Guestbook Oct 2000-2002
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Entry 40 |
October 20 2002 at 22:55:31 |
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tasmania |
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how glad I was to come by this site as you have my family history on here my family falls from francis southwood who married elizabeth cornish who goes all the way to john southwood who married maryann arnold my great grandfather was one of their sons francis southwood who married amelia brazendale thanks for a wonderful site |
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Entry 39 |
October 10 2002 at 19:19:27 |
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Burnham on Sea, Somerset |
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Being fascinated by genealogy as soom as we came onto the internet I had to look up my husband's family tree. Reading all the mesages is great as I know very little avout my own family history. My father in law was James Loxton and he was married to Kitty, sadly neither of them are still with us. I met and married Robert a couple of years after the great family reunion but those of you who were there may remember him as he was the one with long blond hair asleep on the war memorial!!!! If anyone wants to reply we would love to hear from you. |
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Entry 38 |
September 22 2002 at 14:15:54 |
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W-s-M; living in Buxtehude, Germany |
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Delighted to find LOXTON, birthplace of so many cousins, home to my G.G.Grandfather (Harry King, Dairyman). At least two (and there might have been a third) cousins - Godfreys - attended the school from its opening 27th Oct.1879. |
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Entry 37 |
September 03 2002 at 13:20:54 |
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Adelaide, South Australia |
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Hi Marion, great time looking through the site. Something I spotted intrigues me. On your page about Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations there is this comment, "Nearly everyone assembled for the beacon fire on West Hill, Loxton." We have a coat-of-arms supposed to have been awarded to a Loxton back in the 13th century or so. It has a crest showing a beacon and the motto we were given was "Fiat lux" (Let there be light). I put no stock in the authenticity of the shield and we make no claim to rights to the shield, but perhaps it is based on fact. I was just wondering about the Loxton beacon, is it a historical fact? Was there some period in history where the beacon was an important part of a major event for the town? Or is it simply coincidence and the two bear no relationship? Cheers, Ian |
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Entry 36 |
August 28 2002 at 20:13:13 |
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Cincinnati, Ohio USA |
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Very nice site! Lovely village. Perhaps I can visit if I find myself lucky enough to be in England again one day. |
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Entry 35 |
August 18 2002 at 14:18:53 |
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burnham on sea |
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This site is great. I am part of the southwood and starks family and i am proud that some of our family still live in the village. I am a nephew of Chris Southwood. |
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Entry 34 |
July 12 2002 at 09:45:22 |
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Wellswood, Torquay |
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Hi, Nice site, great to be given opportunity to add comment - keep up the good work |
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Entry 33 |
June 22 2002 at 23:13:56 |
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South Australia Country Australia |
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My Grate Grate Grandfather came from Endgland That was William Charles Loxton Founder of the River Murray Town Of Loxton I am also part of the Loxton Family tree over here My Grandmother was Lucy Alice Loxton married a Lintern lived in Mannum and had 13 children and my father was one of them his name is Bill Loxton Lintern he is stiil alive age 75. Hope to hear from someone soon. |
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Entry 32 |
May 09 2002 at 21:25:41 |
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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Cheers ... My father (Joseph Loxton - British army) and mother (Joyce - a Canadian ambulance driver) were married in Belgium after WWIII. They lived in Torquay (where I was born in 1950) until 1952 when they immigrated to Winnipeg with my older sister (Trish) and I. My sister and I have never returned to England (but, my younger brother, who was born in Canada, has!). My dad's sister (Evelyn Wensley) is still alive and resides in Torquay. |
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Entry 31 |
March 08 2002 at 07:43:58 |
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originally Liverpool |
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I am visiting friends in MALTA and came accross this website. to my knowledge i am registered in the loxton family bible in the church. my father is roy william robert loxton, and my grandfather was alfred loxton |
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Entry 30 |
February 24 2002 at 20:37:44 |
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loxton south australia |
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Private message. Click here to read it. |
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Entry 29 |
February 06 2002 at 17:30:05 |
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Weston-super-Mare |
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Hello Marion - I've not visited your site for ages but it's still as good as ever. I just love looking at your views. I managed to visit Compton Bishop when Margaret Jordan had her display. I didn't find any mention of my STONE ancestors unfortunately. We visited the church, the sun was shining, a cuckoo was calling and the view was wonderful. It was just perfect. I've been very lazy with my family research lately, I really must stir myself to do better !. Thanks again for your excellent site. Regards Marjorie Elliott |
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Entry 28 |
February 02 2002 at 22:50:27 |
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South Australia COUNTRY AUSTRALIA |
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MY GRATE GRATE GRANDFATHER CAME FROM ENDGLAND THAT WAS WIIIAM CHARLES LOXTON FOUNDER OF THE RIVER MURRAY TOWN OF LOXTON I AM ALSO PART OF THE LOXTON FAMILY TREE OVER HERE MY GRANDMOTHER WAS LUCY ALICE LOXTON MARRIED A LINTERN LIVED IN MANNUM AND HAD 13 CHILDREN AND MY FARTHER WAS ONE OF THEM HIS NAME IS BILL LOXTON LINTERN HE IS STILL ALIVE AGE 75 HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SOON. |
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Entry 27 |
January 25 2002 at 10:20:18 |
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Cardiff |
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Entry 26 |
January 16 2002 at 07:22:45 |
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Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK |
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I have visited Loxton on several occasions, but never new about the website. I was at the world reunion in 1980, I was but only 2. My grandparents John and Claire Loxton, lived in Taunton, so visiting was easy. My grandfather started a family tree, that I will be picking up one day to investigate further. We were at Lethbridge, Alberta, Loxton reunion in 1989?? ish. Good to see its all going well. I will visit soon. |
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Entry 25 |
January 01 2002 at 16:59:24 |
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Chesterfield, England |
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I visited Loxton in 1980 with my family for the world reunion of the Loxtons. We met people from all over the world and started a family tree. Unfortunately we have lost our copy. I was inspired by Sam Loxton from Australia and eventually visited Loxton in South Australia in 1999 which was a great experience. |
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Entry 24 |
November 16 2001 at 06:40:35 |
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Tomerong NSW Australia |
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I stumbled on your site by chance, while searcing for information on the town where I grew up, and my family still lives. I wonder is there an historical link between the two towns, or is the naming coincidental? I must follow this up! Loxton SA is located 255 km east of Adelaide and 14 m above sea level on the banks of the Murray River. Loxton is a large and attractive modern town with very few old buildings or even moderately old buildings. The streets are wide and the Loxton Soldiers Memorial is a very impressive rotunda at the top of the hill above the river in the town's main street. The main street winds down the hill past the Loxton Hotel/Motel and is characterised by a park in the huge median strip. Above the river there is the Sturt Memorial which celebrates the fact that Charles Sturt passed through the area on the 30 January 1830. He rowed downstream past Loxton and thus was the first European into the area. Prior to the arrival of Sturt it is thought the Yuyu Aborigines lived in the district. The town was named after William Charles Loxton, a boundary rider on Bookpurnong Station, who lived beside the river in Loxton's hut from 1878-1881. By 1895 the district had been settled by predominantly German settlers who used the land for sheep and wheat. The town itself is relatively recent. It was named as recently as 1907. After World War II the War Service Land Settlement Scheme opened up the land (an irrigation scheme ensured the blocks of land had access to good supplies of water) to small holdings and large numbers of ex-servicemen moved into the area to grow grapes, citrus and stone fruits. This caused the town to grow quite rapidly so that it is now one of the most modern and substantial towns on the Murray River. |
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Entry 23 |
September 03 2001 at 10:28:20 |
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Australia |
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Hello, visiting the UK last year, we saw Loxton upon a map when planning the trip. One overcast sept morning, we drove through. I had a pic of myself taken at the village sign, which was expanded, framed and given to me father for his birthday. I fell in love with Somerset back on my first visit in '97, and I joked about retiring there. That was before I knew Loxton existed. I will love to return one day, and view the surrounds at a more sedate pace. For now I have my video footage, and memories. Thankyou. Sean. |
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Entry 22 |
August 31 2001 at 17:17:08 |
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Winsor, Callington, Cornwall |
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Enjoyable website! Thank you. |
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Entry 21 |
August 06 2001 at 07:58:22 |
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Leicester, England |
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What a lovely site ! My ancestors came from Chewton Mendip - I only wish there was a similar site for that area. Any ideas ? Keep up the good work. |
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August 02 2001 at 11:26:53 |
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Southampton |
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My Grandfather, Ernest William Tilley was (I think) born in Loxton in June 1877 |
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Entry 19 |
July 29 2001 at 18:37:51 |
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Wetterfield - England |
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I just love it! The colours are gorgeous. |
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July 04 2001 at 18:00:59 |
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Wiltshire, England. |
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Growing up in Weston-super-Mare we often climbed up Crooks Peak and across Wavering Down and looked down on Loxton. My brother has lived in Loxton for quite a few years. Found the village history very interesting, and loved all the photo's, the panoramic ones are wonderful. I found the link from the Weston-super-Mare Family History web site. |
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June 06 2001 at 14:44:53 |
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London, England |
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Congratulations to Marion for a very interesting site, and to Peter for some great photographs - I loved the local history, and the Genealogy, (though not of any of my relations), is a truly valuable resource for anyone who may have their origins in Loxton. As a lover of all things Somerset, this is a great site to visit, especially when I cannot actually be in the county. Thankyou |
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May 23 2001 at 10:19:02 |
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Birmingham |
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Hi Just had a weird sensation when accessing you website. You know how you get funny coincidences. Every time I head back to the Midlands after visiting Cornwall or Devon, as I reach the straight stretch of Motorway just north of Brent Knoll services I am always drawn to look straight ahead at a large hotel set back in the hillside that looks straight down the Motorway. I think its called The Webster Hotel, For some unknown reason I have looked at it for a number of years (since the early 80's) thinking one day I really should have a weekend break there. To my surprise today I did a search for my name (Brian Allwood, not a very common name) on the internet and came up with only 3 links. 1, My listing in the Mensa Directory 2, An Author from the last century called Brian Allwood 3, and weirdly your website. This is because you have a contributor named Brian Allwood. When I looked on the map to see where Loxton Village was I found that your village must be very close to The Webster Hotel. I don't know how long your Brian Allwood has lived in your area or if he has any connections with the Hotel but i wonder if that is why i am drawn to the Hotel.... isn't it weird ??????????? From The Brummie Brian Allwood |
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May 01 2001 at 21:10:19 |
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Washington State USA |
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I love your site. I keep checking back to see if there are any updates. My Salter family were from Compton Bishop. Always searching. |
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April 18 2001 at 16:49:20 |
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Penmaenmawr, North Wales |
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Only just been directed to this site but I have seen the Compton Bishop site and gained from it. This is fantastic, the PRs have given me my g.g.gr.mother Mary Collings' baptism date. Visting in person very soon and looking forward to seeing the real thing. |
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March 26 2001 at 07:46:00 |
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England |
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May I say hi from the Village of Cowplain in Hampshire, England & may I say your site is the Bee's Knees!!!Many moons ago I used to display Fine Art Prints at Craft Fairs,Dog shows & Cat Shows in villages & Towns all over England but I now have a hobby website which your Villagers/Surfers may be interested in visiting where I have over 600 pictures on display of Antique/Modern: Louis Wain 1860-1939 FunnyCats/Pets/Dogs/Owls/Wildlife/ Decoupage/Victoriana/Cat Breeds/Horses/ Collectables in Fine Art Prints.I shall be adding more Artwork all through 2001 & beyond-so please enjoy! |
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March 18 2001 at 18:11:42 |
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Lakeport,Michigan USA |
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just typed in my last name, didnt know the town existed! |
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February 28 2001 at 07:59:47 |
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Born Coventry now London |
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Knew about the Village, would like to visit sometime and am interested to see a comprehensive website |
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February 16 2001 at 13:08:59 |
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Galesville/Annapolis Maryland US |
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I am embarking on a natural history of the town I live in, Galesville, Md., which will be celebrating its 350th birthday in 2002 (that is old around here). I was so delighted to find your site--it is beautifully constructed and gave me many good ideas for ways to approach and present a village natural history. I'll check back often. |
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February 08 2001 at 09:51:50 |
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St. Helier Jersey |
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I think I am the first Loxton to view the site. I am pleased to see so much information about the Village of Loxton. I must visit sometime. |
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January 29 2001 at 07:35:50 |
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Upper Weare, near Axbridge |
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Thank you for adding the article on 'The Carrow & Tomes Families. Most interesting and very well done. One small error though in the 4th paragraph. Chales II DID stay in Kings Lodge. This is well documented and it was for the night of 10 Sep 1651. He was 'on the run' having lost the Battle of Worcester on 3 Sep and eventually escaped back to France from near Brighton on 15 October. |
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January 24 2001 at 16:56:56 |
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Weston-super-Mare |
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Visited by link from Compton Bishop web site. I did meet Marion once in the study room in WSM library. My compliments on an excellent site and I just loved the photographs. The panoramic views are brilliant Regards Marjorie |
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January 04 2001 at 15:30:05 |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
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Very impressed with this site. My great great grandfather Christopher Huett came from East Brent and your history page records a number of Huetts in the parish register. We are planning to visit Somerset later this year and it was great to see photos of the region near where Christopher grew up. Would love to see more info on East Brent, Eginton, Lympsham and other surrounding villages and hamlets. Great site. |
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December 01 2000 at 15:19:55 |
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Yate |
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Wow! I'm impressed!!! |
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November 22 2000 at 18:23:50 |
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Winscombe England |
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Thankyou for such a splendid Website.Living in Winscombe, I very much appreciate the panoramic images. |
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November 22 2000 at 15:26:39 |
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Lympsham, Somerset |
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Congratulations on your superb revamped Web Site. It is brilliant. I have recently helped out in the Post Office during Greg's illness. Suggestion: More photos of village building, maybe to include one of Greg standing in his shop doorway ! |
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November 05 2000 at 11:07:57 |
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Visited this site for the first time to-day & interested to see the name CARROW. William Galton CARROW (bap in Loxton on 4 May 1847) is related to me. He was born 16 Jan 1947, in Loxton, and married Fanny TOMES (of my family)on 18 Feb 1883 in Weston Super Mare parish church. He died on 25 Oct 1912 & was buried in the village of Long Marston (near Straford on Avon) our former family home village. He became a Commander in the Royal Navy. There were though no children of the marriage. |
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October 28 2000 at 11:47:38 |
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Just a test |