From Public Advertiser ( London, England ), Thursday, July 29, 1756; Issue 6771.   We hear from Nettlebed in Oxfordshire, that on Thursday last Mr. William BUTLER , of Crockerend, in that Parish, having mixed Poison with some Oatmeal to destroy the Rats, a Maid-Servant, who was not acquainted with the Mixture, made use of the Meal for Breakfast.  The Maid herself died in great Agonies that Night; but by the Assistance of Mr. NORTON , Apothecary at Henley, 'tis hoped that two Men-Servants, who also partook of it, will recover.

Michael, Thank you for the long list of extracts from JOJ re GYNES family. It is very good having them together in one place - and - better yet - you have added to my knowledge. As you may guess I have trawled JOJ fairly thoroughly - but not thoroughly enough! Your extract: > From JOJ, Saturday, March 9, 1872; Issue 6206. > TESTIMONIAL TO THE LATE SCHOOLMASTER OF ST. EBBE'S. > On Friday evening in last week Mr. PARISH , the late Treasurer of St. > Ebbe's Boys' School, and several of the Sunday School Teachers, waited > on Mr. W. GYNES, the late Schoolmaster of the Parish, and presented him > with a purse of sovereigns subscribed by one hundred parents of the ........... refers to my great grandfather. I knew he was a teacher and I have been to the school at Combe Down where he taught and died (and my grandfather was born). However, I did not know that he had taught in St Ebbes. A new avenue to explore to put flesh on the bones. I must contact OHC to see if they have any records from St Ebbes Boys' School. If you want to make a happy old chap even happier any references to the John Gynes mentioned as father of William in the March 1876 snippet prior to time he married Eliza at St Aldates would be pure gold. The birth and childhood/youth of John Gynes, my 2xgreat grandfather is my brick wall, and has been for nearly 40 years!! I enjoy all your postings of snippets from JOJ but this cornucopia of related information brings joy beyond words. Thank you again. Best wishes, David David Gynes david.gynes@virgin.net OFHS member 239 > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Interactive Oxfordshire parish map: http://searches.oxfordshirefhs.org.uk/pardata.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OXFORDSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, May 3, 1862; Issue 5688.   ABINGDON. DEATH FROM DROWNING. - An inquest was held on Saturday last, before E. COWCHER , Esq., at Moulsford, on the body of William Abraham CLAYTON , aged 12, the poor lad who, on the 10th of April last, fell into the Thames at Wallingford Bridge, and whose body was only recovered on the day previously, having been discovered floating in the river near the Ferry, at Moulsford, some four miles down the stream.  The Jury returned a verdict " That the deceased was accidentally drowned."

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, May 11, 1861; Issue 5637. DIED. April 30, at Langford, near Lechlade, Mr. Wm. GYNES, aged 72, much respected by all who knew him.   >From JOJ Saturday, May 4, 1867; Issue 5949. DIED. May 1, at Vine Cottage, Osney, in the 33rd year of her age, after a painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude, Sarah, only surviving daughter of the late Mr. John GYNES, of this city.   >From JOJ, Saturday, February 22, 1868; Issue 5991. DIED. Feb. 20, at 13, Cambridge-street, Speedwell-street, of diphtheria, aged one year and five months, Joseph William, the beloved son of Mr. Joseph H. GYNES.   >From JOJ, Saturday, June 20, 1868; Issue 6008. DIED. June 14, after a long and painful illness, aged 22, Ellen, the beloved wife of Mr. W. GYNES, of Vine Cottage, Osney, much respected by all who knew her; her end was peace.   >From JOJ, Saturday, October 17, 1868; Issue 6025. DIED. Oct. 10, Ada Sarah, infant daughter of Mr. Wm. GYNES, Vine Cottage, Osney, Oxford, aged 12 months.   >From JOJ, Saturday, October 23, 1869; Issue 6078. MARRIAGE. Oct. 18, at St. Thomas's Church, by the Rev. H. F. JONES,  Mr. William GYNES, of Vine Cottage, Osney, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. James UPSTON, Osney Town.   >From JOJ, Saturday, January 1, 1870; Issue 6088. ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. The annual meeting  of the Lodge of the Order was held on Wednesday last at the Wheatsheaf Inn, High-street, when Mr. J. H. GYNES was elected Noble Arch for the ensuing quarter.  It was announced that Mr. HARCOURT would attend the annual dinner, to be held in the Town Hall next Monday, but that neither Mr. CARDWELL nor the County Members were expected.   >From JOJ, Saturday, April 15, 1871; Issue 6159. DEATH. April 6, in Mill-street, Osney, aged 66, Eliza, widow of Mr. John GYNES, late of Vine Cottage, Osney; much respected.   >From JOJ, Saturday, March 9, 1872; Issue 6206. TESTIMONIAL TO THE LATE SCHOOLMASTER OF ST. EBBE'S. On Friday evening in last week Mr. PARISH , the late Treasurer of St. Ebbe's Boys' School, and several of the Sunday School Teachers, waited on Mr. W. GYNES, the late Schoolmaster of the Parish, and presented him with a purse of sovereigns subscribed by one hundred parents of the children who had attended his School, and their friends, as a mark of their esteem for him and their approbation of the way in which he had conducted the School.  In making the presentation Mr. PARISH alluded to the difficulties under which Mr. GYNES had had to labour, and observed that, nothwithstanding that, he had successfully carried on the School during a period of four years. In conclusion, he said he earnestly wished Mr. GYNES every happiness and success in the new School which he had since taken charge of.  -   Mr. GYNES, in a few appropriate remarks, thanked them for the testimonial presented to him.   >From JOJ, Saturday, August 30, 1873; Issue 6283. DEATH. Aug. 28, at No. 1, Corn Market-street, Eliza Louise, the beloved and only daughter of Joseph Henry and Elizabeth Sarah GYNES, aged 1 year and 7 months.     reFrom JOJ, Saturday, October 23, 1875; Issue 6395. BIRTH. Oct. 16, at the School House, Combe Down, Bath, the wife of Mr. W. GYNES, of a son. ( N. B. This is the School Master who was previously at St. Ebbe's Boys' School. )   >From JOJ, Saturday, November 6, 1875; Issue 6397. DEATH. Oct. 31, at 1, Corn Market-street, Oxford, Henry John, youngest son of Mr. J. H. GYNES , aged one year and eight months.   >From JOJ, Saturday, March 4, 1876; Issue 6416. DEATH. Feb.28, at School House, Combe Down, Bath, after a short but severe illness, in his 35th year, William, oldest son of the late Mr. John GYNES, for several years Master of the St. Ebbe's Boy's School, in this city, leaving a wife and six young children to lament his loss.   >From JOJ, Saturday, February 10, 1877; Issue 6463. DEATH. Feb. 5, at 1, Corn Market-street, Oxford, of apoplexy, in her 27th year, Elizabeth Sarah, the beloved wife of Mr. J. H. GYNES.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, March 8, 1800; Issue 2445.   On Monday se'nnight died of an apoplectic fit, in a few hours after he was taken, Mr. John KENT , Linen Draper of Bicester.  Being a Serjeant in the Bicester Loyal Volunteers, he was, on Saturday last, interred with military honors.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, March 8, 1800; Issue 2445.   We are informed that on Thursday night the 27th ult. a barge belonging to Mrs. GRAIN , of this City, loaded with a valuable cargo of goods bound to London, caught fire, where she lay moored near Wallingford, and the boat and her lading would have been burnt, had she not been almost immediately sunk.  The fire broke out on a boat that lay alongside Mrs. GRAIN's barge, which instantly communicated to some straw packages on board; and, notwithstanding, the most immediate and active exertions on the part of Mrs. GRAIN's servants, the whole would have been consumed had they not had recourse to the above expedient made use of.  The damage done is not yet ascertained, but it will, we fear, be very considerable.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, December 11, 1819; Issue 3477.   Brush Manufactory, High-street, Abingdon. THOMAS  WIBLEN    Most respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has taken and entered on the premises lately occupied by Mr. WILLIAM LEWINGTON , where he purposes carrying on the above business in all its branches, and hopes, by a regular supply of articles made from the best materials, to merit their continuance and support.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, December 11, 1819; Issue 3477.   On Sunday last died, aged 58, Mr. Joseph FAULKNER , of this city, schoolmaster, a very honest man and much respected.   On Thursday last died, aged 77 years, Mrs. Jane BENFORD , wife of Mr. BENFORD , tinman, of Jesus College-lane.   On Tuesday last an inquest was taken at the Half Moon, St. Clement's, by Mr. CECIL , coroner, on view of the body of William IZARD , who was found dead in bed.  Verdict,  Died by the visitation of God.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, December 11, 1819; Issue 3477.   On the 10th inst. was married, at the Friends' Meeting House, Banbury, Job, youngest son of Thos. SMITH , grocer and bacon curer, of Witney, to Mary, eldest daughter of Joseph TYLER , of North Newington, near Banbury.   On Thursday last was married, at St. Michael's church, in this city, Mr. R. WOODMAN , of Milton, near Burford, to Miss Reah Anne COPPIN , of Newbridge.

All The next meeting of the Oxfordshire Family History Society will take place on Monday 23 April 2012 at the usual venue at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1AB. Doors open at 7.15pm for coffee, help with both genealogy and computers, and the bookstall, exchange journals and the library. The subject of the talk is "The History and People of Oxford Covered Market". This will be presented by Malcolm Graham. The talk will look at the history of Oxford Covered Market, how it was established in the 1770s and how it has subsequently been adapted to changing needs and times. Malcolm will also be investigating the traders who have occupied the market over the years. Attendees will find out more about this much-loved Oxford institution, and the records which may illuminate some local family histories. Our speaker Malcolm Graham is the retired Head of Oxfordshire Studies, whose career was spent helping to develop services to local and family historians in the county. He has been an active local historian for over forty years, completing a Ph D on the development of Oxford's Victorian suburbs, publishing extensively and giving many talks. In retirement, Malcolm is a Vice-President of OFHS, and has recently joined Alan Spicer's MI transcriptions team ! All members, potential members and their guests are welcome. For directions as to how to get to the Exeter Hall, please see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/ExeterHall.html For a list of future OFHS meetings, please see :- http://www.ofhs.org.uk/meetings.html Any queries, please contact me. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer Oxfordshire Family History Society www.ofhs.org.uk

Fascinating! None of these three fits my research but I am wondering whether anyone knows more detail about marriage portions. My question is - did these poor lasses wait to marry (if it was an annual award then one had waited five years....) until they had gained the grant? Did they have to be engaged to be married before applying? Is the charity still active? - I guess there are many "poor maids" out there who would welcome todays equivalent of 1874s £14.00 to help them set up home. David David Gynes gynes@one-name.org On 19 Apr 2012, at 21:01, MICHAELCOOMBER@aol.com wrote: > From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, October 17, 1874; Issue 6342. > > WALLINGFORD. > ARCHBISHOP'S LAUD'S CHARITY. > At a meeting of the Charity Trustees, held on Wednesday the 7th inst., > for the purpose of electing three poor maids to receive gifts of £14 > each towards their marriage portions, the following were successful > candidates:- Mary Margaret BARBER ( fifth application ) ; Emma TURNER ( > fourth application ); and Harriet GRAINGER ( fourth application. ) > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Interactive Oxfordshire parish map: http://searches.oxfordshirefhs.org.uk/pardata.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to OXFORDSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, October 17, 1874; Issue 6342.   WALLINGFORD. ARCHBISHOP'S LAUD'S CHARITY. At a meeting of the Charity Trustees, held on Wednesday the 7th inst., for the purpose of electing three poor maids to receive gifts of £14 each towards their marriage portions, the following were successful candidates:- Mary Margaret BARBER ( fifth application ) ; Emma TURNER ( fourth application ); and Harriet GRAINGER ( fourth application. )

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, October 17, 1874; Issue 6342.   EASTLEACH. DIED. - Oct. 1, at the house of her father, Mr. Charles DAVIS , at Eastleach, Rhoda, wife of Mr. G. HINTON , of Cirencester, aged 23. Oct. 12, at Eastleach, Christina, wife of Matthew ARCHER , aged 73.

>From Jackson's Oxford Journal, Saturday, October 17, 1874; Issue 6342.   EASTLEACH MARRIED. - Oct. 9. at Eastleach, Mr. George PUFFETT , to Miss Ann BARRETT. Oct 10, at Eastleach, Mr. Stephen SOLES , of Fyfield, to Eliza, daughter of Mr. Richard BLACKWELL , of Eastleach. Oct. 15, at Eastleach, Mr. Hy. CROOK , to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. KING , of Eastleach.

From Jackson's Oxford Journal ( Oxford, England ), Saturday, January 28, 1843; Issue 4683.   BICESTER, January 26. Died, on the 20th instant, Mr. Charles BLACKWELL , of the Dog Inn, Bicester, aged 35. Same day died, at Bicester, Richard COATS , aged 79. On the 25th instant died, Ann, relict of the late Mr. E. DRIVER , of Blackthorn, in this county, aged 73 years. Manager at the Savings Bank. - Jan. 27, J. SAUNDERS , Esq.    

From Jackson's Oxford Journal ( Oxford, England ), Saturday, January 28, 1843; Issue 4683.   CITY POLICE COURT.- ( Before James WYATT , Esq., Mayor, and a full Bench of Magistrates. )   On Tuesday last William DENNISON , Edward JONES , & John SADGROVE , three notorious vagrants, and who have frequently infested the streets to the annoyance of the inhabitants, were brought before the Court on a charge of vagrancy, and committed to the house of correction for 21 days' hard labour. Yesterday James HARRIS was fully committed for trial, charged with stealing a copper saucepan, the property of Thomas BRICKNELL .

From Jackson's Oxford Journal ( Oxford, England ), Saturday, January 28, 1843; Issue 4683.   MARRIED. Jan. 19, at St. Ebbe's Church, Mr. Edward WEAVER , to Miss Jane MURDOCH , of Kingston Bagpuze, Berks.   Jan. 26, at St. Giles's Church, in this city, by the Rev. H. HEMMINGS, Vicar, Mr. GARDNER , of Chadlington, Oxon, to Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Robert CALCUTT , of Northleigh, in the same county.

Barney Tyrwhitt=-Drake is giving a talk to the Bucks genealogical Society on D N A for FAMILY HISTORY - GREAT WHIITE HOPE OR GREAT WHITE ELEPHANT? Time 3pm Day Sat April 14 (tomorrow) Venue Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Ave, Aylesbury. >From east, take the ring road round Aylesburyu town centre (no through). Exit on the Oxford Rd, A418, pass the Aylesbury College roundabout and turn left at the traffic lights into Churchhill Ave. Turn left again at the mini roundabout into Churchill Ave - the Centre is soon on your left, ample parking. Details eve @varneys.com or 01844 291631 Author of The McLaughlin Guides for Family Historians Secretary, Bucks Genealogical Society

The 1723 is a bit vague in CD transcription as it has handwriting over the print I think it is Joseph s(on) of Joseph The earliest DRUCE baptism is 10 Dec 1721 DRUCE alias WHITE John s Jas: ("DRUCE vulgo WHITE dicti) My Latin knowledge says Vulgar or Common and of course "says" perhaps something specific in a PR PS perhaps Jas: could be Jos: 7 Feb 1724 DRUCE Mary d Joseph & Ann - so this seems all clear and presumably the same man but no sign of that marriage in Eynsham Then I assume the 1723 man 19 Oct 1777 DRUCE Joseph by LIC to ANDREWS Mary Wit: Robert DAVIS Mary HOYLETT That is onlt the second DRUCE marriage in Eynsham PR - previous My (Mary) in 1769 No sign of the Joseph to Ann For WHITE previous baptism to 1721 is a John in 1676 Ron Lankshear -Sydney NSW (from London-Shepherds Bush/Chiswick) try my links http://freepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lankshear/

> Thanks for your reply, Jon. I wouldn't have thought Bunce was a name that > could be misspelt, as opposed to another ancestor of mine with the surname > Jefkins. Variant spellings are Jifkins, Jeffkins, Gifkins, Giffkins. Bance, bonce, Buns, Burce, Burice, Bimce, Bruce, Biwce, Biurce for starters EVE > > Author of The McLaughlin Guides for Family Historians Secretary, Bucks Genealogical Society