G'day
Seeking info on Stephen Brown and family/descendants.
He arrived on the "Sea Park" in 1854.
He married Mary Pollard in Perth in 1860 and settled
later in the Gingin area.
I think children were:
Mary Brown b 1863
Sarah Brown b 1865
William Pollard Brown b 1867
Stephan Brown b 1869
George Brown b 1871
Zachariah Brown b 1873
Ann Brown b 1875
Eliza Brown b 1876
Charles Brown b 1878
Elizabeth Brown b b 1880
Fanny Brown b 1883
Ruth Barton Brown b 1885.
regards
Michael Cheeseman
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G'day Chris..PRO is as you say one of the largest depositories of records.
When you find yourself out of country its good to be able to access records
online so as a resource, the PRO Will site is wonderful.
I certainly agree with you that parish records are very necessary in research
but are not always readily available and do not list wills.
Dont worry though...I will be going to England on December 3rd for my second
visit...cant wait to do some grave digging and local record research.
Best wis
G'Day listers.
These lists are rather quiet of late which is strange as
most now have around 50 or more members.
Remember you make your list useful by using it, not by fence sitting.
Consider introducing yourself and your family research names being
researched.
Ask questions. The only silly question is the unasked one as long
as it is appropriate for the list youre on. Dont bye shy, we were
all newbie researchers at sometime. Dont always expect a reply though.
Answers are given often by more experienced
Hi Michael and all!
OK...I admit to fense sitting of late. I guess its time to become active
again.
http://www.documentsonline.pro.gov.uk/browse-refine.asp?CatID=6&searchType=bro
wserefine&pagenumber=1&query=*&queryType=1
The above link is to the PRO (Public Records Office) website where they have
just made available search capabilities for Wills in the UK. Really great
site and if successfull you can obtain a copy of the Will right on line for the
low price of 3 pounds. I found my ggggrand fa
Hi all
I only joined the list recently but I am more than
willing to be as active as possible!
Regarding the first message in response to the Fence
Sitting - are you sure that the PRO is the best place
for your research. Its a very daunting place (largest
collection of original documents in Europe!). If you
are looking for Parish recordds, its best to get to
the local areas and check them out. If you have a
specific area of interest, I'd be very willing to
advise on the local facilities - maybe make a few
Me too...the list is long and varied:
BIRD, THOMAS:
In his Parkhurst records he is listed as being 14 years of age at the date
that he was received from Milbank Prison on 25 February 1845. Thomas arrived
onboard the "Orient" in March 1848 from Parkhurst. He was convicted of stealing
boots and was sentenced to transportation for seven years. At the time of
his conviction his occupation was listed as a castor maker. He was indentured
to W.A. Brockman as a shepherd at "Salt River" Northam. By 1850
Hi everyone
I'm another fence sitter, so thought that I would take the plunge and
re-issue my convict research interests.
James Goodenough, born Devon, convicted of burglary and sentenced to 15
years arriving in Fremantle June 1856.
Richard Nicholls, convicted of robbery with violence, sentenced to 15
years, arrived Fremantle June 1856.
William Atkins, convicted burglary, sentenced to 15 years, arrived
Fremantle September 1864.
I am currently writing a family history which includes these men. If an