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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 22 May 2008 03:57

Dee, I think this Bible might have found its real home, if you read a few posts prior to these.
Lizx

Hilary

Hilary Report 22 May 2008 04:51

Hi, on a Tuesday we have a man comes to our local library who is a member of the Cambs fhs. If you like I can ask him next week if he knows of anyone researching these names. I have some Baileys in my oh. tree at Wicken, Cambs. Village very close to Fordham. If you get no joy from the person on Genes regarding these names, please let me know.
Hilary. xx

Just Jo

Just Jo Report 24 May 2008 22:25

Hi all,

I've sent another message to Anne re Laura Townsend of Fordham. Anne's Laura is certainly the daughter of the original owner of the bible and his wife, another Laura, so I do hope I can soon return it to it's rightful home.

If I don't hear from Anne then I will definitely contact Cambs fhs - they may be able to trace descendents on the Townsend side.

I'll keep you informed........

Jo.

Susan

Susan Report 23 Dec 2010 08:59

I know this is a few years later but did you manage to find any Townsend family who were interested in the family bible?

I've come across your thread because I'm trying to find out any information regarding a 'G Townsend' who lived in this area (Fordham/Soham/Wicken). The Wicken Methodist Church building turns 100 years old next year (2011) and a G Townsend is one of the people on a dedication stone on the front wall of the church.

I think this family may be who I'm looking for.

All the best,
Sue

Hilary

Hilary Report 23 Dec 2010 18:10

Hi Susan, I was in contact with Jo several times over this bible. She really tried to get in touch with Ann but never got any reply. As far as I know she eventually sent it to the Cambs Library where they have a room called The Cambs Room. As renevations were going on at the library at the time, she was told to send it to the library at Milton Rd, Cambs. It should have been put into the Cambs Room when renevations were finished. At least it would be looked after & not destroyed. I think anyone can look at it but it stays there. You may be able to take photos of the pages. Hope this helps.
Hilary

Susan

Susan Report 24 Jan 2011 11:59

Hi there,

I know this is an old post but has anyone claim the family bible yet?

I've been researching people who dedicated stones for the Wicken Methodist Chapel in 1911 and a George Townsend was one person. I live in Soham, a short drive from Wicken, and the name Townsend is well known. If you still have the bible I'm sure Soham Roots would love to hear from you. You can find them at www.sohamroots.co.uk

All the best,
Sue

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