Post by vbrobsea on Oct 23, 2006 4:07:56 GMT
Hello:
My name is Robert James Cave from the U.S.A and in the spring of 2003 I visited your fine town in order to learn more of my family ancestry. I stayed at the Crown and Rose and met several wonderful people and had a great time. My great-great-great grandfather immigrated to Canada from Long-Newnton in the 1830's. I visited the old Norman church in Long-Newnton and a elderly gentleman, Captain Cole (
), showed me the birth, marriage and death certificate books housed in the church, which dated back to the 1700's and listed several entries for the Caves. The first "tombstone" before the church entrance houses several "Caves". Unfortunately, due to time and erosion, the engravings on the marker are too difficult to read now. I took several photos of the records book, but my camera was stolen at the airport, and I was unable to remember or record the entries from the records books. I wondered, since Tetbury is so close to Long Newnton if anyone still worshipped at the Church or knew the kind elderly gentleman who assisted me, and if so, if they were able to accesss the records books housed in the church. If so, it would be a tremendous help in my family's quest to learn more of our heritage. Eventually, I would like to restore the grave marker that bears our family's ancestors. Thank you and best regards.
Robert James Cave (38)
177 Summit Way, SW
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
rjcave@hotmail.com
My name is Robert James Cave from the U.S.A and in the spring of 2003 I visited your fine town in order to learn more of my family ancestry. I stayed at the Crown and Rose and met several wonderful people and had a great time. My great-great-great grandfather immigrated to Canada from Long-Newnton in the 1830's. I visited the old Norman church in Long-Newnton and a elderly gentleman, Captain Cole (
), showed me the birth, marriage and death certificate books housed in the church, which dated back to the 1700's and listed several entries for the Caves. The first "tombstone" before the church entrance houses several "Caves". Unfortunately, due to time and erosion, the engravings on the marker are too difficult to read now. I took several photos of the records book, but my camera was stolen at the airport, and I was unable to remember or record the entries from the records books. I wondered, since Tetbury is so close to Long Newnton if anyone still worshipped at the Church or knew the kind elderly gentleman who assisted me, and if so, if they were able to accesss the records books housed in the church. If so, it would be a tremendous help in my family's quest to learn more of our heritage. Eventually, I would like to restore the grave marker that bears our family's ancestors. Thank you and best regards.Robert James Cave (38)
177 Summit Way, SW
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
rjcave@hotmail.com
