Comments for Funnell's Wood http://www.funnell.org Family trees and fallen leaves Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:26:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on 1851: Edward Funnell made the world’s smallest watch by Black Hat Millionaire http://www.funnell.org/archives/edward-funnell-made-the-worlds-smallest-watch/#comment-1196 Black Hat Millionaire Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:07:06 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/archives/29#comment-1196 Glad I just found your wordpress blog through Google. Found just what I was looking for, thanks =) Btw, wat plugins are you using?? Glad I just found your wordpress blog through Google.

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]]> Comment on Funnell War Graves by Andy http://www.funnell.org/records/funnell-war-graves/#comment-978 Andy Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:33:13 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/?page_id=236#comment-978 A little more, please? A little more, please?

]]> Comment on Funnell War Graves by Neil Rigby http://www.funnell.org/records/funnell-war-graves/#comment-976 Neil Rigby Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:22:44 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/?page_id=236#comment-976 RE: WILLIAM CHARLES FUNNELL d. 7/2/1917 There are only two Commonweath burials at CRECY-EN-PONTHIEU COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France. The other one is my Great Grandfather Driver Francis Robert Lowe 99690 of the Royal Horse Artillery who died on 22/10/1916. I'm not sure if that is the only connection between them? RE: WILLIAM CHARLES FUNNELL d. 7/2/1917
There are only two Commonweath burials at CRECY-EN-PONTHIEU COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Somme, France.
The other one is my Great Grandfather Driver Francis Robert Lowe 99690 of the Royal Horse Artillery who died on 22/10/1916.
I’m not sure if that is the only connection between them?

]]> Comment on Guestbook by Andy http://www.funnell.org/guestbook/#comment-946 Andy Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:53:20 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/guestbook/#comment-946 She is probably Emily born in Portsea (4th quarter 1862 2b 374), daughter of Alfred Funnell and Fanny Thorpe. She is mentioned in the comment to <a href="http://www.funnell.org/archives/have-you-spied-a-birdie-in-funnell%E2%80%99s-wood/" rel="nofollow">this story</a>. That would make her Edward the watchmakers niece. I'd be very interested in more details about your cutting and birthday book if you're willing to share. You can contact me privately via the contact page. She is probably Emily born in Portsea (4th quarter 1862 2b 374), daughter of Alfred Funnell and Fanny Thorpe. She is mentioned in the comment to this story. That would make her Edward the watchmakers niece. I’d be very interested in more details about your cutting and birthday book if you’re willing to share. You can contact me privately via the contact page.

]]> Comment on Guestbook by Nikki http://www.funnell.org/guestbook/#comment-941 Nikki Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:37:38 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/guestbook/#comment-941 Hi, My daughter came across this site today. My Gt Grandmother was Emilie (Emily?) Funnell b.7/11/1862. I don't know quite where she fits in but I already knew about 'the watch' because I have been handed down an old newspaper cutting about it. I also have a 'Birthday book' which belonged to her from 1884. I noticed she wasn't listed as one of Edwards children, have you any ideas? Emily married Richard John Price (Portsmouth) Kind regards Nikki. Hi, My daughter came across this site today. My Gt Grandmother was Emilie (Emily?) Funnell b.7/11/1862. I don’t know quite where she fits in but I already knew about ‘the watch’ because I have been handed down an old newspaper cutting about it. I also have a ‘Birthday book’ which belonged to her from 1884. I noticed she wasn’t listed as one of Edwards children, have you any ideas? Emily married Richard John Price (Portsmouth) Kind regards Nikki.

]]> Comment on WW1: 4 Funnells killed, same day, same place by James Castle http://www.funnell.org/archives/ww1-4-funnells-killed-same-day-same-place/#comment-888 James Castle Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:09 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/archives/14#comment-888 Dear Andy Thank you for your reply I don't know where you live but in T Wells library there is a book on the Hythe, "The unfinished journey" by Michael J Penfold that is worth a read. You will have to ask for it at the counter as it is kept in a back room. Also look on the microfilm of the Courier for 12 Nov 1915 as this has quite a spread on the disaster including photos of many of the casualties. I think there are also some in subsequent issues in 1915. Probably also worth a look in the Advertiser and Gazette. Best wishes James Dear Andy
Thank you for your reply
I don’t know where you live but in T Wells library there is a book on the Hythe, “The unfinished journey” by Michael J Penfold that is worth a read. You will have to ask for it at the counter as it is kept in a back room.
Also look on the microfilm of the Courier for 12 Nov 1915 as this has quite a spread on the disaster including photos of many of the casualties. I think there are also some in subsequent issues in 1915. Probably also worth a look in the Advertiser and Gazette.
Best wishes
James

]]> Comment on The Poet and the Paupers by Funnell’s Wood � Blog Archive » 1832: Thomas Funnell, one way ticket to Canada http://www.funnell.org/archives/the-poet-and-the-paupers/#comment-511 Funnell’s Wood � Blog Archive » 1832: Thomas Funnell, one way ticket to Canada Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:28:56 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/archives/30#comment-511 [...] mentioned in this article, in the 1830’s, like many others, the parish of Chiddingly was having a hard time feeding [...] [...] mentioned in this article, in the 1830’s, like many others, the parish of Chiddingly was having a hard time feeding [...]

]]> Comment on Index to Funnell wills by Funnell’s Wood � Blog Archive » New: index to Funnell wills http://www.funnell.org/records/index-to-funnell-wills/#comment-492 Funnell’s Wood � Blog Archive » New: index to Funnell wills Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:18:58 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/?page_id=174#comment-492 [...] can be found here and you can search it using CTRL+f or the dedicated site search [...] [...] can be found here and you can search it using CTRL+f or the dedicated site search [...]

]]> Comment on Forum by Wendy http://www.funnell.org/forum/#comment-466 Wendy Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:45:21 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/?page_id=5#comment-466 Hi Kylie I was most surprised to read your 'plea'. I was corresponding with George some years ago - about 1993-4 just before his wife, Sissi, died. For several Christmas' we exchanged cards and then they stopped so I did the worst thing possible in family tree - I 'presumed' he had passed away! (I saw a bolt of lightening not long ago!!) I sent George all the information I had on his family at that time including certificates. I am surprised that George is still under the impression that his mother kept his twin brother whilst sending him to an orphanage because that is not true. George's brother, Wallace, died 23 Oct 1926 - just about 5 weeks old! Their mother, Ellen Ann, died aged 49 unmarried - she had the twins when she was 37 (quite an age for an unmarried mother!) Ellen's father, James Funnell married 1885 to Mercy Hoad. Both were born in Herstmonceux and got married there. Unfortunately Mercy died the age of 34 leaving her husband to bring up a young family - 5 under the age of 15. Samson died aged 25 unmarried; Mercy died a spinster aged 78; two sisters, Nellie and Rose married brothers and one of these couples had a daughter Mary Battle born 1920 Eastbourne. Difficult to find descendants from female ancestors - but I will try. Perhaps going back a further generation will find more results of living relatives but a little more distant. Please give George my kindest regards (if he remembers me!) All the very best Wendy Russell nee Funnell Birmingham, England Hi Kylie
I was most surprised to read your ‘plea’. I was corresponding with George some years ago - about 1993-4 just before his wife, Sissi, died.
For several Christmas’ we exchanged cards and then they stopped so I did the worst thing possible in family tree - I ‘presumed’ he had passed away! (I saw a bolt of lightening not long ago!!)
I sent George all the information I had on his family at that time including certificates. I am surprised that George is still under the impression that his mother kept his twin brother whilst sending him to an orphanage because that is not true. George’s brother, Wallace, died 23 Oct 1926 - just about 5 weeks old!
Their mother, Ellen Ann, died aged 49 unmarried - she had the twins when she was 37 (quite an age for an unmarried mother!)
Ellen’s father, James Funnell married 1885 to Mercy Hoad. Both were born in Herstmonceux and got married there.
Unfortunately Mercy died the age of 34 leaving her husband to bring up a young family - 5 under the age of 15. Samson died aged 25 unmarried; Mercy died a spinster aged 78; two sisters, Nellie and Rose married brothers and one of these couples had a daughter Mary Battle born 1920 Eastbourne. Difficult to find descendants from female ancestors - but I will try. Perhaps going back a further generation will find more results of living relatives but a little more distant.
Please give George my kindest regards (if he remembers me!)
All the very best
Wendy Russell nee Funnell
Birmingham, England

]]> Comment on Forum by Kylie http://www.funnell.org/forum/#comment-456 Kylie Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:21:19 +0000 http://www.funnell.org/?page_id=5#comment-456 Name: Kylie E-mail address: kyles4you@yahoo.com Comments: I am writing on behalf of my good friend George Funnell. He was born in 1926 in England(now 81 years old). He was unfortunately abandoned at an orphanage in Eastborne at 3 years of age. He has no known relatives but believes that when his mother gave him away she kept his brother. It would mean the world to George if he could finally connect to someone related to him. He also resided at a boys home north of London until he joined the army and eventually moved to Australia. If anyone has any information or thinks they may be related to George, please contact me. George is now in a retirement village and suffers poor health. It would be great to find a relative before it's too late. Name: Kylie
E-mail address: kyles4you@yahoo.com
Comments: I am writing on behalf of my good friend George Funnell. He was born in 1926 in England(now 81 years old). He was unfortunately abandoned at an orphanage in Eastborne at 3 years of age. He has no known relatives but believes that when his mother gave him away she kept his brother. It would mean the world to George if he could finally connect to someone related to him. He also resided at a boys home north of London until he joined the army and eventually moved to Australia. If anyone has any information or thinks they may be related to George, please contact me. George is now in a retirement village and suffers poor health. It would be great to find a relative before it’s too late.

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