Finding Things
Written by Nikki-ann on Wednesday, 9 July , 2008 at 10:17 pm
I haven’t had a great deal of time for my family history work lately. However, this week I decided to do a little foraging.
Searching through Ancestry UK gave me a surprising result. I found somebody had transcripted a marriage certificate from the 1880′s and listed as one of the witnesses was my Great Grandfather Alfred! I am in no doubt that it was him due to the location and name. I would never have known my Great Grandfather was a witness at a wedding if it hadn’t have been for somebody transcribing the certificate. The BMD records are searchable by either bride or groom, but witnesses only come to light when the certificate is viewed. Of course, I have found the reference for the certificate and have already ordered a copy for my records.
Another one of my family history online haunts when looking for records is Family History Online. There I found references to court documents naming my Great Great Great Grandfather John Middleton, one of which is a reference to the inquest of his death. This is the one I’m most interested in as I’d like to know how he came to fall off his cart! I have requested the relevant documents from the archives… I wonder what they say.
Finally, I’ve come across a website I thought I’d share with you. Take a look at this website which makes photos look old. You can either upload a photo from your computer or enter the URL of the image you want to use. Go on, have a go!
Comments (10)
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Comment by Jolynn
Made Thursday, 10 of July , 2008 at 5:21 pm
I want to know how he fell from his cart as well! make sure to keep us posted.
Comment by Kenneth
Made Thursday, 10 of July , 2008 at 6:52 pm
I wish there was a website which would make old photos look new. I started to scan a bunch of old (from 1980′s) photos, and the look… well, old. Mainly discolored though. It’d be cool if those could be restored to their original.
Comment by SNiP
Made Friday, 11 of July , 2008 at 2:26 am
I also have a website that I have recently used that I think you may like to use for photos.
http://www.picnik.com
Very easy to use, I used it just the other day
Comment by Apple
Made Friday, 11 of July , 2008 at 1:42 pm
The marriage certificate was a lucky find. Was he a witness for a friend or relative? I’m looking forward to the story the inquest file provides.
Comment by Kimm
Made Friday, 11 of July , 2008 at 7:37 pm
I really should hunt down more of my family history as my mom dad’s side can be tracked to the 17oo’s but not sure about my mom’s mom.. I do know I’ll have a hell of a time with my dad’s folks side.. As in the 6o’s drugs and a cult came into play so half the history went up in smoke..
I love that you are able to find these neat things about your family 
Comment by OldOldLady Of The Hills
Made Tuesday, 22 of July , 2008 at 10:52 pm
I think it is so very fascinating that you have been able to find so much about your Ancestors….To me, it is truly amazing! I hope you find out how he fell off the cart….!
That Website is very interesting—the one that makes pictures look old….I tried it with just one photo…And it was quite wonderful! Thanks for that Nikki-Ann.
And as always–looking at the posts above this one….Your Photography is STUNNING!
Comment by Alexander Derricutt
Made Sunday, 26 of July , 2009 at 12:40 am
Hello, My name is alex derricutt, I live in england.
I was wondering Maybe I originated from these people? Where do you come from, Could you write back asap?
Comment by John Alter
Made Friday, 4 of September , 2009 at 11:12 am
You have done a noble job. Because of our ancestors we are in this world. And I believe it could be one of the way one can pay their tribute in a best possible manner. For me whenever I connect my favorite site Death Records I feel their existence. It’s amazing.
Comment by frederick glynne derricutt
Made Wednesday, 2 of February , 2011 at 2:22 pm
hi nikki ann i also share great great grandad alfred derricutt my great grandad was john alfred derricutt alfreds son from 2nd marrage to mary.john alfred had 3 sons and 2 daughters john/arthur our dad/cliff/eva/muriel i will ask eva if she has any old photos and send on to you if she has.arthur had 10 children 5 boys 5 girls we mostly live in crewe cheshire but 2 of our sisters live in whitchurch and 1 in austrailia would be nice if we could make contact to share our past reletives thanks frederick fredsinbed2009@hotmail.co.uk
Comment by frederick glynne derricutt
Made Wednesday, 2 of February , 2011 at 2:25 pm
no sorry alfred was my great grandad john alfred was my grandad just having a blonde day ha
