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Hi Shirley as far as I know he did die in Medway. I know I will have trouble searching this one as the name is so common but on the other hand I did have trouble searching a rare name. If you do have time to look it would be great. Thanks Gloria

To everyone we helped. It was lovely to get all your comments on the results. We had a hectic afternoon and the time flew. We tried to get something for everyone that asked. Sorry we could not do more. All the best in your research Shirley and April.

Hi Shirley, Thanks so much for the Holloways. The 1871 William is definately mine, and the 1861 John also looks promising. I know that there are still a lot of Holloways in Strood, my dad grew up there (top end of Carnation) before moving to NYC 25 years ago. Will email you direct when my dad gets home from work. Thanks again, Jonathan

Hi Shirley, I've sent you an Email. Thank-you very much for your help and for finding me a new family member (little Emma) whom I hadn't known existed, and now I've got someone else to look up! Cheers :)))

Hi Shirley Thanks to you and April as well. I think Hannah and Thomas Boakes may be mine, more checking to do. Anytime you can get a chance to check the marriage of Mary Cassidy would be wonderful. Thanks again Teresa

Shirley, Thank you for that - I obviously got my towns muddled up! Regards, Sarah

Gina I live and work in Strood. When we were asking about the pub and mentioned the name Ring we were told someone named Henry Ring was murdered after a game of skittles. Not sure of circumstances whether it was at pub or another time. Shirley

Hi Teresa How are you? Ran out of time re marriage but here are some Boakes families 1891 20 Albany Road Hannah boarder age 17 b Chatham Thomas boarder age 26 1871 Henry Boakes age 56 unmarried Labourer b Sevenoaks 1861 Gardeners Square Whittaker Street Thomas head m 31 sargeant b Chatham Mary A wife m 23 b London Mary A E daur 6 months b Chatham 1881 16 John Street Thomas 16 Pot boy b Chatham Hannah 7 b Chatham Try to get you some more next time. Shirley

Gloria Sorry. Did not have time for this one. Did he die in Medway? I will try next time. Good Luck Shirley

Hi Jonathan Lots of Holloways in Strood. Did William have any brothers or sisters? Found this for 1861 census Address Meeting Alley. John Holloway 64 Labourer b Rochester Margaret 57 b Strood Charles 28 b Strood 1851 census William 47 Susan 49 William 22 George 20 Henry 18 Daniel 16 Charles 14 James 9 Sarah 6 1871 Strood Square William 50 fishmonger Charlotte 39 Elizabeth 14 Edward 10 Alfred 8 Arthur 5 Clara 3 Daniel 1 1891 Strood Square. Daniel Head 21 Louisa wife 18 b Rochester Charlotte mother widow 66 William unmarried 47 Longshore Labourer I copied out all Holloway families with a William. If he lived in Strood most of his life he should be in there. I wondered if John Holloway in 1861 Census could be father. Lots more Holloways in Strood. If you want any more info let me know. Shirley

Thank you very much Shirley for taking the time to do this. I don't think I would be able to spare the time for anyone else's lookups on a visit. I have my work cut out to do my own! Very grateful to you. Anne

To Gina in London Did you find out about The Amalgamation Public House in Strood. We spoke to a nice gentleman who was the pub expert. It has been pulled down now but it was named after the railway workers who used to meet there in Station Road. There was a Ring family living there in 1871. Ann head widow age 67 Innkeeper b Chatham Reuben son married age 32 bricklayer b Strood Sarah son's wife age 33 b Chatham Leonard g/son age 1 b Strood There were lots of Rings in Strood. We copied a few for you. 1861 Census High Street Strood Henry Ring m age 38 b Chatham Town carter Ann age 39 Edward 18 Sarah 16 Henry 14 John 12 William J 10 Frank 8 Thomas 6 Reuben 4 Sapiencieu? 2 (in 1871 named Sophia K) 1871 Same address mostly same people but Albert age 9. Re your other questions. At first we searched St Nicholas Strood but found out there was a St Nicholas Rochester. Mary Ann Ring b 19 Mar 1809 Thomas Ring b 11th Sept 1810 John Ring was a Post Boy Too many churches in Chatham to go through for Ann Curtis. Will let you know when we go again and by then you might have a bit more info for us to go on. Are these your Rings in 1861 Alexander age 66 Boat Builder b Strood Ann b Chatham 1851 Alexander Ring Ann Mary Ann Emma b Tonbridge 1851 Pars Head Lane George 31 Mariner Elizabeth 33 Lots more but too many to copy in time. Shirley

To Shirley thank you so very much for looking up my fathers name for me ,i really do appreciate it.You see i am searching for my dad and all i know is he was a pilot officerin thr RAF,and was attached to the canadian force.So thanks again Judith Thompson

To Sarah Day. We did ask about this one but St Lawrence comes under the Canterbury district of Kent. We think it is in Ramsgate area. There should be records for those churches there. Sorry Shirley

Thanks. Yes they are mine. Whenever I get to Medway.... I'm prepared for a long search! ;-) Thanks again. Chloe

To Judith Thompson Because you gave us so much information this one was easy. MICHAEL ALAN POTTER age 21 Capstan setter 20 Cavensh Road father Henry Alan Potter (gardener) Emily Winifred Simms age 18 8 May Road Rochester father Samuel Simms (taylor) witnesses Samuel Simms and Alice Maud Simms.

Chloe There are records for non conformist churches. They are on micofilm and very difficult to read. We thought we would look on some census for you. 1851 census 4 Old Post Office Yard Jane Swail unmarried 18 needlewoman b brompton 1891 Census 120 New Road. John Swail Head 47 Ironmonger b chatham Jane Swail wife 46 Edith Swail daur 18 dressmaker Maud Swail daur 16 dressmaker Percy Swail son 14 clerk (shop) Amy Swail daur 12 scholar New Road is between Rochester and Chatham 1891 104 Henry Street Joseph Corby head 61 Ordinance Labourer b Chatham Jane Corby wife 55 b Brompton Henry Corby son 27 Ordinance labourer b Brompton Walter Corby son 22 shop boy are these yours Shirley

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Clare We went to the city arc in Strood. We felt bit bit overwhelmed and had to keep asking for help. The time went too quick and unless you have the name of the church or a specific date it is very difficult to trace births or marriages. Shirley

Shirley I'm guessing that I didn't give you enough info. What other info do you need? I don't have much at all really. If I were ever able to conduct a search myself, would I find it difficult with the information that I have? Or did you simply not see the message in time, or not have the time? Chloe (re: Corby and Swail in Chatham - non conformists)