Lis. Was your ancestor Herbert ANTROBUS of French descent by an chance. If he was RCA could stand for "Regiment de Cuirassiers d'Afrique" or basically Horse Cavalry. Or if he was in America it could stand for Reformed Church of America. and it could also stand for Royal Canadian Artillery Hope one of these helps. Judi in Tacoma You said: Hi everyone, > > I have just received information that Herbert ANTROBUS one of my > husband's grandparents died and was buried in Freshwater. There is an MI > in the All Saints Church graveyard. The inscription is as follows: > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > Herbert was married to Emily HAYTER in Freshwater 15th August 1911. > Emily was the daughter of Cornelius HAYTER (born Dorset) and Emily > ETHERIDGE a widow who was born in Keyhaven Hampshire. Anyone researching > these names? > > Regards, > > Lis > Adelaide > South Australia > ===== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judi McRae, a Proud Canadian living in the Glorious Pacific Northwest (Tacoma,WA, USA) Please NOTE*** I am NOT researching the McRae name. Nothing attached to this letter is from me unless specifically mentioned in the body of the letter. FIGHT SPAMMERS: Please remove all previous addressees before forwarding this material. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .

Have just found this RCA which could fit as he was a labourer Royal College of Agriculture. Any good? Chris and Caroline -----Original Message----- From: Lis Warwood [mailto:jimwarwo@tpg.com.au] Sent: 12 August 2004 05:31 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi everyone, I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought I would post an open response as well. Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a gas worker. RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list? I haven't a clue what else it might be unless Herbert Antrobus went into the army/navy after 1891 (he was 15) and this explains how he ended up in Freshwater? -----Original Message----- From: Chris & Caroline [mailto:chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2004 7:54 AM To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi Lis it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. LynneB > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004 --- All of our outgoing mail is checked and certified Virus Free by regularl updates Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004

Joan not sure if you are the Joan who emailed me a couple of months back. I think you have this wrong. You have Thomas HAYLES 1847 married Elizabeth HAYLES 1750. How did he marry in 1750 if he is born 1847 and did he marry one of his own family? (You have her name down as HAYLES) I have a Thomas HAYLES b 1718-19 who died 21 Jun 1798 who married Martha BARNS b 1724 Shalfleet d. 9 Oct 1771 at Shalfleet. Thomas was the son of Tghomas HAYLES and Martha SMITH They had a daughter Martha HAYLES Martha BARNS was the daughter of John and Martha BARNES Any help Chris Hayles -----Original Message----- From: Joan Myers [mailto:jlmyers@austarmetro.com.au] Sent: 12 August 2004 11:32 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoW] Hayles Hello List, Does anyone have any particulars about a Thomas HAYLES 1847 who married Elizabeth HAYLES 1750 in 1772 in Shalfleet? Known children of this couple are Benjamin 1744 and Ann 1781, both born in Shalfleet. Ann HAYLES 1781 apparently also had a half brother, a William Hayles who is named as having given consent to her marriage by Licence on 11 June 1798 in Shalfleet to one John Barnes [See Ancestry Com. records]. The above William ? 1773 must therefore be the son of Thomas by a different marriage. I am hoping that the William abt. 1773 who consented to Ann's marriage is the elusive ancestor I have been seeking. Hoping someone has a connection to any of the above. From, Joan Myers --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004 --- All of our outgoing mail is checked and certified Virus Free by regularl updates Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004

That is RCAF Marian Chris -----Original Message----- From: Marian Sarantha [mailto:marians@trib.com] Sent: 12 August 2004 15:02 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Such a thing as Royal Canadian Air Force? Marian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Hi everyone, > > I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought > I would post an open response as well. > > Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and > was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in > Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a > gas worker. > > RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history > does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio > Corporation of America. > > Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list? > > I haven't a clue what else it might be unless Herbert Antrobus went into > the army/navy after 1891 (he was 15) and this explains how he ended up > in Freshwater? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris & Caroline [mailto:chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk] > Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2004 7:54 AM > To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > > Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. > Chris > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] > Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 > To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > > > Hi Lis > > it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of > America. > > LynneB > > > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , > died > > July 3rd 1944. > > > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > > > > > > > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004 --- All of our outgoing mail is checked and certified Virus Free by regularl updates Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004

Hello List, Does anyone have any particulars about a Thomas HAYLES 1847 who married Elizabeth HAYLES 1750 in 1772 in Shalfleet? Known children of this couple are Benjamin 1744 and Ann 1781, both born in Shalfleet. Ann HAYLES 1781 apparently also had a half brother, a William Hayles who is named as having given consent to her marriage by Licence on 11 June 1798 in Shalfleet to one John Barnes [See Ancestry Com. records]. The above William ? 1773 must therefore be the son of Thomas by a different marriage. I am hoping that the William abt. 1773 who consented to Ann's marriage is the elusive ancestor I have been seeking. Hoping someone has a connection to any of the above. From, Joan Myers

Dear Listers, We would be very grateful if it were possible for someone to lookup the family of Thomas Henry MAXWELL, on the 1871 census, who was living in Temperance Terrace, West Cowes at the time of his daughter's birth in June 1874. He is listed as a seaman, on daughter's certificate, and could possibly be on some vessel. His wife, Fanny ( GRAHAM ), and at least one child, Maud Emma b.1857 ,should be on the island either in East or West Cowes. The ages of Fanny and Thomas Henry would be a big help to trace the family, as would any further details about them. Thanks in hopeful anticipation, Graham and Irene

Hi! I have only one Maxwell, and many Reads! Regards from far away Patagonia, Raine WILLIAM JACOB READ b: 1873 in Cowes d: 30 of May, maybe 1928 + ROSINA ELLEN WINSLOW married in Cowes 1895 b: 07/03/1874 d: 08/02/1950 in Cowes their home Tintern Cottage, Park Road 182, Cowes their child: MABEL RITA ("Nin") READ + WILLIAM H. MAXWELL married 1926 her child: Rita B. Maxwell + Christopher A. Melville married 1952

Hi everyone, I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought I would post an open response as well. Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a gas worker. RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list? I haven't a clue what else it might be unless Herbert Antrobus went into the army/navy after 1891 (he was 15) and this explains how he ended up in Freshwater? -----Original Message----- From: Chris & Caroline [mailto:chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2004 7:54 AM To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi Lis it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. LynneB > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > >

Hi Liz. It could have something to do with the trade of Coachbuilding. Alternatively, you may have to look up trades & associations for the Freshwater area of I of W. for that period. Seamus (Tout á Fait Chevalier ) All e-mail checked by Symantec Professional 2004 Updated. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:30 PM Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi everyone, I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought I would post an open response as well. Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a gas worker. RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list? I haven't a clue what else it might be unless Herbert Antrobus went into the army/navy after 1891 (he was 15) and this explains how he ended up in Freshwater? -----Original Message----- From: Chris & Caroline [mailto:chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2004 7:54 AM To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi Lis it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. LynneB > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > >

Sorry Marion, that's R.C.A.F. Regards, Janet Bush (Ontario, Canada) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marian Sarantha" <marians@trib.com> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Such a thing as Royal Canadian Air Force? > > Marian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> > To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:30 PM > Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought > > I would post an open response as well. > > > > Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and > > was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in > > Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a > > gas worker. > > > > RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history > > does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio > > Corporation of America. > > > > Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list?

Such a thing as Royal Canadian Air Force? Marian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:30 PM Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Hi everyone, > > I am responding individually to all those who have contacted but thought > I would post an open response as well. > > Herbert ANTROBUS b. 1875 in Macclesfield Cheshire, moved to Derby and > was an apprentice coachbuilder in 1891. In 1911 when he married in > Freshwater he was a labourer. In 1937 when his daughter married he was a > gas worker. > > RCA meaning Royal Collage of Art just doesn't seem to fit his history > does it? Nor, frustratingly Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio > Corporation of America. > > Any other suggestions from the brilliant minds of those on this list? > > I haven't a clue what else it might be unless Herbert Antrobus went into > the army/navy after 1891 (he was 15) and this explains how he ended up > in Freshwater? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris & Caroline [mailto:chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk] > Sent: Thursday, 12 August 2004 7:54 AM > To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > > Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. > Chris > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] > Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 > To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > > > Hi Lis > > it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of > America. > > LynneB > > > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , > died > > July 3rd 1944. > > > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > > > > > > > >

Normally if this comes after a name it means Royal College of Art. Chris -----Original Message----- From: Lynne Berntsson [mailto:berntsson.t@telia.com] Sent: 11 August 2004 06:30 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA Hi Lis it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. LynneB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:25 AM Subject: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Hi everyone, > > I have just received information that Herbert ANTROBUS one of my > husband's grandparents died and was buried in Freshwater. There is an MI > in the All Saints Church graveyard. The inscription is as follows: > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > Herbert was married to Emily HAYTER in Freshwater 15th August 1911. > Emily was the daughter of Cornelius HAYTER (born Dorset) and Emily > ETHERIDGE a widow who was born in Keyhaven Hampshire. Anyone researching > these names? > > Regards, > > Lis > Adelaide > South Australia > > --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004 --- All of our outgoing mail is checked and certified Virus Free by regularl updates Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.735 / Virus Database: 489 - Release Date: 06/08/2004

I am willing to search for Island graves and take photos if anyone wishes although I would have to charge bus fares and any other expenses.As I am unemployed at the moment it would give me an interest to make use of the time but costs would restrict me doing it totally for free.

Hi everyone, I have just received information that Herbert ANTROBUS one of my husband's grandparents died and was buried in Freshwater. There is an MI in the All Saints Church graveyard. The inscription is as follows: In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died July 3rd 1944. Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? Herbert was married to Emily HAYTER in Freshwater 15th August 1911. Emily was the daughter of Cornelius HAYTER (born Dorset) and Emily ETHERIDGE a widow who was born in Keyhaven Hampshire. Anyone researching these names? Regards, Lis Adelaide South Australia

This list is the greatest -- I would like to thank all of you for the warm welcome you afforded me and for all the replies I received on and off list as to my two recent queries ("Robert Wallbridge b. 1821" and "Elizabeth Wallbridge b. 1770 Dairyman's Daughter"). Pat Phillips has graciously offered to send me the photos that I asked for and Pat I thank you immensily, however my thanks also goes out to Kim Mclaughlin, Joan Meyers, Eileen, Jean Lees, MaryLou in Idaho and John in Sask for the help and information they provided about my family. Your friend in genealogy... Judi P. S. If any of you ever need help looking up records here in the USA please do not hesitate to ask. ===== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judi McRae, a Proud Canadian living in the Glorious Pacific Northwest (Tacoma,WA, USA) Please NOTE*** I am NOT researching the McRae name. Nothing attached to this letter is from me unless specifically mentioned in the body of the letter. FIGHT SPAMMERS: Please remove all previous addressees before forwarding this material. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .

Hi Lis it could mean the Royal Canadian Artillery, or Radio Corporation of America. LynneB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:25 AM Subject: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Hi everyone, > > I have just received information that Herbert ANTROBUS one of my > husband's grandparents died and was buried in Freshwater. There is an MI > in the All Saints Church graveyard. The inscription is as follows: > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > > Herbert was married to Emily HAYTER in Freshwater 15th August 1911. > Emily was the daughter of Cornelius HAYTER (born Dorset) and Emily > ETHERIDGE a widow who was born in Keyhaven Hampshire. Anyone researching > these names? > > Regards, > > Lis > Adelaide > South Australia > >

Hi Judi Try _www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk_ (http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk) You will find a few Wallbridge marriages in your likely time frame. Good luck Len

Hi Lis, Was your Herbert an artist? RCA is used for elected members of the Royal College of Art. Regards, Janet Bush (Ontario, Canada) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lis Warwood" <jimwarwo@tpg.com.au> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 12:25 AM Subject: [IoW] re Meaning of RCA > Hi everyone, > > I have just received information that Herbert ANTROBUS one of my > husband's grandparents died and was buried in Freshwater. There is an MI > in the All Saints Church graveyard. The inscription is as follows: > > In loving memory of my dearest husband Herbert Antrobus Late RCA , died > July 3rd 1944. > > Does anyone know what "late RCA" stands for? > Regards, > Lis > Adelaide > South Australia > > >

Upon reading further back in my notes that my brother gave me I have discovered that my great great great great grandfather Robert WALLBRIDGE b. 1766 was brother to Elizabeth Wallbridge (the Dairyman's Daughter) b. 1770 d. 1801 and in researching the book on the web I found that her gravestone is in the churchyard of St George's Church in Arreton. Is there SKS on this list who might be willing and able to go to this church and take a digital picture of her gravestone and email it to me. I am willing to reinburse for reasonable costs that might be incurred as a result of this request. Additionally the gravestone of her sister Hannah b. 1773 d. 1800 is also here and I would also appreciate having a picture of it as well. If there is anyone who can help me could you please contact me off list about it. Thanks Judi (Wallbridge) McRae, Tacoma, WA USA 9 ===== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judi McRae, a Proud Canadian living in the Glorious Pacific Northwest (Tacoma,WA, USA) Please NOTE*** I am NOT researching the McRae name. Nothing attached to this letter is from me unless specifically mentioned in the body of the letter. FIGHT SPAMMERS: Please remove all previous addressees before forwarding this material. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .

Dear List I should learn to read my own writing... the Richard WALLBRIDGE that I talked about in my last email should be Robert WALLBRIDGE born 1821 IOW Sorry about that ... Judi in Tacoma WA USA ===== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judi McRae, a Proud Canadian living in the Glorious Pacific Northwest (Tacoma,WA, USA) Please NOTE*** I am NOT researching the McRae name. Nothing attached to this letter is from me unless specifically mentioned in the body of the letter. FIGHT SPAMMERS: Please remove all previous addressees before forwarding this material. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ .