geneology

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:36 pm

Does anyone have any knowledge of the 'births, deaths, and marrages' department in the UK? I have started doing my family tree, and being new to it, I could do with all the help I can get! My grandfather was born in Bristol, and I think my great grandfather was born in Chepstow, in Wales. I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in geneology, and is willing to help, thank you in advance.

So formal of me :wah:

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:48 pm

neil;1033543 wrote: Does anyone have any knowledge of the 'births, deaths, and marrages' department in the UK? I have started doing my family tree, and being new to it, I could do with all the help I can get! My grandfather was born in Bristol, and I think my great grandfather was born in Chepstow, in Wales. I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in geneology, and is willing to help, thank you in advance.

So formal of me :wah:

Seek out some Mormons in your area. They are into geneology big time and can be real helpful.

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:49 pm

Lon;1033550 wrote: Seek out some Mormons in your area. They are into geneology big time and can be real helpful.

I have heard that Lon, but there arent to many where I live unfortunatley, but its a good idea, I will explore that, thank you:)

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:56 pm

neil;1033553 wrote: I have heard that Lon, but there arent to many where I live unfortunatley, but its a good idea, I will explore that, thank you:)

Found you!!!

Do you get 'Friends re-united' in Aus as they do a track your gene's website?

Failing that, i live in Bristol at the moment, if you pm your details, i could phone births and deaths and marraiges for you.

My father was born in Ireland and we recently traced our ancestors. We found out that we had a coat of arms as well, we were well impressed.

Be prepared for shocks, joy and dissapointment though.

It's great fun to do and frustrating when you hit a brick wall. I'd be glad to help if i can. I could even go to the church where they were born or married in Bristol to see what they have got.

My mother had a little brother who died aged 2. We finally found his graveyard.

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:56 pm

Have you tried this Neil?

http://www.ukcensusonline.com/free-search.php

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:00 pm

oscar;1033560 wrote: Found you!!!

Do you get 'Friends re-united' in Aus as they do a track your gene's website?

Failing that, i live in Bristol at the moment, if you pm your details, i could phone births and deaths and marraiges for you.

My father was born in Ireland and we recently traced our ancestors. We found out that we had a coat of arms as well, we were well impressed.

Be prepared for shocks, joy and dissapointment though.

It's great fun to do and frustrating when you hit a brick wall. I'd be glad to help if i can. I could even go to the church where they were born or married in Bristol to see what they have got.

My mother had a little brother who died aged 2. We finally found his graveyard.

You know Jules, I didnt think of Friends reunited, and I am on that site, great idea thank you. Do you know if there is a Confectionary business in Bristol called Sun Confectionary? It was my great grandfathers, probably not around anymore though. I found out yesterday where they lived in Bristol, 2 Pembroke St

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:01 pm

dubs;1033562 wrote: Have you tried this Neil?

http://www.ukcensusonline.com/free-search.php

Thanks for that Dubs, I can get the UK census details through ancestory. com, but that link may just be a bit more helpful

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:03 pm

neil;1033564 wrote: You know Jules, I didnt think of Friends reunited, and I am on that site, great idea thank you. Do you know if there is a Confectionary business in Bristol called Sun Confectionary? It was my great grandfathers, probably not around anymore though. I found out yesterday where they lived in Bristol, 2 Pembroke St

It's nearly midnight here in Blighty but i can google Bristol tomorrow for the confectionary and Pembroke Street is about 20 minutes drive from my house, so i could pop along for a nose and let you know what it is now and if anyone remembers the confectionary. No problem.

:)

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:08 pm

oscar;1033568 wrote: It's nearly midnight here in Blighty but i can google Bristol tomorrow for the confectionary and Pembroke Street is about 20 minutes drive from my house, so i could pop along for a nose and let you know what it is now and if anyone remembers the confectionary. No problem.

:)

Pembroke St is where they lived, the shop and factory were bombed during the war, just wondered if it may have lived on. If its not to much trouble Jules that would be great, I would like to know what is in Pembroke St now, I looked on Google earth, but it wasnt really clear what was along there, I think its residential, and industrial, Thank you, you are a sweetie

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:14 pm

neil;1033571 wrote: Pembroke St is where they lived, the shop and factory were bombed during the war, just wondered if it may have lived on. If its not to much trouble Jules that would be great, I would like to know what is in Pembroke St now, I looked on Google earth, but it wasnt really clear what was along there, I think its residential, and industrial, Thank you, you are a sweetie

No problem

I can take the digital camera and get some shots of the house for you. I'll post them on FG so you can see them or you could send me your own e mail address in private e mail on here and i can send them as attachments.

I love history, so it'll be fun

:)

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:16 pm

neil;1033571 wrote: Pembroke St is where they lived, the shop and factory were bombed during the war, just wondered if it may have lived on. If its not to much trouble Jules that would be great, I would like to know what is in Pembroke St now, I looked on Google earth, but it wasnt really clear what was along there, I think its residential, and industrial, Thank you, you are a sweetie

I just googled confectionaty in bristol and of course, they are listing all the retail shops as well, so there's quite a few. If you got a location for the factory, i can drive out there and have a look

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:20 pm

oscar;1033573 wrote: No problem

I can take the digital camera and get some shots of the house for you. I'll post them on FG so you can see them or you could send me your own e mail address in private e mail on here and i can send them as attachments.

I love history, so it'll be fun

:)

That would be so excellent to show the family, did you get the number, I think I put it up before. If you do get a photo, posting it here is fine

Number 2 if I didnt put it on earlier

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:27 pm

oscar;1033575 wrote: I just googled confectionaty in bristol and of course, they are listing all the retail shops as well, so there's quite a few. If you got a location for the factory, i can drive out there and have a look

I cant do that one Jules, all I know is the name and that it was in the centre of Bristol, got the street name from the 1901 census yesterday

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:31 pm

neil;1033578 wrote: I cant do that one Jules, all I know is the name and that it was in the centre of Bristol, got the street name from the 1901 census yesterday

I got the number and i can go into the centre of Bristol monday and ask around.

Spot also live's near me and is very good at research. I'll pm him for help.

It'll be a pleasure.

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:33 pm

oscar;1033582 wrote: I got the number and i can go into the centre of Bristol monday and ask around.

Spot also live's near me and is very good at research. I'll pm him for help.

It'll be a pleasure.

All I can tell you about the factory is that it was flattened during the bombing, so the original building wont be there

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:05 pm

neil;1033543 wrote: Does anyone have any knowledge of the 'births, deaths, and marrages' department in the UK? I have started doing my family tree, and being new to it, I could do with all the help I can get! My grandfather was born in Bristol, and I think my great grandfather was born in Chepstow, in Wales. I would love to hear from anyone who is interested in geneology, and is willing to help, thank you in advance.

So formal of me :wah:

Hello Neil:-6:p

How are ya Hun:guitarist

I think that one of our members here name BTS has a handle on researching family members... He's the man with info that will help you begin your research. He might give you some leads for the UK area...try it...

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/member.php?u=1622

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:23 pm

Kathy Ellen;1033596 wrote: Hello Neil:-6:p

How are ya Hun:guitarist

I think that one of our members here name BTS has a handle on researching family members... He's the man with info that will help you begin your research. He might give you some leads for the UK area...try it...

http://www.forumgarden.com/forums/member.php?u=1622

Hi Kath, I'm feeling pretty darn good at the moment, and how are you?

Thanks for the tip, I am actually a bit further advanced than starting, but hey, what the hell:) I can tell you the day date and ships that my grandparents arrived on, 100th aniversary reunion is planned, I have 4 years to get that together :wah:

I looked at one of your threads last night, not sure when you posted it, about travelling around Australia, some great photos, I was very impressed, well done, best advertisment for this country is its own people

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:24 pm

fuzzy butt;1033601 wrote: See bub?

I told you they were good and beautiful people on this board :-6:-6:-6

Yes babe you did say that and I thank you for the suggestion

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:46 pm

neil;1033610 wrote: Hi Kath, I'm feeling pretty darn good at the moment, and how are you?

Thanks for the tip, I am actually a bit further advanced than starting, but hey, what the hell:) I can tell you the day date and ships that my grandparents arrived on, 100th aniversary reunion is planned, I have 4 years to get that together :wah:

I looked at one of your threads last night, not sure when you posted it, about travelling around Australia, some great photos, I was very impressed, well done, best advertisment for this country is its own people

Hey You Neil

Are you cheating on me already mate....I didn't post pics from Oz last night:sneaky::-6

Geeze Fuzzy....MEN

.....YA GOTTA LUBS EM

wah::wah:

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:48 pm

Kathy Ellen;1033627 wrote: Hey You Neil

Are you cheating on me already mate....I didn't post pics from Oz last night:sneaky::-6

Geeze Fuzzy....MEN

.....YA GOTTA LUBS EM

wah::wah:

oopsssssssss I just remembered, they were MrsK :yh_rotfl Please forgive me, my mind is all over the place at the moment:sneaky:

neil · Post by **neil** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:57 pm

fuzzy butt;1033631 wrote: Here you go Neil this should give you an idea of where the factory was if it was destroyed by a bomb.the census will also have a list of houses (occupant names ) and businesses destroyed.

http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART29320.html

I would only be guessing but I think the first map on that page would be the one that covered the bombing of the Sun Confectionary building. Such a vital industry to confectionary :wah: