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Name:	mike good <mikegood409@gmail.com>
Date:	2013-03-18
Comments:	researching two prnts i have

Name:	James P Harvey <jim_harvey35@yahoo.ie>
Date:	2013-01-04
Comments:	Searching for Informatiom on William Weston born 1861 in Weston Longville, Norfolk, England, His Father was John Weston and Mother Fanny Filby. Fanny was born 1833 in Lyng. Her father was George and her mother Frances Burton. Obliged for any help Best Wishes Jim harvey.

Name:	Marianne Titze <marianne.titze@telia.com>
Date:	2012-11-20
Comments:	Hi from Sweden! My ancestors in the Dovastone lines starts with Esther Maren Ellis nee Dovaston. Maren was my mothers cousin. Marens father was Harold Arthur Dovaston. Then I've travelled back to John Dovaston b about 1580 and his wife Winifred b about 1582. Hopefully I can give some information. For instance: Fredrick William Dovaston b 1888 looked very much like Winston Churchill and acted as his stand in during WWII. //Marianne Titze

Name:	Dennis Dixon <suedendix@shaw.ca>
Date:	2012-11-20
Comments:	I am interested in finding information about a Margaret Dovaston painting "Unwelcome Visitor" or possibly "An Unwelcome Visitor" or "Our Unwelcome Visitor". Can you assist me?

Name:	Debbie Lloyd-Hughes <debbieh2005@aol.com>
Date:	2012-10-19
Comments:	Very good website Sue. Does anyone have any connections to the Doveastons from around Much Wenlock area and surrounding villages? I am researching my son in law's family. John Dovaston (later Doveaston) and his wife Harriet Jones, some of their children uprooted from Shropshire and moved outwards to South Wales, Manchester, etc. I am trying to find out who John Doveaston's father was, John was born around 1816 and had roughly about 8 children, John was born around the Much Wenlock area. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Name:	Pam Barnes <wbarnes123@btinternet.com>
Date:	2012-07-30
Comments:	I found it all very interesting! Thank you.

Name:	Julie Domico <juliedomico@yahoo.com>
Date:	2012-03-25
Comments:	I am Researching a painting by Margaret Dovaston.

Name:	Micki Perepeczko <micki@africa-online.net>
Date:	2012-02-12
Comments:	I was thrilled to find this site. I have often wondered about my mother's side of the family (Joyce Dovaston) and am amazed with all the research Sue Burton has done and shared. Thank you

Name:	kate morgan <kittymorgan@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2012-01-21
Comments:	My mother is a Dovaston in Oswestry shropshire

Name:	Sarah Dovaston <Sezdovo921@yahoo.co.ukk>
Date:	2012-01-18
Comments:	I am one of us !!!

Name:	Herdie <herdie@quirsell.com>
Date:	2012-01-05
Comments:	This line related through: - Samuel Dovaston born 10 Aug 1837 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and died 1904 in Creswick Vic 3363, Australia (Creswick is a 20 minute drive from Ballarat 3350) he married Mary nee SHEASBY (abt1840-1873) and she died in Ballarat Vic 3350, Australia 3 of his siblings and his parents remained in England - two brothers and the sister died whereabouts unknown, they may have come to Australia with him?? Sam was the sixth son of seven children to John Dovaston & Eleanor nee JOHNSON (Sep 1796-29 Jan 1874 & 1796-25 Feb 1873) deaths of John & Eleanor registered in Dudley, England -- the above data sourced from: Mark POXON, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Sam's father John was born to Samuel & Mary nee OAKLEY (abt 1766-1829 & abt 1768-1851)

Name:	jaci harris <jaci.brian.harris@orcon.net.nz>
Date:	2011-08-25
Comments:	Seeking Ingrams

Name:	margaret russell <m.russell57@btinternet.com >
Date:	2011-08-17
Comments:	Hi there, I have just read your guest book pages there are so many entries, I thought i might have a go and add mine. My grandmother was Emily Dovaston who lived in Liverpool and she was the daughter of William who came from Shropshire. I became interested in family history when I was much younger and so it was not just names and dates wrote down short snipets of description. William was always down as being lazy even his other daughter Nellie said so as well. Does anyone have any information about him - did he have any redeming features?

Name:	pam barnes <wbarnes123@btinternet.com>
Date:	2011-08-15
Comments:	Daisy Elizabeth Dovaston and Harold John Trussell were my Grandparents through adoption.

Name:	Jaci Harris <jacijharris@hotmail.com>
Date:	2011-08-07
Comments:	Does your Horace Ingram have a son called harry Brazier Ingram?

Name:	Jaci Harris <jacijharris@hotmail.com>
Date:	2011-08-07
Comments:	Does your Horace Ingram have a son called harry Brqazier Ingram?

Name:	Jaci Harris <jacijharris@hotmail.com>
Date:	2011-08-07
Comments:	Does your Horace Ingram have a son called harry Brqazier Ingram?

Name:	John Tait <johntait1@waitrose.com>
Date:	2011-02-01
Comments:	great source of information and beautifully laid out site.

Name:	Shane Haynes <shanephaynes@gmail.com>
Date:	2011-01-01
Comments:	Brilliant website and a fascinating read, im the great grandson of Thomas Dovaston and Anne Griffiths they lived in Ryton xi towns in Shropshire, I've just started researching my family and it seems you have done half the job for me, just my fathers side to start now!! Shane Haynes

Name:	mervyn sams <manicmerv@hotmail.com>
Date:	2010-12-18
Comments:	I am the son of Pamela Sams (nee Dovaston) who died in 1995. My mother was the daughter of Alfred Edward Dovaston. My mother married John Venson Page Sams who is still alive. My father and I live in Worthing, West Sussex. I know my father is looking in to family history and I have passed on some of your wonderful research to him. My mother and father, plus myself and my sister have and are involved in eductaion, being Proprietors of an independent school in Worthing. Alfred and my Grandmother used to live with us at the family home which was within the school. Thanks so much for your hard work in tracing the Dovaston family history Mervyn Sams

Name:	Mark Poxon <mkii.px@gmail.com>
Date:	2010-12-03
Comments:	Mary Ann Holland b 29 July 1834, daughter of Mary Dovaston and William Holland. Mary is a 2nd great grandmother of my wife. Mary married William Butler Smith (b 10 June 1831, Kislingbury, Northamptonshire) on 16 Sep 1855 at St John's Church, near Waterloo Station, London. Mary died in 1887 in Northampton.

Name:	Diane Jakubans <djakuban@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2010-07-18
Comments:	On Saturday, 26 October, 1889, an advertisement was placed in the Melbourne Argus by Samuel Dovaston's brother Charles Dovaston of Paticroft, Lancashire, asking Samuel to communicate with him. I wonder what it was about? Charles placed this advertisement twice!

Name:	Jim Barber <jwb1947@live.co.uk>
Date:	2010-06-27
Comments:	Hi from the Southery Fens in Norfolk. What a great site & informative too. I used to have a small pest control company & many years ago was given a framed print in lieu of a very small job. I had no interest in it but the elderly lady that gave it said her husband loved it & I felt obliged to keep it. The print is of Margarets "A tall story" &, being a fly-fisher of trout, have over the years, also come to love it too. Great to see you keeping her work & memory alive.

Name:	lisa wall (nee Dovaston) <lisajwall@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2010-05-25
Comments:	My dad is Peter Dovaston, son of Norman Dovaston, grnadfather was Cadwalada Dovaston. My dad was brought up Oxbridge, Stockton, brother Geoff sister Norma.

Name:	jayne topp <garytopp8@aol.com>
Date:	2010-04-28
Comments:	Hi, I am descended from Thomas Dovaston born 1808, Westbury, Salop. His father was Samuel Dovaston, mother Ann. Does anyone have info on Samuel and Anne marriage and their parents? regards Jayne

Name:	Lauralinn Beckett Ormond <theormonds@hotmail.com>
Date:	2010-04-08
Comments:	Hi Sue Great site, however just a small correction. My name is spelt Lauralinn you have me listed as Lauralen Beckett in the name index Thanks

Name:	Janet Cook <janetecook5@aol.com>
Date:	2010-03-28
Comments:	Hi Sue. Me again. I see you have Ann Tomlins marrying a Samuel Dovaston 4/3/1805 in Pontesbury. Their son Thomas was born in 1808. I think this might be my relative but you have him dying in Atcham in 1883. My Thomas eventually moved to Staffordshire and died in Tipton in 1887. How sure are you? I see his sister Elizabeth moved to Wolverhampton and married there in 1843. This would have been virtually next door to my ancestors but their name by now was DEVISON , I think. What do you think? Janet Cook

Name:	Janet Cook <janetecook5@aol.com>
Date:	2010-03-28
Comments:	Hello Sue. I am afraid I am another product of a line of the Dovastons that you have not tracked down! My greatx4 grandfather was Thomas DOVASON/DOVASTON born 9/10/1808 in Westbury, Shropshire and marrying Elizabeth Evans in Welshpool 2/4/1834 (you do have a record and her, and their first four children).I am descended from the second son, Evan. He has been difficult to track as the censuses have various spellings DEVISON/DAVISON/DEVESON but the family thought of themselves as DEVISON.There is some family legend that they had to run away from Wales because of sheep rustling and lose themselves in the Black Country and become DAVISON. Im not sure about the truth of this! I have only recently discovered the DOVASON name , by accident and it seems the names DOVASON and DOVASTON are virtually interchangeable. I am having difficulty tracking Thomas' parents although as their first son was Thomas , their second Evan after Elizabeth's father, I think the third son Samuel may well have been named after Thomas' father. Do you have any Samuel Dovasons , around Westbury in 1800s? Hope you get this message. Janet Cook

Name:	leslie dovaston <patroxby@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2010-03-21
Comments:	hi.norma, my names Leslie Dovaston,I think you maybe my mothers cousin.,her name is jaqueline her father was Jack.Were your parents norman and Lizzie,brothers Jeff and Peter. Be nice to here from you.

Name:	Adam Doveston <adoveston@googlemail.com>
Date:	2010-03-08
Comments:	hi good website

Name:	Peter Craddock <peter.craddock@sky.com>
Date:	2009-12-07
Comments:	Hi Sue, I recently found my connection to the Dovaston family. John Hope and Jane Dovaston are my 4th Great grand parents...You website is a fantastic resource. Regards Peter

Name:	r.j.parker <robertrpparker@talktalk.net>
Date:	2009-11-19
Comments:	robert john parker

Name:	r.j.parker <robertrpparker@talktalk.net>
Date:	2009-11-19
Comments:	robert john parker

Name:	Rebecca Bould <rebo.house@tesco.net>
Date:	2009-11-14
Comments:	Hi there, I was very interested to find your website as one of my great (x3) grandmothers was Sarah Dovaston born around 1803. Her parents were Thomas Dovaston circa 1772 and Mary Jones circa 1776. Sarah married Benjamin Preece and they had a daugher in around 1831 named Sarah Preece. I am having trouble tracing any information on her. Can anyone help me please? Many thanks

Name:	susan willis <susanwillis59@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2009-09-16
Comments:	researching john jeffries and relatives of of west hartlepool

Name:	E STANLEY-MALLETT <sparkymus@tiscali.co.uk>
Date:	2009-09-09
Comments:	i want to buy a copy of TALL STORY as a present for my husband. do you know where i can buy one please

Name:	sandra <sandra.crick@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2009-08-05
Comments:	I have recently been back on to your site to find pictures of my grandad Tom dovaston's head stone his son Thomas William Dovastonand various other pictures. I would be interested to know who put these inton the tree we are obviously related. I was interested in the unknown pictures in Michael's album. Richard and Anne Roberts are my great grandparents.

Name:	Colin Beddows <jane-colin@fsmail.net>
Date:	2009-07-24
Comments:	Hi, I'm brother of Graham and Carol - son of Charley and Louisa Edith - your page shows Louise.# My parents lived most of their lives at Eardiston near West Felton Oswestry - Shropshire. England. To fill in a space, my father died in 1976, mother is 84 and lives in Oswestry with my brother Graham. I have two daughters, Christina Joanne #28 yo# and Catherine Ann #39). I now live in S. W. France. Thanks for all the work...C.

Name:	Diane Jakubans <djakuban@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2009-06-25
Comments:	There is evidence to suggest that Eleanor Johnson married to John Dovaston in 1819 in Shrewsbury, was actually born in Shropshire, not Suckley as previously thought. I have an Eleanor Johnson born in 1796 to Thomas and Elizabeth Johnson, in Welshampton, Shropshire, England, and Thomas was their eldest child born in 1819.

Name:	Lynn Thompson <lynn.thompson12@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2009-06-18
Comments:	I am searching for the facts and figures on Goodsell family.

Name:	Sally Huckstepp <shuckstepp@aol.com>
Date:	2009-06-15
Comments:	I am researching my Russell family tree and have managed so far to trace my greatx4 grandfather William Russell 1760 who married a lady called Ann Cronk, whom I believe might be the widow of James Cronk (1768), but am still trying to find out the date James died to see if this is feasible. My Ann and William were married in Sundridge and subsequently lived in Brasted (where, incidentally, there were another William and Ann Russell who had a large family.) but my William and Ann had just one son Elisha born 1819, as they were both in their 50s/40s this would make sense.

Name:	rhonda mcnamara <maccabell@bigpond.com.au>
Date:	2009-06-02
Comments:	we have a painting of three gentleman sitting playing cards and one gentleman standing with his hands clasped together. they are in a room with a fire place behind one gentleman has his wig off, it is hanging on the back of his chair. it is signed by m.doveston, can you enlighting us on this painting. rhonda mcnamara.

Name:	John Wilkinson <Wilki242 @yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2009-03-10
Comments:	Having recently obtained a print of "The weigh in" By M Doveston I am interested in finding out if anyone knows whatever hapened to the original.

Name:	John Guast <john.guast@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2009-02-23
Comments:	In a previous entry I mentioned that I am descended from the same Lloyd family in Church Stretton. I was wondering whether you have found the marriage of your Samuel and Lucy Turner? Best wishes. John

Name:	jake dovaston <skater_boy_08@live.co.uk>
Date:	2009-02-20
Comments:	please add jenny,faine,matthew and jake dovaston to youre site our mam and dad are sara and neil dovaston our dads dad is peter robert dovaston.

Name:	Kevin <kbarth1915@aol.com>
Date:	2009-02-17
Comments:	Hi, I am getting an error when trying to view your family tree page - has it been taken down? Thanks

Name:	Diane Jakubans <djakuban@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2009-02-07
Comments:	It appears that those of us who are descended from John Dovaston and his second wife Miriam Browne, and her parents Thomas and Christiana Browne, did for a time own Sweeney Hall near Ostwestry in Shropshire, which is now a very nice hotel. This is why the children are listed on Family Search as having been born or christened at Sweeney! Thomas and Christiana Browne inherited Sweeney Hall from Thomas' parents, who were Thomas Browne Senior and his wife Mary Lloyd. Mary Lloyd was the niece of the Hall's owner Thomas Baker and when Thomas Baker died without issue, he bequeathed the Hall to his niece Mary Lloyd and husband Thomas Browne. She was the daughter of his sister Katherine Baker who married Edward Lloyd. I don't know how long they owned the Hall, as according to archives, the widowed Christiana had to turn over all her property to son Thomas Browne as he seemed to be in a bit of financial trouble in 1705, or was it that women could not own anything? The website for Sweeney Hall Country House Hotel does mention Thomas Browne on its history page. PS: Could Christiana had been a Miss Morris? She named her firstborn Morris Browne!

Name:	Glenda Gray <gypsyg@talktalk.net>
Date:	2009-02-02
Comments:	Hi I am formally Glenda Averre Garratt an i lost my family tree when my computer was pinched and I now realised many years ago I downloaded my tree to you can you help me restart my tree many thanks glenda

Name:	eveline shore <eviebonzo@btinternet.com>
Date:	2009-01-21
Comments:	names interested in Byollin, Boyllin,Burroughs, Jones,Adshead

Name:	eveline shore <eviebonzo@btinternet.com>
Date:	2009-01-21
Comments:	names interested in Byollin, Boyllin,Burroughs, Jones,Adshead

Name:	Eveline Shore <eviebonzo@btinternet.com>
Date:	2009-01-20
Comments:	I believe we could be related. I have seen where you are searching the Jones family in Stafordshire. Christopher George Jones was my grandfather. He was born of the second family of William Robinson Jones. william Robinsoin Jones was first married to a Elizabeth Cooper when I have time I will send you the records of the 1841 census returns. He told a few fibs on some of the information. My step aunt who is three years younger than me told me that W R sired twenty two children. I have some of them, but I guess some died at birth. Mary Dovaston who married John Byollin was my great great grandmother. I tried to send you an email but could not see the security jumbled leters; so it is lucky I found this page.There is such a lot more I can tell you. My eyesightb is not very good at age 89.Hope this comes through. my email is eviebonzo@btinternet .com

Name:	Eveline Shore <eviebonzo@btinternet.com>
Date:	2009-01-20
Comments:	I believe we could be related. I have seen where you are searching the Jones family in Stafordshire. Christopher George Jones was my grandfather. He was born of the second family of William Robinson Jones. william Robinsoin Jones was first married to a Elizabeth Cooper when I have time I will send you the records of the 1841 census returns. He told a few fibs on some of the information. My step aunt who is three years younger than me told me that W R sired twenty two children. I have some of them, but I guess some died at birth. Mary Dovaston who married John Byollin was my great great grandmother. I tried to send you an email but could not see the security jumbled leters; so it is lucky I found this page.There is such a lot more I can tell you. My eyesightb is not very good at age 89.Hope this comes through. my email is eviebonzo@btinternet .com

Name:	Gail Wright (Dovaston) <twogailwright@aol.com>
Date:	2009-01-17
Comments:	Hi Sue We had contact some years ago when my sister and I were busy tracing our branch of the family tree. We managed to trace our great great grandfather and learnt some very interesting things along the way! I will email you with our results so that you can up date your records soon. Regards Gail

Name:	Sue Russell <s.m.russell@btinternet.com>
Date:	2009-01-12
Comments:	An enormous Thank You Sue, for all your hard work.

Name:	Joan McConachie <joan.mcconachie@xtra.co.nz>
Date:	2009-01-02
Comments:	I am researching the same line of the FRY family and would appreciate contact. Joan McConachie

Name:	sandra crick (dovaston) <sandra.crick@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2008-12-29
Comments:	Thankyou for all of the research you have done. This has helped me to start building my own tree. Sandra

Name:	Rachel A Hyde <rachela.hyde@virgin.net>
Date:	2008-04-03
Comments:	I clicked the Surnames option, but nothing happened - is this a dead link? I am very keen to find out more about the Ingrams from Kent, my mother's father's mother's family. Fanny Ingram was the daughter of John Ingram, the son of James Ingram and Avis Turner. John had two families, the first in Kent and the second in Oxford. Fanny was the eldest from this union, and I am trying to find out as much as I can about this fascinating, cricket ball making family! My email is rachela.hyde@virgin.net if you want to get in touch.

Name:	Guess who?? <john.burton99@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2008-02-14
Comments:	Please can we make an appointment to discuss my bloody computer when you have a moment. I've installed Firefox but it still won't damn well work. Are you sure you know about these machines?? Regards, John

Name:	Jean Kilby <vardre@globalnet.co.uk>
Date:	2008-02-06
Comments:	Hello I am helping my sister-in-law research her family history. She is the daughter of Caroline Davaston born St Saviour London 1892.

Name:	Michael Dovaston <mike.dovaston@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2008-01-23
Comments:	Hi my name is as above i, live in ellesmere shropshire my grandad is richard dovaston born 1926-2000 my dads name is john dovaston born 24 september 1950, and i was born 24 march 1977 and am married with 2 children. Hope to hear from you soon sue

Name:	Lynne Allen <lynne.allen@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2008-01-22
Comments:	I have been researching my family tree on my mother's side HALL and reached Anne Dovaston born Ruyton of the 11 Towns Shropshire 1804 (christened 12 April 1804 and married Richard Williams (Shoemaker) in 1825. If any one has any info I would be grateful

Name:	stephen dovaston <dovastonlandscapes@talktalk.net>
Date:	2008-01-06
Comments:	very interesting and informative site. also know of a m dovaston painting on display at a local residental home .

Name:	gareth roberts <gareth_roberts@tiscali.co.uk>
Date:	2007-12-31
Comments:	brilliant. Congrats on so much info - i've found it really useful Ann Dovaston B 1857 - 1918 was m gr.grandmother Thanks

Name:	Wendy Anita Dovaston <wendydovaston@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2007-12-22
Comments:	Hello... and a Very Merry Christmas to all Dovastons, and a Very happy 2008.

Name:	luke madex <mikeyspatrol.hotmail.com>
Date:	2007-12-18
Comments:	im trevor warrick madex son luke madex

Name:	Pat Winch <ronwinch68@hotmail.com>
Date:	2007-11-26
Comments:	Sarah Dovaston born 1803 daughter of Thomas Dovaston c1772 and Mary Jones married Benjamin Preece at Pulverbatch on26 Dec 1826. Their daughter Sarah who married Evan Bould at Acton Burnell RC Chapel is my great grandmother.

Name:	John Guast <john.guast@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2007-11-12
Comments:	I'm descended from Samuel Lloyd of Church Stretton through his son James baptised there in 1791, brother of your Thomas Lloyd... Hello!

Name:	Janet Dovaston nee Seaward <02083122510@talktalk.net>
Date:	2007-07-20
Comments:	My husband was adopted by Arthur and Elsie nee Green. Elsie was his birth mum's aunt. Arthur and Elsie had two children Ella and Anthony Ella became a school teacher ending her career as Headmistress. We are very interested in the family Ella and family paid a visit to Dovaston many years ago.

Name:	Sally Kraus <dar-skraus4386@real-cheap-email.com>
Date:	2007-07-02
Comments:	Cool site.

Name:	Dee Palmer <byteme63@hotmail.com.au>
Date:	2007-06-26
Comments:	hi sue, just checked with my BDM cd's for Victoria, there are some upgrades of names and or dates. I have included the registration numbers for the BDMs Louisa Dovaston 1885-1927 William Davis Born: 2 March 1888 Died: 20/9/1960 Died: Mildura Married Christina Bryce Annie Davis Born 1890 Smeaton reg 36527 Died: 1974 David Alfred Davis Born: 1892 Birchip Vic Died:1974 Birchip Married: Elizabeth Maria Collins Rosie Emma Davis Born: 1895 Smeaton Enrolled at Baringhup State School Jan 1907 Age: 11years 4months Previous School: Smeaton Primary Died: 1970 Ballarat Victoria Married: Thomas William Finlayson 1915 Edward Charles Davis Born 1894 reg 24278 Enrolled at Baringhup State School February 1907 by his father, William Age: 12 years 4months Last School Smeaton State School Left Baringhup SS in November 1908 Married Alma Nelson Lillian Davis Born: 1902 Smeaton reg#29449 Leslie Davis Born: 1897 Smeaton reg # 6489 Died: 1897 Smeaton reg # 6909 Ellen (Nell) Davis Born:1898 Ellen Davis Enrolled at Baringhup state school february 1907 aged 7 years 2 months by her father William Last school Smeaton State School Married: Vern Williamson Margaret Davis Born: 1893 Smeaton reg#7545

Name:	Dee Palmer <byteme63@hotmail.com>
Date:	2007-06-26
Comments:	My name is Dee Palmer and I teach at Baringhup Primary School. I am working on a project with the children at the moment on the Baringhup Cemetery and while researching some of the names I came across your reference to William Thomas Dovaston (Davies). We are trying to locate photographs of any of the people interned at the cemetery and information on their families. I checked our historical school data and I found some references to the children of William and Elizabeth that I thought may be of interest to you they are: Edward Davis enrolled at Baringhup State School in February 1907 aged 12 years 4 months by his father William Davis a labourer. Edwards last school was Smeaton State School which is over near Ballarat. He left school in November 1908 Rose E Davis enrolled at the school in January 1907 aged 11yrs 4 months by her father. Her last school was also Smeaton State School. Ellen Davis 7yrs 2 months was enrolled in February 1907 by her father. Last school again was Smeaton. Arthur Davis 6yrs 11months was enrolled in October 1907 by his father William Davis

Name:	ALAN BRETHERTON <big_al_b10@hotmail.com>
Date:	2007-05-09
Comments:	Hi Sue,I am trying to find any information regarding my Great Grandmother,Margaret Dovaston. She married my Great Grandfather William Bretherton.She came from the West Derby area .If anybody has any information or photos i would be eternally grateful.Kindest regards Alan

Name:	elly dovaston <dov0001@mail.com>
Date:	2007-05-08
Comments:	i would to see a family tree

Name:	James Noel <Noel0505@sbcglobal.net>
Date:	2007-03-31
Comments:	Hi... I'm looking for information on Henry Noel... Michael Furnell Noel... Catherine Hewson... Michael Butt Hewson.. and the rest of the family. Thanks, Jim

Name:	John Cranson <johncranson@homechoice.co.uk>
Date:	2007-03-18
Comments:	Just passing through, Sue - hope all's well.

Name:	Ruth Dovaston-Stant <dovastonfamilytree@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2007-03-07
Comments:	Hi Sue, lost touch, moved house etc. I've a new site at: http://uk.geocities.com/dovastonfamilytree/ bye for now Ruth

Name:	John Hodgson <john045@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2007-03-04
Comments:	I posted a question a few entries ago regarding Sarah Anne Pugh. By sheer luck and a discovered annotated photograph I have unravelled the family misunderstanding and mystery and determined that Sarah Anne Pugh is a daughter of Eliza Dovaston (born 4 March 1843). So I hook into the line via Sarah Anne Evans (nee Pugh) who is my Great Grandmother.

Name:	Andra <redrain_777@yahoo.com>
Date:	2007-02-24
Comments:	Hi Sue! I resent the first email, the one you didnt get. Did it arrive now? I hope so.. didnt get any reply from you yet, but still waiting! By the way, I just noticed some links from the site are not working..

Name:	Jim Dobson <cgv-Dobson4675@your-pop3.com>
Date:	2007-02-23
Comments:	iliked your site

Name:	Nic Windley <nic@windley.org.uk>
Date:	2007-02-20
Comments:	Hello, Great site. Thought I would get in touch and tell you about the Windley forum we have over at http://www.windley.org.uk where I have added a link to your site that other Windley family members might find useful. Nic Windley.

Name:	Louise Doveston <martyn495@btinternet.com>
Date:	2007-02-18
Comments:	Its nice to read behind my husbands family history.

Name:	John Cranson <johncranson@homechoice.co.uk>
Date:	2007-02-12
Comments:	Hello Sue, Just passing and thought I'd drop in for a browse ! Some browse ! Thank you for all you have done and do - a half open door is always a draw but yours seems to have been left permanently wide open. Nice to see some transcribers making comment too - I often thank these unknown people who give us so much when I find some useful cross reference. My door is but a cat-flap in comparison but it too is open if anyone wishes to mail me.Thank you all. John

Name:	John David Hodgson <john045@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2007-02-11
Comments:	My Great Great Grandmother was known in her maiden life as Sarah Pugh. She married Charles Evan Evans of Greenfields, Shrewsbury. Sarah died 7 July 1934 and her name recorded on the death certificate is Sarah Dovaston daughter of Dovaston village. Does anyone know if and where she fits into the Dovaston line?

Name:	Jennifer Thomas <jennifer.a.thomas@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2007-02-11
Comments:	Hi Sue, I am Phil Dovaston's first cousin and I live in Swansea, South Wales. I am Dorothy Matthews'(nee Dovaston) daughter. I enjoyed browsing through all your hard work. It's nice to know that there are lots of us Dovastons about. Keep up the good work. Best Wishes Jennifer

Name:	margaret woodcock <mawoodcock@btinternet.com>
Date:	2006-12-26
Comments:	WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HOPE THAT YOU ARE ALL SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR FAMILY SEARCHES.

Name:	judith millard nee williams <judym39@ethelbert64.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2006-12-26
Comments:	I contacted you several years ago through friends reunited as my father was I understand descended from the Dovastons of West Felton. His sister (he was one of 8 children)visited The church in West Felton and found out quite a lot about the family history.My grandfather was Richard Morris Williams but he died before I was born, however he christened one of his sons John Dovaston Williams which would imply that there was a fairly recent connection, I have done some research but cannot find a Dovaston daughter who married a Williams. My aunt always said that the Dovastons disapproved and that they disowned her. I think it was a Margaret Dovaston but I am not sure . Alas I am the only survivor of the williams clan and have come to a complete impasse.Your research is very impressive and I commend all your hard work. if you have any information that would shed some light on this mystery I would love to hear from you.Happy New Year Judy Millard

Name:	John Cranson <johncranson@homechoice.co.uk>
Date:	2006-12-25
Comments:	Searching for ancestors back from paternal grandfather - Edward James Cranson, a cheesemonger in or near Greenwich. OK from there down. Any offers ?? I do have a large number of Bushell names in Kent and only too pleased to help there if I can - just e-mail me! You may have already got one link if you read Maggie's essay on Stourmouth - she's my cousin!

Name:	Norma Coning nee Dovaston <frankandnorma@optusnet.com.au>
Date:	2006-11-25
Comments:	daughter of Norman & Elizabeth Dovaston interesting family history Thanks

Name:	linda long <linda@doghouse1.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2006-11-17
Comments:	does anybody know where roy and anne dovaston have gone. Would love to find them

Name:	Margaret Woodcock(Doveston) <mawoodcock@btinternet.com>
Date:	2006-11-12
Comments:	What an interesting site i am finding i fascinating especially as i have found out we have a family conection

Name:	Ron Wilson <ron@hastingsarms.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2006-11-05
Comments:	Hi Sue, Have just hit onto your site.I am interested in the Goodsell line as my mother was a Goodsell,originally from Salehurst in Sussex. Best wishes Ron

Name:	Mark Broughton <jackiecolby@hotmail.com>
Date:	2006-10-17
Comments:	Hi There my name is Mark Broughton i am the son of geoff Broughton the son of sidney broughton, i also have a sister sara. we both live in Norfolk as do my parents

Name:	Mark Broughton <jackiecolby@hotmail.com>
Date:	2006-10-17
Comments:	Hi There my name is Mark Broughton i am the son of geoff Broughton the son of sidney broughton, i also have a sister sara. we both live in Norfolk as do my parents

Name:	Jackie Broughton <jackiecolby@hotmail.com>
Date:	2006-10-17
Comments:	good interesting reading

Name:	linda long <linda@doghouse1.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2006-10-13
Comments:	I have been looking for Anne Dovaston and your website is the first time I have found any mention of her. In fact, I am really surprised to find the whole family listed. I would love to get in touch with her again as she was a great friend but sadly we lost touch when the family moved to South Africa.

Name:	Diane Jakubans <djakuban@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2006-09-24
Comments:	Hi Sue! I have just been visiting your site again! I don't think I told you last visit, that we Jackubans on your site are spelt JAKUBANS? It's a good old fashioned Latvian name!!! My husband was a migrant to this country in the 1950s, also my mum's name is Hilda Urith Finlayson, not Hilda Ruth Finlayson! I also forgot to say I live in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, an hour from the Smeaton area where all the Australian Dovastons settled in the 1800s. I've driven through the district a million times and never really thought about my ancestors. Next time I'll stop and look around! Cheers, Diane

Name:	Charles Povey <chaspovey@aol.com>
Date:	2006-09-22
Comments:	I recently obtained in a London auction a letter to JFM Dovaston from a John Fell of liverpool concerning a mortgage on a farm in Llangollen held by John F M Dovaston and amounts due to Dovaston on that mortgage. Within the letter is the reply from JFM Dovaston, in his hand, dated July 23 1840. I was delighted to find so much interesting information about JFMD from your site,and also to note on the 1851 census a John Povey related by marriage and living in John Dovaston's house. My family has strong Shropshire roots and my father, also John Povey, was born in Atcham near Shrewsbury. Regards, Charles Povey, Vancouver, Canada

Name:	Margaret Woodcock (nee Doveston) <mawoodcock@btinternet.com>
Date:	2006-09-12
Comments:	I have recently started to trace my ancestry, and with the help of your website l have managed to trace back 5 generations. It seems that my family was all centered around to shropshire area. Iwould love to hear from anyone who may be related. Your website has been great assistance and look forward to many more visits

Name:	Rebecca Ingram <ingramr01@leedslearning.net>
Date:	2006-05-30
Comments:	Dear Sue, A very impressive site, which I have been looking at with my Mum. I am a direct descendant of Horace Ingram. He was my Great Great Granfather. I actually researched the family for my dissertation about ten years ago. I spent time in Old Basing church and school. He was the Headmaster there and is reputed to be an influential figure in education and the three R's. Interestingly music is a key feature throughout the family and I notice this seems to be an interest of yours too!! Yours, Rebecca Ingram

Name:	Diane Jakubans nee Finlayson <djakuban@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2006-05-20
Comments:	I was surfing the net for the surname Dovaston and discovered your site with my family on it! Yours is a very comprehensive site and as I had ambitions to have my own site I am in awe.

Name:	jenny dovaston <jen_lvn_trevor@hotmail.co.uk>
Date:	2006-05-06
Comments:	hi could you please put faine dovaston jenny dovaston jake dovaston and matthew dovaston on your family tree!!!!!! your my grandads cousinxoxoxo jenny

Name:	graeme john dovaston <graeme.dovaston@gmail.com>
Date:	2006-05-03
Comments:	I have just checked out your new site Sue - It is great - you have been busy

Name:	sheryl lloyd nee Dovaston <Stuart.lloyd@tiscali.co.uk>
Date:	2006-04-11
Comments:	I have just been speaking to my auntie Ella.who mentioned that my grandads parents were "The Daintons ".I have now decided to trace back to find my ancestors too!!

Name:	David Allan Beesley <DABeesley@aol.com>
Date:	2006-04-03
Comments:	Hi Cousin Sue

Name:	Frances Thomson <francesthomson@beeb.net>
Date:	2006-03-31
Comments:	Have just discovered your site. It's really interesting. Thanks for letting all view your research. I descend from Mary Quaife 1766 - Reuben Hollands 1802 - William Reuben Holland 1835 - John Partridge Holland 1860 - Florence Holland 1919 - Frances Cox 1950 (now Thomson)

Name:	Bob Wood <bob-g-wood@lineone.net>
Date:	2006-03-29
Comments:	Hi Sue, This is a copy of an emial I sent a few minutes ago. I could not send direct from your site. I hope this gets to you as I could not emial directly from your wonderful web site. I am the 4xGreat Grandson of Thomas Windley and Frances Mott. You can see my web pages at www.tribalpages.com/tribes/bobwood in no way as impresive as yours but it does me for now. I came accross you site via Ancestry.com and followed the link. I live in North Weald Bassett only about 25 miles from the Easters where the Windley family came from. I am also only 3 miles from Epping where Thomas and Frances settled. It will take some time to absorb all your infomation but I will be back in contact soon. regards Bob

Name:	Clive Murphy <clivemurf@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2006-03-29
Comments:	Hi Sue, I've just found your site via Ancestry.com I'm currently researching the Davis ancestry line of mine. My maternal Grandmother was Annie May Davis (dau. of Walter Davis b.1857 in Barton Stacey). My mothers cousin was John Creasey who has outlined the Davis line for me and has mentioned you regarding internet research He was my mothers cousin. Regards Clive Murphy

Name:	Sylvia Dovaston <sylvia.dovaston@xtra.co.nz>
Date:	2006-03-17
Comments:	Hello there, it had been a long time since I visited this site. I am very impressed with the progress. Isn't the internet just the best? I would love to hear from other Dovastons from all over the world. I was born in Holland and moved to Switzerland when I was 11. I then went to Australia where I met my husband Daniel Richard Dovaston on a bus trip. I have been here in New Zealand for 17 years now and think it's one of the best places to live. Thanks and keep up the good work, Sylvia

Name:	Iris Leaton Webb <iris.webb@btinternet.com>
Date:	2006-03-02
Comments:	Hi, <br> <br>What a great web site! My grandmother [who sadly died 1945 before I was born 1955] was Mary Ann Dovaston - who married Charlie Pryce. She had 3 daughters and a son - and I am the daughter of Iris Pryce - I've seen us on one of your branch lines. <br> <br>Many thanks, <br> <br>Iris Leaton Webb

Name:	Bill Whicker <weg01@optusnet.com.au>
Date:	2006-02-24
Comments:	Awesome, my congratulations and commiserations on what you have undertaken, for mine I think I would go round the bend..! <br>Bill (Sydney). <br> <br>

Name:	David Keith Dovaston <dusty@dovedeck.wanadoo.co.uk>
Date:	2006-02-20
Comments:	Veda Dovaston as done the family tree of the Dovaston family in Shropshire. Weston Lullingfields Nr. Baschurch

Name:	Pat and Ray Windley <raymond4@kelviclee3.fslife.co.uk>
Date:	2006-02-15
Comments:	It was absolutely marvelous,I hope one day after many more days searching my family I could do something half as good as you

Name:	Emily Meades <Meades@screaming.net>
Date:	2006-02-11
Comments:	wow! youve done so much work! this emily here from YEODS an dthought i'd check out your website. its really cool. c u at YEOODS emily xx

Name:	Emily Meades <Meades@screaming.net>
Date:	2006-02-11
Comments:	wow! youve done so much work! this emily here from YEODS an dthought i'd check out your website. its really cool. c u at YEOODS emily xx

Name:	judy green <judy.green@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2006-02-05
Comments:	looking for Ann(e or ie) Dimmock who married a Harry Dovaston turn of 19th 20th century.Dimmock was her married name as she was a widow.

Name:	Nicole Riley <nic82au@hotmail.com>
Date:	2006-02-04
Comments:	Your website is amazing, it helped me alot in researching the Dovaston side of my family tree. The oldest Dovaston on your tree is my 9th Great Grandfather i think! Anyway, you do have my name in your tree and if you need any input in that corner of it i would be happy to help! Email me and let me know! Thanks again!

Name:	jenny dovaston <nieldovaston@virginnet.com>
Date:	2006-01-20
Comments:	hi my name is jenny i am peter dovastons granddoughter we live in the north east i am 12 years old

Name:	Pete Gurr <barking-dog@lineone.net>
Date:	2006-01-16
Comments:	Hi Sue, Very interesting site. I've been tracing my tree for a few years too.

Name:	Sue Wood <sue@pipeline.com.au>
Date:	2006-01-13
Comments:	Great site. I am connceted to the Quaife family Please feel free to pass on my details. Sue Wood GG grandaughter of Fred & Ann Quaife

Name:	Sue Burton (nee DOVASTON) - WEBSITE COMPILER <sue@sueburton.co.uk>
Date:	2005-12-21
Comments:	For those of you trying to find out about M Dovaston, the artist, I've now added the information to my site - so just follow the DOVASTON link from www.sueburton.co.uk. Regards Sue

Name:	Sue Burton (nee DOVASTON) Website Compiler <sue@sueburton.co.uk>
Date:	2005-11-29
Comments:	Hi All I did a huge upload about 2 a.m. this morning (!) in order to add all the details you've been sending me - and information I've gleaned from 1891 / 1871 / 1861 / 1851 Censuses + GRO Births, Marriages & Deaths Records from 1837 to 2002! Please feel free to correct anything I've got wrong by emailing me :-) And I could really do with some more photos - hint! hint! Kind Regards Sue

Name:	Kristina Lawson <home_yorks@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-11-15
Comments:	Sue, I am glad to see you are back on the family history. I sent a message in October 2004 regarding Emily or Emma Stant, born in 1843, sister of Jane. I have discovered some more about them in the meantime which suggests that the two I found living in Liverpool in the 1871 census are almost certainly the same two sisters from Ruyton XI Towns. In 1861 they are in separate locations in Staffordshire and Shropshire. I would like to get in touch with you about this. I now have a theory that 'Emma' was in fact Emily all along. In the next generation there is a Margaret Emily and a Naomi Jane. I have not managed to contact Ruth Dovaston Stant, but I have been in touch with several other Stant descendents, (including one of Joseph's line) but no one appears to have any additional information which would help me. I have further details of those mentioned, if you are interested. K Lawson.

Name:	Sue Burton (nee DOVASTON) - WEBSITE COMPILER <sue@sueburton.co.uk>
Date:	2005-11-07
Comments:	I must admit I hadn't looked at my Guestbook for several months so it was quite a fascinating experience - and a shocking one but I was able to get rid of all the nasty additions (some people are sad!). Many thanks to all those who have left me messages - and my apologies for doing nothing about them. For the last couple of years my daughter and I have been building up an Internet business selling used books (www.javaslublu.com) and Family Research had to put on the back burner. But there's this little itch that means I'll be getting back to it soon :-) And then I'll contact you all. Kind Regards Sue

Name:	ken crouch <ken@kcrouch.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2005-11-06
Comments:	nice to see the crouches involved!!

Name:	Albert Nye <albert01@rogers.com>
Date:	2005-10-18
Comments:	You have done a remarkable job with your web page. They always said these "Sussex" gals were smart. All the best from Canada

Name:	Pat Winch(nee Bould) <ronwinch68@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-09-20
Comments:	Researching my Dovaston line. Great great grandmother Sarah(1803) Dovaston married Benjamin Preece 29 December 1826 as yoy have listed.Have details of their children if you would like them. Their daughter Sarah c1831 at Stapleton Common, my g grandmother married Evan Bould at Acton Burnell in 1857.

Name:	jane elizabeth dovaston/morris <Jane.e.morris@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2005-09-15
Comments:	Dear Sue this is a wonderful gift you have given to my fathers family Richard Edward Dovaston 1919-2000. At school many thought it odd sort of name,is it of french origin. A a business friend of my husband who is french wonders if it was DeVaston at some time as politics caused the e to be dropped?

Name:	Miranda Howlett <mhowlett@sholland.gov.uk>
Date:	2005-08-09
Comments:	I recently moved in with my partner and he has 2 paintings by M Dovaston so I visited your site to try and find out a little more. If you recognise the name or know any more information please contact me.

Name:	wendy <wendy@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2005-07-29
Comments:	Came back to view the guestbook again, and what a shock i got at people spoiling the hard work that went into this.

Name:	Cameron Davidson <cameron@videosouth.co.uk>
Date:	2005-07-26
Comments:	Hi Margaret Isabel DOVASTON was she a artist painter. Because i mite have two of her paintings. On the painting it says M DOVASTON as the sigeture.

Name:	Carolyn Clark <cac0907@tiscali.co.uk>
Date:	2005-07-11
Comments:	I'm so excited! I've only been researching my family tree for a couple of months and haven't really looked at other people's trees thinking I wouldn't find anything BUT.... I found your site tonight. My paternal grandmother Edith VENNER (1882-1968)was the daughter of Caroline DENGATE born in Northiam, Sussex in 1856. Just wanted to say THANKYOU very much for publishing your tree and I can't wait to see exactly how we are related. Again many thanks Carolyn

Name:	Victoria <f_butlerel@theabbey.co.uk>
Date:	2005-06-29
Comments:	Hello! I have just been looking at your site and i have realised my mum and dad are on here could you please add my name. My mum is Polish and German and my Dad is English,they are called Barbara an Derek. Please e-mail me back soon. Love Victoria

Name:	wendy dovaston <wendydovaston@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2005-06-25
Comments:	Hello Sue, just passing through, and thought i'd check out if you made the changes i mailed you about. Also please note new e.mail address. bye for now, Wendy.

Name:	Fred Heys <fredheys@clara.net>
Date:	2005-06-19
Comments:	Sorry I didn't find the connections to the Dovastons I was looking for. (Samuel& Edward born early 1800s probably in Westbury and their descendents, some of whom moved to Lancashire, probably about 1850.

Name:	wendydovaston <wendyhouse58@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2005-06-03
Comments:	HELLO SUE,THE UNKNOWN 'YATES' you have listed is my mother, barbara elizabeth born 12th march 1935,

Name:	Wendy anita Dovaston <wendyhouse58@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2005-06-03
Comments:	Brilliant work sue! my father is RAMON HENRY DOVASTON. we're descendants of THOMAS DOVASTON 1746, CARDESTON.just wish we knew his parents or siblings! Come up against a brick wall with Thomas. Any clues? bye for now Sue, and well done on all of your hard work.

Name:	wendy smith <wen.smith@btinternet.com>
Date:	2005-05-30
Comments:	what a wonderful idea your site is. I even found what could be one of my ancestors..very clear and easy to understand even for a novice like me...keep up the good work.Names I am researching are: Burton,Beard.Tree.Rowland

Name:	Ian Phillips <lizandianp@waitrose.com>
Date:	2005-05-09
Comments:	I contacted you a couple of years ago about my wife's connection, her father was Thomas Dovaston of Worthing. I tried to e-mail you some documents about the first world war but they were too bulky to send, can I have your postal address please and I'll send you photocopies with my query. (About Tom's brother Jim) thanks,Ian

Name:	John Hudson <asvs72@dsl.pipex.com>
Date:	2005-04-25
Comments:	What a great site,it's got to be a must for anyone reseaching the " Dovastons ".I just put Dovaston on Google and was amazed with the result.Well done for all the work you have put into your site.

Name:	Christine (Pledger) williams <christine.williams@homecall.co.uk>
Date:	2005-03-30
Comments:	Hi Sue-just to thank you for putting my request for any imformation on my GGG'S fathers George & frederick Pledger? On your message board-but would now ask you to remove it as I have now located both of them to Cheltenham and Sussex! Thank you again and kind regards -- Christine ( Pledger) Williams.

Name:	Louise Charrison <louise@charrison.fsworld.co.uk>
Date:	2005-03-29
Comments:	Reasearching the Goodsell line, and discovered this excellent site. Very interesting reading thankyou.

Name:	Grant Crowley <grant@crowley.co.nz>
Date:	2005-03-19
Comments:	Dear Sue, I picked up a libk between Sewell (my family I am reseraching) and Brasted (Kent) from your site. Brasted is currently the only tenuous UK link I have found from a marriage cerificate of the 1850s in NZ. My Great Great Grandfather, William Sewell may have come from there (wife Emma). Their son Edward could have been born in Brasted. They all emigrated to New Zealand in 1862 as part of the Albertland scheme on the ship Hanover. Are you able to help me anyway. Anything appreciated! Regards, Grant Crowley

Name:	Derek Creasey <dcreasey@btinternet.com>
Date:	2005-03-12
Comments:	Very interesting site, have found many ancestors. My Great-Great Grandfather was John Creasy b.1806 in Catsfield, Sussex who married Sarah. My Great-Grand Father was John Creasy b.1843 in Ashburnham, Sussex who married Emily Simmonds. My Grand Father was George Augustus Creasy b.1876 in Warbleton, Sussex who married Harriet Jones. My Father was Ronald Sidney Creasey b.1921 in Ashburnham, Sussex who married June Gwynneth Grace Burgess. Keep up the good work.

Name:	Keith Nicholls <keith@projectprocurement.com>
Date:	2005-02-24
Comments:	My Great Grandmother was Louisa Hollands,daughter of Reuben Hollands of Sussex. I have in my possession the family bible which shows all the birthdates etc, of her parents and siblings, this gives exact birthdates, please feel free to contact me. I am now going to study your website with interest. Regards Keith

Name:	Michaela Dovaston <nm93dovaston@yahoo.ie>
Date:	2005-02-21
Comments:	Just popped on to see if you have added the members of My family to your list, that I sent you via e-mail some time ago. Bye for now.

Name:	diane hubbard nee averre <cookie20023@hotmail.com>
Date:	2005-02-15
Comments:	i am attempting to trace my family tree my father was vincent averre my mother alice brown we are from sunderland tyne and wear my uncles are billy averre and raymond averre my aunt mavis averre my grandfathers name was william averre and his wife was mona tough any help gratefully accepted

Name:	Mark Doveston <mark@doveston.fsworld.co.uk>
Date:	2005-01-23
Comments:	Howdo again. I have sent a few emails clarifying some of the Doveston family tree that I am apart of. regards, Mark

Name:	Mark Doveston <mark@doveston.fsworld.co.uk>
Date:	2005-01-18
Comments:	Fantastic. this site should be most helpful in my search fro the Doveston family tree!

Name:	jemma and joanna and james dovaston <duartecastro@fsmail.net>
Date:	2005-01-05
Comments:	hello, thank you for all the lovely information on our family tree its nice to know we are related to margaret dovaston the famous artist we are daughters and son of john vincent dovaston your 7th cousin thank you

Name:	Dawn Eades <mdeades@bigpond.com>
Date:	2005-01-03
Comments:	Hi Sue, I am from Sydney Australia & came across your site on google while looking for Walker/Neeves. You have done a wonderful job. I will have a lovely time comparing our Neeves info. Get in touch if I can be of any help to you. All the best, Dawn

Name:	David Kelsall <dh.kelsall@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2004-12-18
Comments:	A fascinating site. My wife and I have lived in West Felton for 10 years and have often wondered what used to stand on the site where Dovaston Court is built. It was great to see the photo of the Nursery and I would love to see any other photos that exist of this house and gardens.

Name:	Leo Bradley <archives.mail@btinternet.com>
Date:	2004-12-14
Comments:	What a treasure chest this site is for me.I have been researching my family for the last six months only and had come to a halt with my great grandfather Charles Nelson Ballinger. By chance I found this site which has told me so much about the Ballinger family. many, many thanks.

Name:	Celeste Dovaston <celeste.dovaston@btinternet.com>
Date:	2004-12-08
Comments:	I am inspired by you, to find my family tree, which has always been fascinating to me.

Name:	claire louise ditchfield <ditchys@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2004-11-25
Comments:	i have been looking at your family tree but i can not see my name CLAIRE LOUISE DITCHFIELD and i would love to know more about this. can you help me?

Name:	andrea turner <brown.pants@talk21.com>
Date:	2004-11-22
Comments:	I'm interested in the Dovaston name. Specifically, Anne or Robert. Anne was born in 1849/50 in India. She married John Brown in 1869 in Gillingham and they had at least one daughter, Ellen, and possibly another (Lilian)? Anne's father was Robert Dovaston and in 1869 he was a 'clerk at Fort Pitt' in Kent. This is all I know but if anyone has any more info or thinks they might be related I would love to hear from you.

Name:	Brian Daniels <bdaniels@clara.co.uk>
Date:	2004-11-19
Comments:	I came upon your site by chance whilst researching my own family history. Unfortunately it is now late at night,and having set out to do 30-45 mins work on this, I have been here for over 3 hours!! I will contact you again at a later date, with my connection to your tree and some other facts you may be interested in. If you wish to contact me please feel free! Cheers Brian Daniels.

Name:	GRAHAM WILSON <willa@mail2.highway1.com.au>
Date:	2004-10-30
Comments:	im beulah dennewald grandson

Name:	Margaret Thurston <mmthurston@clara.co.uk>
Date:	2004-10-24
Comments:	Interested in anyone searching Dovaston or Gittins/Gittens/Gittings with connections (through marriage) with Duckett family) in Shropshire area

Name:	Ruth Newby <ruthnewby @realemail.co.uk>
Date:	2004-10-22
Comments:	Researching for a friend Wendy Dovaston re Henry Ernest Dovaston born 7.12.1903 son of William and Rose Esther Dovaston nee Titmus. Henry Ernest died 15.5.1942 William died 1946 and Rose 1945. Henry Ernest married Elizabeth nee Ellis and there son is Ramon Henry born 1.2.1933

Name:	Ruth Newby <ruthnewby@realemail.co.uk>
Date:	2004-10-22
Comments:	I am researching my family descended from Charles Milward dovaston Humphreys particularly his daughter Mary Dovaston Welch nee Humphreys her sons Francis Bacon Welch and Thomas Gascoigne Welch and her son by her lover Ernest Perring known as Ernest Arthur Welch later Miller. Mary was my great grandmother through Ernest. She became a music hall pianist in Yorkshire I believe and went under the name Minnie Moscow, I have no trace of her after 1869. Any help would be gratefully received. I have plenty of family history re Humphreys to share.

Name:	Kristina Lawson <home_yorks@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-10-03
Comments:	We have a Stant connection in our family tree that has not been properly resolved. I tried to e-mail you earlier this year, but must have been using an old address. I have also seen the tree of Ruth Dovaston Stant on the web. I had suspected that our Emily Stant, born 1843-44 who died in the Wirral in 1876 after marrying William Lawson in 1874, was one of the Shropshire branch - but had no firm evidence. Now I have been given an extract from the 1871 census in Liverpool, showing Jane Stant (aged 29) and Emily Stant (aged 27) living alone in the same street as William Lawson and family! They were both waitresses, born in Ruyton, Salop. I already knew that a Jane Stant was a witness at Emily's wedding, and that the father was called "Thomas Stant, builder". Of course I cannot prove yet that they are the same family as yours (I have not seen that you have an Emily in that generation, but I think Ruth DS had an "Emma"). If it were the case, then this might help to explain what happened to some of the children whose parents (Thomas and Jane) died young. William Lawson is my ancestor, Emily Stant was his second wife, but as far as we are aware there were no surviving children. There is just a small possibility that Emily was our ancestor... rather than wife no. 1, as a child was taken away to Yorkshire and brought up by an uncle and aunt in the 1870s. Any help to substantiate or disprove any of these theories would be much appreciated. Best regards, Kristina Lawson

Name:	Tegan <love_n_stuff_69@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-10-03
Comments:	im from melbourne, victoria, australia, and im part of the dovaston family, even though my last name isnt dovaston, and i was just wondering if there were any people from the dovaston family living in the same state as me. give me an email if you are.

Name:	mike arnott <mellowmick@netscape.net>
Date:	2004-09-20
Comments:	Hiya, Just wondering if your William Frary could be the same one as in my tree, born 1826 in Heacham, son of Abel Frary (b1788) and Ann Chilvers. My William had siblings Sarah (b1812), Abel (b1815) and Robert (b1818). Robert married Mary Chapman on 11 Jun 1840.

Name:	Richard Doveston <rgd2@le.ac.uk>
Date:	2004-09-17
Comments:	Have sent you an email as more than likely can help chase up a Doveston line.

Name:	Steve Godding <s.godding@incnautical.com>
Date:	2004-08-05
Comments:	Re: Your Ann Ingrams 1796. She may be my GGG Grandmother. Have sent you an e mail.

Name:	thom zumkeller <thozu@hispeed.ch>
Date:	2004-07-09
Comments:	i want 20years anyone from sylvia daniel heidi and metthew . i happy! please order my mailadress to sylvia and daniel or resend my her mailadress.i'm waiting................... thanks! thomas zumkeller switzerland thozu@hispeed.ch......i'm sorry for my english.

Name:	Christine (Pledger) Williams <home@chriswilliams.go-plus.net>
Date:	2004-07-09
Comments:	Possible that My GG Granfather Frederick Pledge was born in Brasted Kent 1856-His mother was Elizabeth Pledge-No fathers name on the birth certificate just Brasted Kent- mothers parents were Elizabeth (Jarrett) Pledge and Joseph Pledge? My GG Granfather was known as Frederick Pledger-and on his birth certificate his father is named as George Pledger (Occupation Smith) as Frederick was-he married in Aston Birmingham 1874 to a Mary Ann West. I would be grateful for any information that could possible connect this! As ther are no other Frederick Pledge or Pledgers that connect to the dates on the GRO!

Name:	Jean Colburn <JeanColburn@aol.com>
Date:	2004-06-23
Comments:	Hi Sue, I have a JOHN BURTON in my family tree, my John came from Swinton,Yorkshire. Interesting to look at even though there is no connection.

Name:	stephanie dovaston <s_dovaston@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-05-15
Comments:	hey i'm part of the dovaston family too!!! put somemore pictures on your site!! i live in ontario canada

Name:	Ruth Newby <ruthnewby@realemail.co.uk>
Date:	2004-04-27
Comments:	fascinating website .I am looking for Mary Dovaston Humphreys my greatgrandmother married Rev Welch vicar of Clive Shropshire divorced 1869 by him for her adultery with Arthur Perring PO clerk Shrewsbury.Resulting child of this union my grandfather Ernest Arthur Welch but really Perring. Mary became music hall pianist 'Minnie Moscow' in Yorkshire mainly . Deserts child and I do not know what happened to her any clues?

Name:	Thomas Charles Burton <thomasburton4@btinternet.com>
Date:	2004-04-18
Comments:	A lot of infomation contained in your website. I wish that I could gather a fraction of what you have in my branch of the Burton family. Most of whom seemed to have originated in the London area. Anyway, Thanks for the view Many regards

Name:	Isabella Dovaston <isabelladovaston@aol.com>
Date:	2004-04-17
Comments:	I hadn't realised that there was another Isabella

Name:	adrianne wibbert <adeyoo7@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-04-16
Comments:	Hi, I now live in New Mexico USA. I am from Bromley, Kent UK. I found your website searching for info on the artist of a painting I have had for many years. Probably 30 yrs +. I always take it wherever I move. Its an interior of an old English house (rich persons as is large and has carved wood walls). Its an interesting scene of a seated bishop, and 3-4 very well dressed men all looking at a model of a galleon. There are two men in the background. Costumes could be regency period, although I am not good at this! Artist's signature is M. Dovaston. Could this be one of Margaret Dovaston's picture's? I have always wondered what the pic was all about, can you help? I am a librarian, by the way, and perhaps I should have done my research better! Best Wishes Adrianne W. ps I would appreciate your reply.

Name:	Michaela Dovaston <nm93dovaston@yahoo.ie>
Date:	2004-04-11
Comments:	Hi Sue, Popped in again as we are still researching our family tree. We could'nt have done it without your web site. We hope you received our recent e-mail which we resent due to the change in your e-mail address with the new additions to the Dovaston list. Also do have any information on the Dovaston family crest. Thanks again, Michaela & Neil Dovaston (Gloucester)

Name:	monica selway <monicaselway@aol.com.uk>
Date:	2004-04-01
Comments:	Hi Sue,looking for info on the BURTON family Hampshire found them living in French Street St John Southampton 1842,thought I `d look at your BURTON`S but do`nt think there is a connection. Enjoyed looking at your very impressive site.

Name:	Dustin James Smith <Osiris_pryme@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-03-30
Comments:	Hello I was searching one day on google for my grand father's name Jonh Thomas Dow Smith and i cam across your site and it gave me more info then i had i was just wonder what is your relation with the man and i'd like to leave the link to the site i just started http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dustinjsmith/famnames.htm

Name:	Graham Slingo <gslingo@dodo.com.au>
Date:	2004-03-29
Comments:	Researching all Slingo"s so if you want to know more about Ruby !!

Name:	Kelly Hearfield (nee Scaife) <lilac_heavenly@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-03-29
Comments:	Hi Sue, I have just stumbled across your site whilst randomly surfing the web during my lunch hour! I am the eldest daughter of Jean and Gerald Scaife - I remember meeting you and your family during a visit to Auntie Madge and Uncle Jack many years ago. In fact I kept in touch by letter with Stephanie for a while after. My mam also exchanged letters with Auntie Madge and we still have fond memories of our holiday with her and Uncle Jack. If you would like any additional information regarding the Scaife/Miller branches of your tree, (my Nanna, Mable, was actually a Miller - sister of Fred - not a Tait!) I would love to hear from you. Best Wishes, Kelly.

Name:	Amy Dovaston <ifs@xtra.co.nz>
Date:	2004-03-28
Comments:	HI, my names Amy Dovaston and i'm phillips neice, my father is Andrew Dovaston. I enjoyed looking around your site. If i can help in any way don't be affraid to contact me. although my uncle has probly helped you as much as he can so i'm probly not much help. Yours Amy Dovaston 314 Bell Rd RD7, Te Puke Bay of Plenty New Zealand

Name:	Roy Jakeman <roystonjk@aol.com>
Date:	2004-03-27
Comments:	Hi There, Just to say i like the work you have done on your tree's. I am reaseaching the Hearn name and was really pleased to find a link with one of your tree's. Will be back soon to have a better look. Thanks Roy.

Name:	m wojtecki <tacpforever@swfla.rr.com>
Date:	2004-03-26
Comments:	albert edward dovaston married elsie turton(nee garner) after his wife margaret died. they had a daughter susan who was born circa 1962. albert had a son leslie who is listed in your geneaolgy. maybe they can shed light on your search

Name:	sue wilkinson <wilkos47@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-03-25
Comments:	I was pleased to find your site and read about your search. I am looking for Andersons, Winchesters of east Sussex(though I have found a lot of them) Durkins from Caterham and their ancestors and a Wood family also from Caterham Surrey. I know it is a long search and like you I have found other researchers generous with information . I now have a lot of 4th -14th cousins I am in touch with. Thanks for being an inspiration. Sue Wilkinson (Durkin), formerly of Ashburnham Sussex.

Name:	Mike Anderson <gosable@gte.net>
Date:	2004-03-23
Comments:	I have a Margaret dovaston print that was my Grandmothers. I would like some info. as to the age,title,value.Thank You, Mike- U.S.A.

Name:	Terry Lowe <tlowe29@cox.net>
Date:	2004-03-20
Comments:	Hi Thanks for the Dovaston info. I am Terrence Lowe son of Harriet DOVINSON on your page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~sadovaston/dovbranches/dovrichardmartha/dovharriet1918.htm I can update the info. if you wish. Best Regards Terry

Name:	Michael Moran <Michael.moran3@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2004-03-13
Comments:	Whilst searching for Whitepost, Westerham I came across your site. To my surprise I found William Everest (1788-1850)who was my maternal great-great grandfather, with his daughter Mary Ann. My descent is through his youngest son George David Everest (1841-1897).

Name:	Michaela Dovaston <NM93Dovaston@yahoo.ie>
Date:	2004-03-09
Comments:	Brilliant web site, congratulations and well done. We have sent you an e mail as we have added 3 more Dovastons to the family in the way of 3 georgeous sons. Keep up the good work. Thanks Neil & Michaela Dovaston (Gloucester)

Name:	Carolyn Babcock <babcockc@agr.gc.ca>
Date:	2004-03-08
Comments:	Dear Susan, My cousin, Kathryn Blackshaw sent me information about your website which I am visiting for the first time. I am amazed to see my Mum's photos of the John Beesley family on your web site. My Mum is Rosalie May Beesley (Babcock) dauthter of John Alfred David Beesley the little boy in your first photo of the family, she is now 90 and in a nursing home but her mind is still very sharp. Only last night she was talking about the family tree. She used to play with the triplets and Ena and went out on family outings. In your research on the Beesley's did you ever come across a reference to an Edith Beesley?

Name:	Gail Smith <omeomi@telus.net>
Date:	2004-03-06
Comments:	my late husband was researching names on your tree before he died. if you are interested in them, let me know and i will email you more information to help cut down on your time and expense. happy hunting, gail

Name:	Dwayne Meares <dwaynemeares@netzero.net>
Date:	2004-03-01
Comments:	No matches

Name:	Elaine Hughes <snehughes@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-03-01
Comments:	I have fondly looked at the Dovaston family tree. I have sent you an email regarding my Husbands Parents.

Name:	Paul E Lambert Wilson <Pelwilson@aol.com>
Date:	2004-02-28
Comments:	Hi, I've just had a quick browse & couldn't find any helpful links, but I'll be back. I'm trying to tie down the birthplace (believed to be West Dean, Sussex) of my g'father Joseph Lambert Wilson. I believe the Parish church is in Singleton and we believe he was educated in Singleton. If anyone has, or can find, any information I'll be very grateful. I'm also seeking information on the Lambert family (my g'g'father's wife's relatives) who seem to have moved about a bit but who were in Askern nr Doncaster at the 1901 Census. Also the Morritt ( Sarah Jane b. c.1850, Kingston-upon-Hull, the 1st wife of my g'g'father George Cooper)family, from the same general area. Again, any information will br greatly appreciated.

Name:	Joan Ingrams <joan_ingrams@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-02-27
Comments:	I am searching for Ingrams in Kent, UK. particularly around the area of Seal. I believe you have this surname in the tree somewhere.

Name:	Larry Hall <larry@gm7chx.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2004-02-27
Comments:	Hi Sue. Just passing thru.Will spend more time at a later date!.Still struggling with my transcribing, but getting there slowly. My family tree on my mothers side, goes back to 16something , but my father's just seems not to exist.He was married twice to two sisters (Heron) and was born in Durham {tanfield) as was his father William Bailles Hall he also appears not to exist. CAN ANYONE HELP? Larry.

Name:	Mike Manser <mmanser@bigfoot.com>
Date:	2004-02-25
Comments:	I have a copy of the marriage certificate of George Manser (my grandfather)and Ada Burton, married 1902 in Folkestone, England. Father of Ada was Walter John Burton, deceased. I also have a copy of Ada's New Zealand birth certificate, born Feb 17, 1873. It shows her mother as Helen Burton (nee Draper. I also have notes from my father mentioning that he remembers receiving Christmas gifts from his grandparents in Egypt sometime around 1912. They may have died there. Not sure if there is any connection to your family. I did notice a couple of Manser's in your Surname list, but they do not appear to be part of the George Manser family.

Name:	Sandy Lindh <timoradartmoors@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-02-24
Comments:	I think this is a great site, I've checked it out a couple of times. I can't find any links to my Burton's, but then I can't find them anyway. I am email most of the Burton email's I come across, but so far no success. I will be back to check out some more, when I get time. Sandy

Name:	Stu Eagles <stuarteagles@hotmail.com>
Date:	2004-02-16
Comments:	I enjoyed your site very much. Lucy Drewett is distantly related to me. My own ancestry includes George Drewett of Hannington etc - his daughter Jane was a great great grandmother of mine. i'd love to hear from you. Very interesting and engaging site, cheers, Stu Eagles.

Name:	Pat O'Brien <theobriens@ozemail.com.au>
Date:	2004-02-05
Comments:	Have just spent half an hour looking around. My line is the Neeves & Almonds, nice site. Pat

Name:	Neville Thomas <nevillet@clear.net.nz>
Date:	2004-01-31
Comments:	Rsearching STAPLEY in Sussex. Noted some minor errors in detail of James STAPLEY+Mary QUAIF

Name:	Roy Lawrence <roy.lawrence2@btinternet.com>
Date:	2004-01-30
Comments:	A very interesting site -lots of my Holland ancestors appear in it, including my grandfather Charles b. abt 1876 (actually 3 Apr. 1877)

Name:	Steve & Sharlene Bennett <ssbenz@smartt.com>
Date:	2004-01-12
Comments:	We have two very old M. Dovaston prints. They have been in the Bennett family for about 70 years. We are trying to find out when they were painted and any other relevant information. They are "Settling the Boundary" & "The Conference" We know they were framed by W. G. Ross, College St, Worchester. Any assistance you can give would be appreciated. Thank you. S. & S.

Name:	Carole Welch <welchdc2003@yahoo.co.uk>
Date:	2004-01-02
Comments:	Hello Sue I think this site is very good and obviously a lot of hard work has gone into it well done to every one. I am researching the Welch line and have a lot of relatives in the Kensington and Chelsea area whether or not Mary Ann who married 1879 Henry Welch are a link I will have to try to do some digging. The family originated {as far as I have researched to) In 1836 father was Joseph Welch Married Mary Anne Bush in Herts shown living in Newgate St Village 1836 . Son William born same year know of another daughter shown on a removal order in 1840 aged 4 years and upwards Eliza. William Married an Elled Saddler who was born in Hackney they lived in Hammersmith area shown on 1891 census Wharf Rd one of their Sons Alfred Dowley Welch b1880 Kensington married a Rose Leakey. Is there a Leakey spelt Leeke on the marriage certificate shown here Henry William and Mary Welch on your site? I can't be sure, my eyes are not as good as they used to be. My Joseph was a labourer as where his descendants. I believe one of Williams borthers went to Brighton as was a cab driver. Thanks for your time. Regards Carole Welch.

Name:	Paul Easton <teabageaston@aol.com>
Date:	2004-01-02
Comments:	Great site, especially if your ancesters married into the NEEVES FAMILY

Name:	Val Wright <torisnan@shaw.ca>
Date:	2004-01-01
Comments:	Hi, First, regarding your brick wall Henry Beesley. I have Beesleys in my tree, and the spelling of the name in many different ways certainly complicates the research. Henry is a common name in my lot, and they were tailors, drapers, and butchers. They were from Harbury in Warwickshire and surrounding villages. I don't have one of the right date, but I am only following the one line. It might be worth looking. Secondly, I am doing some research for a friend on the Jurys of Peasmarsh. He is a descendant of Mark Jury, son of Stephen. Do you happen to know anything more about the Lydia Jury/Thomas Jury marriage in 1809? Were they cousins, or not related? Best wishes, Val Wright.

Name:	JOHN WINFIELD <winfieldfamily@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-12-31
Comments:	Hi Sue This looks like a fantastic site, I will need time to take it all in. I will visit again when I have more time. Best wishes and a Happy New Year for 2004. John. xxxxx

Name:	terence ernest dovaston <termar @ mcmedia .com>
Date:	2003-12-30
Comments:	thank you for all the imformation about the dovaston family as i have just caught the genealogy bug & your web site has just added more fuel to the fire . my great grand father was sameul dovaston bth town shewsburry arrived in australia 1863 died at creswick 1904 the ship was the landsbrough. thanks terry dovaston

Name:	Sheila Cooper <sheilacooper@dsl.pipex.com>
Date:	2003-12-12
Comments:	Hi Martha Buck is a relative of my husbands, she married William Henry Norgate who is his great grandfather. Would love any other info you have on this family Regards Sheila Cooper

Name:	James Goodsell <jim.liz@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2003-12-04
Comments:	Sue, I was really astounded to see all the detail about the Goodsell's in your web page. My link is from Samuel Goodsell (1742) M Ann Crampe, then John Goodsell M Mary Foster, then Stephen Foster Goodsell M Margaret Bathgate, then Alexander Leech Goodsell M Ellen Mathews, then Ezekiel Goodsell M Grace Lovett, then Alfred Alec Goodsell M Muriel Bleakley, then me M Elizabeth Stendrup. We have two children and three grand children. Would you be able to tell me where the Goodsell Dovaston links occur. I have done some searching but cannot find it. cheerio and keep up the good work probable cousin Jim (James)

Name:	Tom Pritchard <tomprit@tpg.com.au>
Date:	2003-12-02
Comments:	An excellent family tree effort. Am interested in the Moons & to a lesser extent the Windleys, Mudge Plumb & Garrad in Australia. Still going thru the listings

Name:	Dave Wellings <ctrading@flexi.net.au>
Date:	2003-12-01
Comments:	Hi Susan and congratulations on your website. I am interested in one of your (distant) relatives, David Astley. Did he attend the RC Thomas School (near Walsall) and was he an accomplished amateur boxer? If so, do you have an e-mail address for him or could you forward him mine? Regards, Dave Wellings (in Oz)

Name:	Martin Price <whmprice@onmail.co.uk>
Date:	2003-11-29
Comments:	son of William (Bill) and Vena (nee Jennings) Price and grandson of John (Jack) and Jane (nee Dovaston ) Jennings Ruyton XI Towns. Your site is extremely thought provoking.

Name:	David Peplow <djp-uk@msn.com>
Date:	2003-11-19
Comments:	hi just spotted your site after typing my name in, did,nt know there were so many peplows. dont know much of my past was born in wolverhampton (the black country) west midlands in england in 1944.

Name:	david sewter <dave@sewters.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-11-10
Comments:	hi my great great grandfather was born in bawdeswell (norfolk) william parke sewter. trying to trace his father.might be a relation to tell you if i find out thanks for letting me browse. dave

Name:	sally knapman <sally@knapman5264.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2003-10-20
Comments:	Hi Sue, What a wonderful, interesting site, well done, I am searching Blundell, spencer and suttons from lancashire, will look at how you knocked down those walls. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Name:	les dovaston <lesdovaston@msn.com>
Date:	2003-10-14
Comments:	susan, you've put a lot of time and effort into your research. you've done a great job. regards, les dovaston

Name:	Nicola Rudd <nicola.rudd@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-10-08
Comments:	Sue, A really interesting site, thank you! It's given me some good ideas on how I'd like to construct my own FH website, if I ever manage it! Nic

Name:	William Stephen Banister <Steve_litclaims@yahoo.com>
Date:	2003-10-07
Comments:	I just stuck my name into Google.com to see what it came up with and your web page was one. I knew my ancestors came from England and got to the U.S. in the late 1700s or early 1800s. Looks like William and Stephen were quite common English names

Name:	john Burton <scoutwilley@msn.com>
Date:	2003-10-06
Comments:	Trying to track down John Burton, 1608-1684.English to Barbados to Salem.

Name:	Phil HARVEY <phinoe@optusnet.com.au>
Date:	2003-10-02
Comments:	Hi Sue. Just found your site and think it's amazing. I am a descendant of William Moon and Hannah Care. Allgasson Moon was born in December 1831 and was an older brother of John Reuben Moon. Their father William Moon was the son of John Moon and Anne Button. The other children of William and Hannah were William, born 25 Jan 1824, Josephus, born 20 Dec 1826, Anne, born 27 Dec 1828, Frank, born 9 Nov 1836 (all born in Rolvenden, Kent, Eng.), Henry (my 2 x great-grandfather), born 17 Sept 1844 in Gerringong, NSW and Mary Anne, born 1848. Henry married Lucy Hannah Bennett (born 11 March 1847 in Stockton, NSW) 20 Nov 1875 in Braidwood, NSW and their children were William Andrew, born 1876, Edith Hannah, born 1877, Herbert Charles, born 1880 and John Thomas Edwin (my great-grandfather), born 14 March 1888 in Milton, NSW. John Thomas Edwin married May Adelaide Molloy (born 19 May 1888 in Botany, NSW) 3 Feb 1907 in Milton, NSW and their children were Rose May, born 2 March 1908, Lucille Adelaide (my grandmother), born 2 Nov 1909, Norman John Thomas, born 6 April 1911, Violet Alma, born 7 March 1913, Hilda Pearl, born 24 Dec 1917, Dorothy Mavis, Charles Eric, born 23 March 1923 and Thelma Margaret, born 21 Dec 1924. Lucille Adelaide married William Albert Harvey (born 9 Jul 1905 in Bondi, NSW)11 Jan 1930 and their child was Eric Stanley (my father). Finally Eric Stanley married Margaret Anne Crowley (my mother). Hope all this info is useful. Regards, Phil Harvey

Name:	Judith Waters <JudyMSmith@aol.com>
Date:	2003-08-17
Comments:	Hi Sue,just had a look in your guest book hoping to find some Robinsons and Waters Best wishes Judy

Name:	Cher A. Sager <CherAtHome@aol.com>
Date:	2003-08-10
Comments:	I am looking for the Quaife side. I don't know if you know anything or not. I hope to hear from you soon. Cher Quaife Sager

Name:	Mardell Gitchel <MGITCHEL@msn.com>
Date:	2003-08-09
Comments:	Caroline Kenward married William Goodman in the 1850's and had a daughter Julia born in 1860. They emigrated to the states in 1864 according to the 1920 Federal Census. I found two Carolines listed in the June quarter of 1854 in St. Olave. No matching Goodmans. A slew of William Goodmans married from 1850 to 1859, but no matching Kenwards. Can anyone put these two souls together? Thank you

Name:	Alan Stockwell <alan.stockwell@btinternet.com>
Date:	2003-08-02
Comments:	Looking for UK descendants of Joseph James Aspinwall Stockwell, William Aspinwall Stockwell, Eric Stockwell, May Nuttall. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Joyce Stockwell? Born 1st October 1953.

Name:	Tracey Baucells <tbaucells@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-07-31
Comments:	Hi Sue, I knew I had come across your name before bumping into you via FreeBMD! I am also researching Creaseys but from the Lincolnshire/Leicestershire area and I think I even contacted you once. Best wishes

Name:	Tracey Anne Dovaston <Honkydove@aol.com>
Date:	2003-07-28
Comments:	My dad was Charles Edward Dovaston (1950-2000). I just wanted to update you that I have had a son in 2001 and named him Murray Edward in memory of my wonderful dad. I am very curious as to where you got the photo of his stone from? Thoroughly enjoyed looking at all your work and will be back!

Name:	Vic Vaughan <vvaughan@quicklinks.on.ca>
Date:	2003-07-27
Comments:	My anceresters are from New Radnor Wales Gfather Jonathan Vaughan 1865 Margaret Jones 1865

Name:	Ralph Nodder <ralphnodder@aol.com>
Date:	2003-07-27
Comments:	Noticed the name of Nodder in your family tree. My branch hails from Cornwall. Best wishes.

Name:	M Gaddes <m_gaddes@hotmail.comm>
Date:	2003-07-22
Comments:	WOW what a wonderful job you've done with your family tree, I'm reallt impressed. I'm just beginning to look at mine. Thanks for sharing . Maureen

Name:	JOHN DOVASTON <johndovaston@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-07-20
Comments:	I SUE,THANK YOU FOR E, MAIL. I AM TRYING TO PUT THINGS IN ORDER ON TRACING THE FAMILY TREE, STARTING WITH MY FATHER (PAST AWAY ), AGED 63 MY MOTHER DIED 1997 AND A SISTER THAT DIED IN 1997 SHE WAS CALLED PAT AGED48 THERE ARE 3 SISTERS LEFT SUSAN,ELIZABETH AND ANN. MY FATHER HAD 2 SISTERS JACKLEEN AND MARGRET , MARGERT PAST AWAY FIRST THEN UNFORTUNATLY JACKLEEN , MY FATHERS FATHER WAS CALLED CADAWALADA DOVASTON THEY USED TO CALL HIM JACK FOR SHORT. THEY SEEMS TO BE A LESLIE DOVASTON THAT USED TO VISIT MY FATHER BUT I WAS ONLY A CHILD THEN AND DONT NO HOW HE WAS RELATED TO OUR SIDE OF THE FAMILY. MY FATHERS SISTER JACKLEEN MARRIED AND THEN WAS CALLED BURNS ONE SON AND TWO DAUGHTERS JOHN , JANICE ,AND JENNETTE THEY ALL SEEM TO LIVE IN THE OXBRIDGE AREA OF STOCKTON ON TEES, (CLEVELAND ) NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND.

Name:	JOHN DOVASTON <johndovaston@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-07-18
Comments:	I was born 1955 my father also john dovaston married audry nee,lawson, grandfather,cadawalada dovaston oxbridge stockton on tees. my fathers sisters were called jackleen and margret . I was born in stockton on tees and know very little about my family history. It has been an interesting site to visit thank you.

Name:	Katherine Lavender <bob@thebuilder200.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-07-09
Comments:	Very intersting. Cant wait to hear from you as it seems we are related!!

Name:	michelle coulby <michellecoulby@msn.com>
Date:	2003-07-07
Comments:	Have just signed on as transciber and decided to have a look at your site. It's fanscinating reading how you solved your problems, and knocked down your brick walls. Am novice at this family tree lark but if I can do 1/2 as well as you I'll be very pleased Shelli

Name:	Gwen &Jim Kane <jameskane@netspace.net.au>
Date:	2003-06-27
Comments:	Have sent you an e mail

Name:	john burton <johbur@gensearch.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-06-23
Comments:	enjoyed looking over your site. looking for a george burton born in hammersmith around 1834. moved to cuckney in nottinghamshire we believe worked for a builders called bird who had the contract to build at welbeck abbey for the duke of portland job title on 1881 census as stone sawyer regards john burton

Name:	Melany Granville <mjgranvi@woh.rr.com>
Date:	2003-06-11
Comments:	Have been searching many years for the marriage date (approximately 1820) of Buelah Burton and John Lee. They lived in Jo Daviess Co. IL from 18?? - 1840. Buelah was born c1797. Good possiblity that John and Buelah were both from England. Please contact me if you have any related info to swap. Melany

Name:	Sally Cronk <cronk_sally@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-06-08
Comments:	John Cronk (b.1818, Middlesex) and Ann Mills (b.1826, Westerham)after they married (1843, Croydon) lived in Brasted Kent from 1843/4 till 1852/3 when they came to Australia, along with their three children Henry (b.1844, Brasted), Ann (b.1847, Brasted) and John (b.1850, Brasted). John's parents were William and Sarah Cronk. Ann's parents were Alexander Mills and Thurza Griffin.

Name:	Mary <Clubbing37@aol.com>
Date:	2003-06-05
Comments:	Searching for the Bonner Family from Surrey.

Name:	Roger Fentiman <roger.fentiman(at)ntlworld.com>
Date:	2003-06-04
Comments:	Hi cousin Sue I expect you have found George Doveston's letter in the A2A index (http://www.a2a.pro.gov.uk/): EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS, LONDON, 1 MAY - 15 OCTOBER 1851 Correspondence Letters Received Correspondence from Exhibitors FILE - From G. Doveston of Manchester urging reductions in railway fares for exhibitors. - ref. M6/3/11/151 - date: 4 Jan 1851 Roger

Name:	Brad Card <cardbraddt@aol.com>
Date:	2003-05-30
Comments:	My great grandfather, Thomas Card, whose headstone may be found in St. Mary's churchyard in Speldhurst may be one and the same as your Thomas. Jane died in 1819 and he subsequently married Elizabeth Ridley who is my ancestor. His occupation was sawyer and lived at Bullingstone near Speldhurst. Any information ou may wish to share would be welcome.

Name:	Margaret Reay nee Gasston <mgreay@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2003-05-27
Comments:	Hi, What an impressive tree. I am really just a beginner. I have a jigsaw of Gasstons to sort!! Thanks for your help.

Name:	Wendy Smith <wendy@smartsavenue.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2003-05-22
Comments:	Hi sue. I have just signed on as a new transcriber, and decided to look at your web site, it is incredible. I only hope I can somehow find the connections to research my tree as well. Regards Wendy Smith.

Name:	Wayne Douglass, Sr <waynesara@hsnp.com>
Date:	2003-05-05
Comments:	William L. Burton great grandfather born in Mimssissippi had two chiodren Lyda Burton and Cythnia Burton

Name:	Patricia Wahl <patwahl@onewest.net>
Date:	2003-05-02
Comments:	You have many names and must have spent many hours researching them. I have a few that are hard to find, and know the work that goes into this. But it is excruciatingly wonderful to find one persued! Pat Wahl

Name:	Diane Lord <nanomaus@gmx.de>
Date:	2003-04-27
Comments:	Hi there Sue! Great site and some neat work on tracing your ancestors. I have the same problem, that you had in the beginning. Though there are a lot of LORDS in and from UK I cannot yet connect to any of the branches :-( But hopefully someday I will make the breakthrough just like you did.

Name:	Terry Dovaston <tdovaston@hotmail.com>
Date:	2003-04-18
Comments:	Got your website info from my cousin in Windsor, not Dovaston related. I am the grandson of Dorothy Columbine Dovaston, son of Shirley Beckett and John Dupcza. I just wanted to update some of your information. Your site is awesome in its scope and I can't imagine how you managed to get all this information as well documented as you have. My wife's maiden name is Lynn Dadd. My daughter is Krista Cyan Dovaston. My grandmother, Dorothy, did not pass away in 1979, but later than that. I am getting that information for you. My uncle's name is Linn Beckett. You have listed Michael Beckett as one of his sons. His sons are Patrick and Daniel as well as daughter, Lauralinn. Michael belongs to David Beckett and Shirley. He is not married. As soon as I have the information relating to Dorothy, I will email you again. Will definitely look around some more, and if I can provide and corrections for you, I will certainly do so. Best and warmest regards, Terry Dovaston

Name:	frank gibbard <frank.gibbard@fsmail.net>
Date:	2003-04-17
Comments:	I LOGGED ON BECAUSE OF A MUTUAL INTEREST IN THE S/N DOVASTON AS MY BROTHER USED TO DRIVE A FAMILY CALLED "BLAND"- he was their favourite car hire driver- WHO LIVED IN ACTON NEXT TO THE ARTIST MARGARET YOUR RELATIVE OR FORBEAR AS I UNDERSTAND FROM YOUR SITE. HE DID NOT KNOW HER BUT HAS SEEN HER GREAT PAINTINGS VIA THE INTERNET....good luck in your endeavours.

Name:	Joanne Mays Becker <jmbecker@aol.com>
Date:	2003-04-12
Comments:	Sent you an e-mail with details! Hoping to hear from you!

Name:	Nigel Gerdes <nigel.gerdes@milnet.uk.net>
Date:	2003-04-05
Comments:	I found your site while searching with Google for the Baggs family and Hannington in Hampshire. My mother's family (Smith) comes from Hannington and I have started on the whole village. If you want to take Jane Baggs further back than her mother (Lucy Ann) go to: http://www.tallfamily.co.uk/familytree/wc_idx/idx001.html That will give you Baggs back to the early 1530s! Thanks for a very helpful site. Best wishes, Nigel

Name:	Sheila Littleton (nee Pedley) <sheila.littleton@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-04-05
Comments:	Hi - I'm interested to hear from anyone with links to Pedley/Glew families in England - it would be nice to hear from other "namesakes"!

Name:	Don Grant <the2grants@yahoo.com0>
Date:	2003-03-23
Comments:	Your William Banister, and Caroline Cooper, were my great-great-grandparents. William's father was Thomas, his mother, Sarah Atty. There are hundreds of descendants in Canada.

Name:	Pamela Hayes <pamhayes@iprimus.com.au>
Date:	2003-03-21
Comments:	Had lots of fun - spotting the connection/s My grandfather was William John Newing who married my grandmother Phoebe Ruth Nye after divorcing Priscilla Emmaline Windley. The Nye connection is relate to your husband from Horsham. My 4xgrandfather and 3xgrandfather were James Nye Snr and James Nye Jnr part of the Shipley gang but stated to come from Horsham. Then my Sewell connection came through a George Sewell transported from York in 1814 - doubt if related to Judith but I would never know. Haven't gone back that far as yet I thoroughly enjoyed reading your efforts and in particular your story of the elusive Aunt Clara Windley No direct relations but many connections Pam

Name:	Mike Blackburn <blackburn@thot.net>
Date:	2003-03-19
Comments:	Hello Sue, I was actually born down the road in Eastbourne

Name:	Stanley Doughlas Kenner <skenner@monarch.net>
Date:	2003-03-19
Comments:	Sue you have done a great job, if you want to have a look at my tree go to http://members.monarch.net/kenner/ I have like you about 5 or 6 thousand names from scotland, england Canada and the USA, who knows maybe somewhere we are related through a distant relative.

Name:	Jacqui Lever <jacqui@sjlever.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2003-03-17
Comments:	I am interested in your small HANNANT connection in your tree, could the tree owner please contact me.

Name:	Ann Woolf <annwoolf@riverland.net.au>
Date:	2003-03-12
Comments:	If yopu would like to know a bit more on teh BRADNEY line just send me an email Ann

Name:	Shirley Wederell nee Dovaston <shirley.wederell@talk21.com>
Date:	2003-03-09
Comments:	My father was Reginald Edward Gilbert Dovaston son of Charles Reginald Dovaston (born in district of Atcham in 1889)and Florence Scott who were married in 1915 in Newport, Monmouthshire. My father married Bettine Alice Dorothy French on June 21 1941 in Chartham in Kent and I was born on June 21 1942. My name is Shirley Ann and I have a sister Kay born 17 September 1946 and another sister Jane born January 8 1956. I was born in Chartham and Kay and Jane were born in Canterbury. I am now married to David Wederell since 1961, Kay is divorced and Jane married Ian Williams in 1977. My father sadly died in 1981 aged 66 and my mother will be celebrating her 80th birthday in August. My husband is at present writing his memoirs and I certainly do appreciate how many hours of research go into these things.

Name:	Rex Andrew <rjandrew@mersinet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-03-03
Comments:	Dear Sue, I had a few idle moments at a free internet facility in the hotel in Taipei where I'm working this week - I just thought I'd say I found your family tree page incredibly easily! All the best, Rex

Name:	Chris Mason <mail@mason3eu.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-02-27
Comments:	My great x 3 grandmother was Philadelphia Fry. I know little about her, other than that she married Robert Richardson in Leigh, Kent in 1795. I've just made contact with Robina Fry and am hoping to learn more.

Name:	Debbie Scott <deborahmscott@tesco.net>
Date:	2003-02-15
Comments:	Absolutely fascinating!!!

Name:	Pauline Mowbray <paulinem@tpg.com.au>
Date:	2003-02-15
Comments:	Hi Sue I have just had a wonderful afternoon reading all about you & looking at your web site you have done an excellent job. As you know we have a connection with the FRY name let us hope we can get further back sometime soon with John Fry & Ann Harris. Funny thing my Dad was a Policeman at Streatham & we lived at Mitcham I went to school at Pollards Hill & enjoyed many days shopping at Croydon. BFN Pauline

Name:	david alan doveston <brig.a.wilberforce@tesco.net>
Date:	2003-02-12
Comments:	my grandfather william doveston son of moses your last entry.lived married in preston on weald moors shropshire. moved to london possibly 1900ish.died 1966 my father harry william doveston died 1962 aged 52 my name david alan doveston born 29/12/49 london my current address 19 chyandour cliff penzance cornwall TR18 3lQ england,

Name:	a.jordan <alisonjordan@aol.co.uk>
Date:	2003-02-10
Comments:	Hi,I'm just being nosey!

Name:	Dawn Hutchinson <dawnmh@bigpond.com>
Date:	2003-02-08
Comments:	Mary Lou of Vancouver Island sent me your site. Congratulations - I found it most interesting. I am a descendant of James Gutsall (1672-1740) and Ann Backwell (1676-1722) from their son 8th child Jeremiah brother of James who married Mary Chester. From my research it appears that Samuel b.1742 who married Ann Crampe in 1775 is the son of James and Mary. Children born to them from 1777 until 1789. Samuel b.1722 who married Elizabeth Chester in 1763 is the son of James b.1672 and Ann Backwell. Children born to them from 1765 until 1783. Would be pleased to hear from you if you think my research is incorrect. Once again congratulations on a family tree well done.

Name:	Terri <terri@ksfuller.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-02-07
Comments:	I found your site by accident and I am so pleased that I did, it's really good & very interesting. Well done. I am connected to Sophia BRETT who married Walter QUAIFE and Diana BRETT who married George QUAIFE. Despite the different spelling found in places they are actually sisters, both being the children of James BRETT (my Great x 5 Uncle & Ann formerly WEST nee ?). I am also connected to Jane SINDEN who married Walter HOLLANDS> She is the sister of my Great x 3 Grandmother. I would love to hear from you and from anyone else who may read this and be connected.

Name:	Sylvia Cant <s.cant@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-02-07
Comments:	Sue - As a very new novice transcriber I thought I would take a look at your site - I don't think I'll ever come up to your expertise, however I will keep researching. I am researching Cant (London) Heyworth, Moscrop, Hoyles and Robinson - all Lancashire - maybe someone looking at your site may recognise the names. Regards Sylvia

Name:	Denise Kuhn <kuhnsteel@austarnet.com.au>
Date:	2003-02-05
Comments:	My mother was a Shoebridge which links into the line you have in your tree. I have quite a bit of information on other descendents of the this line if you are interested. Forgot to add I live in Queensland, Australia.

Name:	Denise Kuhn <kuhnsteel@austarnet.com.au>
Date:	2003-02-05
Comments:	My mother was a Shoebridge which links into the line you have in your tree. I have quite a bit of information on other descendents of the this line if you are interested.

Name:	Bill Score <bscore@setsbv.nl>
Date:	2003-02-03
Comments:	I came upon your family tree site by accident. Lucky for me. My family Lived in Moreland St. too (nr. 70) and I now know that I have to research further using Charles St. Many thanks, Bill Score

Name:	Peter Burton (Australia) <prbcib01@aol.com.au>
Date:	2003-01-30
Comments:	Hi Just hoping someone has done all the hard work and completed my family tree. No such luck. Im trying to find info of george burton who migrated to Australia at the turn of the last century. He moved to Armidale New south wales. If any one can help give us help send an email or just send a message for fun Bye Pete

Name:	Paul Pearce-Smith <paul.pearcesmith@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2003-01-24
Comments:	Any Northern/Southern Ireland connections I might be able to help you with, given time and patience?

Name:	Chris Wenman <cHris_wenman@yahoo.com>
Date:	2003-01-23
Comments:	Hi, I'm related to your Thistleton line in a roundabout way. You might like to look at my website - Aussies Down Under - www.pnc.com.au/~jcwenman

Name:	Lyn Wright <lyn@bazwright.com>
Date:	2003-01-23
Comments:	Have just logged in and will spend a while with your site - it was so welcoming!

Name:	Peter Howard <pete@teamhoward.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2003-01-07
Comments:	Just started searching this site. My Grandfather was William Mason Marriott of Beckley, born c.1915. Not sure if this would be the same family as F.W. Marriott in your tree. I believe his family originally came from Northants. Best regards. Peter Howard (Cheltenham Glos)

Name:	Janice Hill <rayjan65@kc.rr.com>
Date:	2003-01-02
Comments:	Interesting site! My husband's ggrandfather was Alfred GODSMARK who lived in NY but was born in Kent England.

Name:	Joan France <joan-france@supanet.com>
Date:	2003-01-02
Comments:	I am only just beginning the long trail to find my forebears. I do hope I can be as successful as you were with your research. It has made very interesting reading.

Name:	Fiona Dutton <f.dutton@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2003-01-02
Comments:	Decided to have a lok at your website after receiving your email. Absolutely fantastic, easy to read. Mine is very factual at the moment with different strands going back to 1834 as the oldest. So far I have just done it from the 1901 census on-line and talking to the family....I wish I had started talking sooner! Best of luck with your research, it is very addictive isn't it.

Name:	Doug Haynes <doug@doughaynes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-12-30
Comments:	Very interesting site Sue and quite a few coincidences, I am a retired police officer and my youngest son is a teacher. I don't think that there is a family connection though. Best Wishes Doug Haynes

Name:	Colin Johnstone <drcjvet@aol.com>
Date:	2002-12-27
Comments:	Thank you Sue for such an enthusiastic web site and family history. You have given me a renewed optimism that I will be successful in delving into my family's distant past. I am researching my maternal grandmother's family (Kirkby and Patterson) and my maternal grandfather's family (Stamper)

Name:	Kathleen Deborah Lloyd <george14@amtelecom.net>
Date:	2002-12-27
Comments:	Merry Christmas&Happy New Year. My search is for Sarah Stockwell and her son James Aspinwall Stockwell b.1864 Hamilton Street, Manchester Eng. Sarah was unmarried. Will enjoy viewing your site. Thank you Kathleen.

Name:	Dick Snewin <snewin1@ntlworld>
Date:	2002-12-21
Comments:	VERY good! I am impressed.

Name:	Ron Pummell <r.pummell@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-12-13
Comments:	Hello,I saw your web-page and just had to be nosey. I've just reached 1000 names after 3 years and acquired previous, distant, unknown relatives in Utah and Queensland. I enjoyed your work. Regards, Ron Pummell. Researching Pummell,Jarvis,Trinnaman,Jewson

Name:	Mark Collins <mark.t.collins@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-12-09
Comments:	Fantastic site - congratulations! I believe we probably share ancestors in the Creasey, Quaife or Mitchell lines (Sussex), although have yet to prove it. When I do I will let you know how we are related! My tree is at www.btinternet.com/~roughwood Mark

Name:	Ray Osborne <t.osbourne@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-12-05
Comments:	very inspiring to one who is new to family history and has come blocked end.

Name:	John Dovaston <glenn.robson1@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-12-03
Comments:	Margaret Dovaston was a distant relative of mine.My branch of the family is based at Stockton on Tees,I also paint and sketch for a hobby. I am 47 yrs old,my fathers name was also John and his father was called Cadawalda.I have 6 children ANTHONY (23),Gareth (20),Matthew (7) Luke (5)and Jamie and Jessica (10 months)

Name:	Maureen (2100) <Maureen.Ringshall@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-11-26
Comments:	Hi Sue, Just a quick visit ~ will return ~ most impressed! Maureen

Name:	Pat Batley <pat@batleyp.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-11-18
Comments:	Searching for William Mitchell Bamford, born around 1880-1890. Died c. 1927, married Beatrice Toon, date unknown. Married in Darwen - possibe birth place of William? 4 children : violet, Olive, Brian & Donald. Only just started with this research - thought it would be a hobby but it has become an obsession!

Name:	William Fry <billfry19@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-11-16
Comments:	Hi sue,Very nice site.My grandfather was William Fry born in 1871,I'll let you know if we cross family trees.

Name:	Eleana & Fred Grist <grist12@sympatico.ca>
Date:	2002-11-14
Comments:	I have seen a lot Family Trees but I have not seen one that impresses me as much as this one, I would like to take some names from your tree with your permission Eleana & Fred Grist

Name:	RICH CROFT <CROFTVILLE@MSN.COM>
Date:	2002-11-14
Comments:	LOOKING FOR CROFT SIR NAME

Name:	Alan Woodhams Sr. <acefive5@earthlink.net>
Date:	2002-11-12
Comments:	Looking for any info on Myron Woodham, b 1900, d.1966 Monroe County, Rochester NY. Was my Grandfather...

Name:	Eugene Walsh <gwalsh123@yahoo.com>
Date:	2002-11-10
Comments:	I am transcriber #2000, part of the Scan2 syndicate of the FreeBMD transcription team. I am amazed at the work you have done with your family history and with this website.

Name:	Mike Haggard <draggah@ecenet.com>
Date:	2002-11-08
Comments:	American born .....English always.. My flamily is from Swindon and their difficult to find ..but never impossible. Only more enjoyable.

Name:	Derek Saunders <derekandtrish@worldonline.co.uk>
Date:	2002-11-02
Comments:	Very nice site Sue, it is most interesting and must have involved many hours of work - well done. So you are a musician eh? Although I am now a 'Golden Oldie',most of my life has been taken up with playing the trombone. Cheers Derek

Name:	John Eric Dovaston <Johned9@rogers.com>
Date:	2002-11-01
Comments:	Very pleased to find your web page. I will be happy to add my parents to your list and my own family in the near future.

Name:	Bonnie Richardson <bonnie@openaccess.com.au>
Date:	2002-10-24
Comments:	As a novice Transcribing for Free BMD, I am delighted to have you as a mentor. Your website does you credit. I will set my Family Tree Goal to your standard of excellence Sue. Being an only child myself, I realise the importance of 'belonging'...Just starting to get results in building my 'Tree'. Good luck with your further research.

Name:	Beth Coning <opus@eepo.com.au>
Date:	2002-10-22
Comments:	Daughter of Norma Dovaston (married name Coning)

Name:	Kay Liney <kay@knockard.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-10-22
Comments:	I am researching Jenners from Battle too George Jenner b c 1842 states in 1871 census that he was born in Netherfield

Name:	John Shannahan-Creasey <John@creasey01.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2002-10-17
Comments:	Sue This is an amazing site .There is so much information and research put into this site, I will be visting it quite a few times to see if my records match with yours. Regards John

Name:	Charles Cresswell <ccc@esmerlda.org.uk>
Date:	2002-10-16
Comments:	I'm impressed - an interesting and well organised web site - I'll have to take some lessons! - as my web site is very amateur by comparison. Well done Sue!

Name:	Mike Burton <otl37@aol.com>
Date:	2002-10-14
Comments:	Once I've sorted out all my papers, a winters job, I will "dip-in" to your web site in ernest in the meantime I'll continue to master scan2 Regards Mike Burton

Name:	Angie Burton <tyko@bigpond.com>
Date:	2002-10-08
Comments:	Hi Sue Just toured your site, You have listed a Stanley Burton. My fathers name was stanley and he was born in 1914. Would be interested if it is the same one. Starting work now on BMD, great site you have.

Name:	Alf. Wilson <aalfw@aol.com>
Date:	2002-10-05
Comments:	A most interesting sight. The time and effort put into research makes my early efforts seem puny. Hopefully when time permits I will be able to extend my researches to the level you have acheived. Best wishes Alf Wilson Newcastle upon Tyne

Name:	Don Jones <donandmu@netscape.net>
Date:	2002-10-04
Comments:	ENJOYED GOING THRU YOUR WEBSITE. DIDN'T SEE ANY LINKUPS WITH MY FAMILIES UNFORTUNATELY. OUR FAMILY NAMES ARE CARMAN-CHESHIRE/NEILL-IRELAND & N WALES/BUNN-WARWICKS/ CULM-SHEFFIELD & B'HAM/JONES-N WALES. WE HAVE TROUBLE WITH NEILLS BEFORE 1830. OUR FAMILY WEBSITE WAS DONE BY MY COUSIN MARTIN BRIDGE AND IS FOUND AT www9.brinkster.com/mbridge YOU WILL FIND ME UNDER THE CARMAN FAMILY. I AM ENJOYING DOING freebmd in WinBMD. SORRY TO HAVE TAKEN SO LONG TO GET BACK TO YOU. HAVE A HAPPY!

Name:	Andrea Richards <paulanddre@utanet.at>
Date:	2002-09-30
Comments:	Hi Sue, I am now one of the FreeBMD transcribers. Just thought I would check and see if we were related anywhere along the way. You have one Casey listed (my maiden name) but I doubt very much if we are related. As far as I know my lot have hardly been out of England!! You certainly seem to have put a lot of work into your tree. 10 out of 10 for a job well done.

Name:	Ann <Sheed>
Date:	2002-09-26
Comments:	Hi Sue Did not have time to throughly view your web site, but impressed with what I did see. Will revisit another time and look more throughly, I did notice though, no connection with my name !!! Sheed very unusual think it may be a dropped "Y" in the name "Sheedy" although no prove or any real facts to back this up, just the name seems to "disappear" - God Bless Ann

Name:	Donald Pearce <dpearce@es.co.nz>
Date:	2002-09-24
Comments:	As a semiornet Octagon, Dunedin, tutor of genealogy, the :"sites you have found useful" will be very useful for our members. Thank you. I am also researching Fry, related to Richard Fry who emigrated to NZ. My contact in UK is Anne Wolforth at anne.wolforth@ukonline.co.uk Don Pearce, 28 B Glendining Ave, Dunedin, NZ. 03/4739250

Name:	Graeme John Dovaston <gd@pchost.com>
Date:	2002-09-24
Comments:	Just found this site Sue - will check it out soon Have been touring most of this year and just arrived home Graeme

Name:	Graham Beddows <graham.beddows@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2002-09-21
Comments:	Hi Philip Dovaston put me on to you Sue, he`s a distant cousin ! i was born in a small hamlet near West Felton called EARDISTON near wigmarsh , my gran was Sarah Dovaston and married Joseph Beddows, nice work you are doing and thank you most interesting !

Name:	Russ <meaner420@aol.com>
Date:	2002-09-20
Comments:	i have a painting from margaret dovaston and i thought id enjoy the story..and try to figure out its worth...its priceless in our home ...i was wondering if soemone could help me with the history of my painting..

Name:	Teresa Eddie <geddie@igrin.co.nz>
Date:	2002-09-17
Comments:	hi, am searching for mansbridges and your site was mentioned so am visiting. ta.

Name:	Sue Ratcliffe <sueratcliffe159@msn.com>
Date:	2002-09-17
Comments:	Sue, You have been very helpful and patient with me while I have been trying to transcribe with rootsweb, I thank you very much. I am researching the names of South (Kent), Taylor(Kent,Canada) Ethell (kent, Edmonton), Goldstone (Kent, Canada) Regards Sue

Name:	Doug Tracy <dtracy3@yahoo.com>
Date:	2002-09-16
Comments:	Hi Sue - well I just got to this page but an sure your web site is a good one - of course better if I can a Tracy in there........... Thanks for your help - found why it wouldn't accept the Volume number

Name:	Michele Lancaster <michelelancaster@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2002-09-11
Comments:	Thank you for your help in getting my FreeBMD transcribing off the ground ! I like your web site, mine has been in a permanent state of construction for some time now.....(!)

Name:	Judy Moses <jeeplady@carolina.rr.com>
Date:	2002-09-08
Comments:	After I received your email had to look at you site. Great job of putting the hard facts into a great story! I really like your site and hope to have one some day. Judy

Name:	penny clear <pennyclear@juststarted.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-08-15
Comments:	Fascinating, what an inspiration to a beginner !!

Name:	phyllisia jackson irshad <phyllisia@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-08-15
Comments:	Hello:: I hope that you can help me.. I have a painting that I believe Margaret Dovaston di. It is signed M. Dovaston. It is a picture of men sitting around a table playing cards. The background is a great big stone fireplace. And it seems that a servant is at a bar of sort pouring a drink. The scene looks as though it would be someone house. The colors of the clothings fit the other pictures that I have seen. Please advise me where I may get someone to look at the picture to verify indeed that it is one of Margaret Dovaston. Looking forward to your reply ASAP. Phyllisia Jackson Irshad

Name:	A.Jordan <sidney@flyingboat.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-08-14
Comments:	I am researching the jordan family tree roots so far are in essex

Name:	Janet Barry <j_barry2@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-08-14
Comments:	I don't know what to say, I'm speechless. Brilliant is not good enough. Well done on your web site. My sister and I are tracing our family tree. You've given us plenty to think about. Tracing POTTS/WEALE - Ludlow, Shropshire PINCHESS - Hinckley, Leics

Name:	DWAYNE B. BURTON <DWAYNE1962@MSM.COM>
Date:	2002-08-11
Comments:	hello sue i found your site while looking for information about my family .

Name:	Phil Ellis <philipellis@supanet.com>
Date:	2002-08-08
Comments:	An interesting tree. I am mainley interested in wright/alletson/boaler from the nottinghamshire area but I have a beesley link around 1810.

Name:	John Colin Casey <colincasey@onetel.co.uk>
Date:	2002-08-06
Comments:	Fascinating

Name:	Ann McClean <ann-mcclean@mid-wales.net>
Date:	2002-08-04
Comments:	Found your website via the FreeBMD Discussion List - very clear and easy to naviagte - but no family connections I'm afraid! Ann McClean CAWTHORN, SCOTT, DeSILVA PALMER Family History Pages: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cawthorn/

Name:	Christine Hill <christine@allesley.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-08-03
Comments:	This is an amazing site. So much research and recording. Easy to use and lots to see.

Name:	Brian Carpenter <bcarp60@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-08-02
Comments:	Will check my records and see if I can add to your Kenward trees. Have been in touch previously. Brian in sunny Kingswood, NSW, Australia

Name:	Bob <bobwaters@care4free.net>
Date:	2002-08-02
Comments:	Sue, I was just being nosey following your listing on sussexplus. Very impressed with your site. Not a relative I'm sorry to say.

Name:	Anthony Fletcher <antflet@bushinternet.com>
Date:	2002-07-23
Comments:	What a great site.My great grandmother, born around 1865 (christian name unknown)was a Dovaston, she married John Roberts from the Petton/Ryton X1towns area, they lived at Bagley.

Name:	Stewart Kent <skent3@aol.com>
Date:	2002-07-21
Comments:	Just paying a visit Sue...nice one !

Name:	Ron Coward <roncoward@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-07-19
Comments:	Taking another look at your web site as I didn't get beyond "About Me" the first time. Just sent off 1903B4420 to Derek Seem to be getting the hang of things

Name:	Ron Coward <roncoward@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-07-17
Comments:	Good morning Sue Just off to resume my Weds and Fris newspaper delivery routes, whihc I have been doing for the last 8 yeras to keep cardiac health in reasonable shape - I walk about 8 to 9 miles during the deliveries. So all I have had time to read so far is "About Me" which is very interesting. I will reas more another day, ---Ron

Name:	trevor dovaston <trevor.dovaston@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-07-10
Comments:	we have spoken before re my aunty vi!

Name:	Burton Brown <bbrown@cogeco.ca>
Date:	2002-07-10
Comments:	Thanks for the help with Free BMD. Very interesting site.

Name:	Rosina Slack nee Hastings <rchastings@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-08
Comments:	I am Ruby Mary Wright's Youngest Daughter. Ihave one sister, Christina Mary Arthur nee Hastings.

Name:	Bev Kirk <VitalAtom@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-07
Comments:	not sure about that name,Pemale.They had a daughter,Christian, who was 14 as of 1851.Are these your relations???Have not found a connection yet. Kind regards,Bev

Name:	Bev Kirk <VitalAtom@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-07
Comments:	not sure about that name,Pemale.They had a daughter,Christian, who was 14 as of 1851.Are these your relations???Have not found a connection yet. Kind regards,Bev

Name:	Bev Kirk <VitalAtom@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-07
Comments:	Hi Sue, It was great to hear from you.Have been looking at your names list and I have found some of my relations on it. Henry Remmington born 1837 in Frettenham, Norfolk was my gt gt grandfather.He and his wife moved to Kings Lynn sometime before the 1871 census. His daughters were Ellen, born Gaywood, and Emma,also born gaywood.In the 1851 census, Henry is down as living with a Charles Remmington in Frettenham,Norfolk. Charles is on your Remmington list as being born in 1820 and dying in June 1880. He actually died on 29 May 1880, have seen his headstone in Frettenham graveyard.On my list I have a William Remmington and as of the 1851 census he was living in Hainford, Norfolk though being born in Frettenham. He was living with his wife Pemale

Name:	Bev Kirk <VitalAtom@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-07-05
Comments:	Hello! I am researching the Remmington family tree,especially the Remmingtons from the Norwich/Frettenham areas so very interested in your Remmington connections. Do you have anymore info on them? Kind regards,Bev.

Name:	Graham Johnstone <gmj@euphony.net>
Date:	2002-07-03
Comments:	Fabulous and frightening. How can I ever match this? But now I'll have to try. From a fellow BMD trannie.

Name:	eileen <eclough@bigpond.com.au>
Date:	2002-06-24
Comments:	Hi,Interested in your inclusions of George and John Minnsand also Emma Steers: could not find the connections though,Would be pleased to hear,Am a descendant of a George Minns,Cheers Eileen

Name:	Ida M. Hibbert <i.hibbert@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-06-22
Comments:	Found your site very interesting. Unfortunately no names that fit. We both have Moores but not conected. Keep hoping to find some Ormistons but after years of looking for the right ones, no luck yet.

Name:	S.Burton <suzysleuth>
Date:	2002-06-20
Comments:	Hello Sue, I loved looking all through your website. I see that I have the same surname as you. I am looking for my husband's side of the family which is the Burton. I can't see any connections to any of your family. Our Burton, Jeremiah Burton married a Clara Nicholls. I am quite new to all this. Haven't been succesful in my research yet.

Name:	Keith Ross <rosskh@bigpond.com>
Date:	2002-06-20
Comments:	Great web sight. It was quite a surprise to find my G.G.G. parents Charles Pullar and Sarah Elizabeth Harris listed in your family tree.

Name:	BINMMAC <www.maysmithplace@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-06-19
Comments:	IM'LOOKING FOR A FREEBIE TO START MY FAM/TREE INFO I HAVE ACCUMALATED?

Name:	Brian Shulver <bshulver@bigpond.net.au>
Date:	2002-06-17
Comments:	Just curious.....

Name:	Lorraine <fishrat@southwest.com.au>
Date:	2002-06-15
Comments:	Greetings from mandurah W.Australia! I am researching Edward Jarrett, born c 1838 in England, married Sarah ____________, and had a dau Ada Jane and several other chn. The chn were apparently born in Woolwich. Sarah is said to have been from Wales, and Edward and Sarah married in Monmouth.

Name:	Margaret <littlebit5463@yahoo.com>
Date:	2002-06-15
Comments:	Just looking for my relatives. I have a Pauline Burton that I am looking for. She came from Virginia. I like how you did the site.

Name:	Jill Jowett <Castlelodge@supanet.com>
Date:	2002-06-14
Comments:	Great site. Thought I'd better find out about the person I am constantly shouting 'Help' to! We even have the piano in common, but I only play at playing (even though it is a baby grand!)

Name:	Mick Lawson <mlawson4@ozemail.com.au>
Date:	2002-06-13
Comments:	Hi, Was looking up my Quaif/e rel's and found your page. I am g g g g grandson of Edward Quaife & Mary Waters. There last daughter Ann(you seem to have missed her)born 1809 is my G G G grandmother. I think thats the correct number of G's Cheers, Mick

Name:	Ron Howard <ronlinda.howard@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-06-09
Comments:	See e-mail re Belcher

Name:	Kim(ontario, Canada) <kim.l@sympatico.ca>
Date:	2002-06-07
Comments:	You have a great deal of research on these pages...and you have done a wonderful job....I love looking at family trees..

Name:	Charline Jolly <charlinejolly@prodigy.net>
Date:	2002-06-03
Comments:	Just lookin' around. Searching Goodwin, Gale, Crawford, Young families. My Goodwins are from Leeds, came to USA in 1914, settled in Penfield, NY. Great Grandpa John Goodwin came from Belarus, so possibly Goodwin is an alias.

Name:	Charline Jolly <charlinejolly@prodigy.net>
Date:	2002-06-03
Comments:	Just lookin' around. Searching Goodwin, Gale, Crawford, Young families.

Name:	Gordon Wakefield <gorwin@gordon.fslife.co.uk>
Date:	2002-06-03
Comments:	Just looking to see how you set up your site with a view to creating one for my Wakefield families

Name:	Judy Nielson <judyn@agx.usu.edu>
Date:	2002-05-30
Comments:	I am very impressed with the way you have presented your information on the internet. I am trying to set up a site in the near future. My Grandmother Elizabeth Emily MILLER was born in Fletching, Sussex and I have many, many other connections in the Sussex area. Some day I hope to visit Sussex and see the area where my ancestors lived. THANKS Judy Palmer Nielson - Providence, Utah, USA

Name:	Carol Gleave <carol_gleave@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-05-29
Comments:	Just visited your web site. It is brilliant. I am really impressed with the layout and content.

Name:	joan bodle <joanbodle@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-05-29
Comments:	very interesting site.

Name:	Tracey Baucells <tbaucells@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-05-28
Comments:	What perserverance! I only hope I can have the same tenacity and little stokes of luck. Thank you for your helpful e-mail the other day - you have given me food for thought indeed. Being over a thousand miles from home and trying to do this research perhaps isn't as impossible as it at first seemed to me.

Name:	Lynn Bonner <vlynnbonner@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-05-27
Comments:	Hi: I have your site from Kareena Shipley, we are ???Cousins through the Gibbs family. After our little false alarm this AM re: virus I spent some time looking at your information re: sites and found a couple of them very usefull and have sent the Aussie one on to a Dingle ???cousin as it relates toher research. We need an e-mail term to designate the "many times removed" cousins we are finding and keeping in touch with on the Internet. Thanks for your site. Your "many times removed cousin" in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, Canada. Lynn

Name:	Gellibrand <john@gellibrand.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-05-27
Comments:	Very nice and intersting web site but alas nothing for me. John Gellibrand

Name:	Lucinda Salaun <jpsalaun@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-05-26
Comments:	Was searching for a relative, Sarah Jane Edwards (my widowed maternal grandmother) who married a man from Ruyton XI Towns in about 1930 or so. His name was Jack. My mother was sent to an orphanage when she was 9 months old before my grandmother remarried. She already had 5 children and then had two others with Jack - Ruth and, perhaps, Jim. You've done a lot of work on your site. Thanks. Lucinda

Name:	Lucinda Salaun <jpsalaun@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-05-26
Comments:	Was searching for a relative, Sarah Jane Edwards (my widowed maternal grandmother) who married a man from Ruyton XI Towns in about 1930 or so. His name was Jack. My mother was sent to an orphanage when she was 9 months old before my grandmother remarried. She already had 5 children and then had two others with Jack - Ruth and, perhaps, Jim. You've done a lot of work on your site. Thanks. Lucinda

Name:	Lesley Marriott <themarriotts@onetel.net.uk>
Date:	2002-05-22
Comments:	Found the link to your website by chance on the Ancestry.com website. I'm searching for Marriotts from sussex, but don't think there's a link, however I thought you'd like to know that I think your website is excellent, really easy to navigate and very clear. What software do you use for your family tree information? Are you a web designer by trade? I'm sure you must be!!

Name:	Robert J. Jefferys <thursday26@excite.com>
Date:	2002-05-18
Comments:	It's fun finding my ancestors. Sometimes I feel like I hit a wall, but there is always some breakthrough.

Name:	jerry thorpe <jp.thorpe@virgin.net>
Date:	2002-05-08
Comments:	well done with your research i actually live in the village of Baschurch in shropshire and know a number of dovastons as well as dovastons from shrewsbury. I am currently researching our family name of thorpe and have got back to the 1600's in yorkshire however i need to verify some of the contents as the cross referencing of certain names is not 100% for me. anyway if i can be of any assistance to you pleasee drop me an e-mail. regards jerry thorpe

Name:	Pauli Sears <dpsears@artelco.com>
Date:	2002-05-08
Comments:	Hi - Just checking your tree -- one never knows "who" will be found??? Pauli

Name:	Roslyn Johansson <johan@austarnet.com.au>
Date:	2002-05-05
Comments:	Hi Sue I am the cousin that lead Laurie Holmes to your website. He told me how great it was so I just stopped by for a look. One of the best I have seen to date. I am descendant from William Windley and Charlotte Arnold/Thompson's line and the only Windleys to stray into Queensland. My gggrandfather was Abraham Windley, married to Catherine Bettini. I have only started to put together my Windley line, found you, found Laurie ( we are in the process of exchanging information) and a whole lot of information. Thanks for a wonderful site. Roslyn

Name:	Laurie Holmes <laurieholmes@bigpond.com>
Date:	2002-05-05
Comments:	Hello Sue, I am your Australian 'cousin' on the Windley line. You have many relatives down under and I will notify them of your site address in my next article in our newsletter for the John Nichols Family Society. John (1755-1822) was a First Fleet convict and his daughter Martha (1809-1850)married William Windley (1799-1885). William was a half brother to your ancestor Abraham Windley (1810-1892). My Australian database exceeds 300,000, so if anyone is looking for a 'missing' Aussie, I may just have him/her - all inquiries welcome. John Nichols website address - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~johnnichols Yours in kinship, Laurie

Name:	Audrey Staines <ve3kgs@sympatico.ca>
Date:	2002-04-30
Comments:	Hi Sue Love your webpage. Look at some of my Fry family tree at http://www3.sympatico.ca/staines/ I don't think we are connected at all Regards Audrey Staines nee Fry, Ingersoll, Ont, Scan II transcriber 320

Name:	Sonia Currall <sonia.currall@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-04-27
Comments:	Sue what a facinating web site - you have inspired me to get working on my own family tree.

Name:	marion paul <mazzy@metrocs.com.au>
Date:	2002-04-20
Comments:	Hello Sue, Was curious about your links to Sussex. Our paternal grandmother, Emily Elizabeth Best's family came from Henfield, later Upper Beeding. Charles & John came to Tasmania 1834. Their parents were Charles Best & Elizabeth Lillywhite. Charles (who came to Tasmania), married granny Hannah Russell in 1809 at Hamsey. They were at South Malling & Chiltington, before returning to Henfield. Regards, Marion.

Name:	Bill Fry <billfry@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2002-04-19
Comments:	Very nice composed site. sorry i could not find a link to my Frys who were farnham based. Regards Bill Fry

Name:	Jeanne Ross <country@gooselake.com>
Date:	2002-04-17
Comments:	Lovely site. I can look on the Treemaker and see if I can find anything. I'll be glad to do it. Are there any in America you have trouble finding? I'll be glad to do what ever I can. Jeanne ross

Name:	Jeanne Ross <country@gooselake.com>
Date:	2002-04-17
Comments:	Lovely site. I can look on the Treemaker and see if I can find anything. I'll be glad to do it. Are there any in America you have troubl;e finding? I'll be glad to do what ever I can. Jeanne ross

Name:	Merrick Boston <MERRICK@boston42.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2002-04-16
Comments:	Hello Sue, Just looked in out of interest. Very impressed by the amount of data you have. I'm having a go at our own family tree but haven't got anywhere near as far as you. Great job!

Name:	Joanne Mays Becker <jmbecker@aol.com>
Date:	2002-04-15
Comments:	There is hope! Beautifully assembled and I loved the photos. Look at www.workhouses.org.uk it may lead you to more information regarding your ancestor who died in a workhouse.

Name:	Jack Beeching <jbee18@shaw.ca>
Date:	2002-04-15
Comments:	Great web site. I just started researching my family. Maybe someday I'll have as much info as you. All the best. Jack

Name:	Alan Burchett <alan.burchett@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-04-14
Comments:	Hi Found Elizabeth Burchett, i have details of her parents and family although i have no direct link currently. I will keep looking. Let me know if you would like the details. Alan

Name:	Jane Baker <jm.baker@lineone.net>
Date:	2002-04-14
Comments:	Just thought I'd say hello. My family come from E. Sussex, I grew up in Limpsfield, and now live about half a mile from Dovaston! Is it possible any of those unknown photos could be taken up here? Jane Baker (neé Sheather)

Name:	Barbara Canil (Vanc'r Island) <bmcanil@mars.ark.com>
Date:	2002-04-13
Comments:	Enjoyed your site. My family was from Dublin and London/ Middlesex area. JOHN JAMES GOUGH/b. . l869 and THERESA MCGRATH b. Oct. 26,l875 Ireland, Dublin City. CHARLES EDWARD GODFREY/b. May 13,l880,Middlesex/ MARIAN HUDSON b. l884, London I'm having no luck in finding anyone related to my Irish Ancesters, and just a few of my English family. Good luck with your research. Thanks Barbara Canil, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada

Name:	Ruth Croft <Ruth@brum38.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2002-04-12
Comments:	I always have a squint at personal websites to see what they're like - looking for inspiration. Yours is lovely, direct, easy to navigate, uncluttered - I can see the teacher! Me too, although I was lucky and got early retirement, so the house remains untidy and dusty while I rootle about in the past rather than the present! I am jealous of your 'branch', how super to find a real tree with 'your' name. I enjoyed reading 'all about you' too. Best wishes, Ruth in Brum.

Name:	Janet Sheen <janet-sheen@lineone.net>
Date:	2002-04-11
Comments:	Hi Sue Thanks for your help on my out of sequence query. I have ignored it in this instance but it's nice to have it confirmed that I was doing the right thing! Also great site and very interesting. My names are Sheen/Sheehan Pembrokeshire and County Cork -Greig Sunderland and Guest Middlesex. Janet

Name:	Nancy Kelman <cbreez@sprint.ca>
Date:	2002-04-06
Comments:	Hi Sue....thought I'd drop in and browse.Your site is well organised and interesting.

Name:	zena tucker <tuckerjet6@aol.com>
Date:	2002-04-04
Comments:	hi, looking through your website i noticed your family has connections to helen pierce from maidstone. we were wondering if you have any further information on that side of the family? our great grandparents were joseph and ellen pierce that helen was visiting at the time of the 1881 census. their daughter annie was our grandmother and we have been trying to trace her family and our grandfather joseph albert abbott. anything you might know we would be very grateful

Name:	Robert Colin Todd Tait <colintait1940@aol.com>
Date:	2002-04-03
Comments:	Found a reference to James Tait of Gosforth, whom I believe to be my Grandfather,there is also a link with Todd. Colin Tait

Name:	Gloria Dennis <paddy@ruralnet.net.au>
Date:	2002-03-30
Comments:	Hi, I found your site while tracing my Piper ancestors, proved very usefull to two rank beginners. Will e mail you

Name:	Pat Croasdale <pat@mallard1.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2002-03-26
Comments:	thanks for your help transcribing

Name:	Bryce Mansfield <brycemans@aol.com>
Date:	2002-03-24
Comments:	My wife couldn't wait to tell me about your site. It truly is a very interesting site and gives us encouragement in continuing our researches. How did you prpare your site? Did you do it all yourself? What software did you use? Good luck for in adding more branches to your tree! Bryce

Name:	JEAN MANSFIELD <jeamans@aol.com>
Date:	2002-03-24
Comments:	It is my husband Bryce who has crashed our speed BMD. I was just reading Searchmans email and couldnt resist looking at your site .it is really good.you must be very proud of it.I have come into computers and family history at 70 years of age and just love it.| do most of the transcribing...whilst Bryce checks my work and does the hard work dealing with the files etc.Good hunting , Jean

Name:	Wanda <wandomae@aol.com>
Date:	2002-03-24
Comments:	Searching for ancesters: Louis Renaud (or Ranaud) from France (1812-1885MO), Cecilia Renaud m. Francis M. Jackson ca.1853 MO, Abraham E. Ingram 1858TN-1894 MO m. Lucy Emma Jackson 1883 MO. Lucy Emma and Abraham Ingram are my greatgrandparents. Any information will be appreciated.

Name:	David Longstaff <lordavid@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-03-19
Comments:	As a fellow Freebmd transcriber, I thought I would have a look at what you do (apart from transcribing and helping newbies with their problems!). I find it interesting to look at other peoples genealogy websites. Very impressed with yours. Regards David

Name:	Jane <janemckeown@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-03-10
Comments:	Hi there I was hoping to find a family for my Mary Ann FRY who married William BROWN maybe in Tonbridge in 1846. Their son Henry was born in Langton in 1853. I think they attended Groombridge Chapel in Speldhurst.

Name:	julie whicker-gilbert <julie22@iprimus.com.au>
Date:	2002-03-05
Comments:	Hi there from down under, boy my dad will be so pleased that i have finally found some information about the 2 prints he has had hanging in his lounge room for 30 years. He is from Croydon, Surrey, emigrated to Sydney in 1952. On a visit to London in '99 i was unable to get much information about the artist "Dovaston" only that she was a member of the Royal Society from 1908-1913. If you know where i can obtain any other information about her, i would really appreciate it. Regards Julie

Name:	rob dovaston <rob_dovaston@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-03-04
Comments:	hi sue great site! amazed to find it when i put my name into the search engine whilst, erm, studying hard at swansea uni. in my final year doing sports science, my dad trev will be delighted to hear about this when i ring him later!

Name:	Jerry Manktelow <wgmanktelow@manktelow.ca>
Date:	2002-02-24
Comments:	I am just getting started in researching my family history. My great-grandfather was William John Manktelow of Woolwich. That's as far as i've been able to get to so far. I am waiting on his marriage certificate to get his birth date so as to try to find his father and maother. Your page is very nicely arranged. It is easy on the eyes too.

Name:	Elaine Bird <elaine.bird@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-02-22
Comments:	Just looking out of interest

Name:	Heather Cornish <hgcornish@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-02-19
Comments:	Brilliant site, and thanks for the hard work doing free BMD. My grandmother came from Brightling. She was a Buss. Edward/Ann were living at Socknersh Furnace in 1871. Full details if you want. Edward was son of James/Sarah Buss nee Venes.He was born Wooton Surrey but before that the family came from Brightling back to at least 1707. Keep up the good work

Name:	Jane Williams <Condairservices@aol.com>
Date:	2002-02-17
Comments:	What a fantastic idea, I have been longing to trace my family tree. I was born Jane Dovaston in Canterbury Kent January 1956 to a Reginald Edward Gilbert Dovaston and Bettine Dovaston (Nee French) my father was born in 1915 in Newport Monmouthshire (now Gwent) Wales he had one sister Doreen Dovaston who went to live in USA and died last year. My father had no uncle's and had three daughters and therefore when my mum goes there will be no family line to continue, I find that rather sad, hence my interest in finding out about my ancestors. My sister forwarded your e.mail newsletter to me and we are both keen to learn more about our Dovaston history. I think the Website is brillient, and look forward to finding out a lot more. From Jane Williams

Name:	MIchelle Templin <michelle__templin@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-02-15
Comments:	My father was a McNamara-Sylvester was his father born in brooklyn 1899. That's my whole branch..

Name:	Kevin Doveston <josben@froggy.com.au>
Date:	2002-02-12
Comments:	Was just reading your information out of curiousity new to looking at family trees.

Name:	Jane Joy <janiejoy@onetel.net.uk>
Date:	2002-02-10
Comments:	I am searching for Ernest W MAY, b. 1872, at Platt, Wrotham, Kent. His parents, Edward May, (schoolteacher at the time) b. Tonbridge, Kent, and his wife, Allison Currie, moved to the London area with their family c. 1880.

Name:	Janet Brown <j.d.brown@lineone.net>
Date:	2002-02-09
Comments:	Dear Sue...It is 12.30am, my husband is fed up because I only came to check my e-mail before bed, but I found your site and my great-grandmother instead! She was Sarah Doveson, daughter of Edward Doveson, son of Sarah Dovaston, father unknown. It seems that very few of the family have the Doveson spelling and I have been unable to find any living Dovesons-yet. I would be very grateful to have any information on my branch and would be glad to send you what I know if you are interested. Great site-thank you very much! Janet Brown

Name:	MARY BOOTH <MAABBOOTH@AOL.COM>
Date:	2002-02-09
Comments:	I'M TRYING TO FIND MY BOOTH ANCESTERS. ALL I KNOW IS THAT STEPHEN KENWARD WAS FATHER TO JESSIE WHO MARRIED WALTER JOHN BOOTH, WHO HAD CHILDREN, HARRY, WINIFRED, JESSIE, ETHEL AND RUPERT WHO IS MY HUSBAND'S FATHER. IS THERE ANYTHING ANYONE MIGHT KNOW ABOUT THIS LINAGE? WALTER WAS FROM LONDON-BERMONDSEY, JESSIE FROM SUSSEX-LE? HELP ANYONE!! THANKS, MARY BOOTH

Name:	Ashley Wyatt <ashley.wyatt@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-02-09
Comments:	Hello Sue I found the UK Surnames listing site and registered my surname with them. I then thought I'd take a look at a couple web sites to see what they were like. I picked yours. Congrats on a very nice web site, many I see are very amateur but yours is clear, bright and easy. Anyway, I also saw the FreeBMD link and was curious. I have printed out some data to compare with my tree and it looks very useful indeed. What a good site! Great work they/you are doing. Keep it up Sue. Kind regards Ashley

Name:	Jane <janemckeown@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-02-07
Comments:	Hoping to find the family of my Mary Ann Fry who married William Brown.

Name:	Sandra Hall <moppetseh@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-02-02
Comments:	My grandfather was Edward Richard Goodsell. Born i beleive 13th December, 1899. Not proven in the battle area of east sussex. Looked and this sight to see if there was any answers for me.

Name:	Bob Vinesett <vinesett@earthlink.net>
Date:	2002-02-01
Comments:	Hope to have a happy working relationship in the near future. Have a lovely day. Bob

Name:	Percy Simpson <percy.simpson@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-01-30
Comments:	Hi, Just curious about the help I may be able to receive in my investigation of my family tree.

Name:	Adam Dornom (Dovaston) <www.dornomrips@yahoo .com>
Date:	2002-01-30
Comments:	Hi I just stumbled across this web site and was amazed at how much info there was on my family. I know very little about my family as my parents split up when I was 2 and had very little contact with my father (John Dovaston).I now live in a small town in south devon called salcombe. I am 21 years old and just qualified as a corgi registered plumber. My sister Zoe is living in Glocester. If there is any info I could give you then please E-mail me. Thanks Adam..

Name:	Geoff Barnett <geoff@irongb.freeserve.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-26
Comments:	No had a look yet, just signing your guest book

Name:	Marion Fanning <MARIONF@bigpond.com>
Date:	2002-01-24
Comments:	Hi there I am just starting a family trace and it is becoming addictive! My paternal grandmother was Jane Dovaston from Shropshire. Lived at Ruyton-1X-Towns and is buried at Weston Lullingfields near Baschurch. Just nearby are buried Richard and Anne I presume her parents. I am resident in Australia and only recently started returning to U.K on a regular basis. Thank you so much for the use of your web site. Sincerely Marion Fanning

Name:	Sharon Burnett <alrocks@symatico.ca>
Date:	2002-01-22
Comments:	Great site. Was hoping to find my Stapley ancestors. Mine come from Kent County and came to Canada around 1827.

Name:	Pamela Upshall <cyber_cam@net-tech.com.au>
Date:	2002-01-14
Comments:	I have been looking up my mother's family (maiden name Laity) and came across your site with a relative listed (William Henry Laity - my great grandfather) Your site is great,obviously a labour of love, but I can't quite figure out the connection to my family. Anyway, well done!

Name:	Grahame Lowe <GRAHAMELOWE41@NETSCAPEONLINE.CO.UK>
Date:	2002-01-13
Comments:	Hi I think we may have a connection my mothers maiden name was Dovinson our reserch puts us back to Edward Percival DOVINSON / DOVESON born at Pontesford hill abt 1822 who married a Sarah Morris from Hadley Row Wellington Salop they had a son John Thomas my great grandfather who lived in Wolverhampton later to move to Grassmoor near Chesterfield

Name:	j. m. webb <martinmo@fiveco.fsnet.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-10
Comments:	if you are related in some way to the collins then you will be pleased to know ann collins also had a brother born in 1850

Name:	Sid Broughton <sidneybroughton@beeb.net>
Date:	2002-01-09
Comments:	Hello Sue I am here under the direction of Kareena Shipley. Kareena is draging me into family history research which I am enjoying but find insufficient time rather limiting. I am descended from the Burtons, my mum being Dorothy Marston Gibbs. Kareena sent me a picture which included Jean Hennessy who mum meets up with periodically. Anyhow I am looking at tthe Gibbs side of my family, Hence Kareena, and also the Broughtons. I have a feeling that there is a connection between both families in that The Gibbs are from Mary Remmington 1813 who married John Burton and the Broughtons are from Mary's sister Elizabeth 1808 who married Edward Broughton.Not sure if this is the correct connection. If you have any views on the matter I should be pleased to hear of them. Magic this www I find myself writing to all sorts of strangers and establishing new friendship. Regards Sid.

Name:	Sam Simpson <sam65@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-08
Comments:	curious to see if any relatives, my father was Ward born Dudley 1927

Name:	Susan Phillips <susanphillips@telus.net>
Date:	2002-01-07
Comments:	My family tree is at My Genealogy.com Not sure if I let you know before. Did I see a Fulton in your tree? My Grandfathers were Fultons, originally from Newcastle-on-Tyne.My Cornish relatives were from around Helston, Humphry Millett Grylls and the Trevenens. I'm hoping I can get through to the 1901 census someday!!

Name:	Penny <hallowes@xtra.co.nz>
Date:	2002-01-06
Comments:	You have a great site. Im impressed! I came to look as I have a Mott/King connection. Unfortunaltly I can't see a link. Penny

Name:	Francis Matthews <framarsmar@aol.com>
Date:	2002-01-06
Comments:	I was interested in following up on my mother's side of the family. Her father and mother's names were Benjamin and Jane BURTON from the Liverpool area.

Name:	Denis Castle <denis@seafordneptune.worldonline.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-06
Comments:	I just wish my site looked like this. Well done, it looks great.

Name:	Janet Grant <genialgenealogy@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-01-06
Comments:	A lovely website, clearly set out. How do you do it? I have a Carter family from Sussex that I want to research and a Holland connection from somewhere in early 19th century London (Clerkenwell or Edmonton)that I haven't traced yet, but can't see any connection with any of yours. My website, which I designed for a course in web design is at www.geocities.com/jgrant6, but is not finished yet!

Name:	Phil Dovaston <phil.dovaston@ntlworld.com>
Date:	2002-01-05
Comments:	Hi all Dovastons! My name is Phil Dovaston, my father Geoff has posted below. We seem to represent the North East of England branch of the family. From Sues's excellent webpage it seems that my Great Great Grandfather Edward came north from the Shropshire area in or around the 1870's. I now live in Hartlepool on the North East coast of England with my wife Margaret and children Laura (12) and Andrew (8). I was born in nearby Stockton-on Tees in 1962 and have 2 brothers and a sister. I also have cousins who emigrated to Perth, Australia in the mid sixties Regards to all! Phil Dovaston

Name:	Joanna Smith <jo.smith@gmx.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-05
Comments:	I have just been looking at your Dovaston family tree. I am the Daughter of Barbara Dovaston. It was really interesting to find your records and see my Grandparents and Uncles and Aunts listed there. Well done for all your hard work. Joanna

Name:	Geoffrey Dovaston <geoff.dovaston@sunderland.ac.uk>
Date:	2002-01-03
Comments:	This site, which has given me and presumably many other Dovastons so much pleasure, is obviously the result of considerable dedication on the part of Sue Burton. May I thank her on behalf of all of us for such a wonderful opportunity to trade our ancestors. Within one hour I had gone back eight generations to Daniel Dovaston and the hamlet Dovaston in Shropshire.

Name:	Robert James Pecover <robert_pecover@hotmail.com>
Date:	2002-01-03
Comments:	I have downloaded the info you have about George Pecover and have given it to my father. He didn't know quite how he died! If you want more info, please let me know as I can fill in the modern day gaps and can contact the rest of the branch for details. 01803 311170 (Torquay)

Name:	Cynthia Bean <CBean@aol.co.uk>
Date:	2002-01-03
Comments:	I have looked at your very interesting tree. There are no connections with our tree but you maybe mildly interested to know I have a cousin who was Sue Burton. The Burton family came from Laddingford and Yalding in Kent.

Name:	howard burton <wighillpark@btinternet.com>
Date:	2002-01-02
Comments:	i have working on my family treefor 15 years and still have not got it sorted!

Name:	Alan Egerton <alaneg@optusnet.com.au>
Date:	2002-01-01
Comments:	hi i am Pat Ellems brother she has been telling me of your wonderfull work with the family tree. So i thought i would look at your website.

Name:	john minns <jonminns@btopenworld.com>
Date:	2001-12-29
Comments:	Really nice to see that so many people have taken the time to check through your family tree,I may have some more of the Ballinger side for you to add to the tree,hopefully in the near future.

Name:	Doug Baker <d.s.baker@uq.net.au>
Date:	2001-12-19
Comments:	G'day Sue,(Australians are expected to say "G'day")I want to tell you how wonderful you are - yours is about the best personal website I've ever seen! My Grandfather, Henry Fry, probably came from Kent, Surrey or thereabouts but I have very little info. about him. He lived in Sutton, Surrey and was a pyrotechnist with Brock Co., married Annie Baker, had one daughter and died, probably, in the 1940's. I can't find anyone connected with him at all, but live in hope. Congrats again, Doug.

Name:	Nigel Wickenden <Nigel@wickendens.net>
Date:	2001-12-12
Comments:	Where abouts do your Wickenden ancestors come from? Do you have any information that you wish to share? My direct line goes back to a wedding 8 July 1688 at Tonbridge, and I am happy to let you have what I have. Nigel.

Name:	Tony Burton <eildon2view@on-edie.net>
Date:	2001-11-24
Comments:	Very impressive Sue. Did you build the site yourself? Couldn't find MY Joseph Burton (Father of Sylvester c.July 1814.) I've come to the conclusion that Burtons are as common as Smiths and Jones'. Do you have any clues to the origin of the name? Well done, 'you're wonderful' ~ but you knew that already didn't you. Best wishes. Tony

Name:	Beryl Cox <bcox@netconnect.com.au>
Date:	2001-11-12
Comments:	Sue, Just looked at your new website, it is really great and so quick between pages. Congratulations, you have put a lot of thought and hard work into it. There are a few place names missing in our line so I will get it to you soon.Hope you get lots of feed back, and find all the missing links in your own family. Best of luck, Beryl.

Name:	Aleetha Fry <afry@adelphia.net>
Date:	2001-11-04
Comments:	Hi, I thought I might have found a link, but the dates don't match. I'm looking for a James H. Fry b. in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in Oct.1832. After that I don't know anything until he married in New York, USA in 1859. I believe he had a brother or an Uncle named Thomas. Also his father's name was James Fry. Enjoyed your site. Aleetha Fry

Name:	Jan Matheson <mathesonjan@hotmail.com>
Date:	2001-10-25
Comments:	Sue What a great job you have done. It was good to see all of the different Dovaston branches that you have compiled.

Name:	Ian Kyle <iankyle@bmts.com>
Date:	2001-10-18
Comments:	I am not related but you are always wonderful when it comes to helping me with problems with BMD... thanks

Name:	Marion from "OZ" <mapaincorp@waterfront.net.au>
Date:	2001-10-09
Comments:	Sue , What would I have done without your help , since becoming a transcriber for "freebmd" I've caused you many a headache "sorry" I loved your "Web Page" Hope I can do my own one day soon??( bet that gives you a laugh)? us "Aussies" never say "die" bye for now Marion

Name:	Carol Benson <carolbenson@bigpond.com>
Date:	2001-10-06
Comments:	Sue What a wonderful job you have - the layout if great. As my family history work has just begun I can see that your site will save me hours of work.

Name:	Pauline Mowbray <paulinem@tpg.com.au>
Date:	2001-10-06
Comments:	Hi Sue I have enjoyed reading about your Dovaston family I found it very interesting, I like the way your site is laid out you have done a wonderful job. Who would have thought in the beginning a few emails back & forth on the Ringmer Web Site we would find a connection with the Fry name thankyou again for your wonderful help. BFN Pauline Mowbray in Australia.

Name:	Dave Leebrick <dleebrick@eolusa.com>
Date:	2001-10-04
Comments:	Wow! You have a great site going here! I really like the way you've done it. The personal narratives are wonderful, and the links to sources are a unique and valuable contribution. I can relate to your comments that when you were growing up, you only knew your family of Dovastons. The same goes for me and the Leebrick name. But as you know, through my mother's side, the Hartzell/O'conner/Budd line, I have found Dovaston connections. So you have done a wonderful job. Now, I am inspired to go rework my rootsweb site, to make it more attractive and friendly, as your site is. Dave Leebrick

Name:	Phillip Dovaston <pdovaston@arctix.co.nz>
Date:	2001-10-04
Comments:	Hi Sue. Its good to see your web page up and running. I'm very pleased to have been able to help you and thankyou so much for all the info you have given me. Best wishes from all us "Kiwis" (N.Z.) Regards Phil.

Name:	Pat Ellem <souvenir@tpg.com.au>
Date:	2001-10-04
Comments:	Congratulations! What a lot of work you have put in, it really is a credit to you. Regards Pat

Name:	Ruth, nee DOVASTON-STANT <ruth@hartley-family.org.uk>
Date:	2001-10-04
Comments:	Hi Sue, your site is great. I hope a lot of DOVASTON researchers get a lot of help from the pages of information. Kind regards, Ruth, nee DOVASTON-STANT http://dovaston.accessgenealogy.com/

Name:	Graeme Dovaston <gd@pchost.com.au>
Date:	2001-10-03
Comments:	Great work Sue, I am off down south for a couple of weeks, but will get back to you as soon as I get back here Graeme Dovaston

Name:	Kevin Benefield <kajbene@bellsouth.net>
Date:	2001-10-03
Comments:	Hello, Sue, I see you live in East Sussex. My mother's extended family lived around the region about Brighton for nearly 200 years. A John Rogers from Shropshire married a Sussex lady, and eventually his son John Jeffries R. married a Monkhouse, who was connected to the Tillstones. Our Samuel Rogers who married Sussannah Milward back in the late 1600's connects to the Dovastons. regards!