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John POVER

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Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 13:09

Hi everyone
Im not sure if anyone can help but totally at a lost.

I have a JOHN POVER possibly born 1780. His son was CHRISTOPHER POVER born 5 Jun 1803 Dorset. he died 1889.

can anyone help me find details of JOHN POVER and his wife Sarah WEBB I cant seem to get furthur back than John Pover

Many thanks
Stephen

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 17 Feb 2013 13:13

Location ?

Yes I know it says Dorset but where in Dorset ?

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GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 17 Feb 2013 13:16

Seems he spent some time in prison

Researching:
Suzy (8.4.2013) and Sally (16.8.2011) Gone but not forgotten. Researching Carter, Cass, Walker in England and Caven, McKill, Sutherland and Will in Scotland. PLEASE DO NOT: send me information concerning your thread on the board as it should be posted on your request where all members can see it.. PLEASE DO NOT: ask me for help with lookups as they should be placed on the boards to get the best possible result. PLEASE DO NOT: open your tree just because I have posted information on your thread as I will not be related. Thank you.

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 13:17

I know Christopher Pover was from from Weymouth Dorset. His Father John im unsure about

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 13:21

1881 Cencus - Union Workhouse,
Weymouth - Sailor Pauper (Widow)
1889 - Died

Do we know why he was sent to prison sounds interesting

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 17 Feb 2013 13:38

Prison Admission details sent by PM.

Researching:
If i don't see through the week............I will see you through the window.

Margee

Margee Report 17 Feb 2013 13:44

Did he marry Isabella Hardy?

POVER, Christopher Marriage
Wife: Isabella HARDY
Marriage Date: 8 Aug 1830 Recorded in: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Source: FHL Film 1239262 Dates: 1812 - 1837

Researching:
Gt. grandfather Thomas Turnbull 1849-1894 (My candidate for Movember!!!)

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 13:45

Hi Margee
He did mary Isabella Hardy.

Margee

Margee Report 17 Feb 2013 13:47

Is this a child with mother's name mis-spelled as Arabella instead of Isabella?

POVER, Christopher Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 1 Nov 1835 Recorded in: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Father: Christopher POVER
Mother: Arabella
Source: FHL Film 1239262 Dates: 1809 - 1847

Researching:
Gt. grandfather Thomas Turnbull 1849-1894 (My candidate for Movember!!!)

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 13:49

There was an verable of the christian name i believe it is isabella

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 17 Feb 2013 13:52

Please would somone check the details of the Prison Admission i posted.

I think i have the details of the crime correct.

Researching:
If i don't see through the week............I will see you through the window.

Margee

Margee Report 17 Feb 2013 13:54

BVRI has 10 children of Christopher & Arabella/Isabella, the first 3 in Wyke Regis, next 7 in Melcombe Regis.

Researching:
Gt. grandfather Thomas Turnbull 1849-1894 (My candidate for Movember!!!)

Margee

Margee Report 17 Feb 2013 14:01

I read it as an abominable crime.

Researching:
Gt. grandfather Thomas Turnbull 1849-1894 (My candidate for Movember!!!)

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 14:02

does anyone know what abominable crime means ?

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 17 Feb 2013 14:11

I think what is wriitten next to it in brackets......explains it really.

I will delete the details of that record if you would like me to and send it to you by PM.

Researching:
If i don't see through the week............I will see you through the window.

Stephen

Stephen Report 17 Feb 2013 14:17

if you could send it that would be great