Extracts from the Stockton & Hartlepool Mercury, Wednesday, July 27th. 1864.
Melancholy death from drowning at Hartlepool
On Friday afternoon, July 22nd, a melancholy accident, resulting in the death of a young man named John Farrar, occurred at the works in course of construction near the Hartlepool Slake. It appears that the deceased, a carpenter, was engaged in the wood work at the sluices, he was about to step on the scaffolding, when the chain that held it gave way, and the unfortunate man was precipitated into the current, which was running very fast at the time, and has not been seen since. A fellow workman was also immersed, but fortunately seized hold of the hanging timber and was thereby saved from inevitable drowning. The body had not yet been found up to the time of this edition going to press. (Friday Evening, July,22nd.1864 )
From our Second Edition of Saturday. July 23 rd 1864.
Finding of the body--Coroners Inquest , &c.
The body of the young man, drowned under the melancholy circumstances reported in our second edition of Friday evening, was found at a late hour the same evening,( Friday 22nd. July ) in the Slake, having been washed through the sluice gates by the heavy current of flood-tide which sets in through this narrow opening. The place where it was found was about a hundred yards from the spot where the melancholy accident occurred. The deceased was a highly respectable young man in his own rank of life, and had, with a brother who was also drowned, been for some years the only support of a widowed mother, now some time deceased. He was married to a daughter of Mr. Colling, the deputy Harbour Master of Hartlepool, and leaves a wife and a young family bereaved by his sudden and melancholy death.
An inquest was held on view of the body on the following (Saturday ) evening, before John Settle, Esq and the following jury,
John Lawrenson, Foreman. Chas. Ferrier, Benjamin Roome,?
David Myers, Daniel Ellwood, Robert Brown, Jabez Smith,
Adam McKenzie, Christopher Hoggett, Thos. Hudspith,
Wm. Wilson and Jas. Brown,
The first witness called was :- my Great-Great-Grandfather :-
Wm. Colling, Deputy-Harbour Master, who stated that the deceased was his son-in-law, aged 28 years, and a ships carpenter to trade.
Wm. Banks, acting foreman of the works, said that the deceased and he were working together, rigging a stage upon the side of the slope at the head of the old harbour. After they had it erected, deceased jumped upon it from off the pile head, and the stage went down in consequence.
The stage was merely a temporary one, and there was no necessity for the deceased to jump upon it. The distance he jumped would be about 3/ feet. Witness said to him , just when he jumped “What business had you to jump on the stage before I had it secured?” He replied “Oh Bill, I am nervous and with that the stage went down, taken with it himself and witness.
Witness escaped by swimming to the chain which crosses the sluice gate, leading to the Slake. Deceased could not swim. The depth of the water would be about 20 feet. There is no life -buoy within 300 or 400 yards of the place.
Wm. Sheffield, mariner, said he found the body of the deceased about half past 10 at night, 100 yards from the place where he was drowned, washed in the Slake
Dorothy Sharp said, I laid out the body and I saw a piece of flesh had been cut out of his right eye, His left ear was cut, and there was a large wound on the back of his neck.
William Nipper, shipwright, said I assisted the deceased to hang the stage, I saw the deceased jump upon it, I was on the opposite side of it, The chain broke and the deceased vanished from view, The chain which broke was merely temporary. The same chain bore the weight of four of us before, besides two deals, about three weeks ago. At the time it broke there were only two men and one deal resting on it. I had confidence in the chain , and risked my own life on it. I have examined the chain, and the link I now produce is the only bad one in the chain. If I had been in Banks position on the stage, or in the deceased’s when he jumped, I should have had no fear. The chain 3 weeks ago was double and Banks did not say whether the stage was right or wrong. The stage was only one plank, and quite safe to walk over.
The jury after a short consultation returned a verdict of “Accidentally Drowned .”
FUNERAL OF THE DECEASED.
The deceased, who was a member of the St. Hilda Court of Foresters, was interred in the Hartlepool cemetery, Hart-Warren, (Spion Kop) on Sunday Afternoon,( 24th July or 31st July ) and was followed to his last resting place by 230 of the brethren of the various Courts, and by a large number of his friends and fellow workmen.
John Farrar (many different spellings ) was my Great Grandfather, John Farrar had married my Great Grand Mother Ann Colling on Wednesday the 23rd.May 1860 in the Independent Chapel, they had one child, a daughter Jane Isabella Farrar my Grand Mother, On Monday the 6th.August 1866, John Farrars widow Ann remarried in St Hildas Church to John Horsley, a widower and Sea Pilot, they both lived at 2 Chapel Street for the rest of their lives. On the Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates, their surnames are spelt differently, it is likely that the people spoke their names and the correct spelling was left up to the registrar, priest, or enumerator, you have to bear this fact in mind at all times that the spellings of Surnames was far more flexible in times gone bye.
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Ancesters on my Mothers side. " Colling "
My Great Grandfather William Colling was I believe born in Hartlepool on the 14th March 1815.
He was the son of Richard Colling, born in Hartlepool in 1771. his mother was Hannah Sharp, born in Hartlepool the same year, 1771.
They had three other children,
John Colling Born Nov.1798 died Jan. 1799.
Mary Colling Born Nov.1799 died Jan. 1806.
Isabella Colling Born Apr. 1802 died ? 1887.
William Colling , a seaman later Assistant Dock Manager, ( West Hartlepool )
I believe he married twice, his first wife was named Isabella ( surname unknown at the moment ) born possibly 1815 in Sunderland. they concieved the following children ?
Ann Colling, Born 1839 died March 1919. in 2 Chapel St. ( aged 80 years ) (my Great Grand Mother )
she was married twice, her first husband was John Farrar, my Great Great Grandfather , who was drowned while working on the building of the Town Docks, in 1864. a report recording the accidental death and the coroners report at the inquest to be published later. a quick summary of the events as follows,
My Great Grandfather, John Farrar, was a carpenter, employed in building the new quay and docks in the area of the Slake, when on the afternoon of Friday,22nd July 1864, a scaffolding structure he was working from, collapsed, and he fell into the water, near to the sluice gates and was drowned.
My research revealed that an inquest into John Farrar death was held in the Borough Buildings by the coroner Mr.John Settle, Stockton Ward.the day following his death, Saturday 23rd July, 1864. I have a report of this inquest. among others given evidence was John Farrars father - in - law, William Colling deputy Dock Master . ( my G.G.G Grandfather ) ?
John Farrar, was later buried the next day, Sunday 24th July 1864.? in "Hart Warren " Cemetery , now locally named " Spion Kop " Cemetery Grave Number K189. It appears that that John died on the Friday an Inquest was held the very next day Saturday and he was buried the next day Sunday, if this report is correct. ?
I obtained much of the above information from the Hartlepool Free Press, dated Saturday July 30th, 1864.
It as taken me many years of research to obtain what little information I now have, one of my most dificult tasks was to establish the correct spelling of the name of Farrar, in some cases Farrer, and on John;s death Certificate it is spelt Farrow ? so please , choose the spelling that suites yourself. no sensible person could complain.
John Farrar left a Widow ( Ann Colling ) and one child, a girl Jane Isabella Farrar ( my Great Grandmother )
Ann Farrar (Nee Ann Colling ) later married John Horsley,a Sea Pilot, in St Hilda's Church on Saturday 6th August 1866, they lived the remainders of their lives in 2 Chapel Street,
I will continue to update when new information is discovered, I still honestly get a little confused whether people are my Grandfather or G. G Grandfather, I will endeavour to correct any mistakes I make.
He was the son of Richard Colling, born in Hartlepool in 1771. his mother was Hannah Sharp, born in Hartlepool the same year, 1771.
They had three other children,
John Colling Born Nov.1798 died Jan. 1799.
Mary Colling Born Nov.1799 died Jan. 1806.
Isabella Colling Born Apr. 1802 died ? 1887.
William Colling , a seaman later Assistant Dock Manager, ( West Hartlepool )
I believe he married twice, his first wife was named Isabella ( surname unknown at the moment ) born possibly 1815 in Sunderland. they concieved the following children ?
Ann Colling, Born 1839 died March 1919. in 2 Chapel St. ( aged 80 years ) (my Great Grand Mother )
she was married twice, her first husband was John Farrar, my Great Great Grandfather , who was drowned while working on the building of the Town Docks, in 1864. a report recording the accidental death and the coroners report at the inquest to be published later. a quick summary of the events as follows,
My Great Grandfather, John Farrar, was a carpenter, employed in building the new quay and docks in the area of the Slake, when on the afternoon of Friday,22nd July 1864, a scaffolding structure he was working from, collapsed, and he fell into the water, near to the sluice gates and was drowned.
My research revealed that an inquest into John Farrar death was held in the Borough Buildings by the coroner Mr.John Settle, Stockton Ward.the day following his death, Saturday 23rd July, 1864. I have a report of this inquest. among others given evidence was John Farrars father - in - law, William Colling deputy Dock Master . ( my G.G.G Grandfather ) ?
John Farrar, was later buried the next day, Sunday 24th July 1864.? in "Hart Warren " Cemetery , now locally named " Spion Kop " Cemetery Grave Number K189. It appears that that John died on the Friday an Inquest was held the very next day Saturday and he was buried the next day Sunday, if this report is correct. ?
I obtained much of the above information from the Hartlepool Free Press, dated Saturday July 30th, 1864.
It as taken me many years of research to obtain what little information I now have, one of my most dificult tasks was to establish the correct spelling of the name of Farrar, in some cases Farrer, and on John;s death Certificate it is spelt Farrow ? so please , choose the spelling that suites yourself. no sensible person could complain.
John Farrar left a Widow ( Ann Colling ) and one child, a girl Jane Isabella Farrar ( my Great Grandmother )
Ann Farrar (Nee Ann Colling ) later married John Horsley,a Sea Pilot, in St Hilda's Church on Saturday 6th August 1866, they lived the remainders of their lives in 2 Chapel Street,
I will continue to update when new information is discovered, I still honestly get a little confused whether people are my Grandfather or G. G Grandfather, I will endeavour to correct any mistakes I make.
Sunday, 3 October 2010
The North Sands, views from Marine Drive. my childhood play ground.
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Looking towards the Headland Looking to Spion Kop
External Views of St.Mary's Church, Whitby
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| St.Mary's Church, Whitby |
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| New Entrance to St.Mary's Church, Whitby |
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| Old Entrance to St.Mary's Church, Whitby |
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| Both Old and New Entrances to St. Mary's Church, Whitby |
Saturday, 2 October 2010
John Graham and Alice nee Dickinson, move to Hartlepool
John Graham and his wife Alice remained in Whitby after their wedding for a short time and lived with Alice's mother, Mary Dickinson. their first child George was born in Whitby in 1851,
The family then moved to Hartlepool between 1852 -1855, their second child was born in Hartlepool in 1855.
The family then moved to Hartlepool between 1852 -1855, their second child was born in Hartlepool in 1855.
Thursday, 29 July 2010
John Graham Great Grandfather,married Alice Dickinson Great Grandmother
John Graham married Alice Dickinson on the 1st July 1850 in St. Mary's Church, Whitby.
The best man was George Graham the younger brother of the Groom,
One of the witnesses was the Parish Clerk Ralph Greenberry, who had a Joinery business in Whitby, and I believe was the employer of both John (Cabinet Maker ) & George a (joiner ) who later was also a undertaker and lived in Ruswarp (Whitby )
One of the witnesses was the Parish Clerk Ralph Greenberry, who had a Joinery business in Whitby, and I believe was the employer of both John (Cabinet Maker ) & George a (joiner ) who later was also a undertaker and lived in Ruswarp (Whitby )
My Graham Ancestors from the Whitby and surounding areas
John Graham, my Great, Great, Grandfather ? I think he was born in 1795 in Easton, Yorkshire ? and married Jane. (maiden name--unknown at the moment, ) I believe she may have been born 1799 in Pickering, .....,they had three children ? John a Cabinet Maker, (my Great Grandfather ) George, a Joiner,and Undertaker,one daughter Esther.not traced at the moment. It is possible that John Graham later remarried, more research is still required.
in the 1841 Census John Graham ( my Great Great Grandfather ) stated he was a farmer of 3 Acre of Land. next to the Abbey of Whitby ?
his neighbour was Ralph Greenburry born in Whitby 1782, who was in Business in the town as a joiner ? he was also the Parish Clerk with a connection with St. Mary's Church, he also acted as a witness to the marriage of John Graham and Alice Dickinson, in St Mary's Church.
I think it is possible that both my Great Grand father John Graham (Cabinet Maker ) and his brother George Graham, joiner and undertaker, served their apprenticeship's with Mr. Ralph Greenburry. in Whitby Town.
in the 1841 Census John Graham ( my Great Great Grandfather ) stated he was a farmer of 3 Acre of Land. next to the Abbey of Whitby ?
his neighbour was Ralph Greenburry born in Whitby 1782, who was in Business in the town as a joiner ? he was also the Parish Clerk with a connection with St. Mary's Church, he also acted as a witness to the marriage of John Graham and Alice Dickinson, in St Mary's Church.
I think it is possible that both my Great Grand father John Graham (Cabinet Maker ) and his brother George Graham, joiner and undertaker, served their apprenticeship's with Mr. Ralph Greenburry. in Whitby Town.
Ellen Hind, Grandmother, Born 1850. Died 1930.
Both my Grandparents where dead before I was born , so I never met them.
Ellen died on Thursday October 23rd.1930. and was buried in North Sands Cemetery ( Spion Kop ) on Monday 27th October 1930 next to her late husband Thomas.
At the time of her death she was living at 46 Lilly St. and was aged 78 years.
Ellen died on Thursday October 23rd.1930. and was buried in North Sands Cemetery ( Spion Kop ) on Monday 27th October 1930 next to her late husband Thomas.
At the time of her death she was living at 46 Lilly St. and was aged 78 years.
Thomas Flounders, Grandfather, Born 1846-----Died 1925.
My Grandfather Thomas Flounders married Ellen Hind, on !st February 1869, in Hartlepool.They lived in various streets in Hartlepool, Mill St., Neilson St., Blandford St. and. at the time of his death in 1925.he was living in 46 Lilly St.
There were numerous children of this marriage, as follows:-
Mary Ellen, Born 1869, died 19th October 1874,aged 5 years, in 12 Mill St.
James, born 2 nd January 1872, died 1 st June 1949, aged 77 years, 35 Mary St
Margaret Hannah born 29th July 1874, died 1 st January 1877 aged 2 years, 12 Mill St.
Charlotte, born 1878, married 1898, Robert Henry Waugh, died 1937 ?.
Elizabeth, born 1879, married 1899 Joseph Kenny, died Aberdeen Scotland, 1948.
Agnes, born 1880, married Charles Forth, died 1961.
Joseph, born 1885, died 10th April 1931. Arabella St. aged 46 years.
, born 1887, died 1887, aged 6 months.
Ann, no information yet recorded.
George, born September 1891, believed to have moved to Stockton-on-Tees and married, research still underway.
William (my father ) born 10th June 1894, Died 5th May 1975 aged 81 years in Durham St.
There were numerous children of this marriage, as follows:-
Mary Ellen, Born 1869, died 19th October 1874,aged 5 years, in 12 Mill St.
James, born 2 nd January 1872, died 1 st June 1949, aged 77 years, 35 Mary St
Margaret Hannah born 29th July 1874, died 1 st January 1877 aged 2 years, 12 Mill St.
Charlotte, born 1878, married 1898, Robert Henry Waugh, died 1937 ?.
Elizabeth, born 1879, married 1899 Joseph Kenny, died Aberdeen Scotland, 1948.
Agnes, born 1880, married Charles Forth, died 1961.
Joseph, born 1885, died 10th April 1931. Arabella St. aged 46 years.
, born 1887, died 1887, aged 6 months.
Ann, no information yet recorded.
George, born September 1891, believed to have moved to Stockton-on-Tees and married, research still underway.
William (my father ) born 10th June 1894, Died 5th May 1975 aged 81 years in Durham St.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
My Great Grandmother . Margaret
Margaret Flounders ( 1820?-1891 )
(nee-Douglas / Mitchell ) ?
Her true place of birth is still a mystery to me, still waiting to be discovered, I believe she was born in Berwick-on-Tweed between 1820-1823, I still have some doubts because Margaret's memory appears to have been a little "faulty" at times. both in where she was born and the year of her birth. but it must be remembered that NOT many people could read and write in the early 1800;s, particularly females. some males could write their surname, a lucky few, but that was it.
Her maiden name was also unknown to me until I received the Birth Certificate of her son Thomas Flounders ( my Grandfather ) which stated her maiden name was " Mitchell " even this caused me some suspicion, as a earlier birth certificate for her oldest daughter Elizabeth, born in Berwick-on-Tweed ( 1844 ) gave her maiden name as Douglas? it is possible that the Registrar was mistaken or heaven above--under the
"influence "? not impossible in those days gone bye.
In the Census of 1881, she claimed to have been born in Morpeth. ten years later,
In the Census of 1891, she claimed to have been born in Berwick-on-Tweed. she also changed her religous preference on occasions, shortly before she died , she reverted to the Roman Catholic faith.
At the time of the 1891 Census, Margaret was living with her daughter Margaret and her son-in-law John William Dixon at 24 Blandford Street, Hartlepool, I believe the 1891 census was taken in April, and Margaret , died some months later on September 3rd. 1891.
(nee-Douglas / Mitchell ) ?
Her true place of birth is still a mystery to me, still waiting to be discovered, I believe she was born in Berwick-on-Tweed between 1820-1823, I still have some doubts because Margaret's memory appears to have been a little "faulty" at times. both in where she was born and the year of her birth. but it must be remembered that NOT many people could read and write in the early 1800;s, particularly females. some males could write their surname, a lucky few, but that was it.
Her maiden name was also unknown to me until I received the Birth Certificate of her son Thomas Flounders ( my Grandfather ) which stated her maiden name was " Mitchell " even this caused me some suspicion, as a earlier birth certificate for her oldest daughter Elizabeth, born in Berwick-on-Tweed ( 1844 ) gave her maiden name as Douglas? it is possible that the Registrar was mistaken or heaven above--under the
"influence "? not impossible in those days gone bye.
In the Census of 1881, she claimed to have been born in Morpeth. ten years later,
In the Census of 1891, she claimed to have been born in Berwick-on-Tweed. she also changed her religous preference on occasions, shortly before she died , she reverted to the Roman Catholic faith.
At the time of the 1891 Census, Margaret was living with her daughter Margaret and her son-in-law John William Dixon at 24 Blandford Street, Hartlepool, I believe the 1891 census was taken in April, and Margaret , died some months later on September 3rd. 1891.
James and Margaret the first to arrive in Hartlepool 1863----1869.
It is my belief that James and Margaret Flounders (nee Mitchell / Douglas ) had six ( 6 ) surviving Children when they first arrived in Hartlepool, most of the children were born in or around Newcastle-on-Tyne
Elizabeth (b) Berwick-0n-Tweed, 1844.( married James Murray )
Thomas (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1846. (my Grandfather ) (married Ellen Hind )
Lydia (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1850. ( married Richard Wanley )
James (b) Gateshead, 1853. ( married Sarah Jane Shaw )
Margaret (b) Newcastle -on-Tyne 1859 (married John William Dixon )
Agnes (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne 1863. (married George Wanley )
" Richard Wanley and George Wanley were brothers "
All the above had died prior to my birth , I knew none of the above with the one exception, John William Dixon, known to me as " Uncle John Willi, " as a small child I used to run the occasional message for him.
As the last child, Agnes, was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1863, it can safely be assumed that the family arrived in Hartlepool between 1863 and April 1869 the time of the death of James. as James's occupation was a Moulder, , it is possible that he may have arrived in Hartlepool to obtain employment in Spion Kop foundary.
1864.Spion Kop Foundary built.
1864.Denton Gray built their first ship, the " Sepia "
1864.Middleton Dock Gate Cottages built.
1864.A Post Office was established in High Street.
1865.Hartlepool Hospital opens.
1868.Ralph Ward Jackson ( C ) Elected M.P. for the Hartlepool's
Elizabeth (b) Berwick-0n-Tweed, 1844.( married James Murray )
Thomas (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1846. (my Grandfather ) (married Ellen Hind )
Lydia (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1850. ( married Richard Wanley )
James (b) Gateshead, 1853. ( married Sarah Jane Shaw )
Margaret (b) Newcastle -on-Tyne 1859 (married John William Dixon )
Agnes (b) Newcastle-on-Tyne 1863. (married George Wanley )
" Richard Wanley and George Wanley were brothers "
All the above had died prior to my birth , I knew none of the above with the one exception, John William Dixon, known to me as " Uncle John Willi, " as a small child I used to run the occasional message for him.
As the last child, Agnes, was born in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1863, it can safely be assumed that the family arrived in Hartlepool between 1863 and April 1869 the time of the death of James. as James's occupation was a Moulder, , it is possible that he may have arrived in Hartlepool to obtain employment in Spion Kop foundary.
1864.Spion Kop Foundary built.
1864.Denton Gray built their first ship, the " Sepia "
1864.Middleton Dock Gate Cottages built.
1864.A Post Office was established in High Street.
1865.Hartlepool Hospital opens.
1868.Ralph Ward Jackson ( C ) Elected M.P. for the Hartlepool's
The first record of any of the Flounders Family living in Hartlepool
The very first record I found of the family named " Flounders " Living in Hartlepool was the report of the death of James in April 1869. there was no mention in the previous Census 1861, of any "Flounders " living in Hartlepool, the Family were all recorded in the 1861 Census living in Newcastle-on-Tyne,
The earliest record of James Flounders I have been able to discover is in the Census returns for 1841 of Berwick-on-Tweed, he was living with his Mother Lydia ( who's maiden name I have been unable to discover ) and his brother, John
The earliest record of James Flounders I have been able to discover is in the Census returns for 1841 of Berwick-on-Tweed, he was living with his Mother Lydia ( who's maiden name I have been unable to discover ) and his brother, John
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
The Flounders Side of the Family
I soon discovered that the Internet is a wonderful tool to help you discover your Family History.
I found that the name of my Great Grandfather was James Flounders, at the time of his death he was aged 46 years and he lived in Warren Street, Old Hartlepool, he died on Sunday 11th April 1869 and was buried on Wednesday 14th April 1869 in North Sands Cemetery, later know locally as Spion Kop Cemetery, this notice was the first indication that any of the Flounders Family lived in Hartlepool.
I found that the name of my Great Grandfather was James Flounders, at the time of his death he was aged 46 years and he lived in Warren Street, Old Hartlepool, he died on Sunday 11th April 1869 and was buried on Wednesday 14th April 1869 in North Sands Cemetery, later know locally as Spion Kop Cemetery, this notice was the first indication that any of the Flounders Family lived in Hartlepool.
Sunday, 27 June 2010
All Our Barefoot Yesterdays
The purpose of this Blog. ( my very first ) is an attempt to record MY Family History, it is no more than a very simple , personal endeavour to keep a promise I made many, many years ago when I was asked by one of my three daughters the name of my Great Grandmother, it is NOT meant to be Controversial , if you don't like what I write, please remember that it is not compulsory to read it.
if anyone wishes to make any comments, please feel free to do so. but "please" no Foul Language, if you are unable to make a comment without using Foul or Insulting Language, find another site. or consider writing your own Blog.
I suddenly realised, I did,nt even know the name of my Grandmother, on either side of my Family, in fact none of my ancestors, sad but true. so I decided then and there I would try and record all the Family History I could discover, I am led to believe that no one in the Family, had previously, ever attempted to keep a record, of our Family History some- where along the line , it has , been forgotten, lost, or buried. finding it again as been my task, to delve into the world of Genealogy. I have found to be a very fascinating subject.
I have no intention of posting a complete Family History, which I honestly do not have, but only the main characters of Grandfathers, Grandmothers, Great Grandfathers , Great grandmothers as best I can. I do have a great deal of Family Information which I feel would only be of interest to a family member.
Thanks to the Internet, I have managed to trace some ancestor's prior to the Napoleonic Wars.
What follows is a very amateurish, but a very honest attempt to record all the information I have been able to discover, worts and all, to the best of my ability, it can never be claimed to be 100% correct, it must be remembered that in the 1800's very few working class people could read or write , and at a church function, such as a Marriage etc, if the Vicar or Priest or whoever, entered the wrong spelling of a persons known name,in the register, they were unable to raise any objection, because they could not read,or write and therefore did not know what name had been recorded, assuming , they had the nerve, no-one or very few had the audacity to question a Priest, or Vicar, and up to very recently, even your Doctor.
I also intend to insert at appropriate dates, historical local snippets of interest.that may be of Interest.
if anyone wishes to make any comments, please feel free to do so. but "please" no Foul Language, if you are unable to make a comment without using Foul or Insulting Language, find another site. or consider writing your own Blog.
I suddenly realised, I did,nt even know the name of my Grandmother, on either side of my Family, in fact none of my ancestors, sad but true. so I decided then and there I would try and record all the Family History I could discover, I am led to believe that no one in the Family, had previously, ever attempted to keep a record, of our Family History some- where along the line , it has , been forgotten, lost, or buried. finding it again as been my task, to delve into the world of Genealogy. I have found to be a very fascinating subject.
I have no intention of posting a complete Family History, which I honestly do not have, but only the main characters of Grandfathers, Grandmothers, Great Grandfathers , Great grandmothers as best I can. I do have a great deal of Family Information which I feel would only be of interest to a family member.
Thanks to the Internet, I have managed to trace some ancestor's prior to the Napoleonic Wars.
What follows is a very amateurish, but a very honest attempt to record all the information I have been able to discover, worts and all, to the best of my ability, it can never be claimed to be 100% correct, it must be remembered that in the 1800's very few working class people could read or write , and at a church function, such as a Marriage etc, if the Vicar or Priest or whoever, entered the wrong spelling of a persons known name,in the register, they were unable to raise any objection, because they could not read,or write and therefore did not know what name had been recorded, assuming , they had the nerve, no-one or very few had the audacity to question a Priest, or Vicar, and up to very recently, even your Doctor.
I also intend to insert at appropriate dates, historical local snippets of interest.that may be of Interest.
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