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Bob Brock commented on Mark Grace's group POTTER
"I have hit a brick wall in searching for the marriage of Francis Potter and his wife Mary Ann. Francis was born about 1777 and became a fellmonger (butcher) in Croydon, Surrey UK. His wife Mary Ann was born about 1789 in Chichester, Sussex UK. They…"
Sep 22, 2009
Bob Brock joined Mark Grace's group
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POTTER

General forum for discussions on this surname.
Sep 22, 2009
Jill Muir left a comment for Bob Brock
"Many thanks for that info Bob, clears that query up."
Sep 2, 2009
Bob Brock added a discussion to the group Devon Genealogy
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Brock and Medland families in Exbourne area

In the early 1800s my ancestor John Brock migrated from Exbourne to London. His father, Mark Brock (1759-1834) was a tailor in Exbourne, and the son of Richard Brock (possibly born Iddesleigh 1721) and Sarah Medland (born 1717 Jacobstow).I would be very interested in contacting others researching these families or the Exbourne area.See More
Aug 19, 2009
Bob Brock joined Debbie Kennett's group
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Devon Genealogy

A group for anyone with an interest in the English county of Devon. It will be a place where we can share news, links, research interests and problems.
Aug 19, 2009
Bob Brock left a comment for Jill Muir
"Hi Jill. My Knights were stonemasons and builders in Chertsey (Surrey) throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with brief forays into neighbouring parishes. An early settlement examination implies that a Thomas Knight served an…"
Aug 19, 2009
Bob Brock joined Debbie Kennett's group
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Family Historian fans

A group for all users, would-be users and fans of Family Historian.
Jul 17, 2009
Bob Brock replied to William Bruce Hillman's discussion Can You Guess The Date On This One. in the group Lost Faces: Ancestor Photos & Albums
"I'll have a guess at 1917. There's no sign of the "Edwardian" frippery - big hats, feather boas etc - and the styles look simpler and closer to those of the 1920s. The woman on the right is clearly showing off an engagement or…"
Jul 17, 2009
Bob Brock joined Lorine McGinnis Schulze's group
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Lost Faces: Ancestor Photos & Albums

Photographs of Ancestors - we all want them, some of us are lucky enough to have them. Learn how to date these old photos. Share your ancestor photos . NOTE: Do not upload photos wider than 500 pixels. See "Uploading Photos to the Group" for help.
Jul 17, 2009
Bob Brock joined Ann Sargeant's group
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Surrey Genealogy and Family History

This group is for everyone interested in family history and local history in the ancient County of Surrey, England, including south London areas of Southwark, Lambeth, Battersea, Camberwell, Bermondsey, Newington, Rotherhithe and Wandsworth.See More
Jul 17, 2009
Bob Brock is now a member of Genealogy Wise
Jul 17, 2009

Profile Information

What surnames are you interested in researching?
Brock
Bavridge
Potter
Noakes
Armfield
Talmage
Overington
Ledger
Knight
Wicks
Sizmur
Moorcock
Fox
Finco
Grantham
Bates
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
England: Surrey (especially Chertsey & Croydon), Berkshire (esp. Hanney), Devon (esp. Exbourne)
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Intermediate Family History Researcher
If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
I'm an experienced amateur genealogist, having been researching my own family for over 25 years. I've delved into most of the common sources and some more specialised, and have written articles for the West Surrey FHS magazine. Most recentlly I have been "deciphering the Victorian photo album".
For what reason did you start genealogy research?
To find out more about how and where my ancestors lived.

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At 11:34am on September 2, 2009, Jill Muir said…
Many thanks for that info Bob, clears that query up.
At 3:19pm on August 18, 2009, Jill Muir said…
Welcome Bob, Where are your Knights from please?
Jill
 
 
 

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