JoeB wrote:

Does the plain old microphone and system speakers work? Just for test purposes...I'm not cheap, just lazy.

Yes, it does!

I have a dualphone which I use both for Skype and regular calls with through my PTT provider.

liviomoreno wrote:

JoeB wrote: Does the plain old microphone and system speakers work? Just for test purposes...I'm not cheap, just lazy. Yes, it does! I have a dualphone which I use both for Skype and regular calls with through my PTT provider.

Well I've got the equipment, now I'll read the instructions...Thanks Livio

On another subject altogether...Didn't someone create a questionnaire that can be given to friends and relatives for genealogy data? I seem to remember seeing that on this site. A recent family party evoked a bunch of offers to send me family history, "if only I had a form to fill out." Anyone remember seeing that form? Joe B.

Can this help?

Questionnaire

Exactly what I was looking for, Big thank You from Chicago...

Joe,

Could this be 'your' James Blackwell?


1841 England Census
about James Blackwell
Name: James Blackwell
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826
Gender: Male
Where born: Cheshire, England

Civil Parish: Prestbury
Hundred: Macclesfield
County/Island: Cheshire
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

View Image

Registration district: Macclesfield
Sub registration district: East Macclesfield
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Godfrey Blackwell 50
Edward Blackwell 20
James Blackwell 15
Charles Blackwell 42


Or maybe this one - not very clear but it shows:
>Click here<

Ships Manifest Liverpool to New York 1840

Father William 45
Wife Alice 45
Daughter Wmxxx(?) 16
Son James 13

Carole wrote:

Joe, Could this be 'your' James Blackwell? 1841 England Census about James Blackwell Name: James Blackwell Age: 15 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826 Gender: Male Where born: Cheshire, England Civil Parish: Prestbury Hundred: Macclesfield County/Island: Cheshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: View Image Registration district: Macclesfield Sub registration district: East Macclesfield Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Godfrey Blackwell 50 Edward Blackwell 20 James Blackwell 15 Charles Blackwell 42 Or maybe this one - not very clear but it shows: [>Click here> Ships Manifest Liverpool to New York 1840 Father William 45 Wife Alice 45 Daughter Wmxxx(?) 16 Son James 13

Hi Carole,

The first James might be a match, The father's name isn't George, Godfrey might have been the actual British name, George being the Nickname.

Carole wrote:

Joe, Could this be 'your' James Blackwell? 1841 England Census about James Blackwell Name: James Blackwell Age: 15 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1826 Gender: Male Where born: Cheshire, England Civil Parish: Prestbury Hundred: Macclesfield County/Island: Cheshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: View Image Registration district: Macclesfield Sub registration district: East Macclesfield Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Godfrey Blackwell 50 Edward Blackwell 20 James Blackwell 15 Charles Blackwell 42 Or maybe this one - not very clear but it shows: >Click here< Ships Manifest Liverpool to New York 1840 Father William 45 Wife Alice 45 Daughter Wmxxx(?) 16 Son James 13

Another bit that I have on James...

WOW Joe, you do have so much about James. His army career almost mirrors my great grandfathers, except mine began his at 13yo in 1876... he travelled all over the world like your ancestor but was in the London Irish Rifles.

But I digress. You mentioned that you wanted to contact the Macclesfield BMD office. Well all their records are held by Stockport Council (12 miles away). This area is all part of Greater Manchester - >SEE LINK HERE<

Stockport has a super website which includes a page on genealogy. From that you can navigate to various other BMD information - I won't tell you what you 'might' find there I'll let you go and discover yourself....bet you're curious now - right? Well I reckon that 90% of the enjoyment of finding things is being able to do it yourself - not just have someone put it on a plate for you - am I right or am I right.

Anyway, heres the link - so go browse and enjoy yourself
>Stockport/Macclesfield Council Registrar of BMD<


sorry - no bananas from me - just my dancing 'wabbit'

Carole wrote:

WOW Joe, you do have so much about James. His army career almost mirrors my great grandfathers, except mine began his at 13yo in 1876... he travelled all over the world like your ancestor but was in the London Irish Rifles. But I digress. You mentioned that you wanted to contact the Macclesfield BMD office. Well all their records are held by Stockport Council (12 miles away). This area is all part of Greater Manchester - >SEE LINK HERE< Stockport has a super website which includes a page on genealogy. From that you can navigate to various other BMD information - I won't tell you what you 'might' find there I'll let you go and discover yourself....bet you're curious now - right? Well I reckon that 90% of the enjoyment of finding things is being able to do it yourself - not just have someone put it on a plate for you - am I right or am I right. Anyway, heres the link - so go browse and enjoy yourself >Stockport/Macclesfield Council Registrar of BMD< sorry - no bananas from me - just my dancing 'wabbit'

Hi Carole,
I checked the Stockport site. There are two possibilities. Although there is no further data for the entries? I'm not sure what that date column indicates, Birth date, entry date, death date? Also, your absolutley right. I should start researching this stuff on my own. I tend to get lazy and make requests before I have fully investigated a problem. Still a novice, but catching on...Joe

Hi Joe,
Now you've got Skype it might be a really good idea to phone the Stockport Registrars Office or even send an E-Mail (but you'll find that they will be really pleased to answer your questions and help you as you are phoning from so far away - you'll see).

Here (below) are the contact details for the Registrars Office - and you're lucky - they DO speak English


Stockport Register Office
Town Hall
John Street Entrance
Stockport
SK1 3XE
Cheshire

To help us provide the best service we strongly recommend customers telephone and book an appointment. Opening hours: 09.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday. Please note we are closed on the morning of the first Wednesday in the month.

Daytime Tel. No: 0845 644 4311
Fax: 0161 474 3390
Email: register.office @ stockport.gov.uk

Thanks Carole, I will give them a call...

Carole wrote:

Hi Joe, Now you've got Skype it might be a really good idea to phone the Stockport Registrars Office or even send an E-Mail (but you'll find that they will be really pleased to answer your questions and help you as you are phoning from so far away - you'll see). Here (below) are the contact details for the Registrars Office - and you're lucky - they DO speak English Stockport Register Office Town Hall John Street Entrance Stockport SK1 3XE Cheshire To help us provide the best service we strongly recommend customers telephone and book an appointment. Opening hours: 09.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday. Please note we are closed on the morning of the first Wednesday in the month. Daytime Tel. No: 0845 644 4311 Fax: 0161 474 3390 Email: register.office @ stockport.gov.uk

Hi Carole,

Fairly good news here. Called Stockport (love that Skype thing). They were very busy...suggested that I email. Response was overnight:

Dear Mr. Blackwell,

Civil Registration was started in 1837 so any event prior e.g. Baptisms Burial or Marriages may be held at the church in question or deposited centrally e.g. archivist in central library. Macclesfield is a registration district in its own right and therefore does not come under Stockport, their phone number is 01625 423 463.

Kind regards

W. Roberts
Supt. Registrar
___________________________
Then I Skyped Macclesfield (Ya-hoo, fun again-31 cents). Was told "right church and right pew"...they asked for a written request with all details. The letter is in the mail. I feel very positive about this. I hope I'm not related to King George, I'm happy with the quiet life. Joe B.

Hey Joe..that's great!

Carole is going to be sooooo pleased. I know I am and I can't wait to hear their reply. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be all good..

Yes, skype is a blessing..especially in situations such as this!

nuccia wrote:

Hey Joe..that's great! Carole is going to be sooooo pleased. I know I am and I can't wait to hear their reply. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will be all good.. Yes, skype is a blessing..especially in situations such as this!

Hi Nuccia,

Did you ever get all the snow shoveled? Probably a bit colder in Toronto.

Joe