Hi Josi Long time no hear If you mean the current railway companies there are lost and all over the place Ancestry have UK, Railway Employment Records, 1833-1963 Schools, Directories & Church Histories England; Scotland; Wales 2,004,921 Railway Gazette Worldwide Historical Data, 1860-1930 Newspapers & Periodicals United Kingdom; Ireland 9,480 England, Southern Railway Magazine: Jan 1840 - Feb 1942 Schools, Directories & Church Histories England 1,513 England, Great Western Railway Magazine: 1838-1943 Schools, Directories & Church Histories England 1,473 If thats of any help Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 23/09/2012 13:38, Josi Birkbeck wrote: > > The rail addresses or any who work with them as I did once > there used to me a magazine > couldnt find it to day > darnit! > Josi

The rail addresses or any who work with them as I did once there used to me a magazine couldnt find it to day darnit! Josi

On Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:47:32 +0100 johnfhhgen <[email protected]> wrote: Hello johnfhhgen, >I'm always a bit intrigued by *how* these currency value converters >work? <http://www.measuringworth.com/ppoweruk/> uses RPI and average earnings to calculate two values. They also have an article about various methods of calculating worth and which ones yield best results for various criteria. See <http://www.measuringworth.com/indicator.php>. Of course, the whole area can be a minefield. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" Just stop and take a second U & Ur Hand - P!nk

On 23/09/2012 11:40 AM, Nivard Ovington wrote: > Hi Charles > There are various ways to value money in one period in modern terms > One calculator can be found here > http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/ > But there are many more > Which suggests your £600 (gbp) in 1870 would be over £24k in 2005 > Many more ways here > http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/current/howmuch.html > Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) I'm always a bit intrigued by *how* these currency value converters work? I find it helpful to think of two particular areas: wages and housing. E.g. £600GBP in 1871 would buy you a dozen houses, or pay the wages of 20-30 living-in servants for a year, or 10-15 teachers, even 10-12 clergymen in a poor livings! Kind regards, John Henley. > > On 23/09/2012 11:32, Charles Hawker wrote: >> Thank you Nivard,it was 1871,so quite a bit from what you say. >> >> Regards,Charles >

I sent for a will,for interest and to determine the family members.It went > on for six sheets,detailing shares and holdings etc.A couple of the > sons,were church ministers.The sum of "under £600" had been written at the > end after grant of probate.This seems a small sum.I wondered if some of the > trusts mentioned in the will would not have been detailed financially.Has > any Lister experienced this.please. You don't mention the date, which is rather critical. If before 1858, then the will was being proved in a Church court, and any freehold houses or land were no concern of the church and were therefore not included in the valuation. Even after that, £600 was not to be sneezed at, representing at least several thousands in today's money. Then it was at least two years good living with a number of servants. You would need to state if any of the 'trusts' mentioned ownership of property - many people rented only. Were actual money sums mentioned -? That is, cash not geared to the sale of assets. If so. tot them up and see if they anount tomore than £600 - if they do and were payable immediately, the the testator is a fantasist. But most people were realistic and disoposed of assets they actually had, or which would arise in time to pay legacies - as with future crops for a farmer, sale of houses, dividends from shares etc. Tell us a bit more, and we can judge if the money was only part of the estate. EVE Author of The McLaughlin Guides for Family Historians Secretary, Bucks Genealogical Society

Hi Charles There are various ways to value money in one period in modern terms One calculator can be found here http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency/ But there are many more Which suggests your £600 (gbp) in 1870 would be over £24k in 2005 Many more ways here http://projects.exeter.ac.uk/RDavies/arian/current/howmuch.html Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 23/09/2012 11:32, Charles Hawker wrote: > Thank you Nivard,it was 1871,so quite a bit from what you say. > > Regards,Charles

Thank you Nivard,it was 1871,so quite a bit from what you say. Regards,Charles

Hi Charles You missed off the all important part *when* was the will proved 600 gbp would be worth a significant sum in todays moneys depending on the year of probate The sum mentioned at probate should include all assets If the deceased distributed money or assets before they died they would not be mentioned unless specifically detailed in the will Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 23/09/2012 11:00, Charles Hawker wrote: > I sent for a will,for interest and to determine the family members.It went > on for six sheets,detailing shares and holdings etc.A couple of the > sons,were church ministers.The sum of “under £600” had been written at the > end after grant of probate.This seems a small sum.I wondered if some of the > trusts mentioned in the will would not have been detailed financially.Has > any Lister experienced this.please. > > Regards,Charles

I sent for a will,for interest and to determine the family members.It went on for six sheets,detailing shares and holdings etc.A couple of the sons,were church ministers.The sum of “under £600” had been written at the end after grant of probate.This seems a small sum.I wondered if some of the trusts mentioned in the will would not have been detailed financially.Has any Lister experienced this.please. Regards,Charles

You can find it yourself in the list archives http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/Middlesex_County_UK/2012-09/1347625040 Anne South Australia Ann Moore wrote: > Hello, > > Someone kindly sent me information about 3 different ships called SALSETTE. I seem to have lost that e-mail and may have deleted it by accident. My Great Grandfather EVERARD LYNCH sailed on SALSETTE from, 24th November 1890 to 28th September 1891. > > Please can whoever that person was, send me the information again? I remember he had worked and sailed on one of these vessels. Also has anyone got any good websites, which show photo's of these old sailing ships and Barques? > > Many thanks Ann

> I received a photo of my gg grandmother Eliza Quillinan. The company that took the picture is Eberhardt Rommel There is no Eberhardt Rommel listed in the Directory of london Photographers 1841-1908 There were far more Germans in New York than in London , so it may be you need to look there. EVE Author of The McLaughlin Guides for Family Historians Secretary, Bucks Genealogical Society

Hello All, I have joined the list looking for anyone researching the LEE and DEAN family. My grandmother Margaret LEE/DEAN born 22 February 1891 St. Pancras. Margaret was Christened as Margaret LEE in the Parish of Somers Town, on the 9th October 1891 at St. Mary's Church, I have the Certificate. It appears Margaret's birth was never registered, she was illegitimate. I did send off for a Birth Certificate for Margaret LEE, but it turned out to be for the wrong parents. I also have a Birth Certificate for a Margaret DEAN again wrong parents. 1901 Census 38 Litcham Street, St. Pancras, London Head James LEE abt 1874 St Pancras, Brewery Worker age 27 (Jimmy) Wife Florence LEE abt 1875 St Pancras, age given as 26 nee DEAN Daughter Maggie LEE abt 1891 St Pancras, age 10 James/Jimmy and Florence were never married. 1891 Census Grasfield Road, Battersea Father George LEE age 42 born Suffolk Mother Mariann age 43 born St. Pancras Launderess (nee MILLS) Son James age 17 General Labourer born St. Pancras Son William age 15 born St. Pancras Daughter Esther age 10 born St. Pancras I would love to find anyone else researching my grandmothers family. Kind regards Barbara Lewis Mallyon Basingstoke, Hants. UK [email protected]

Hi Gail, I saved the photo just in case you wanted to see the backboard it was on. Email me [email protected] and I'll send it to you. Marcelle

From The Morning Chronicle ( London, England ), Friday, November 18, 1803; Issue 10763.  POLICE. GUILDHALL. - Yesterday BUTTERFIELD , the well-known informer, brought several informations before Alderman AINSLEY , the Sitting Magistrate, against the proprietors of stage coaches.  The two first were against Mr. BILINGHAM , of the Blue Boar , in Whitechapel, for not having the Christian name upon one of his coaches, as the law directs.  Mr. BILINGHAM attended, and told the Alderman that his coach was painted in the country, and by mistake had BILINGHAM and CO. instead of William BILINGHAM on the outside.  No fraud was intended on his part. In consequence of this the Alderman mitigated the penalty to 20shillings.Two others were against a Colchester coach, charging them with carrying one more outside passenger than the law allowed. To this charge Mr. BILINGHAM likewise answered, and stated that the coach was hired by the Barrack-masterand the coachman could not prevent it. The Alderman mitigated this to one penalty.

From General Evening Post ( London, England ), April 20, 1771 - April 23, 1771; Issue 5854.  On Saturday some rogues got upon the top of Mr. ALTHAM's stable at Islington, stripped off the lead, rolled it up, and put it into the pond near the house with an intention of fetching it away at a convenient time. On Sunday night Mr. ALTHAM set some men to watch, but the rogues did not come till this morning, when they were seen to mount the wall, descend, and go towards the pond; upon which one was immediately secured, and sent to the watch-house at Islington.

Hi Gail, I found this by Googling http://photoeffusion.blogspot.com.au/2009_03_01_archive.html Eberhardt Rommel Central Park Studio 985 8th Ave. Between 57th and 58th NYC Cheers. Marcelle Western Australia

West Middlesex Family History Society have an Open Day tomorrow Sunday 23rd September from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm at The White House Community Centre 45 The Avenue, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3RN On hand will be family history societies, local history societies, local archives and museums, plus providers of research materials, books, postcards, etc. The WMFHS's own library and other resources for research will be available, with help and advice for those researching their families in West Middlesex - or elsewhere! Groups that have confirmed their intention to take part in our Open Day include: Buckinghamshire Family History Society, Hertfordshire Family History Society, Hillingdon Family History Society, East of London Family History Society, London, Westminster and Middlesex Family History Society, East Surrey Family History Society, West Surrey Family History Society, Wiltshire Family History Society, Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society, Census Detectives, CAB Search, Maxbal Genealogy, One Stop Genealogy, R A Longley Publications, Dave Grimmett War Memorabilia, This Way Books. More information at: www.west-middlesex-fhs.org.uk/content/opendays.aspx Ann Middlesex Admin

Hello, Someone kindly sent me information about 3 different ships called SALSETTE.  I seem to have lost that e-mail and may have deleted it by accident.  My Great Grandfather EVERARD LYNCH  sailed on SALSETTE from, 24th November 1890 to 28th September 1891. Please can whoever that person was, send me the information again?  I remember he had worked and sailed on one of these vessels.  Also has anyone got any good websites, which show photo's of these old sailing ships and Barques? Many thanks  Ann

Hi Stella, I was trying to fine out if it is still there but I can not fine any other information about that Studio. Thank you Gail ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stella Stanger" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [MDX] PHOTO Eberhardt ROMMEL > Hi , Do a Google Search - for Eberhardt ROMMELL - there are > references to the name - in New York - though I can't find other > information. > > There had been a Rootsweb Mail List - re photographers or ? memory > fails me - I cannot find it at this time > Cheers, Stella > > > At 04:18 PM 21/09/2012, you wrote: >>I received a photo of my gg grandmother Eliza Quillinan. The bottom >>of the photo part of the name of the company that took the picture >>is missing it saids ? Eberhardt Rommel now I don't know if this was >>taken in England or New York but she looks very young so I am >>guessing it was taken in England.She was born in 1838 and she came >>to the US in 1890 so she was about 52 years old when she came to New >>York. Is there any why to fine out if this Company was in England. >> >>Thank you Gail >>************************************** >>Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM >>AWAY** superfluous old messages in replies. >> >>**MEANINGFUL Subject Lines - who, what, where, when, with SURNAMES >>in CAPITAL letters** >> >>List Admin can be contacted at: [email protected] >>------------------------------- >>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 > > ************************************** > Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** > superfluous old messages in replies. > > **MEANINGFUL Subject Lines - who, what, where, when, with SURNAMES in > CAPITAL letters** > > List Admin can be contacted at: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > 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 Marcelle, Thank you. I wonder if it is still there. Thank you Gail ----- Original Message ----- From: "mvs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [MDX] PHOTO > Hi Gail, > > I found this by Googling > http://photoeffusion.blogspot.com.au/2009_03_01_archive.html > > Eberhardt Rommel > Central Park Studio > 985 8th Ave. Between 57th and 58th NYC > > Cheers. Marcelle > Western Australia > > ************************************** > Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** > superfluous old messages in replies. > > **MEANINGFUL Subject Lines - who, what, where, when, with SURNAMES in > CAPITAL letters** > > List Admin can be contacted at: [email protected] > ------------------------------- > 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 >