Robert Courtney

Norwich, Norfolk (3.2 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

COURTNEY FAMILY TREE RESERACRH**Monday~ 12 October~ 2009 12:37:19From: Robert Courtney Add **To: romeseynet@romseynet.org.uk ******--------------------------------------------------------------------------------****Sent by:**Robert Courtney**e-mail: trebor191250@yahoo.co.uk** **I am trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of my grandfather William Robert Courtney. He was born on 28 January 1880~ and died according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on: 18 December 1916. However~ the web-site run by the Latter Day Saints~ Family Search. org. list his death as occuring some time in July 1916. During the Frist World War he served as a greaser on the HMS Armadale as a Merchant Marine Reserve~ His death is recorded as that of drowning. My late father: John Andrew Courtney (died 09/01/1987) informed me that his ship was sunk by a German U-boat having been torpedoed. However~ the HMS Armadale saw little enemy action and was recommissioned after the war in 1919~ and was eventually scrapped in 1936. A war memorial plaque listing the deaths of 248 identified casualties can be found located at the Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery~ Liverpool~ near to the Cross of Sacrifice. ** **In addition I would like to find out the parents of William Courtney~ my great~ great grandfather~ born abt 1821 and married to Mary Symonds~ who was born about 1822 (1841 census). If my research is correct I believe William's mother is Sarah Courtney. Sarah's father was John Courtney~ (occupation: fellmonger)~ born abt. 1771 and whose wife I believe is Esther~ born abt. 1772. All the above mentioned lived within the Southampton and surrounding area~ principally Civil Parish of St. Marys~ Southampton~ Hampshire.** ** In Memory of **Greaser WILLIAM ROBERT COURTNEY**H.M.S. "Armadale Castle."~ Mercantile Marine Reserve**who died age 36**on 18 December 1916**Son of Frederick and Alice Courtney~ of 14~ Chandos St.~ Southampton## husband of Florence May Ridgett (formerly Courtney)~ of 11~ Orchard Lane~ Southampton.**Remembered with honour**WALLASEY (RAKE LANE) CEMETERY****Commemorated in perpetuity by**the Commonwealth War Graves Commission** Below: Information obtained from the Family Search web site run by the Latter Day Saints**Individual Record FamilySearch Ancestral File v4.19 ** ** **** **William Robert COURTNEY (AFN: 855P-01) ** Sex: M ** ** **Event(s) ** Birth: 28 Jan 1880 ** Southampton~ Hampshire~ Eng. ** Death: Jul 1916 ** Liverpool~ Lancashire~ Eng. (date variation in time of death) ** **Parents ** Father: Fred COURTNEY (AFN: 855P-62) ** Mother: Alice Batchelor WING (AFN: 855P-77) ** ** **Marriage(s) ** Spouse: Florence May ANDREWS (AFN: 855P-16) ** Marriage: ** ** ****

 

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Robert Courtney

Norwich, Norfolk (3.2 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of my grandfather William Robert Courtney. He was born on 28 January 1880 and died according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on 18 December 1916. However~ according to the web-site run by the Latter Day Saints~ they list his death as occuring in July 1916. During the Frist World War he served as a greaser on the HMS Armadale as a Merchant Marine Reserve~ His death is recorded as that of drowning. My late father: John Andrew Courtney (died 09/01/1987) informed me that his ship was sunk by a German U-boat having been torpedoed. However~ the HMS Armadale saw little enemy action and was recommissioned after the war in 1919 and was eventually scrapped in 1936. A war memorial plaque listing the deaths of 248 identified casualties can be found located at the Wallasey (Rake Lane) Cemetery near to the Cross of Sacrifice.William robert Courtney was married to Florence may Richards who remarried to John W Ridgett in 1921. My father's siblings are unfortunately all deceased.**In addition i would like to establish the parents of William Courtney~ my great~ great grandfather~ born abt 1821 and married to Mary Symonds~ born about 1822 (1841 census). if my research is correct I believe William's mother is Sarah Courtney. Sarah's father was John Courtney~ (occupation: fellmoner)~ born 1771 and who wife I believ is Esther~ born 1772.

 

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Rosalind Souris

Trowse Newton, Norfolk (3.3 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

Hi I'm tracing my ancestors - I know my Nan was Lily Sparrow born in Bixley Trowse and her father Was Charles Sparrow born 1867~ his father was Charles Sparrow born 1827/8 would love to hear from anyone who remembers or knows anything about them.**Rosalind

 

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Irene Ness

Little Plumstead, Norfolk (2.2 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am looking for information on the Ling family who lived in the Little Plumstead~ Witton area of Norfolk. I am especially interested in finding out more info. re: a Robert Ling who was born in Little Plumstead in 1814. The info~ I have about him is that his father's name was John Ling who was an agricultural labourer~ he was married to an Elizabeth Griffrin b. 1819 and their son~ Walter Ling b. 1852 in Blodfield~ Norfolk was my Gt. grandfather. I am very keen on genealogy and have managed to get as far back as 1461 for one of the brances of my family. However as far as the Ling side of my family are concerned~ I am stuck at 1814~ in Little Plumstead. Can you help me ?

 

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• wayne Collins
• Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire (85.1 miles away)
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• Hi Irene, my great grandad was called Robert Ling and he was from Norfolk area.

Fiona Williams

Norwich, Norfolk (3.2 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am researching my grandmother's family. Her name was Clara Dinah Brighton~ daughter of William Walter BRIGHTON and Clara (nee BARNES). They lived in the Norwich area around the 1880's where all 4 daughters were born~ my grandmother being the oldest. They had three other daughters named Nellie~ Violet and Alice. My grandmother came to Australia to marry and I think another sister may have come over as well. I am told by family members that William Walter was a fire chief and I did at one stage see a photograph of him in uniform but can find no record of this. Please contact me if you have any information you may like to share. Thank you in advance.

 

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Isabelle Greenwood

Lakenham, Norfolk (3.7 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am researching my family history and am looking for information on the Daynes family c1818. Also of interest is the Somers family c1780's - 1850's Joseph Somer b1781 worked as a gardener in Lakenham and married Mary b1777~ they had a daughter - Ruth b1818 who had 3 sons who took the Daynes name. I don't have a record of her marrying Mr Daynes and her daughter took her name of Somers. Her son Walter b1844 moved to Yorkshire as a journeyman gardener and was my ancestor.

 

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Marie Woods

Norwich, Norfolk (3.2 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Hi~ I am looking for history of the Peter Moulton Family~ from Norwich. He was born in 1826~ His wife was Mary Lowe~ from Birmingham. Any history~ would be helpful~ Thanks Marie

 

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tim cottingham

Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk (2.0 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am looking for a Charles Herbert Steward and Annie~who had a son~Herbert 1908 maybe a daughter Violet Ellen brn 1904 died 1904.Another daughter Gwendoline M Steward was born 1914 also.****If anyone knows this family please contact me.****Best wishes...Tim

 

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David Beane

Bixley, Norfolk (3.5 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for information about my ggg gf John Cooke Beane (early 1800's)~ a corn miller~ born in Norwich(1794)~ his wife Elizabeth Crane~ or her uncle Robert Crane~ or children Emma~ Fredrick~ Walter Cooke~ Horace~ Emily~ or Wallace

 

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Maureen Williams

Blofield, Norfolk (3.5 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am looking for information on the Kahler family. They lived in Blofield abt. 1850-1915 or longer. Some of the family came to Canada abt. 1900. They owned and operated a Bakery on 'The Street'. One relation (John Henry Kahler)when enlisting in the RGA WWI stated he was a Baker and liv ed on 'The Street'. Many in this family were Bakers. Are there any Kahler families still in Blofield? I would love to see some photos of 'The Street' or any photos of Blofield.....Maureen

 

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David Pugson

Strumpshaw, Norfolk (4.7 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am trying to find Christine Coleman - that was her maiden name in 1966 . She may now be 60 years old and lived at Church Farm~ Strumpshaw in the 1960's . She trained to become a teacher in Brighton~ Sussex. She worked at Hazell's Restaurant~ Great Yarmouth during the summer holidays. I am an old friend from the 60's and would like to find her. Does anyone know of her or the Coleman family from Strumpshaw. Please contact me at e-mail addressdavidpugson@telkomsa.net

 

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Jean Davies

Great Plumstead, Norfolk (1.5 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Would love to hear from anyone who is(Was) living in Great Plumstead 1930's 40's.I remember the blacksmith forge particularly and many other little landmarks.It would be wonderful to know if the forge is still there.

 

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David Pugson

Strumpshaw, Norfolk (4.7 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for Christine Coleman ~ who lived in Strumpshaw~ Norfolk~ 40 years ago. She may now be in her early sixties and with a different married name. She worked with me at Hazell's Restaurant~ Gt.Yarmouth approx 1962-67. Would like to exchange news~ and life stories. I now live in South Africa. David Pugson

 

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George PAGE

Hoveton, Norfolk (4.8 miles away)

6 years ago.

 

We were passing through Wroxham today and I was trying to find my cousin John Page and his wife Pru who used to reside at hill house Belaugh but I think has moved if anybody knowing them would they please see that John& Pru gets this message.**Many thanks.**George & Sheila Page.****

 

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Patricia Randall-Wetteroth

Norwich, Norfolk (3.2 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

I was looking for old friends I had when I lived in Sprowston~ Norwich~ **Norfolk. I came to USA in 1965 and have lost track of so many friends. Ruth & **Ian who last lived in Sprowston. My friend Teresa who lived on Constitution **Hill near Wall Rd. Keith & Iris who lived in Sprowston. I have found a total **of 14 people I once knew there. I last worked at Curls Dept Store~ Norwich. I **actually found some here in USA. I have lived in three states and had 14 **different addresses so have lost touch with so many loved ones. My brother **Larry died in Norwich in 2001. If you once knew me feel feel to e-mail me. I **have forgotten a lot of surnames and some have changed names due to marriage. **Had wonderful times at the American Club in Norwich and the American bases. **Went to Bunwell school and then on to Old Buckenham school.

 

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