Genealogy Chat

Trinity house was set up in 1514 so there records probly go that far.

Thanks Louise, You're a star! How's this for impressive service though! Found the website, emailed them for advice, got a reply within TEN MINS! Records on pilots are held at Kew, records on the actual lighthouses (which might be useful if I can establish where he worked) are at the Guildhall although a lot didn't survive the bomb that landed on Trinity House in 1940 but she's emailed me a list of what did and what can be searched at the Guildhall. Wonder if Pete wants a copy to add to his extensive collection of military etc knowledge! Lou

Lou, Don't be daft! Email me the details and I'll take a look. I live near Kew and will be going along on the 5th and no doubt lots more afterwards. I have no idea how long it will take to find things but if you can wait I'll cetainly get round to it. Besides if I help you I don't need to feel guilty when I ask for help on my tricky Manchester rellies! Louise

I don't like to ask! Seems cheeky when they're going all that way probably to look up their own stuff. And to be honest I don't know too much about this guy or how far the records go back. He was born 1760 in Sunderland and winds up in Essex at some point before the '41. I imagine his apprenticeship would be around 1775-1780. I'll have a look at that Trinity website Pete suggested and see whether I can find anything more out Lou

I wonder if anyone in the group going 5 March would be able to look Lou?

Thanks All Trinity House it is then! Heather Hmm, tell me about it! Was up till 20 past 5 with both the kids. Not feeling too chipper this morning! Peter They're bound to be at Kew and fairly inaccessible, just my luck! Lou

Trinity might be a reference to Trinity House, which is an organisation for sea-going people. When I was growing up in Hull back in the dark ages, there was a school called Trinity House School which was for pupils who were going into occupations concerned with going to sea. Perhaps they were also involved with training and managing pilots?

Can confirm its Trinity house you will need to contact for him. They might keep records for that far back. Odds on thou There at Kew Address www.trinityhouse.*co.*uk remove*

Lou, 4 a.m. in the morning!! Think of the bags under your eyes! I just had a look for Trinity Pilots, look like you will be in luck, they all had to be licensed.

Thanks Veronica Excellent...I finally have an interesting ancestor! Very white here and still coming down! Lou

Me again....sorry! Nothing in my book for this one and google gave me no clues. Got a chap who is a Retired Trinity Pilot. Now I know a pilot was a ship's steerman but has anyone any idea what the Trinity part is? Thanks Lou