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Homepage of Powditch website now free of ‘lines’!

jayseeay — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:06:39 +0000

Thought you’d be pleased to know that the Powditch website’s homepage is now completely free of any lines or lined boxes (and I can almost hear your saying “at last” and “thank goodness”).

As soon as I’m able to, I will amend other pages on the site, but I’m now heading upstairs for my lunch, whilst after then I have some plug-plants to repot before tonight’s (forecasted) frost. Then I have to walk the dog, and …………….. (busy li’l ole me!)

19 October 2011 update

jayseeay — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:33:59 +0000

Thought I’d better let everyone know that the old Powditch GoogleGroup has now been deleted as has the old Powditch Blogger page, and that all previous posts etc have been transferred onto WordPress (q.v. entries on the Powditch WordPress blog for October 2010 and for September 2008).

Hopefully as and when any new information relating to the Powditch family is discovered or shared with me, I’ll be able to post it on WordPress as it is certainly the quickest way I can get the details ‘out there’, without actually having to update the main www.powditch.plus.com website.

Speaking of the www.powditch.plus.com website, I have at long last (hopefully!) managed to work out how to remove all those nuisance lines/boxes from webpages (thank goodness).

Strangely, although viewing our website on Internet Explorer has never shown those lines, other Browsers such as Mozilla, Opera, and others have (up til now) shown the lines.

The first page you will see where the lines have been removed, is the homepage, but as soon as I’m able to, I will edit each and every of the 967 pages on the www.powditch.plus.com website so that you won’t be troubled by those lines again. As so many pages are involved, the editing is going to take me quite a while to complete, so please do bear with me.

Well, that’s it for now, but as I’m also including links to this WordPress blog on the homepage of the www.powditch.plus.com website, I hope that you’ll click on the link from the latter to read the latest, and maybe add your own news etc.

Some Australian and New Zealand records (from www.findmypast.com.au)

jayseeay — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:05:13 +0000

Are you a member of the Find My Past website, or do you have access (e.g. via a Library) to it?

If you do, then you may be interested to know that on Find My Past’s Australian and New Zealand site, there were (as at 4 August 2011) 117 matches for the Powditch surname, in 50 record sets;

Although I’m not able to provide the exact details of each match here, you should be able to see what I was able to see by clicking on this link (http://www.findmypast.com.au) and then entering the surname of powditch (N.B. it doesn’t matter whether you type the surname in lower or UPPER case) whilst to save time, I have provided a list of what records are available from the latter, and how many matches there were for each record set

Directories and Almanacs Records:

South Australian Directory 1924 (Sands) - 2 matches
South Australian Almanac & Directory 1881 - 1 match
Commercial & Trades Directory SA 1882-83 - 1 match
Melbourne Directory 1884 (Sands) - 2 matches
Melbourne Directory 1892 (Sands) - 2 matches

Electoral Rolls and Censuses Records:

Bendigo Electoral Roll 1922 - 1 match
New Zealand Electoral Rolls 1853 to 1864 - 6 matches

Family History and Biography Records:
Cyclopedia of New Zealand v2 Auckland - 2 matches

Government Records Records:

New South Wales Government Gazette 1834 - 7 matches
New South Wales Government Gazette 1835 - 3 matches
New South Wales Government Gazette 1839
New South Wales Police Gazette 1896 - 3 matches
New South Wales Police Gazette 1898 - 1 match

Miscellaneous Records and Reference Records:

Handbook to Australasia 1859 - 1 match
Queensland, Australia, Unclaimed Letters 1859-1874 - 8 matches
Queensland Early Pioneers Index 1824-1859 - 2 matches
Queensland Horse and Cattle Brands Index 1872-1899 - 1 match
Queensland School Pupils Index, Part 4 - 1 match

Social, Regional and General History Records:

Early History of New Zealand 1890 - 4 matches

Birth, Marriage and Death Records Records:

Rookwood Cemetery - 2 matches

Probate, Land and Court Records Records:

New Zealand Jury Rolls 1842 to 1862 - 9 matches

Hopefully you’ll find the above to be of interest, and should you know of any other Powditch records from other sources, why not share your knowledge of them here.

Look forward to hearing from you

Welcome

jayseeay — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:53:18 +0000

Welcome to powditch.wordpress.com and to a different slant on information relating to the surname and family of Powditch.

Although you probably already know about - and may have used - my main website www.powditch.plus.com/ it has been increasingly difficult for me to maintain the latter in the manner I would wish, so thanks to my being able to create a Blog on WordPress.com I am now able to provide you with far more informative sources relating to the Powditch family and its history, far quicker than via my website, and all in an easily read format.

Please be part of this new format and join in. Sign up, contribute memories, images, news and more, but most of all - enjoy!

Guest Book

jayseeay — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:55:10 +0000

(N.B. The following message originally appeared on the now-defunct GoogleGroup, “Powditch Family History“, where it was included within the “Pages” section. The message was then added (c2010) to ‘Blogger’ http://powditchfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/) although as WordPress is now my Blog of choice, I have re-transferred the same post here).

Do you like the History of the Powditch family website (http://www.powditch.plus.com/), and its associated Google Groups section?

Do you think that more should be added to the site, and if so, what? or do you have any information, photos, or any other details which you would be prepared to share with others on the website?

Please leave your comments, your thoughts, and anything else you want to say, and I’ll get back to you.

http://www.powditch.plus.com/

The 1519 Will of Thomas Podych

jayseeay — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:42:47 +0000

(N.B. The following message originally appeared on the now-defunct GoogleGroup, “Powditch Family History“, where it was included within the “Pages” section on 17 October 2009). The message was then added (c2010) to ‘Blogger’ http://powditchfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/) although as WordPress is now my Blog of choice, I have re-transferred the same post here).

The 1519 Will of Thomas Podych

Between 1939 and 1945, The Harleian Society, College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street, London, published their Series Volumes 91 and 97, being “East Anglian Pedigrees“, edited by Campling, Arthur, FSA, FSG.

Held at the Society of Genealogists’ Library in London, are the handwritten notes of Arthur Campling which he used for his compilation of the East Anglian Pedigrees, although not every name amongst his notes actually made it into the published version.

One of the surnames Campling researched, was that of ‘POWDICH‘ [sic: Powditch], and it is thanks to his notes that I have been able to verify some of my own Powditch research, as well as find references to sources which led to the discovery of other Powditch material.

One Powditch he referred to in his notes, was a Thomas Podych, and from those notes it is obvious that he actually saw and read Thomas Podych’s 1519 Will at some time in the past, for not only did he record when the Will was written and Probate granted, but he also stated (within his handwritten notes) those names mentioned in the Will, which included those of Thomas’ wife and their children.

In J. Venn and J.A. Venn, “Alumni Cantabrigiensis” (Part 1 , From the earliest times to 1751 (4 vols; Cambridge, 1922-1927), under the entry for “Powditch, Thomas”, is entered the following details;-

“Member of Gonville Hall. An Augustinian Canon. S. of Thomas and Agnes of Outwell (or Wiveton) Norfolk. By his father’s Will of 1519-20 He was then under 18. Prior of Heacham, Norfolk 1526. V. of Wiggenhall St.Peter, Norfolk 1528.”

From the above two sources, we are able to see that at some time in the past, the 1519 Will of Thomas Podych [sic. Powditch] had not only been viewed, but that specific details had been extracted (viz; that either the Will had been written on, or Thomas had died on, 22 Aug 1519, and that Probate had been granted 1519 in ‘N.W.A.’ Furthermore, in the Will mention is made of Thomas’ wife’s, Agnes, and of his children, Margaret, Agnes, Cecily, James, Thomas and Robert).

The question now (and it has been a question which has remained unanswered for at least the last 28 years!) is what has happened to that Will, and where is it now?

I have searched for it, others more learned than myself have searched for it, and all depositories consulted to date have not been able to provide the answer as to the Will’s present location.

That the Will appears to be a ‘bridge’ between the Norfolk fenlands around Outwell and Upwell, and the north-eastern coast of the same County in and around Wiveton can be determined from the places mentioned (as seen by those who have [in the past] seen the document), but only actual sight of the Will and discovery of its contents will prove whether it is THE bridge.

Have you seen the Will? Do you know where it is archived? Any help in your providing such details would be very much appreciated.

Thank you

WANTED – John Walsh (father-in-law of William Powditch)

jayseeay — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:33:22 +0000

(N.B. The following message originally appeared on the now-defunct GoogleGroup, “Powditch Family History“, where it was included within the “Pages” section on 30 June 2008). The message was then added (c2010) to ‘Blogger’ http://powditchfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/) although as WordPress is now my Blog of choice, I have re-transferred the same post here).

“On 19 June 1823 (just over 185 years ago!) the Parish Register for St George’s Church, Bloomsbury, in the County of Middlesex (UK) records that a marriage between an Anne WALSH and a William POWDITCH took place after Banns had been called.

The Register was signed by both parties as “Wm. Powditch”, and “Anne Walsh”, and their Witnesses, who also signed the Register, were Fred’k Drennan and George Walsh.

Anne (whose first name has also been recorded at times as ‘Ann’) was born c1799 at Cork, Ireland’, and she, like her sister Eliza (born c1786, also at ‘Cork, Ireland’) were daughters of one John Walsh, ‘Chaplain’, and a ‘Landed Proprietor of Cork, Ireland’.

That one of the Witnesses at Anne’s marriage was a George Walsh would appear to suggest that he might have been her brother?, whilst it is possible that there may have been another sister, who at one time is referred to as being formerly a Mrs Sharpe.

Up til June 2008, the life and whereabouts of John Walsh has proved to be a great mystery, his movements not having been traced, although he is reputed to have been at Jamaica in the early 1800s.

Does anyone have any information about John Walsh, ‘Chaplain and Land Proprietor’, including the name of his wife, and whether they had any more children? Also, where and when did John Walsh die, and did he leave a Will?

Look forward to receiving any information which could help to find the elusive John Walsh”

Changes to GoogleGroups and our impending loss of Pages and Files

jayseeay — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:20:33 +0000

(The following sets out the main reason for my having abandoned the old Powditch GoogleGroup, and first of all going to Blogger, before then coming to WordPress).

I have only just discovered that it is Google’s intention, with effect
from this November (2010) to remove both the Pages and Files sections from all GoogleGroups.

Whilst I can understand the reasoning behind their logic, by the same
token the denial of this Group to have either “Pages” and/or Files
(where images uploaded by members of this Group, reside) is rather
disappointing.

In view of the above (and due to Google’s actions - a copy of what
they wrote being as follows) I will be moving the contents of the
Pages and their respective files/images to the Powditch main website,
and will retain them there until such time as an alternative to Pages
and Files can be found (Please note, for the moment, the topics of
Discussions will remain on this Google Group – now removed).

Google’s communication reads as follows;-

“Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Notice about Pages and Files

To focus on improving the core functionality of Google Groups –
mailing lists and forum discussions — we have decided to stop
supporting the pages and files features. Even though we know
discontinuing these features may inconvenience some of you in the
short term, we believe that this move will improve your experience
storing and sharing files as other products, such as Google Docs and
Google Sites, are designed specifically for file storage and page
creation.

For example, you can create your pages on Google Sites and share the
site with the members of your group. You can also store your files on
the site by attaching files to pages on the site. If you’re just
looking for a place to upload files so that your group members can
download them, we suggest you try using Google Docs. You can upload files and share access with either a group or an individual, assigning either edit or download only access to the files.

Starting in November 2010, Groups will no longer allow the creation or editing of files and pages; the content will only be available for
viewing, and only existing files will be able to be downloaded. If you
would like to keep the content currently on the pages and files
sections of your group, we highly encourage you to export and migrate it to another product. In February 2011, we will turn off the pages and files features, and you will no longer be able to access that
content.

To make this move easier for you, we have enabled zip-download
functionality to export all the pages and files from your group
easily. You can access this tool by clicking “Download all pages” and
“Download all files” feature on the pages and files homepages of your
groups.

Thanks for taking the time to read this announcement and for using
Google Groups.

The Google Groups Team”

Many thanks for continuing to be a member of the Powditch Family
History Group, and let’s hope that the above changes won’t greatly
affect the Group.

All the best for now,

Welcome to Jasmine Davey

jayseeay — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:14:45 +0000

(N.B. The following message originally appeared on the now-defunct GoogleGroup, “Powditch Family History“, where it was included within the “Discussions” section on 20 April 2009 at 12:38pm. The message was then added (c2010) to ‘Blogger’ http://powditchfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/) although as WordPress is now my Blog of choice, I have re-transferred the same post here.

“Hi Jasmine, and welcome to the Powditch Family History Blog.

I remember your parents, Raymond Urban Powditch and Margaret Beryl nee Domaille very well, indeed, I visited them at their house when your Uncle Rex and Aunt Ursula were there, together with your Aunt Dorothy who had come over from the States for a visit.

Although I know that your parents as well as Rex and Ursula, are deceased, I haven’t heard from Dorothy’s side of the family for several years, so perhaps you could let me know whether she’s still alive? I seem to recollect that your Dad died around the time of our first Powditch Family Gathering (September 2004).

Congratulations on your having researched your family back to the 1600′s. As you say, many of them were indeed lighthouse keepers, and besides their having been at Usk (as you mentioned) there were also connections with Les Hanois (C.I.), Hartland (Devon), Spurn Head (Lincs) and Ipswich way (Suffolk). There was also mention of another place (my memory’s not too good at the moment!) which could have been either in Scotland or Australia!

Have you seen my (1989) book “Peerless Powditch’s”, Vol.3, ‘Norfolk Vacated’ ? Your Dad and Mum had a copy after it was published, and if you haven’t seen it, then it may be that your brother has the book.Having said that, the same volume is actually on my website (http://www.powditch.plus.com/) whilst Chapter 12 relates to your branch of the family Your Dad first appearing on page 185 of that Chapter) - all of which can be seen and read at the following link;- http://www.powditch.plus.com/PeerlessPowditch/chapter_12.htm

I was most interested to hear that you and your husband have been to West Usk lighthouse (that’s more than I’ve done!) where my great-great- grandad (Wells Kendle Powditch) was Assistant Keeper for Trinity House (again, the same Chapter 12 gives a good history of WKP’s lighthouse placements from page 177 onwards, which you hopefully will find interesting).

I must admit that although I do have several photos of WKP, I don’t think that I have one of the one you mention of him taken with his son at Usk in 1879, and if possible, I would like to see a copy.

Something I haven’t mentioned is that I do have lots of information relating to not only the Powditch family, but also the Stevens/ Stephens family, and that information is held here in my vast Powditch archive, so if you want to know something which isn’t already on my website, please do ask. I also have contacts (descendants) who have provided info’ to me of their Stevens / Stephens ancestry, so again if I can help……..!

Right then, I’m off to bed (it’s just gone midnight) but before I do, may I say how thrilled I am that you have applied to become a member of the Powditch Family History blog and I look forward to any input you wish to add.

All the best for now,”

2008 Powditch Family Gathering (mini-version)

jayseeay — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:11:15 +0000

Well, I suppose that it wasn’t really a proper Powditch Family Gathering, at least not in the sense of the 2004 or 2006 gatherings, but on the other hand it was a coming together of those descended from the Cardiff (South Wales) branch of the family.

Margy Powditch (from Bucks) together with her daughter Drena, Drena’s daughter Jenna, and Margy’s niece, Penny, had all come down to Gower to stay in the area for a week’s holiday, and to come and see us (catch up on all the news, see the area etc).

Whilst they were staying locally (just down the road from us), Shirley (Ang’s sister) and Ang thought that it would be nice for a few other family members from South Wales to all meet up on Wednesday (9 September 2008), so it was all arranged by them, and on that day, our front room was graced with 12 Powditch’s or Powditch descendants!

Present were Margy Powditch (Hedgerley), Drena Welch (Farnham Royal), Jenna Powell (Farnham Royal), Penny King (Warboys), Pamela Powditch (Cardiff), Marjorie Powditch (Cardiff), Hazel Powditch (Kilgetty), Alan Powditch (Kilgetty), Shirley Smith (Gower), Carole Smith (Gower), Angela Algar (Gower) and John C Algar (Gower), and our two grandchildren joined the throng later in the afternoon, meeting all their extended family!