Robert Courtney

Norwich, Norfolk (3.5 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 (3.5 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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Cynthia Johnson

Horsford, Norfolk (4.6 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I would like to hear from any of my school mates from Horsford & Hellesdon Secondary Modern from 1949-1960

 

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Rosalind Souris

Trowse Newton, Norfolk (4.5 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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holly mitchell

Swardeston, Norfolk (4.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Hello. I was born in the old cottage next to the pub on the main road in Swardeston in 1985. My parents have told me their was a lot of paranormal activity their and was very creepy which caused them to sell the house and move. Do you know any thing about this?

 

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Fiona Williams

Norwich, Norfolk (3.5 miles away)

3 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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Chris Dann

Honingham, Norfolk (4.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Hello My Name Is Chris Dann i am a direct decendant of Frank Gilbert Bird of Honingham England and i am looking for decendants of his brothers and sisters. Frank had an older brother named Charles edward Bird born in 1893 a younger brother named cyril victor bird born in 1900 A younger sister named Olive born in 1892 Olive married a stanley Shickle and they lived in east dereham Frank also had a younger sister named Kathleen born in 1904 harvey george born in 1906 eric Perival 1908 and melville Eve born in 1910. the family grew up at tollgate farm and sometime after the 1901 census the name of the farm was changed to the grange Farm. **If you are a decendant of any of these people i would like to talk to you and both get and give an update on our family history. i look forword to talking to you.

 

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Isabelle Greenwood

Lakenham, Norfolk (3.5 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 (3.5 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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Brian Flory

Earlham, Norfolk (0.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am researching my FLORY ancestry.My Grandfather Robert Flory b:1861 gives his birthplace as Earlesham~Suffolk. No such place~ wonder if it should be Earlham

 

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Brian Lingard

Intwood, Norfolk (3.5 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am trying to verify that my Mother's maiden name is related in some way to the village of Intwood records**show that her name is descended from one Ralph of Intwood**who held lands from Eudo steward to William the Conqueor****grateful for any help

 

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DESMOND HOLMES

Mulbarton, Norfolk (4.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I USED TO GO TO SAXLINGHAM NETHERGATE SCHOOL IN 1940. I WAS ALSO HEAD CHIOR BOY AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH. I WAS ALSO IN THE PADGENT WHICH WAS IN LADY STUARTS HOUSE ON THE CHURCH GREEN. AND I USED TO WORK AT MR.FUNNEL'S BAKERY~TO BAKE BUNS FOR THE CRICKET TEAM ON SATERDAY AFTERNOONS~ IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS ME~ I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH~ ESPECIALY CLARENCE SCOTT.

 

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Lesley Tustain

Earlham, Norfolk (0.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am researching my father's side of the family and great grandfather was Henry Berry. On the census returns (earliest 1851)it shows him as having come from Earlsoham in Suffolk but I've had no joy there. I looked again and wondered if it might be Earlham. Can anyone shed any light on this? Many thanks

 

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martin zuerner

New Costessey, Norfolk (0.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am related to the Sissen's of Costessey and have traced back to 1710 anyone interested or have any information on either a Sissen or Costessey itself please email me. I am willing to share any information from my family history I have with anyone.

 

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Rosalind Trevor

Mulbarton, Norfolk (4.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I spent a lot of time in Mulbaton. My dad was a baker from Hethersett and my grandmother brother was Horace lofty. We used to go and vist them. I spent a lot of time there with a second cousin called Julet I think. My grandmother name was Olive Randell and my grandfather was chris his brother died in the first world war. and has his name on the church. Spelled Randell. **I had some home times. **

 

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Dave Harrowing

Taverham, Norfolk (3.3 miles away)

5 years ago.

 

I am trying to find any members of the Bowery Family.I think that they live or lived in taverham or may be buried there.I compiling a family tree and need some help. Every thig you can tell me will be kept in confidential if you require it so.My grandmother was married to a harrowing. and lived in long row ## weasenham all saints.You can either phone or use my email adress which is susan@harrowing.fsworld.co.uk phone. ## 01945 870963 Thank You

 

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Dave Harrowing

Ringland, Norfolk (3.9 miles away)

5 years ago.

 

I am trying to trace the Bowery Family who live or lived in Ringland.**I am doing the family tree and would appreciate any help or information you can give me.**My Grandmother was a Bowery from ringland.**She had 5 siblings i believe.**Thank You.**C Harrowing

 

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Patricia Randall-Wetteroth

Norwich, Norfolk (3.5 miles away)

8 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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