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Message 1 of 38 in Discussion

From:

ConnemaraKate (Original Message)

Sent: 7/21/2008 9:51 AM

From: <NOBR>

Ronlynn56</NOBR> (Original Message)

Sent: 2008/07/19 03:14 AM

Hello

This is my first visit and I wondered if you could advise me where I could find passenger listings for decendants of mine who came to Australia from England approx 1860's. I have searched records on ancestry.com but have been unable to find the people I am looking for. A relative of mine gave me a photocopy which shows them arriving aboard a vessel by the name of "Great Britain" in 1860 but I can't find any further information. Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Message 24 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 7/22/2008 9:05 AM

Ronlynn A shade more

Mike

WILLIAM WILLIS Pedigree
Male Family

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Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:

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Marriages:
Spouse: ANN RICHARDSON Family
Marriage: 23 JUL 1831 Heworth, Durham, England

Message 25 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 7/22/2008 9:25 AM

William Willis was Born 8th Oct 1810
Christened 16th Nov 1810 Heworth Durham England
His Parents were
Michael Willis And Margaret Wilson
I found one other Child
Anne Willis born 3rd July 1809
Christened 26th Nov 1809 Heworth Durham England

Mike

Message 26 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 7/22/2008 9:29 AM

I did find one other Michael Willis Who Married in Heworth in 1823on the 20th sept

To an Elizabeth Douglas

Not sure if the Same Michael Or Linked to the FAMILY

Mike

Message 27 of 38 in Discussion

From:

maizcl

Sent: 7/23/2008 3:20 PM

Hello Ronlynn

Glad you tried this site and had success.

Kaye

Message 28 of 38 in Discussion

From:

ableliz

Sent: 7/24/2008 7:26 AM

Ronlynn, For births deaths & marriages indexes in victoria you can check out the site

http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/home

you can download information from this site or you can go to your closest library in victoria which has a family history section and view the indexes free on microfiche & CD.

Don't forget to check all the alternative ways os spelling WILLIS as there are many errors on these indexes

Good luck

Liz

Message 29 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 8/1/2008 10:45 AM

Thank you for that source - I've often looked to try and access records for Victoria. I have a day off work soon - so will be able to check it out.

Ronlynn

Message 30 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 9/2/2008 1:31 PM

Hi Liz

Thanks for steering me in the direction of the Vic BDM, I was able to confirm the birth of Joseph Hepple Willis to Joseph and Susannah in 1864, however it lists his death in 1866 , but at age 21, a misprint do you think? as parent's names match. I was also able to find some information for Stephen confirming the birth details for once of his great grandparents (what a buzz to be able to help someone else)

Message 31 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 9/2/2008 1:47 PM

Hi Mike

A very delayed reply, for which I apologise - why work has to get in the way of family research I don't know !!!

I wanted to let you know that I haven't notified LDS as yet because I've been checking details on the death certs of both Joseph and Susanna - paticularly where it lists children of the marriage.

Joseph died 1888 - 2 females living (Mary & Annie) 1 male deceased (looks like this was James Hepple Willis)

but on Susannah's d 1919 - Mary (65), Annie (59) living; 2 males and 1 female deceased.

Now I'm not so sure that Sarah Jane can be completely discounted

and who the other male could be I have no idea.

It's weird though that the 2 certs that were about 30 yrs apart have conflicting info regards the children of the marriage

Looks like I have further research to do on this one -:)

Message 32 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 9/2/2008 3:10 PM

Hi Ronlynn,Totally agree it needs Further investigation,Glad to see you managed to get certs.With Sarah Jane.I think you really need to follow that up.

MIKE

Message 33 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 9/28/2008 1:48 AM

Hi Mike

Well I have finally confirmed that both William Willis and Sarah Willis (as shown in the IGI listings) as children of Joseph Willis & Susannah Hepple are not their children. I applied for their birth certificates a few weeks ago. I received an email from GRO that William was not their child, and I got Sarah's cert this week, and her parents are listed as George Willis & Mary Codd. So at least that's solved.

I will now inform LDS, I guess they will have a contact us section their website.

Thanks again for all your help. I will now move on to the next challenge

Ronlynn

Message 34 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 9/28/2008 6:05 AM

Hi Ronlyn,its better to know that.I have often said there are Flaws in the IGI Records.YES I AGREE you should notify them.

If anyone else has the same family lines,it will help them also.

Unfortunately these records are not always correct.

Mike

Message 35 of 38 in Discussion

From:

maizcl

Sent: 9/28/2008 2:11 PM

Hello my friend..

Great to see you back on the site!

Love

Kaye

Message 36 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 9/29/2008 10:11 PM

Hi Mike

I sent an email to FamilySearchSupport and they are unable to correct the Pedigree Resource File:

https://help.familysearch.org/publishing/466/3588p_en_f.SAL_Public.html

If I submit my tree as a GEDCOM is really doesn't correct the information as it doesn't replace any prior submissions.

Ronlynn

Message 37 of 38 in Discussion

From:

Ronlynn56

Sent: 9/29/2008 10:12 PM

Thanks Kaye

Just have to make time to start on my next challenge

Message 38 of 38 in Discussion

From:

mickym1951

Sent: 9/30/2008 4:59 AM

Hi Ronlynn I think eventually when the new System is Running most of these errors will be Corrected if you have not seen the pilot programme.It is running Alongside the IGI.CLICK ON index records at the Top on the Family search Toolbar On the right it says Simple Process go to the Bottom and Find out More.You will need to jon but you will find it interesting

Mike

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