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| Author: | Julie Appleton NSW [ Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Major Wemyss Thomas Cockburn or any Cockburns |
I am related to Major Wemyss Thomas Cockburn 1800 - 1856 although there may well be other relatives by this name. The names of Wemyss - Charteris - Lennox - Rosslyn - Erskine - Manners - repeat down through the centuries and maybe they are merely the naming of a child after a hero of the day --- or are we connected in some way? As yet we cannot find the connection. Our earliest ancestor is Lt Col James Cockburn - Royal Artillery who was married to Charlotte Stuart in 1787 at St Marys Whitechapel London. They had 7 children one of whom was Wemyss Thomas Cockburn. Ultimately, in Port Macquarie NSW Lt Wemyss Thomas Robert (or Rawdon) Cockburn 1829-1868 married 1860 Emmeline Sidney Murphy 1842-1933. They had 2 sons survive: Wemyss Stuart Hartley Cockburn 1862-1889; and Lennox Manners Charteris Cockburn 1865-1926. And we are happy to share information, photos and certificates. The murder at Burnley was fascinating. Thank you. We would love any information. |
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| Author: | Mel [ Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Major Wemyss Thomas Cockburn or any Cockburns |
Welcome to the forum Julie. Thanks for the info The murder Julie refers to is on this page. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=173&start=15&hilit=Cockburn |
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| Author: | Julie Appleton NSW [ Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Major Wemyss Thomas Cockburn or any Cockburns |
Thanks Mel, I will get the hang of this eventually. If the ancestors were transported to Australia there are a few OLD TV series made here that although dated - are quite useful in filling in the background and atmosphere. Although the acting is a bit stiff by today's standards - the story lines have actually got some accuracy to them. And there are some more recent shows too: The Timeless Land Against the Wind Sara Dane Hanging Gale To the Ends of the Earth |
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