Genealogy Chat

Hi Shirley. If you get some spare time, would you look me up the Robinson family from Alverstoke or Portsea. John 1809 Portsea. Charles 1818 Portsea. John 1836 Portsea or Emsworth (if it's Hampshire then) Elizabeth Maria 1825 Portsea. Thanks a lot.

Dear Shirley If you could have a look for Goaters especially in Stockbridge/ Winchester that would be brilliant. Many thanks. Maria

Hi Shirley, Thanks for the offer Could you please look for George and Charlotte Shambler and children Augusta, Caroline, Jane and possibly others in Christchurch? Perhaps not George as Charlotte was a widow by 1851. Best wishes Roger Just noticed date of original offer, will understand if it has lapsed!

Hi Shirley Would you look for Joseph Kendall, born (c) 1808, married to Susan? They had two children by 1841, Joseph & Susan. I would like to know where Joseph (Senior) was born. They were living in Portsea in 1851 census. Thankyou Keith

Hi Shirley thank you for the offer..... I am looking for VENTERS in Portsmouth JOHN c1823 , SARAH c1828 , WILLIAM c1831 If their parents are around as well his would be a bonus...... Many thanks in anticipation Colin

Hi Shirley, Thank you for your very kind offer to look up Hampshire families. If you can find the time I would appreciate any info on the following family: George Earl(e) b 1806 Binstead Hampshire Elizabeth Earl(e) b 1809 Alton Hampshire Lucy Earl(e) b 1836 Kingsley Hampshire. Probably living in Kingsley village. Thanks again and best wishes Margaret Lancashire

Hi Shirley Thanks for the offer. Would you be able to look up Thomas Underwood born in Bishops Stoke in 1815. I am also looking for his father Thomas born in Bishops Stoke also. Assuming he was at least 16 when son was born he would have been born 1799c. Thank you. Julie

Thanks for the offer Shirley Does the 1841 census include Isle of Wight? My ancestors were I believe living in isle of Wight by that time having migrated from Hampshire. As of the 1851 census we have Charles BULL c 1793 (born Beaulieu/Boldre Hampshire?) Maria BULL c 1797 Isaac BULL c 1829 Charles BULL c 1838 Timothy BULL c 1841 Sarah BULL c 1842 living in Northwood, Cowes, Isle of Wight Would it be possible to find out whether the family appears on the 1841 census. I suspect there would have been more children between Isaac and Charles Jr who may have left home by 1851. There may also be relatives left in the Beaulieu/Boldre area. Any information would be much appreciated. Wade

Di I don't know if any of these marriage licences is of any use to you but: BESANT, Alexander, of Gosport, cooper, 21, b., & Mary-Golding STARK, of the s., a minor, with c. of her f., Henry STARK of G., gent., at G., 24 Dec., 1777 HINTON, Thomas, junr., of Ringwood, 21, b., & Elizabeth STARK, of Fordingbridge, 21, sp., 25 Jan., 1762. William STARK, senr., of the s., bondsman LEALL, John, of Alverstoke, husbandman, 21, b., & Elizabeth STARK, of the s., a minor, with c. of her f., Henry STARK, of the s., yeoman, at A., 6 Oct., 1786 LEGG, Joseph, of Carisbrooke, 30, b., & Mary STARK, of the s., 25, sp., at C., 15 Nov., 1800 LOCKYER, John, of Alverstoke, cooper, 21, & Ann STARK, of the s., a minor, with c. of her f., Henry STARK, at Gosport, 16 Apr., 1783 STARK, Joseph, of Carisbrooke, husbandman, 21, b., & Hannah COOPER of the s., 21, sp., 24 Apr., 1770 STARK, Joseph, of Carisbrooke, 22, b., & Rebecca COOK of the s., 22, at C., 15 Oct., 1794 There's also a Mark STARK, gent of Edinburgh, but I imagine he's not your family. Christine

thank you for the kind offer would it be possible to find a couple who may have still been around in alverstoke.hampshire henry golding stark b abt 1772 elizabeth stark abt 1773 i know its a long shot that they lived till their late 60's but the family seem to live to a healthy 70 from that point on so it may be in the genes thanks again C2

Hi, Deb My Hampshire Grandad used to tease me by calling me his "Booty". I used to get really offended because I thought he was saying I looked like a boot. It was, of course, the reverse: he was calling me his "Beauty"! At five, I wasn't up to that sort of subtlety. But that's why I was wondering whether the name might have been a corruption as a result of a regional accent. As you say, you'll have to go with the current spelling until something fairly definitive allows you to make a jump. good hunting Christine

Hi Shirley Any information you could find on the family of HENRY BUDD (b either 1793 or 1798) who was married to MARY. He was a blacksmith I believe and lived in Sheet, Nr Petersfield. I believe they had 9 children born between 1823 & 1845 Many Thanks Steve

Thank you for the offer - could you see if there are any JOYCE family members in OVINGTON, Hampshire? I would be most grateful - particularly a Walter JOYCE Thanks Jacqui

Hi I haven't been able to find any BOOTYs but did manage to find a BOOTE and a BOOTT: WILLS, John of Colebroke, co., Devon, & Jane BOOTE, of St Maurice, Winchester, sp., at St M., 11 Aug., 1724 ANNETT, Moses, of St Maurice, Winchester, husbandman, w., & Elizabeth BOOTT, of St John's, near W., w., at St J or St Maurice, 18 Apl., 1730 I even tried BEAUTY, without success. These are licences/allegations, so they aren't proof of the actual wedding - just the likelihood. It's not in the right dates, I think, for where you've got to at the moment, but I thought I might as well share it, in case it's useful one day. Christine

Hi That's a generous offer. If it's possible I have a couple of families who are still a bit vague and would benefit by some 1841 info. I'd really like to know about Eli & (Mari)Ann(e), 'cos I can't quite work out whether she's one person or two!! I think they'll be in East Worldham (but there's a risk they'll be in Farnham or even Portsea!): Eli CHRISTMAS b1806 b East Worldham (Mari)Ann(e) CHRISTMAS b1810 Calcutta (perhaps!) (They married in Portsea) Ann CHRISTMAS bap 1829 Alton Charlotte CHRISTMAS bap 1831 Alton William CHRISTMAS b 1833 Wymering/Portsdown Eliza CHRISTMAS bap 1835 Farnham Henry Pafoot CHRISTMAS b 1836-7 Farnham James CHRISTMAS b1838-9 Lymington - or Farnham! Thomas Waldren CHRISTMAS b 1841 Basingstoke The other family is: William RUSSELL b1814-5 Portchester Frances RUSSELL b1815(?) ?Portchester The first child I know about wasn't born until 1848, but they were married in 1839, so I'd love to know if there were more children. By 1875, William was Keeper of Portchester Castle. I don't know what he was doing before that. It's possible that there are Navy links. When I can find my Winchester Allegations CD, I'll see if I can find any BOOTYs for Deb. I do understand that it may not be feasible to find any of these. Don't strain your eyes on my behalf! best wishes Christine

Hi Shirley many thanks for the offer could you check for me for a William WHITE, poss. with wife Johanna in OTTERBOURNE [or less likely Hursley or Twyford....if you have time], aged 40+ and likely occupation Butcher. Many thanks Helen

Shirley, if you see any of these I would be grateful Mary Ellis b 1792 Richard " 1794 Sussanna 1797 Ann 1800 James 1801 Mary 1803 Daniel 1808 Frances 1810 George 1812 The girls are probably married of course Anne Sorry, they were born in Portsea

Shirley Thanks for your offer. Could you pleae look up any TIVERS in Winchester. I know that was the birthplace of my GGG grandfather, but don't know if he was still living there in 1841. His parents may be in the area though. Thanks again Sue

I am trying to trace a William Ansell born approx 1812 in Petersfield and by the 1871 census living in South Harting. I know he was married to 'Elizabeth' by 1871 but I have no idea when although she was also born in Petersfield. Any info would be fantastic. Many thanks Michele

Hi Shirley Thanks for the offer. The person I'm looking for was born in Southampton, but was in London by 1851 :- Charles Waterman born 1828 in Southampton, his father was James Waterman but I know nothing about him, apart from his occupation was Bricklayer. If your census isnt surname indexed dont spend too long searching as I know that the Southampton area is probably a huge one. Karen