Hello everyone, I am new to the list and just posted a query before realising I should have started with an introduction! My link with the IOW is via my g-g-g-grandfather, Charles HUNT, who was baptised at Godshill in 1810. Charles's parents were William HUNT and Jane DEVENISH, and they were married in 1797 at St Lawrence. So far, I haven't been able to trace either of their births, so would be more than grateful for any advice or pointers anybody can offer. Charles married Sarah THOMAS at St Lawrence in 1835, and within a couple of years they had moved to London, where all their children were born. Sarah was born in Swansea in c1820, and I think her parents, James and Sarah THOMAS came to the IOW some time in the 1820s - their 3 youngest children, at least, were born there between 1830-1834. James THOMAS was Chief boatman at the Atherfield Preventive station in 1832, and a Coast Guards Man (of St Lawrence) in 1834. I don't know how long the family stayed on the IOW after 1834, but I hope that customs records will give me some clues. Again, if anybody has any suggestions, I would love to hear them! Looking forward to following the discussions, Kirsty

Hello everyone, I wonder if anybody with access to the 1841 census for the IOW could look up James and Sarah THOMAS for me? They were last heard of in Atherfield/St Lawrence in 1834, with (at least) daughters Henrietta (b1832) and Isabella Jesse (b1834). James was described as 'Chief boatman Preventive Station Atherfield' on Henrietta's birth in 1832, and 'Coast Guards Man, of St Lawrence' on Isabella's birth in 1834. As far as I know, James and Sarah were in Swansea until at least 1822 (judging by the births of their older children), but I have no idea (and would love to know) whether they were still on the IOW in 1841. There is another, younger James THOMAS, who is not (as far as I know) any relation, who was also a coastguard - he was married to Faith and based at Freshwater/Niton. My James THOMAS, though, is proving trickier to find, so any help would be *very* gratefully received! Thank you in advance, Kirsty

Hi....anyone have a FRANCES RIDETT who was living at Springhill, Shalfleet in 1860? She was the informant on the death certificate of THOMAS WHITTINGTON and I've no idea if she was related. Thanks....mary lou sun valley, id usa

Hi Di.....I've misplaced your email address and have a gentleman who wants to contact you regarding a ship called "Opal".....please get in touch. Thanks......mary lou

Many Thanks for all who gave me a few leads on this problem Its given me a lot to think about John ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Earley" <john.earley@btinternet.com> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 2:23 PM Subject: [IoW] Stoneham Hants? > Can anyone help with a problem I have with a location > > One of my subjects, in the 1881 census is listed with a birthplace of " Wickenheith Nr Stoneham" > > The only Stoneham I can find is near Southampton but no reference to a Wickenheith (or Heath) nearby - has anyone an idea where this could be > > Thanks > > > John > Richmond

Hi John I think it is Wickham Heath which is near Wickham in the South Stoneham parish. Wickham is featured on our website, and is a few miles due north of Portsmouth. There are two Stonehams, North and South by the way. North Stoneham is to the North of Southampton and comes down as far as Eastleigh while South Stoneham carries on from Swaythling eastwards. Chris and Caroline SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) The History of the villages of Hampshire and its surrounding counties http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~villages -----Original Message----- From: John Earley [mailto:john.earley@btinternet.com] Sent: 22 May 2004 14:24 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoW] Stoneham Hants? Can anyone help with a problem I have with a location One of my subjects, in the 1881 census is listed with a birthplace of " Wickenheith Nr Stoneham" The only Stoneham I can find is near Southampton but no reference to a Wickenheith (or Heath) nearby - has anyone an idea where this could be Thanks John Richmond --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 14/05/2004 --- 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: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 14/05/2004

Hi John I think it is Wickham Heath which is near Wickham in the South Stoneham parish. Wickham is featured on our website, and is a few miles due north of Portsmouth. There are two Stonehams, North and South by the way. North Stoneham is to the North of Southampton and comes down as far as Eastleigh while South Stoneham carries on from Swaythling eastwards. Chris and Caroline SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) The History of the villages of Hampshire and its surrounding counties http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~villages -----Original Message----- From: John Earley [mailto:john.earley@btinternet.com] Sent: 22 May 2004 14:24 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoW] Stoneham Hants? Can anyone help with a problem I have with a location One of my subjects, in the 1881 census is listed with a birthplace of " Wickenheith Nr Stoneham" The only Stoneham I can find is near Southampton but no reference to a Wickenheith (or Heath) nearby - has anyone an idea where this could be Thanks John Richmond --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 14/05/2004 --- 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: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 14/05/2004

Can I suggest Wickham? Debbie -------Original Message------- From: John Earley Date: 05/22/04 14:28:08 To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [IoW] Stoneham Hants? Can anyone help with a problem I have with a location One of my subjects, in the 1881 census is listed with a birthplace of " Wickenheith Nr Stoneham" The only Stoneham I can find is near Southampton but no reference to a Wickenheith (or Heath) nearby - has anyone an idea where this could be Thanks John Richmond

Can anyone help with a problem I have with a location One of my subjects, in the 1881 census is listed with a birthplace of " Wickenheith Nr Stoneham" The only Stoneham I can find is near Southampton but no reference to a Wickenheith (or Heath) nearby - has anyone an idea where this could be Thanks John Richmond

The following updates and new additions have now been added to our website the SOUTHERN LINE(UK) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~villages UPDATE/ADDITION: ISLE OF WIGHT A brief outline of the following villages has now been added. GURNARD ROOKLEY SEAVIEW WROXALL We are constantly looking out for photographs (new and old) and articles to add to the villages. Especially to those villages we have not added photographs to. If you have any old or new photographs you would like to share with others please email us BEFORE sending them for security reasons. A credit will be placed with the article/photo acknowledging the sender or photographer. Visit our website to see where your forefathers lived Over 1700 villages shown with thousands of photos of Berkshire, Dorset,Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surry, West Sussex and Wiltshire/ SOUTHERN LIFE(UK) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~villages --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.560 / Virus Database: 352 - Release Date: 08/01/2004

Many thanks to David Collyer for passing on the website in regards to The Times. I managed to find several articles and one really good one in regards to a cousins will headed up "An Eccentric Will" - and it was. Kind regards, Denise B Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia - denise@lighthouseelectrical.com

Hi Everyone. My name is Jennifer and I am currently researching KITCHER/KITTIER. I did subscribe once before but have since changed my computer system and have not managed to retrieve all my past messages. I did have contact with someone with the name KETCHER in their tree, I now believe that these two names are from the same root. I have been unable to find KETCHER or KECHER on the 1851 census index, if anyone else has please correct me. I am coming to the island for a short holiday soon and I will be visiting the record office and the municipal cemetery, this will be my first visit. Can anyone tell me where the cemetery is located and how I would determine whether or not the grave I am seeking has a memorial? The line I am particularly interested in were Baptists, if you have any KITCHER/KITTIERS marrying into your lines I would love to hear from you, I am finding it hard to locate my ladies. Regards Jennifer

Hi Listers, In looking at the Jersey, Channel Islands Census for 1841 I came across a Francis FLEMING age 40 bn England Seaman, Cant find such a person in my own FLEMING line but maybe he is in yours Phil

Hey here is a message from a list I am not on, according to Isle of WIght!!! ha ha ha!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Caroline" <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 10:38 AM Subject: [IoW] HAPPY EASTER > Just to wish everybody on the list a very Happy Easter > and hope you have a great weekend > > Chris and Caroline > > > --- > 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: 6.0.654 / Virus Database: 419 - Release Date: 06/04/2004 > > >

Hello Linda I have search 1851 census Whitwell/Niton and surrounds, but no Aquila SHEATH, I have sent you the email several times but it appears you are not receiving it. Linda Pereira <linda.pereira@virgin.net> wrote: look to see if Aquila SHEATH is still living on the Undercliff at Wrongs. best wishes, Ann Barrett. Isle of Wight http://members.lycos.co.uk/s0uthbury/

Could anyone who gets a chance be kind enough to look at the 1851 census for Whitwell IOW look to see if Aquila SHEATH is still living on the Undercliff at Wrongs. Thank you Linda

This might help a few people http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~oel/contents.html Showing Law and Court letters that were used at the time and much more Archive CD Books puts out a fairly inexpensive CD called "Court Hand Restored - The Student's Assistant in Reading Old English". It is a fantastic resource and puts the images of the various different types right there on your computer screen. Chris and Caroline

<Death by drowning 29th November 1801. Can anyone advise me as to where to look for further information regarding his death> It might have been reported in the Hampshire Telegraph - nearest copy (on microfilm) to the IW is at Portsmouth Central Library. Should be available at British Newspaper Library at Colindale, North London. ----- Original Message ----- From: <PatSomerfield@aol.com> To: <ISLE-OF-WIGHT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:02 PM Subject: ENG.I.O.W. HARBERT > My gggg gfather John HARBERT chris. St. Helens 1768 and buried St. Helens > 7th December 180l. Death by drowning 29th November 1801. > Can anyone advise me as to where to look for further information regarding > his death.Three other people drowned with him James Stallard, Daniel Woodford > and Robert Trebeck. > Many thanks > Pat Somerfield > > ______________________________

Hello all Saw this grave at Holy Cross church Durley near Bishops Waltham Hampshire. Sacred to the memory of Richard son of Robert & Frances GIBBS of Thorley,IOW who died July 8th 1864 aged 62 It is quite an elaborate grave with railings all round and we have a photo if anyone is connected. Linda & Tony

Hello Everyone, My Better Half came accross these strays whilst she was doing some shipping lists. REDMAN Walter, 23 years of age, born I of W. Able Seaman on the "Cape Verde" of Greenock. (1711tons) Arrived Sydney Aust. 17 March 1879 from London. MATHEWS Thomas 34 years of age, born Ryde. First Mate on "Star of the Sea" of Liverpool. (1437 tons) Arrived Sydey Aust. 17 March 1879 from London. Yes, these ships did arrive on the same day -coincidence or part of a convoy? Who knows. Derek In Vanuatu 0646, 24C, coudless blue sky, no wind.