Genealogy Chat

Greeting’s Again. …… Paula You asked the following :~ “Are there any on line links to street maps back in the early 1900's for Leicester?” The one I use is called old-maps It can be a bit difficult to work but it soon becomes easier If you type that into goggle Old maps .......& click on the UK button. Next Window. Click on the link to old- maps Next Window This Is the home page for the site ( You can save a link to it to your favorites ) 1/2 way down click on the green wording “ to start your search “ Next Window Click your mouse on the “ Search Box” ( top left ) Type in the location you require Then click “ GO” Next Window. The results will appear in the Pink Box Click on the scroll bar of this box Choices are displayed in a drop down menu. Click on the one you want States loading……….. Next Window. Will be the image you require Click on the white arrows on the edges of map to navigate left, right, Up,& Down. The scale settings are on your left. It does sound a bit daunting to start with but it gets better each time you use it If you scroll down a bit there usually three maps of different years Just click on the one you want & it will load up. MIKE.

OK, thanks Sarah, I'll google right now. When were you at Beauchamp? I have a couple of friends who went there~ one is younger than me one is the same. (38) Paula

hi paula i didnt go to guthlaxton i went to beauchamp college oadby he was at school bout 1981 i think he went south wigston before that so hes bit older than you if you street maps of leicester google it sarah

Yes, I went to Guthlaxton!! I left there in 1985. Howkins doesn't ring a bell though. What years did he go there? Did you go there too? Did he go to South Wigston, Bushloe or Abington first? Paula

Ha, ha Mike!! No link to Ford Motor Company as far as I'm aware of!!! There was a story of one of my Ford ancestors having a bridge in Pompei named after him, but I've yet to find proof of it!!! Actually my Ford search has become very confusing to me as there was no creativity in naming children in those days~ they were all George!!!!! (mental note to self~ No More George's!!!) Are there any online links to street maps back in the early 1900's for Leicester? Paula

HI PAULA AND WELCOME I LIVE NEAR WIGSTON WELL SOUTH WIGSTON BET YOU WENT TO GUTHLAXTON SCHOOL THEN MY HUBBY WENT THERE IN EARLY 80S SARAH

Greeting’s & Welcome from this side of the big pond ..Paula. That’s an impressive pedigree…….Ummm Ford…………Car Manufacturer ? ….lol :0)))) If we can help you in this addictive hobby Then please ask …… We do not bite…..honest…….. ( crosses fingers behind back. Lol :0))) ) Wigston has & is still changing. ……. MIKE. xxx

Hi Mike and all the regulars! I have seen this link before but have never posted. I am an ex-pat' of Leicester, Wigston to be precise. I grew up there in the 70's and 80's, then in the early 90's served some drinking time in Crete where I met my American hubby! California is where we live now. I am somewhat of a novice in genealogy as I never get much time to spend researching, I have been a member of GR for a couple of years though. With the introduction out of the way, the names on my family tree in England are Ford, Thorpe, Collins, Timson, Bardell, & Follows. (so far!!!) I hope to add more soon!!! (don't we all?) Paula

My main surnames in Leicestershire are Pool (Leicester), Berry (Husbands Bosworth), North (Leicester and Rothley), Fletcher (Woodthorpe) and Parkinson (Rothley, Quorn and Barrow).

Greeting’s Again Sheila. Yes funny you should ask that about absent voters I had a similar request only last week from an other site. If you can leave it with me I can but ask at the Records Office this week & see what develops Then get back to you The biggest hurdle to overcome is to find out in which Ward Bruin Street came under. Was Edwin b 1885. the Son of Edwin & Emily ? Father & Son Iron Molders Cameronians ( Scottish Rifles ) Had two regiments..... 26th. & 90th. Which one was Edwin enlisted in ? If Edwin married whist in the army then his service number rank & Reg. would be on the marriage certifcate.... Yes…….. They got to Twickenham. ………. But they did not get off the Bus !!!!!! :0((((( MIKE. xxx

Mike Do you know anything about the absent voters list for 1918? Is it in the records office? I'm told this may be a way of finding a service number and unit for my grandfather. I have photos of him in the uniform of the Cameronians but he does not appear on the medal cards for them and I'm wondering if later on he was transferred. His name was EDWIN PHILLIPS and his wife EMMA EDITH PHILLIPS would have been living in Bruin Street at the time. As always, would appreciate your learned advice. Sheila PS We went all the way to Twickenham...and we lost. Never mind, roll on next season.

Hi Paul My earliest Biddle is John, born abt 1816, Hugglescote, Cheers Clare

Hi Mike Thought that was the way to go but as usual had to double check as my cousins need to know for 2 more Wards! Elaine

Greeting's Again Elaine .... No lists But Theses are helpful for Gilroes Cemetery Opened 1902. :~ All cemetery and crematorium matters are dealt with at our central office in New Walk Centre, Leicester. Address: Burial & Cremation Manager, New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZG. Telephone (U.K.): 0116 252 7382/7383 Fax (U.K): 0116 222 8706 E-Mail: cemeterie(Hat)leicester.gov.uk Replace Hat with the other one & remove brackets MIKE. xxx

Paul, Have had a look at your names again as it's been a while. I have Wards that are from Newark originally and one daughter married a Reuben Wand. Reuben and Mary can be found in Newark for a number of years but they married at St Mary's in Radford which is just out of the city centre, Elaine PS Many of the Wands were butchers by trade

Morning all Never asked this but are there any listings available for Gilroes Cemetery Elaine

Hello Paul have sent you a message Elaine

Hi Elaine & Clare, I have a Hannah Biddle, who was my 4x great grandmother, born 1774 Newbold Verdon. A bit earlier than yours, but any link? Paul

Greeting's Again ........Michelle. ' Your very Welcome........ ' I've sent you a private message with further information regarding Tammy's Mothers maiden name . MIKE.

i meant rowland yep sorry lol thnks for your help