In the for ground is the hanging tree . Thomas Jackson has not yet moved into his shop, Nor has the post Office that is in the castle. So I date this between...
Thanks for this one - would you explain more about the hanging tree? I assume it's where criminals were hanged, but anything else? thanks ... moved into his...
Thomas Jackson outside his shop c1902 You have been sent 1 picture. image0-1.jpg These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. Try it out here:...
The Hangings took place from early times when Slaves were hanged for trying to escape, and the tree was suppose to be the place of the hangings. The first...
Hi Clifford, Thanks for this BUT>>>>>>>> I cannot see the attachments or any of the photographs. Anyone on the list tell me what is wrong please?? Is there a...
Thanks for the info and also pictures - still looking for more if anyone has any. Adele ... for trying to escape, and the tree was suppose to be the place of...
Hi Sharon, Yes, we have ordered and received the estate records for Eliza and John Anderson in South Africa. We're actually in the progress of trying to...
Does anyone know the Louw or Lowe family? As I have not been able to find any links yet to the Richards family, I want to trace the other families. Lavinia...
Hi , This is my first post on here and i am hoping someone can help me. My GGrandmother Alice Maud Brown was born on St Helena c1867, her mother Elizabeth...
Hi Everyone I am trying to trace my father's background. I believe he was born Benjamin Bennett and was later adopted by the Crosher family. He moved from St...
I came across this ship's passenger detail for William N. and Susannah Honeybun. They arrived in New Bedford, Massachusetts 20 April 1851. William's occupation...
Hi, Have just discovered that my maternal grandmother was born on St Helena and was wondering if anyone knew of her history. She was born on the 21st July...
Hi, I have the following folks in my research files all born in St Helena. Burnham, Charlotte,Abt 12 Jul 1789, St Helena Island Honeybun, ,7 Aug 1863, St...
My 3rd great grandparents were married on St. Helena on 23 May 1844. They are John Henry Powell George Blackford ( b. abt 1819, maybe born in England) and Emma...
Just a thought, Saul Solomon brought a George MOSS and his brother to St Helena. I believe it was George who, from time to time was the sheriff. Eventually, he...
You might like to look at this site that mentions the Moss family http://website.lineone.net/~sthelena/saulsolomon.htm Colin ... to St Helena. I believe it was...
On 7 Jul 1814 on St. Helena Island, a Hannah Moss married Joseph Solomon, brother of Saul Solomon. (From St. Helena Church Records 1767- 1835). I don't know...
Many of you will be familiar with the history of the Solomon family on St. Helena, especially Saul Solomon and his brothers but it still seems a mystery where...
Hi All I am researching my mother's branch of our tree and have drawn a blank right at square one. My grandmother was Ellen E. Campbell, born 1894, and had ...
Hello Barbara, Just a short message regarding the name Blackford: on a website about army regiments by Brendan Stebbings you can find a reference to one...
Caroline was my Grandmother and was born on St Helena, 6.7.29 and died in Canterbury, Kent 5.7.92. How is the best way of finding information on her Aunts...
Still trying to find any information about a St Helenian woman called Isabella Heaven, nee Mealy. She was born Isabella Mealy (or Mealey) on St Helena in...
Hi, I also contacted the Saint Helena register office. They nevr got back to me either. Its a shame that they are not more organised as they could make some ...
Have you contacted the Registry Office directley? They require you to pay a deposit. You are then put on a waiting list. I have been waiting since April, I...
Dear all, It had been my intention to review the information that has been gathered regarding the name Richards on the island, but unfortunately I have not had...
Hi James, Thank you for the season's greetings. Being a newcomer to this list, what is the significance of the digital camera. Merry Christmas, David (looking...
Thanks Tom. I too want to wish you and all the listers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It's my hope that in the new year, my Anderson/Ward/Prosser...