackett's Cottages at Hereson, which had access to the privy where the body was found. In July last she was there with her child about eighteen months old. It was born in Minster Union, on 25th Feb 1876. The child disappeared somewhat suddenly, and in answer to the enquiries of the neighbours she made statements which were in variance with each other, and which caused considerable talk amongst them. Three months since she gave birth to another child in the Union, and which she now had with her. On arriving at the Station house she seemed considerably distressed and went into the hysterics several times. She appeared to be about 23 years of age, suffering from inflammation in one eye and of a somewhat idiotic countenance. At Twelve O'clock J M Levy ESQ and B Sicklemore ESQ attended at the Station House and decided to hear sufficient evidence in order to justify a remand without compelling the prisoner to appear in Court. P.S Cordery said he was Sergeant in the County Police. He attended an inquest at Hereson yesterday before T T Delasaux ESQ, coroner for the County of Kent, on the body of a child which had been found in a privy vault the night previous. The jury returned a verdict of 'found dead'. He had received information since that the prisoner was living in one of the cottages which had use of that privy. She resided there last summer. He has every reason to believe that the prisoner was mother of the child whose remains were found in the privy and he asked that she may be remanded in order that he might obtain necessary evidence. He apprehended the prisoner that morning at the Union House and he told her that she might be charged with causing the death of her child, SIDNEY HAROLD, at St Lawrence. She replied that Mrs Henry, a woman residing at Birchington and Margate, had taken the child, that she fetched it away one evening from her lodgings at Hereson, between eight and nine o'clock. A short time afterwards she received a letter from Mrs Henry that the child was dead. ( Prisoner here interrupted the witness, observing that she said the letter referred to the child being ill) Witness continued : She said she had no money which was the reason she did not go to see it. Prisoner afterwards said she went to Birchington but could not find out where Mrs Henry lived. That she never saw Mrs Henry neither before nor since the evening when she came to fetch the child away. In answer to whether she had anything to say against being remanded, prisoner replied that the first letter she received from Mrs Henry was to the effect that the child was ill, and that the second letter said it was dead. She had nothing further to say. The magistrates remanded her to Maidstone gaol until Friday. In 1873 the accused was sent to Sandwich gaol for 6 months for stealing a sovereign, and during her incarceration she gave birth to a son which is now in Minster Union. On the evening previous to the missing of the child which is the subject of the enquiry. she took it to a neighbours to bath it, telling the neighbour that it was going away to her aunt between Margate and Birchington. It had been in the habit of going to the infant school at the Trinity Infant School, and when a teacher from that school called to enquire the cause of the absence she said that it would not come any more as a person in London had taken it. Some of the neighbours taking compassion on her and she being very poor managed to get her a few mourning clothes when she told them of her childs death. While sitting one day in the next door neighbours house she said ' I have has such an uncomfortable night, I dreamt that I had murdered my little boy'. Will keep an eye out for follows up to this case if anyone is interested Suzannah
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Sandwich, although no longer in Thanet, so not discussed on the IOT list, has some transcribed online for St Peter. http://www.shelvey.com/censusparish.htm Parish registers of Ash-next-Sandwich, Kent http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mrawson/ash.html Sandwich, St Clements Banns 1754-1804 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mrawson/sandwich_banns.html Margate Library holds St Nicholas at Wade Bishops Transcripts on Microfiche Christenings, Marraiges and Burials 1564 1570 1576-1579 1583-1588 1594 1603 1612-1639 1662-1812 1813-1837 Christening and Burials 1837-1901 Parish Registeres C. 1653-1739 1742-1773 1775-1949 M. 1658-1748 1754-1959 Banns 1788-1876 1872-1930 B. 1653-1812 1825-1942 Of course Canterbury Cathedral Archives will hold a larger collection. A good site is www.a2a.ork.uk which is a whole catalogue of Holding at Canterbury, Maidstone and Whitfield, the three main Kent archives, plus every Archive in the UK Searchable by keywords. Good luck Suzannah ----- Original Message ----- From: LYNNEASHBY2@aol.com To: Isle-of-Thanet-D-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 7:21 AM Subject: Re: PR request Hello List Is anybody able to tell me of the existence of or direct me to any transcribed PR's for the parishes in SANDWICH,SARRE or ST NICHOLAS AT WADE? Thanks Lynne
A Robert Bubb of Acol belonging to Birchington Married Anne Chandler of Acol by Banns July 10 1779 at All Saints Birchington (Anne signed with a cross) Witnessed by Adnet Chandler and Robert Abbot. ----- Original Message ----- From: JunePym@aol.com To: Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: (no subject) Hi Listeners, Has anyone come across a Robert Bubb married to a Jane? in Birchington or Margate between 1778 and 1784. Thank you. Regards June
Disappeared in the late 1950 early 1960's. Will send a Map off list Regards Suzannah ----- Original Message ----- From: David & Louise To: Isle-of-Thanet-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:54 PM Subject: [IoT] SANDWELL - Paradise Street, MGate BlankHi Does anyone know where Paradise Street in Margate was or perhaps is still? Apparently one of the Sandwell clan (Frederick Walter) was born at number 21. I have tried using streetmap.co.uk - but no success. Best wishes, Louise.
BlankHi Does anyone know where Paradise Street in Margate was or perhaps is still? Apparently one of the Sandwell clan (Frederick Walter) was born at number 21. I have tried using streetmap.co.uk - but no success. Best wishes, Louise.
Sacred to the memory of my beloved husband Frank Stephen FRIGHT Who died Sept 23rd 1932 Aged 51 At Rest Ethel Mary Wife of the above Born Dec 7th 1885 Died Nov 13th 1957. Separate Stone In affectionate remembrance of Mary Ann the beloved wife of Ned FRIGHT Who died July 18th 1888 Aged 64 years Aldo of the above Ned FRIGHT Who died September 25th 1889 Aged 67 years Gone from us but not forgotten Never shall thy memory fade Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger Round the spot where thou art laid (have pictures of both)