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Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

beverleylangille — 2011-01-07 18:21:43Z

My grandfather was Ernest Whitcombe his father was Ernest Rowett Whitcombe b. abt 1858 Who was the son of William whitcombe and Catherine P. Rowett.
Ernest m. Catherine Emma Langdell
William Rowett Whitcombe m. Rebecca E. Gillett

Re: Robert Whitcombe

Peter_Whitcombe — 2010-09-07 14:51:38Z

I don't think there is a connection, although it is quite possible as there is a Birmingham link at some stage in my tree. Don't recognise any of the other names though.

Re: Robert Whitcombe

jwit928358 — 2010-09-06 22:23:04Z

I am also looking for a robert james w[h]itcomb[e] born approx 1806 /7 [where?] He married Louisa ? around 1830 [where?]and had sons John James, Robert James and Thomas [1835-1841] . I dont know where he died but his wife and children were in Birmingham area [birthplace of his wife]by 1851 He was a stonemason and lived in Stourbridge [1841] and Tanworth / Tamworth, Warcs [1835-39].
Robert James [the son] named his son Charles Percy
Dont know if any of this fits but Robert Witcomb is an unusual name?
rgds

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

geofchaam — 2010-05-03 07:45:40Z

hi i had a grandfather with the name john rowett whitcombe who died 1912 in london, his profession was a hansom cab driver.

Robert Whitcombe

Peter_Whitcombe — 2010-01-03 14:45:45Z

Trying to trace any information regarding robert Whitcombe, born around 1786, but I don't know where. He married Mary Minard on 25/04/1806 in Southwark. Died 27/12/1818, again in Southwark.
Had at least one son, Charles, born in 1807.

Re: The Whitcombe family Trowbridge/London

bretwhitcombe — 2009-08-27 20:34:17Z

Hi

I am trying to find out some more information about John Whitcomb b. late 1700's in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. I have acquired a marriage certificate for him dated 1816 to a Ann Heals. It states widower. I am now trying to find out who his first wife was. I have found another marriage 1808 to a Jemima Britton but I don't think this is her as John and Jemima are having children on and around 1816 when my John gets married again.

If anybody could please contact me, I'd be very much appreciative.

Kind regards

Bret

Re: The Whitcombe family Trowbridge/London

ShaneCoulson853 — 2008-09-26 15:12:35Z

Are you?

Re: The Whitcombe family Trowbridge/London

TAXIMAN203020 — 2008-09-26 14:46:51Z

ARE YOU PART OF THE WHICOME FAMILY

Re: Whitcombe Family History Yahoo Group

savvygav — 2008-08-25 20:20:28Z

hi des im gavin whitcombe in new zealand. one of my relations was john henry whitcombe who was in the british army and also died while crossing a river on the west coast new zealand in 1863.

Henry Charles Joseph Whitcombe

desmond69 — 2008-07-03 23:00:05Z

looking for any information on Henry Charles Joseph Whitcombe, son of Samuel Whitcombe( a leather finisher), henry known as Charles married my great grandmother in newry in 1916 his is listed a being a soldier, sadly he died in 1918 according to his memorium card while crossing to belfast war hosp. thanks

Re: Whitcombe Family History Yahoo Group

desmond69 — 2008-05-16 23:14:26Z

Hi I'm looking for any information on Henry Charles Whitcombe, he married my great grandmother in Newry Cathedral on 31st Dec 1916. I have his memeorium card and on it states ' who was drowned while crossing to belfast War hospital 8th March 1918' he was in British Army.

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

johnnyk19 — 2008-05-04 20:09:25Z

I have been researching my family history & found that my fathers family come from Cornwall. Their surname originally was Rowett. My grandfathers name was William Rowett Whitcombe. Would this be any link to your searches.

Whitcombes from West Penard

stephenhibberd — 2007-12-03 21:06:32Z

Hi Whitcombe fans.
I am looking for info on a James Whitcombe b.1811 in Pilton West Pennard, he was married to Harriet born same year from Buckland West Pennard, Somerset.
They had children Charles b.1847 Janeb.1843 and Levi b.1840.
Charles moved to the Isle of Wight around 1860

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

Sweetpotato124 — 2007-09-05 10:50:02Z

I HAVE A MERCY ELLEN WHITCOMBE BORN 1846 RILMINSTER, SOMERSET CHRISTENED 11/1/1846 IN COLEFORD,SOMERSET DAUGHTER OF JAMES WHITCOMBE AND HANNAH COLES,JAMES WAS THE SON OF BENJAMIN WHITCOMBE AND MARTHA NORTON. MERCY MARRIED A JAMES WHATLEY RECORDS SHOW THEY LIVED 148 MISKIN RD. YSTRADYFODWG GLAMORGAN WALES IN THE 1881 CENSUS. DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE ON THESE FAMILIES.

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

Sweetpotato124 — 2007-08-04 12:19:05Z

Hi , Do you know anything of James Whitcombe Born 1807 Died 1880, who married a Hannah Coles, I know they had a daughter Mercy Ellen Whitcombe and not much else. Thank you , Alberta

Witcombs / Whitcombes in Birmingham UK

2006-11-04 17:44:11Z

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

2006-10-27 06:59:05Z

Hi Ian

Just arrived home from a day of shopping, doctor's visits etc.

I did some looking for information about John Henry Whitcombe yesterday and I realise I have found most of the information you already have.

I think you already have the marriages and births of the Whitcombe Family

I made some querying with my family and was told "my"
Uncle Jim was in fact James Henry Whitcombe Jnr. born 10th february 1883 at Whitcombe Ville, near Yongfala District Clare reference book 299 apge 143.

James Henry aged 72 years died 2nd July 1954 at Eastwood, District Adelaide refernce book 464 pae 131 symbol 'H" denoting he died in a hospital.

John Henry (Always Uncle Jim to me and my siblings" went off to the 2nd WW and came back home in reasonably good condition. He married a girl called Bette/Betty McDonald, daughter of George McDonald and Edna Hannah Georgiana
(surnamed has escaped me!!). That Bette was the younger sister of my mother, Avis Jean nee McDonald.

Uncle Jim (i.e. James Henry Whitcombe died 2nd July 1954 aged 72 years of Eastwood, District Norwood reference book 813 page 360 symbol 'H' denoting he died in a hospital.

I was born in 1948, and was only 6 years old when Uncle Jim died. I used to wonder quite often when he died, as my family still kept very much in touch with Auntie Bette.

Uncle Jim was aboard a train for Western Australia when he set off to war. Auntie Bette, believe it or not, was aboard the train. That's when they met, and when he came back from the War, they married and had two children

I think you have some other information from when I sent it earlier, so hope the above is of some help.

Regards

Heather

I have wonderful memories of Uncle Jim and Auntie Bette. They treated me like one of the family, as I was one of a big family, with parents who were very poor. Uncle Jim and Auntie Bette often turned up at our house with lollies, sweets, money in Birthday Cards etc. I

Janet Whitcombe of Evesham

2006-08-31 00:37:35Z

Hey I am trying to get in contact with Janet Whitcombe from the evesham area and would really really appreciate any help in finding her.

many thanks

Jessica Phillips

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

2006-08-11 11:28:53Z

Hi Heather, Thank you very much for taking the time to help with my family tree. When you helped with my the Derrick side of my family tree, I sent a thankyou via your dodo.com e-mail: Do you still use that e-mail account?
You have put in a lot of time helping me and I really appreciate it. I have a question regarding John Henry Whitcombe's age. He was born 27 Sep 1850, but from your message it seems the passenger list information for the 'Sir John Lawrence' states his age as 17 when he came out to South Australia departing 2 Aug 1862 arriving 30 ?Oct 1862. Given his birth date, he would have turned 12 during the voyage. Putting his age up to 17 when he was only 11 would be a bit difficult, but 11/12 seems a bit young to be coming out as a labourer: although I am not sure what was normal in that respect in 1862. Do you know if the handwriting is clearly 17 - could it be 11 or 12? I would appreciate any ideas you might have.

By the way, do you know if there is any connection with your uncle Jim and my Whitcombes?

Regards, Ian

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

2006-08-02 01:18:00Z

Re: Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

philpij — 2006-07-04 11:48:49Z

Hi Tim, I have 2G grandparents Samuel Whitcombe b. abt 1825 m. Harriot Padfield. They had my G grandfather John Henry Whitcombe 27 Sep 1850 in Lipyeat, Kilmerston, Somerset. John Henry Whitcombe had children born in South Australia from 1878, including my grandmother Ada Whitcombe, born 1889 in Melrose Sth Aust.

Not sure if Lipyeat is close to Doulting. Are you aware of any connection?

Regards, Ian Philp.

Whitcombe families of Doulting, Somerset, England

Tim_Ryeland — 2006-04-10 20:29:55Z

Hello,

If anyone else out there is researching the Whitcombe familes of Doulting, Somerset I'd love to get in touch and exchange notes.

150th Anniversary of the Whitcombe or Witcombe’s arrival in Sydney NSW

ianberick — 2006-03-01 04:12:46Z

William & Eleanor (nee Goldie) Whitcombe or Witcombe & family of Bath Somerset, Gibraltar & London arrived in Sydney Australia on 27 May 1855 in the ship Constitution. There were many deaths on the voyage & later in quarantine. A monument was erected at the North Head Quarantine Station to commemorate the voyage & those who died. A reunion of surviving passengers was held in 1905 at the memorial site. The monument survives, see http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an23816980 . The 150th anniversary of the voyage is to be celebrated on 17 July 2005 at the North Head Quarantine Station, Manly NSW. The celebration is to be opened by the Governor of NSW & a book about the voyage will be launched. Contact Rob Wills, 30 Samarinda Way, Point Lookout QLD 4183 Australia. Phone 07-3409 8168, e-mail rob.syd.wills@bigpond.com for info. See these sites for the crew & passenger lists, http://mariners.records.nsw.gov.au/1855/07/042con.htm & http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/ (assisted immigrants to Sydney & Newcastle 1844-1859).

WHITCOMBE & Related Names: 1830s Somerset, ENG > Australia

YvonneScrivener — 2006-02-11 08:31:01Z

I have just discovered a W(H)ITCOMBE line from Street Somersetshire. Emily WHITCOMBE bc 1839, daughter of Solomon WITCOMBE and Helen MARSH.
Emily came to NSW Australia and married a George Henry SOLLY. Any connections?

Emily WHITCOMBE (SOLLY): bn 1840 Somerset, ENG > died 1899 AUS

YvonneScrivener — 2006-02-11 08:31:01Z

I have only recently found the arrival of Emily WHITCOMBE aboard Forest
Monarch on 21 Dec 1858. There are few details recorded on the indent for her: aged 18, housemaid, of Somerset, CofE, could read and write.

I have her death certificate:
Died 09 Nov 1899, at Bay View Rd Five Dock NSW, aged 60, from tuberculosis of lungs and throat. Father Solomon WITCOMBE, gardener, mother Helen MARSH.
Informant G H SOLLY, husband. Buried 10 Nov 1899 CofE Enfield Cemetery. Born Street Somersetshire, 40 years in NSW. Married Newcastle NSW, aged 20, to
George Henry SOLLY.
Children: Frederick G, 38
William R, 36
Ellen E, 35
Sarah A, 33
Margaret B, 31
Oliver D, 22
Beatrice M, 21 living
5 males, 4 females deceased.

I visited and photographed this grave only a couple of weeks ago, but
haven't finished and processed the film yet. The MI reads:
Sacred to the memory of Emily beloved wife of G H SOLLY who departed this
life Nov 9 1899 aged 60 years Peace Perfect Peace.

Would love to know more, especially the pre-Australian history of her
family.

Witcomb or whitcombes in Birmingham UK

jwit928358 — 2005-12-05 00:17:58Z

I am interested in any info / contacts who are working on or have info on Witcombs in Birmingham UK say before 1870.

My own lot I can trace back to Robert Witcomb [e] b. about 1810 who married Louisa [?] borm about1811 , in say 1830 in Birmingham / area

As expected for the time these were big famillies and may include Thomas W [who emigrated to USA] Robert , James, John , Arthur & Albert in their names.

It is possible that Robert came from outside Birmingham as he was a stonemason -whereas most of his sons became metal workers / similar

I am trying to list all the W famillies in Birmingham in the 1850s

Elizabeth Whitcombe

2005-11-07 04:46:42Z

I am searching for Elizabeth Whitcombe from Somerset, England who married Henry Maggs on 3-3-1856 in Saint Thomas, Dudley, Worchester Co., England. I do not know who her parents or siblings are. Any help would be appreciated.

Whitcombe

patriciaharris329 — 2005-09-11 16:37:22Z

My grandfather was born Trowbridge 1822 James he must be a relative I think

Edward G Whitcombe and Elise Dangerfield

JanetBlanchard27 — 2004-09-27 20:08:45Z

I am looking for relatives of Elise Dangerfield who married Edward on march 17th 1913. Elise died on Dec 26th 1993. I am related to the dangerfield family. Elise's Dad Joseph and My Gr grandmother Martha were brother and sister, and I am trying to search for all the reat of siblings family that Martha and Joseph hads
Any details plse contat me at JntBlan@aol.com

The Whitcombe family Trowbridge/London

2004-05-10 12:39:22Z

I am looking for information regarding Jemima Whitcome born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire. I believe her to have been the daughter of William and Clarissa Whitcombe. (nee ?)

If anybody can help I would be very grateful.

Regards,

Shane Coulson

Whitcombe Family History Yahoo Group

2004-03-20 23:42:49Z

I have started a group in Yahoo (http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/witcombe/) this is for anyone trying to trace their Whitcombe ancestry back to the UK. At the moment the site contains mainly information on Somerset, England as far back as 1700, but eventually it will encompass any Whitcombes worldwide. Please feel free to visit the site and upload/download any files of interest.

Connection to Same WHITCOMBE Line

2003-10-17 18:38:38Z

Solomon was my GGG Grandfather, any information you have on Emily would be very useful

Whitcombes in Australia

2003-07-07 02:57:47Z

Looking for anyone with any knowledge of Clara Whitcombe b abt 1887 Tasmania Australia, d 1976 Melbourne Victoria Australia, m 1918 Victoria to John Anthony Crocker. Children Cyril Vernon, Stanley, Ivan Rees Anthony, Francis Caswell Aymer, Beatrix Claire Elizabeth, Phyllis.

Her death certificate says father's name unknown and mother Susan.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.

Re: Whitcombe family in Somerset

@@mcave44176@aol.com — 2002-12-15 16:22:55Z

Dear Barry
Are any of your Whitcombes from Meare in Somerset? There are a lot of Whitcombes buried in Meare and some that have moved to South Wales and back. We are having trouble sorting out who is who!
Can you help?
Heather

Re: Whitcombe family in Somerset

2002-04-09 23:27:46Z

Hi,

If you check out these places where a lot of Whitcombes came from, you may be able to place some names to dates and places.

Whitcombe's came from an Area around Croscombe & Wells in Somerset, they also (My Grandparents) moved up to Barry in Wales before moving to West Acton London W3.

Check out the name Daniells, Pearce as well, all related. Kevin Pearce still lives in Barry and is my 3rd cousin and has a Family Tree including us Whitcombe's.

Regards

Brian

Re: Whitcombe family in Somerset

2002-02-07 19:39:50Z

Hi there I am trying to find the birthplace of my greatgrandmother EMMA JANE WHITCOMBE came from essex moved to Llanelli Wales.Her son was named Walter Sydney Whitcome and there were a few children.Don't know if this is the same family.I know from the 1881 census there was an Emma Whitcome aged 2 in Portsmouth and one in middlesex but it is more likely to be Portsmouth as she eventually married or lived with a French Sea Captain in Llanelli where I was born.

Re: whitcombe

2001-12-29 13:34:24Z

Hi Peggy

I think I can help. My grandfather was Oliver James Whitcombe. He had a brother, Ruebin Whitcombe, who married Elinda. As far as we know he emigrated to New Zealand in the 1920s. I have his children listed as Frank, Arthur, Vera, Ronald, Grace and Harold.

Please email me directly if this is the right link and I can let you know more. I also have some old family photos which include Ruebin.

Regards

Peter J Whitcombe

pwhitcombe@aol.com

Whitcombe family in Somerset

2001-12-17 22:03:05Z

I am looking for the father of Jeremiah Whitcombe, possible Thomas Whitcombe. Any one researcing the Whitcombes from Somerset, can you help please! Dates around 1850, onwards. Thanks

whitcombe

2001-11-17 22:33:14Z

hi im trying to trace my inlaws ancesters ihave this information. father rueben whitcombe married elinda stone in county surrey middlesex in 1910 then came to new zealand in 1925. any information would be greatly appreciated

Whitcombe, in Evesham, England, 1770

frankkenward — 2001-07-07 11:12:41Z

Valerie Jane Volz nee Whitcombe

2001-01-06 15:23:46Z

Trying to trace Valerie Jane Whitcombe born Luton/Bedford c1945/46.
Married James Clayton Volz USAF 1976.
Sons Christopher Gareth

Info requested by Alison Jane