Will do Caroline. I'm heading back home to York at the end of the month for a few days of research, family visits and a few pints of proper Yorkshire ale.

I'm new to UK research, and I have just located a family I believe to be my earliest. In the St. John The Baptist Parish records in Halifax, I've located some Snyppe surname records (1500 - 1600). I thought I would start with a simple request. Any other Snyppe, Snype, Snipe researchers out there? Bill SnipesUSA

My thanks to everyone who provided such helpful information in the search for "B" (now known to be Benjamin) Milnes. Ruth

Thanks for that Janice, I'll give Laura a ring and see what can be done. Regards Mike

Hello all, I asked my friends at the City of York & District Family History Society. Pam Elliot, the society's archivist, told me this -  "All I can suggest is to contact York Explore again and speak to Laura YEOMANS the Archives and Local History Manager, if she doesn't know I don't  know who can" We are aware that the new archive is still rebuilding the catalogue of holdings. The workhouse records are in there somewhere. I hope you will eventually be able to access them. RegardsJanice Wood From: Caroline Gaden via <yorksgen@rootsweb.com> To: m.kettlewell@btinternet.com; yorksgen@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, 3 April 2016, 23:59 Subject: Re: [YORKSGEN] York Union Workhouse records Hello Folks At last I have time to return to Yorkshire research and I'm also interested in the York Workhouse records... I believe a great aunt, Ida Dashfield nee Mintoft was the main cook at this facility which I understand was near/next door to the hospital.... Ida and her husband separated but never divorced and the family story is another lady Dashfield was also working in the kitchen and it turned out to be Mr Dashfield's second 'wife'! All the best Caroline On 4/04/2016 8:44 AM, MICHAEL KETTLEWELL via wrote: > Hi board, > Really struggling to find out where the following records relating to York Union Workhouse are kept. (1) Admissions and discharges for the period 1900-1912; (2) The Guardians' Minutes for the same years; and (3) Outdoor Relief application and report books for 1837-1929. In the first two cases, what I'm looking for in particular, are any records relating to York Union Workhouse Infirmary between 1900 and the end of 1912. According to Pete Higgingbotham's Workhouse site, they should be stored at York City Archives. Unfortunately, since the re-organisation, the place is in a pretty chaotic state, due to only around 20%+ of the their holdings being re-catalogued and a lack of local knowledge from the two archivists: the one that I've spoken to, by telephone and email  had no knowledge of them or their whereabouts. > Any help/tips would be very welcome. > Thanks > Mike > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- AUTHOR OF "Pounding Along to Singapore, a history of the 2/20 Battalion AIF", available from cagaden@gmail.com eBOOKS:- "First Colonial Treasurer of NSW - William Balcombe, friend of Napoleon" available at no cost from my website under "First Colonial Treasurer of NSW - William Balcombe". "The Buffalo and Crocodile Hunters of the Northern Territory" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/503752> "From Baron to Battler, the story of Dr CUD Schrader of Walcha, 1860-1900" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/129058> "The Schrader Letters,1871-1896" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/109893> WEB <http://secondtwentiethbattalionaif.wordpress.com/> FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pounding-Along-to-Singapore-a-history-of-220th-Battalion-AIF/344892488956481> ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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Benjamin Milnes gets a minimal mention in the Clergy of the Church of England Database 1540 - 1835. It would seem he was ordained in Chester. http://theclergydatabase.org.uk/ Best wishes Jackie Mrs Jacqueline G Depelle www.yorksgroup.org.uk Chairman, Yorkshire Group of FHSs

On Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:40:00 +0100 "Janet Peacock" <JanMPeacock@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: Hello Janet, >I am making no mistake. I understand full well about postcodes, thank >you If you knew that at the time, why did you write it? Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question. Or are you simply retracting what you said by restating what I told you. Either way...... -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" That's what I call you Heaven Sent - INXS

Thank you Lin. Nancy On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 11:14 AM, Lin via <yorksgen@rootsweb.com> wrote: > Dear list members > > I think everything which needs to be said on this topic has been now > been said so the subject is now CLOSED. > > Thank you. > > Lin Duke > List Administrator > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

The Clergy Database (http://theclergydatabase.org.uk/) records the appointment of Benjamin Milnes as Curate of Bradford St Peter in 1835. There's very little about him, and the page about his education records him as "lit.". On checking this, it appears to mean that he was reckoned to be well-enough educated ("literate"), but did not possess a degree - so alumni records won't help. But it perhaps makes a connection to a local wealthy family a possibility. With a full name it should be possible to find him in censuses, and determine his origins. And you might find a marriage (and thus a father) as well... Arthur On 04/04/2016 13:58, Ruth via wrote: > I am trying to find information on "R. MILNES" who was Curate at St > Peter's, Bradford in 1836. This is before the time of Crockfords, and > none of the ecclesiastical yearbooks available online have him. I have > tried the 1841 census, and Googling "Incumbents" etc.without success. > > The reason for the enquiry is that he performed the marriage of Thomas > FOSTER and Mary MILNES on 14th September 1836, and I wonder whether "R" > and Mary are related The Milneses were rich and renowned in the fabric > business at the time, but Mary was marrying a Wool Comber, which would > appear to be beneath her status _IF_ she is part of the wealthy family. > > Any ideas welcomed! > > Ruth >

The papers you are looking for are at York Archives, but they are not free for people to view as yet and it could be a couple of years before they are available. June York Gild of Freemen www.freemenofyork.com www.facebook.com/groups/freemenyork Family Historian to Dunnington Through The Ages www.dunningtonhistory.org.uk York Festival Trust www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk next plays 13th & 2oth July 2014 www.teejayrecords.co.uk ________________________________________ From: yorksgen-bounces@rootsweb.com <yorksgen-bounces@rootsweb.com> on behalf of MICHAEL KETTLEWELL via <yorksgen@rootsweb.com> Sent: 03 April 2016 22:44 To: yorksgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [YORKSGEN] York Union Workhouse records Hi board, Really struggling to find out where the following records relating to York Union Workhouse are kept. (1) Admissions and discharges for the period 1900-1912; (2) The Guardians' Minutes for the same years; and (3) Outdoor Relief application and report books for 1837-1929. In the first two cases, what I'm looking for in particular, are any records relating to York Union Workhouse Infirmary between 1900 and the end of 1912. According to Pete Higgingbotham's Workhouse site, they should be stored at York City Archives. Unfortunately, since the re-organisation, the place is in a pretty chaotic state, due to only around 20%+ of the their holdings being re-catalogued and a lack of local knowledge from the two archivists: the one that I've spoken to, by telephone and email had no knowledge of them or their whereabouts. Any help/tips would be very welcome. Thanks Mike ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Ruth - The likelihood of Mary Milnes being from a "wealthy family" is pretty low, since both she and the bridegroom, together with the two witnesses, were unable to sign their names. Incidentally, I'm sure that the curate's initial was R not B; look at the following marriage for confirmation. Rod Moulding -----Original Message----- From: Ruth via Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 1:58 PM To: yorksgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [YORKSGEN] Bradford St Peter I am trying to find information on "R. MILNES" who was Curate at St Peter's, Bradford in 1836. This is before the time of Crockfords, and none of the ecclesiastical yearbooks available online have him. I have tried the 1841 census, and Googling "Incumbents" etc.without success. The reason for the enquiry is that he performed the marriage of Thomas FOSTER and Mary MILNES on 14th September 1836, and I wonder whether "R" and Mary are related The Milneses were rich and renowned in the fabric business at the time, but Mary was marrying a Wool Comber, which would appear to be beneath her status _IF_ she is part of the wealthy family. Any ideas welcomed! Ruth ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Further to my previous message, Rev. Milnes initial could be "B"..... Ruth

I am trying to find information on "R. MILNES" who was Curate at St Peter's, Bradford in 1836. This is before the time of Crockfords, and none of the ecclesiastical yearbooks available online have him. I have tried the 1841 census, and Googling "Incumbents" etc.without success. The reason for the enquiry is that he performed the marriage of Thomas FOSTER and Mary MILNES on 14th September 1836, and I wonder whether "R" and Mary are related The Milneses were rich and renowned in the fabric business at the time, but Mary was marrying a Wool Comber, which would appear to be beneath her status _IF_ she is part of the wealthy family. Any ideas welcomed! Ruth

Brad Do not refer to what I have said as 'utter drivel' --- I find that intensely insulting & expect an apology. I am making no mistake. I understand full well about postcodes, thank you very much. I also know that letters addressed to my YO postcode are always translated as 'North Yorkshire'. I also know that in speaking with the relevant authority regarding post codes I was told that my YO postcode was in North Yorkshire. I also know that letters posted in this area are not routed through York. The 'blindingly obvious' may not be immediately apparent, in your case, I think it is!!!!!!!!!!! Janet -----Original Message----- From: Brad Rogers via Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2016 5:49 PM To: YorksGen ML Subject: Re: [YORKSGEN] Sculcoates On Sat, 2 Apr 2016 16:07:40 +0100 Janet Peacock via <yorksgen@rootsweb.com> wrote: Hello Janet, I knew it would happen (it always does)... >My comment about the Post Office, Victor, reflects the fact that many >postcodes in the East Riding of Yorkshire begin 'YO'. This, >according to the Post Office puts them in North Yorkshire & I have had Complete and utter drivel. You're making the same error many people make; That Post Codes have some sort of significance beyond their intended purpose, which is to facilitate the routing of post. Codes serve no purpose to anybody except the Royal Mail(1). They do not have any political significance. The leading letters (in this case YO) serve to indicate the main sorting office through which post should be passed to reach its final destination. Post Codes have nothing to do with county, city or other boundaries. (1) Note: NOT the Post Office - they're separate businesses and have been for many years. Nowadays RM create post codes, not the Post Office. I will concede that the codes came into existence prior to the dismantling of the (then) Post Office into two businesses. -- Regards _ / ) "The blindingly obvious is / _)rad never immediately apparent" It's your life so go your own way Questions And Answers - Sham 69 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Art UK is also a good source of pictures of places and 'things'. I am interested in some military topics and there are some great paintings by war artists. I found one of the pipeline to the local aluminium smelter being camouflaged in WWII that no one in the area appeared to be aware of. Not completely familiar with the new site but with the previous one you could add comments and I think you could identify details in the paintings. Martin Briscoe Fort William martin@mbriscoe.me.uk -----Original Message----- From: yorksgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:yorksgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Peter Wood via Sent: Monday, April 4, 2016 9:36 AM To: yorksgen@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [YORKSGEN] Bradford Local Knowledge - Auction Sale Thank you Martin for all your assistance in thinking about trying to trace the pictures of James CHARLES (1851-1906). The newspaper reports are most helpful. I have actually been to see quite a number of the pictures displayed in the Art UK site. Incidentally the Art UK site is most useful if you think there might have been portraits painted of one's ancestors. I found Amos and Ann RAISTRICK of Idle, at Cartwright Hall Gallery, Bradford. Happily all your replies have suggested a new angle to the enquiry and that is to see if any of the records/personal archive of Butler WOOD (the Bradford librarian) are available. Many thanks everyone. Peter ------------------------------- ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This subject has become a major problem in Auckland NZ, particularly at the Manukau Memorial Gardens. Auckland has a very high proportion of Pacific Island citizens and it is in their culture to create adorned shrines. The City governance has allowed the horse to bolt and now has a real problem establishing and enforcing rules. The PC element is in heaven of course so dithering is the most obvious accomplishment so far. Murray NZ Edie wrote We have a lawn cemetery close by and the plaques are quite uniform with room for flowers, lawns are kept neat. I think sometimes Teddy bears, or some other item that meant something to the deceased is put there and I think it is an emotional time and doesnt hurt at the time of the funeral.. > > > ------------------------------------------ > From: Victor Markham via <yorksgen@rootsweb.com> > To: Yorksgen@rootsweb.com; > Subject: [YORKSGEN] Cemetery adornments > I know this is not Yorkshire but I am sue the problem happens in other > cemeteries around the country if not the world. > How would we deal with this if it was your local cemetery? > http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/news/news/17773/This-graveyard-is-not-a-fairground.html > Victor > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Martin for all your assistance in thinking about trying to trace the pictures of James CHARLES (1851-1906). The newspaper reports are most helpful. I have actually been to see quite a number of the pictures displayed in the Art UK site. Incidentally the Art UK site is most useful if you think there might have been portraits painted of one's ancestors. I found Amos and Ann RAISTRICK of Idle, at Cartwright Hall Gallery, Bradford. Happily all your replies have suggested a new angle to the enquiry and that is to see if any of the records/personal archive of Butler WOOD (the Bradford librarian) are available. Many thanks everyone. Peter -------------------------------

Hello Folks At last I have time to return to Yorkshire research and I'm also interested in the York Workhouse records... I believe a great aunt, Ida Dashfield nee Mintoft was the main cook at this facility which I understand was near/next door to the hospital.... Ida and her husband separated but never divorced and the family story is another lady Dashfield was also working in the kitchen and it turned out to be Mr Dashfield's second 'wife'! All the best Caroline On 4/04/2016 8:44 AM, MICHAEL KETTLEWELL via wrote: > Hi board, > Really struggling to find out where the following records relating to York Union Workhouse are kept. (1) Admissions and discharges for the period 1900-1912; (2) The Guardians' Minutes for the same years; and (3) Outdoor Relief application and report books for 1837-1929. In the first two cases, what I'm looking for in particular, are any records relating to York Union Workhouse Infirmary between 1900 and the end of 1912. According to Pete Higgingbotham's Workhouse site, they should be stored at York City Archives. Unfortunately, since the re-organisation, the place is in a pretty chaotic state, due to only around 20%+ of the their holdings being re-catalogued and a lack of local knowledge from the two archivists: the one that I've spoken to, by telephone and email had no knowledge of them or their whereabouts. > Any help/tips would be very welcome. > Thanks > Mike > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to YORKSGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- AUTHOR OF "Pounding Along to Singapore, a history of the 2/20 Battalion AIF", available from cagaden@gmail.com eBOOKS:- "First Colonial Treasurer of NSW - William Balcombe, friend of Napoleon" available at no cost from my website under "First Colonial Treasurer of NSW - William Balcombe". "The Buffalo and Crocodile Hunters of the Northern Territory" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/503752> "From Baron to Battler, the story of Dr CUD Schrader of Walcha, 1860-1900" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/129058> "The Schrader Letters,1871-1896" <www.smashwords.com/books/view/109893> WEB <http://secondtwentiethbattalionaif.wordpress.com/> FACEBOOK <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pounding-Along-to-Singapore-a-history-of-220th-Battalion-AIF/344892488956481>