Genealogy Chat

Greeting's again Mary O' Italy.... But of course I'm old enough had many a 1d. ride on trams lnto Town via East Park Road / Humbastone Road and every Friday Tram ride down to Spence Street Baths loved to flick the backs of the seats in the opposite way upstairs Saw the last one run from Humberstone Park back into Town Now that dates me .... MIKE.xx

By the way, Mike, I don't suppose you're old enough to remember the trams in Leicester, are you? The pre-war ones had the name Pool on them (Joseph's grandson was the Leicester City Transport Manager).

Yes, I already have them on all the censuses, thanks, Mike (except the missing 1861), but I wasn't convinced that James Alexander was the same person, although the year's right. There isn't another Alexander anywhere in the family, and it doesn't sound right to me. That'd be great if you have time to check the parish registers, thanks very much.

Greeting’s Again Mary O’ Italy. The only one showing is the 3rd. Qrt. 1843. James Alexander Pool. Leicester. Cert. XV. 120. Here’s the Family in 1851. HO107 / 2090 / 124 / Page. 28. JOSEPH POOL Head M 47 M Wool Comber Lei Leicester HANNAH POOL Wife M 47 F Lei Leicester ANN POOL Dau 12 F Lei Leicester WILLIAM POOL Son 10 M Lei Leicester JAMES POOL Son 8 M Lei Leicester HENERY DAY Head M 24 M Shoe Maker Lei Leicester REBECCA DAY Wife M 26 F Lei Leicester Just noticed that there are “ Day’s” within the same household as well !!! Also same in 1841. HO 107 / 605. / Bk. 2. / Fol. 24. / Page. 5. All Saints Parish. Burgess Street, Joseph. 35. Wool Comber. Hannah. 35. Rebecca. 15. Emplored. in Cotton Factory. Ann. 3. William. 5 Mths old. All born Leicester. I’ll have a gander at the Parish Registers This week & get back to you Burgess Street was in the All Saints Parish on the 1851. Census So I’ll check out all Parishes then . MIKE.

Greeting’s & Welcome James…… Using the resources I have to hand….. Your Richard c.1811. is NOT showing up. I can see several Baptisms for Fisher in Twyford With Parents William & Frances……. Which Census years did you find him ? I have not found him yet I have a brother ROBERT, c 1807. b Twyford. With a Son Richard age 7. on the 1861. Census in Leicester. I can but have a look at the Parish Baptism Registers Held at the Records Office this week And report back on this thread MIKE.

Could you check out a baptism on your discs for me if you have time, Mike? I'm looking for the birth/baptism of Joseph and Hannah Pool's son James, who was born c. 1843. The only likely birth I can see on FreeBMD is for James Alexander Pool in Leicester in the 3rd quarter of 1843, but I'm dubious about that middle name (he was plain James Poole when he got married). Joseph and Hannah were living in Burgess Street, All Saints, at the time. They were married at St. Margaret's, so I assume James would be baptised either there or in another nearby C of E church.

Other books about Oadby by Bernard Elliott: http://www.rhs.ac.uk/bibl/wwwopac.exe?DATABASE=catalo&LANGUAGE=0&OPAC_URL=&SUCCESS=&%250=3124643 http://www.antiqbook*co.uk/boox/pend/19538.shtml (replace asterisk with dot) They seem to have been published by the Oadby Local History Group.

Here are mine --- well just the one at the moment!! Any Sparrow-Prestons with romany in their blood. Thanks for this thread. best wishes Julie

Hi, I'm trying to find the birth of a Richard Fisher. According to census' he was born about 1811 in Twyford, Leicester. Any help would be great, James

' Your very welcome ...Linda, ' MIKE.

Welcome back. ..... Rosemary……. In this case it was a genuine Marriage. From Early Leicestershire Marriages Registers :~ St. Mary’s Parish Church Barkby. Reads thus :~ Page 128. 1st. Entry. William Thompson. Bachelor of the Parish of Rearsby In the County of Leicestershire. Hannah Illston. Spinster of this Parish. Married in this Church. 9th. April. One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Seven. By Banns. Possible Parent’s Marriage for Hannah. ? Choice of two. St. Mary’s Parish Church. Barkby. Thomas Illston. ~ Mary White…….21st. Sept. 1733....by Banns. Tho’s Illston. ~ Mary Randle…..7th. Dec. 1755…By Banns. MIKE.

Thanks Mike Yes I knew about Arthur 1866 Thanks again Linda

Hello! You helped me some time ago with information about my Toones from Thurcaston - I wonder whether you can help me again, please? I have a William Thompson, b 1765 Rearsby. His wife is Hannah, born 1767, Barkby. I have found a marriage on the IGI, giving her maiden name as Illston - but it's a submitted record, which I know is not reliable information. Could you have a look to see if there is a marriage for William Thompson and Hannah, please? Many thanks! Rosemary

Greeting’s. …. Linda. There you Go. ….. St. Botolph Parish Church. SHEPSHED GENT SARAH 15 Jun 1852 Aged. 55. Jul. ~ Aug. ~ Sept. Qrt.1852. Loughborough District. Cert. No. 7a. 72. There was an other Gent :~ SHEPSHED GENT ARTHUR 25 Mar 1866 5. Wks Apr ~ May.~Jun. Qrt. 1866. Loughborough District. Cert. No. 7 a. 74. MIKE.

Hi Mike Could you look up a death for me please Sarah Gent nee Allwood born 1800 Shepshed. Lived in Bridge St. 1851 cencus. Thanks Linda

Greeting’s Again Paul. Farnham Street ….Ah…!! .. “ Charnney District…….” “ Paddies Swag Stores”……. That brings back memories……. Start one end of the Street And by the time you reached the other end You could have got anything from an Elephant to a Pin…. “ Bones Cycle Shop” on Spinney Hill Road by the cobbled jetty. Do you know if the Death was announced in the Mercury ? That would be another way to see if the Burial place was stated. The Mercury is on Micro Film at the Records Office Worth a gander next time I’m there ? MIKE.

Thanks Mike .... I have already sent away for both her death certificate and that of John Bentley. So hope springs eternal!

Thank you again mike You have helped me keep on track once again. What would I do without you. Thanks Paul. Yes Rose died in 36 (my grandmother) her husband died earlier mum and eldest brother were old enough to work but two younger sibs went in to a home. You sem to know Leicester well so you may remember the little sweet shop in Farringdon st that the Coulbourn's owned Reene the owner was my mum's younger sister, and thanks to the good people on here I am in touch with their son (my cousin) Barry but he is in the dark as much as me were our grandparents are concerned. P

Greeting’s …….Again Paul. I should have seen that one coming ….. Sorry but Rose did not show up on any of my burial disks I see that Rose was only 41 years old then ? Best to get in touch with the link below :~ All cemetery and crematorium matters are dealt with at our central office in New Walk Centre, Leicester. Address: Burial & Cremation Manager, New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZG. Telephone (U.K.): 0116 252 7382/7383 Fax (U.K): 0116 222 8706 E-Mail: cemeterie( Hat)leicester.gov.uk Remove brackets and replace “Hat” with the other Icon. Whilst trawling the Burials I came across this one Which rang alarm bells Re 15 Gayton Avenue :~ Welford Road Cemetery TAYLOR WILLIAM FOX 1935 Jul 31 56 C.G.H. / 15 Gayton Avenue Leicester 123213 [City General Hospital] TAYLOR MARJORIE ROSE 1938 Sep 27 18 C.G.H. / 9 Oliver Road Leicester 125382 [City General Hospital] MIKE.

Thanks Mike All of them lol looking for Rose Eva Taylor Died 4th December 1936 General Hospital Gwendolin Road Home Address 28 Marriott Road Informant E.J.Perry mother Paul