Genealogy Chat

Hi Penny, if you dont mind would you try and do another look up for me. Trying to go down a different route. A marriage between James Shaw and Sarah Parkes please. I haven't been able to find it so far. James birth, c1842 and Sarahs c1844 so probably around 1860 onwards. I think Sarah may have died between 1881 and 1891 because she is not on 1891 census and James is down as widow. Fingers crossed for something! Thanks, Jo

Hello Penny Could you possibly look for a birth for me? I am hoping to find David Albert Hargreaves birth to Thomas Hargreaves around about 1832 and maybe in Manchester. I would love to know who is mother was. Thanks, Carol.

If you don't mind, please can you tell me what info. VRI can supply? Thanks, Valerie.

Hi Penny, thanks for the look up. I don't think my James Shaw is amongst the ones you sent. His age has been pretty consistant through the census. A big thanks though. Best wishes, Jo.

Hi If you are not too overwhelmed with requests by now would you be able to look up a birth and marriage for Millis Coventry (my gt gt grandfather) please. Born either 1800/01 parents Michael Millis Coventry and Elizabeth Coventry(unknown maiden name) London/Surrey Married in London/Surrey in 1820's to an Elizabeth maiden name also unknown. Other previous family wedding (Millis's grandparents) was held at St Botolph's without Aldersgate. I hope this is enough info for you. Much appreciated Michele in Surrey

Hi Penelope, I bet you're rueing the day you posted your kind offer judging by the response! Please could you do some look ups on the Devon 1851 census for me? They are two married couples - Thomas and Mary Abbott in Seaton and Beer, and Jonathan and Susannah Marshall in Uplyme. Both couples could be aged anything between 70 and 90! Knowing my lot they will have popped their clogs long ago but it's worth a try! If they are living with anyone else would you be able to let me know? Thanks ever so, Jane

Just came across your offer and if it is possible could you look up a marriage between John Abbott of Lambeth to a Mary Ann of Southwark about 1866/68. I do not have an addressThanks Shirley

Never mind, Penny. thanks very much for taking the time to look.

thank you, Penelope for your time! and helping others! Jennifer

what date do the VRI go up to

Thanks for trying! Sorry to have put you to that trouble for nothing! -Kat

Penny The Sherwoods in Kent might be in West Hythe district.

Thanks Penny, Dubious locations but I will keep them marked for reference. I need a marriage to be able to locate Mary Ann Harris. Very grateful for your time. Good luck with the others, Marion

hi penelope i was was wondering as you were so kind to offer vri lookups if you could have a look for my partners gt grandfathers birth his name was john beresford robinson he was born in newcastle (under lyme i think) in staffordshire c1846 he married a elizabeth courtney (born c1850) in c1882 who was born in landkey and they lived in swimbridge untill at least 1901 if you could find eithers birth i would be in your debt as he has hit a brick wall thanks in advance debbi

Many thanks for looking up the Lindons, Penny Lilian

Oh well, back to the brick wall. Many thanks for looking Penny. Maggie

Marion, only one James Hawker - but no father?? HAWKER, John Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 3 Jan 1819 Recorded in: Mosterton, Dorset, England Mother: Mary HAWKER Source: FHL Film 1239214 Dates: 1818 - 1819 HARRIS, Mary Ann Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 25 Dec 1812 Recorded in: Stalbridge, Dorset, England HARRIS, Mary Ann Christening Gender: Female Birthplace: Leigh Christening Date: 25 Dec 1820 Recorded in: Yetminster, Dorset, England Father: Joseph HARRIS Mother: Sarah Source: FHL Film 1239263 Dates: 1757 - 1821 HARRIS, Mary Ann Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 19 Oct 1819 Recorded in: Fordington, Dorset, England Father: Thomas HARRIS Mother: Mary Ann Source: FHL Film 1279497 Dates: 1755 - 1822 Father: Steven HARRIS Mother: Elizabeth Source: FHL Film 1239229 Dates: 1804 - 1847 Not Devon, but not far away! Nothing on James or Mary Chaffcombe though I'm afraid Penny

Hi Kathleen I don't know what FHL means - can somebody answer that as I'd like to know too. Perhaps Family History something?? Penny

Thanks very much Penny for looking.

Sorry April Not one Hardy recorded as being born in Northamptonshire. Sorry Penny