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Re Percival John Daft Tasmania

noelboston1 — 2012-04-08 14:35:21Z

Hello....he is my late granddad......died in Auckland NZ 1947 was last residing Teed St NewMarket with my grandmother Margaret who died in 1960 He had siblings including my mother Mary,,,, Valma,,,,Margaret....Cecila....Michael and Molly who died as infants......the only surviving daughter is Cecilia ( Cookie who lives in Matauri Bay Northland NZ> Also very ill as posted yesterday on facebook to me.....Trust this info is what you have been after......I think Percival was born 1888 ....

FRANCIS DAFT

deborahscott3 — 2012-04-03 11:09:50Z

I'm hoping someone will be able to help with my branch of DAFT's.

My 3xgr-grandfather was George DAFT. From the census, death cert, etc he was born c1826.
He appears on the census in Lambley, and gives his birthplace as Nottingham (City?)
His marriage certificate states father's name FRANCIS DAFT, dec'd, this was in 1847.
I can find nothing about Francis Daft anywhere. He certainly isn't on the 1841 census. There is one, but he's unmarried and born c1811 - just a little bit too young.

I'd appreciate any help with this, that anyone might be able to give. Thank you
Debbie

Re: James, George, Henry C. Daft

coachdaft — 2012-04-03 03:06:02Z

Hello! I am a descendent of James Daft, and am looking for answers as well. In 1850 census, there's a James Daff from VA which "matches" a James Daft in OH in the 1860 census. I believe there a correlation between the names, and I'm trying to find out the relationship. Also,if there are descendents of James and Lovey, I'm trying to figure that out. And, why he left for OH, and she wasn't with him. Divorce? Not a death. Please let me know if you have any information on this. My Dad is Mark Daft, grandfather is John Robert Daft, his Dad was Olney Taylor Daft, his Dad was John Daft, his Dad was George Washington Daft, his Dad was James Daft. Let me know how I can help as well. - Lee Taylor Daft

James Daft

devonacoffey — 2012-02-28 03:19:39Z

I am the granddaughter of a James Daft from Morgantown, WV. He was born around 1916 and died 1986. He was married to Audra Shreve of Randolph County, WV. They had many children (14 I believe).

Re: Daft/Pilkington

jess_byrd — 2011-09-19 03:03:20Z

i have a daft/pilkington connect

Rachel daft married a James pilkington

The Daft Family

schenderson — 2011-01-05 16:08:14Z

Hello,

I am looking for any information regarding the Daft family, Longdon, Rugeley and Lichfield, Staffordshire and especially with regard to emigration to the USA, Canada and Australia.

Many thanks

Stan

Re: Daft Family of England

PDeft — 2010-08-08 09:46:16Z

Hi Kristie

I hope you find the information helpful. I will try and answer any questions you have.

My ancestral name was Daft. As they also came from Nottinghamshire we could well be related.

Peter

Re: Daft Family of England

britepa1 — 2010-08-04 16:08:22Z

Peter,

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful information that you have sent. I sincerely appreciate it.

I am in the process of moving and am overwhelmed with packing right now so please forgive my delay in responding. I will get back with you in the next couple of weeks when things settle down and will likely have a number of questions for you then.

Did you happen to stumble upon the Daft info while looking for the Deft family, or are we somehow connected?

With gratitude,
Kristie

Re: Daft Family of England

PDeft — 2010-08-03 22:33:54Z

Kristie

Did you receive the information I sent you?

I also noticed that on the 1851 Census your Robert Daft's grandfather was living in Sheffield with his son in law.

Peter Deft

Re: Daft Family of England

PDeft — 2010-08-03 22:33:53Z

Kristie

Did you receive the information I sent you?

I also noticed that on the 1851 Census your Robert Daft's grandfather was living in Sheffield with his son in law.

Peter Deft

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

mhughes3491 — 2010-07-31 20:25:40Z

I am a little confused with your post. Was George born 1699 the son of Richard whose will was proved May 13 1728 at Bingham Deanery? Do you have copy of that will?

Vashti Daft's sister Salome married 11 Aug 1829 to Thomas Hickling.

When was Richard son of George born? if it was 1666 he is the son of George the tailor and Ann. If you would give me some additional information, I will forward it to another researcher in England to see if he can help you as he has me. miriamhughes@att.net

Re: Daft Family of England

britepa1 — 2010-07-29 13:37:48Z

Peter,

That is great news! I would really appreciate any information you can send me.

Thank you,
Kristie Daft Rogers
britepa@sbcglobal.net

Re: Daft Family of England

PDeft — 2010-07-29 09:25:40Z

Kirstie

I have information on your ancestor Robert Daft and his brother Alexander John Daft who was born in Sheffield in 1826, and who both emigrated to Utah about 1850. If you let me have your e-mail address I will send it to you.

Peter Deft

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

janeli_1 — 2010-07-28 21:05:45Z

I have a George Dafte died aft 1666. His son Richard Dafte born in Hickling in May 1699 and died there in Dec 1727. He married Mary.
Their son George Daft was born Nov 1699 in Hickling and died there 28 Jan 1770. He married Dorothy Caunt (1722-1805). I am descended from their son Thomas (1755-1817). He married Bridget Sutton (1768-1844). Their son, George was born in Hickling but he and his wife Ann Hardy moved to Halloughton, where their granddaughter, my grandmother, Eveline Daft, was born.
In the 1881 census there is a Vashti Hickling(copied as Vashh). She was born about 1840 and was niece to George Daft born 1809. I am unable to correctly place her in my tree. The original has her born in Hickling but also surname Hickling. Error?
janeli@everus.ca

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

janeli_1 — 2010-07-28 20:49:35Z

I will be at the Canadian Pentelow reunion in Sept 2010. Love to share info.

janeli@everus.ca

Daft Family of England

britepa1 — 2010-03-14 20:05:07Z

I am a descendant of Joseph Daft b 1857 in Salt Lake City, Utah d 1894 Butte, Montana. Father was Robert M. Daft b 1823 Nottinghamshire, Eng d 1865 Salt Lake City, Utah. Mother was Sarah Ann Holmes b 1826 Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng d 1904 Salt Lake City, Utah. I would love to talk to anyone researching this line and share information.

Kristie
britepa@sbcglobal.net

Fanny Gertrude Daft

sarahall193 — 2009-09-25 17:45:28Z

Hi
Would like to be in touch with anyone that knows any information about Fanny Gertrude Daft or her family, or her husband Harry Wood or his family. They are from the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area.
They are my great grandparents
Thankyou.

Fanny Gertrude Daft

sarahall193 — 2009-09-25 17:34:40Z

Hi,
would like to be intouch with anyone who knows anything about Fanny Gertrude Daft or her family, or possibly Her husband Harry Wood and family. They are all from the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire area
They are my great grandparents.
Thankyou

Percival John DAFT

margrette57 — 2009-09-01 00:46:43Z

Trying to find any information on Percival John DAFT;

Born; 1890? Tasmania, Australia.
Cannot verify.
Died; 1947 New Zealand

Any information would be greatly appreciated

Re: Robert L Daft/ Elizabeth Pritt Family Randolph County, WV

calewis156 — 2009-04-28 13:51:32Z

In Randolph County, there was a Nancy Pritt who married Joshua Green, who was disowned, by her father for marrying a Negro (term used at that time.) Did the family just wipe her out of the family history? Due to her involvement with Joshua Green. I do understand the Pritts' where a very respected family in Elkins, and still is for that matter.

Re: Robert L Daft/ Elizabeth Pritt Family Randolph County, WV

RandyStalnaker51 — 2009-04-27 17:57:37Z

They had a daughter named Jane who was born in 1842, and married into the Stalnaker family, Randy

Re: Robert L Daft/ Elizabeth Pritt Family Randolph County, WV

calewis156 — 2009-04-14 15:56:37Z

Did John and Nancy have a daughter name "Nancy Jane Pritt"?

James Daft of Va connected to Maryland Dafts?

RandyStalnaker51 — 2008-10-30 21:27:44Z

My notes on James Daft speculates that he is possibly descended from a Daft family in St. Mary's County Maryland, where a James Daft who was about the same age was mentioned in an estate document, but doesn't state what the document was or who else was mentioned. James was born about 1775, and to my knowledge no one has ever been able to locate who his parents were, [there were no other Dafts in Va at all, or where he was born, if anyone can help I would appreciate it, Randy

Re: James, George, Henry C. Daft

RandyStalnaker51 — 2008-10-30 20:42:45Z

I am also a descendant of James and Lovina Taylor Daft, through their son Jacob and wife Margaret Showalter, who were my my 3rd Great Grandparents.
My second Great Grandparents were Robert L. Daft and wife Elizabeth Pritt, my Great Grandmother was Emma Daft and Charles Crouch.
Will be more than happy to share what I have with you if you are interested, Randy

Dafts and Woods

sarahall193 — 2008-10-15 16:56:31Z

Hi, does anyone have any information about the Dafts of Derbyshire, my Great Grandmother was Fanny Gertrude Daft,married to Harry Wood, her dad was Matthew Daft ( born 1859 ) and her mum was Sophia Rosling ( born 1861 ).

Re: James, George, Henry C. Daft

charlotte1631 — 2008-02-23 01:55:14Z

I have some info on these Dafts. Also have info on George Daft and Charlotte Moore.

Please respond.

Re: Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

RosinaBurton — 2008-02-20 22:30:45Z

Thank you . I have now worked out some more information, and yes it was Samuel who married Sarah Ann G Smith who I was looking for. I have also found his father, Henry, but the surname seems to have changed to Daff. Not sure if this is an error or maybe that was the earlier version of the name!!! His wife was Jane Caswell. Again thank you for your reply . Rosina.

Re: Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

RosinaBurton — 2008-02-20 22:24:13Z

Thank you for the information. I will enjoy trying to get further back with the Daft family. I found out it was Samuel I was looking for. I have at present got his father, Henry's,information, but the name seems to have changed to Daff. This could be an error or maybe it was origianly Daff, I will pursue it further. Thank you again. Rosina.

Re: Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

RosinaBurton — 2008-02-20 22:23:01Z

FRANCIS DAFT

deborahscott3 — 2008-02-20 19:49:07Z

Re: Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

deborahscott3 — 2008-02-20 19:23:53Z

Hmmm, tricky one.
March qtr 1902, Nottingham 7b 505
Samuel Henry DAFT to either Sarah Ann G SMITH, or Mary Elizabeth Selby.

Dec qtr 1912, Basford 7b 491
Henry DAFT to Sarah A D SMITH

If you he was named Samuel, then my money's on the first one.
Debbie

Re: Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

trevmdavis — 2008-01-21 20:35:17Z

Hi,just read your message,hope the following info helps
Have you tried the archives centre at Nottingham uk
if you type in nottingham archives it should give you the following address,;nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/archives htm
this will give you information on how to obtain birth/marriages/death records of everybody in the county,probally going back as far as the 16th century
nb.a fee could well be charged for this service
happy hunting!

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

sjh1966 — 2007-11-01 17:10:46Z

hi im trying to find a george daft bn 1826 nottingham father was francis daft

plz get in touch if you have any info on the above im trying to out the above for a friend

many thanks

sarah

DAFT of england

judaft59 — 2007-08-08 13:54:53Z

I'm Judith DAFT I married a Peter John Daft of Hertfordshire. Peter's father was Herbert Daft b. 1893 d.1980 He was born in Luton, Bedfordshire England. I believe he was a pattern maker in the foundry business. He married Ellen Lottie Worland b. 1902 at Bethnal Green. They were married in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Herbert's father was Joshua Daft b. 1852 in Sheffield Yorkshire, who was married to Georgiana Lindley 1860. She was born in Workshop north england. Herbert had five brothers and sisters, Harold Daft born in Sheffield Yorkshire, Agnes Anne Daft b. 1886 In Sheffield Yorkshire, Edith Daft b. 1884 in Sheffield Yorkshire, Horace Daft b. 1889, and Frances Ethel Gladys Daft b.1897 in Luton Bedforshire. Harold Daft was married to Carrie Simkins and they had two children, George Daft b. 1913 and Cyril Charles Daft b. 1917 Agnes Anne Daft was married to John Thomas Needham b. 1924. Horace Daft was married to Annie Maude Fowler b. 1918, they had one daughter Margaret Maud Daft b. 1920. and that is as much as I know about the Daft side of my family could anyone with any information on this lot help me to expand the tree. I can't find anything anywhere. I'd be so grateful.. My email address is judaft@tadaust.org.au I'm in Queensland Australia now where my husband Peter Daft died ten years ago. So you can send me information on there also Thankyou.Look forward to hearing from any of you soon smile.

Samuel (Henry maybe!) Daft.

RosinaBurton — 2007-07-29 21:49:13Z

I am trying to get together information regarding my husbands grandfather on his mothers side. Samuel was born in Nottingham in 1877 and married Sarah Ann Smith and he died in 1914. I can't seem to get any more information about Samuel so if any one out there can help me I would be gratefull. Thank you.

Re: John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

KathleenFitzgerald44 — 2007-07-03 05:01:54Z

Hi there,
I recently visited the "Old Sines Cemetery" deep in the woods south of Goshen in the Banks District od Upshur Co. WV. The cemetery consists of 5 marked graves and at least 14 unmarked graves by my count.
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Among the marked graves was that of John William Daff/Daft.
As you'll see in the 1st attached photo, his grave had formerly been "unmarked". The old rough field stones (serving as his head & footstones) are still in place. Behind his original headstone stands fairly new marble military headstone.
Note that his surname was spelled Daff rather then Daft.
The second photo is a close-up of that headstone.
I do not know if Major Daft's wives are buried there. If they are.... their graves are unmarked. One of his grandsons, Boyd Daff (s/o Syrus J. Daff) has a marked grave there, however. See the 3rd attached photo below.
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Bye for now,
Kathleen

Re: John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

PaulDafft — 2007-01-14 19:00:09Z

Randy:

Thanks for the update on grave of John William Daft/Daff
in Upshur Co, WV. Paul Dafft (PDafft@Juno.com)

Robert L Daft/ Elizabeth Pritt Family Randolph County, WV

RandyStalnaker51 — 2007-01-14 17:41:18Z

I am trying to verify birth, and death dates, as well as spousal information for the children of Robert L. Daft, son of Jacob Daft and Margaret Showalter, and Elizabeth Pritt, daughter of John Pritt and Nancy Phillips.
This is the information I have on the family:
Robert L. Daft born July 10, 1849. died Oct. 24, 1932, married Elizabeth Pritt Jan. 31, 1872, born Aug. 19, 1848, died July 16, 1921, both buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, Elkins, WV
Children:
Emma Daft, born Dec. 29, 1873, died Dec. 9, 1959, married Charles Crouch March 22, 1895, son of John M. Crouch and Annie G. Lilly, both buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Elkins, WV

Tippie Daft, [Need information on]

Esther Daft, married John F. Triplett, [need birth, death and marriage information]

Evaline Daft, [Need all information on]

Loretta Daft, married to French W. SImmons, [need birth, death and marriage information]

Plummer Daft, born 1879, died Dec. 29, 1932, [need marriage information] buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, Randolph County, WV

Margaret Daft born March 9, 1885, died April 11, 1933, married to Charles Marstiller bpth buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, Randolph COunty, WV

Jacob Loring Daft, born June 7, 1888, died July 10 1957, married to Mittie Vanscoy Both buried at Israel Church Cemetery, Kerens, WV

Any help would be appreciated, Randy

Re: John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

RandyStalnaker51 — 2007-01-14 17:28:42Z

Hi there, this is what I have on the location of John William Daft's grave in my notes: He was buried in 1901 in the Sines Cemetery, Goshen, Upshur County, WV, we first thought this was the cemetery directly behind the Church of the Brethren in Goshen, but it is not, he is buried in the "old" Sines cemtery that can be reached only by walking through the woods for about two miles further on Route 46/7, then 250 yards North of the road to the graveyard, generally following the road that runs beside the Goshen cemetery. It is located on top of a hill and contains several graves, all unattended and covered with brush, and ferns as high as the waist. Sometime after 1998, Jake and Connie Miller took a CSA headstone to be erected there.

Re: John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

KathleenFitzgerald44 — 2006-10-04 19:03:49Z

Hi there,
I've photographed & transcribed all the engraved headstones in the Sines aka Goshen Cem. down from the church in Goshen on Howells Fork Road.
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There isn't an engraved stone there for John William Daft/Daff, Sr. Could you mean the you the other (smaller) Sines Cem. up there back in the woods? If not his grave must be one of those marked with just a field stone.
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Someone has recently had a number of small stones, engraved with just a given name & surname (all Daffs), placed on a number of previously "unmarked" graves in a central row in the Cem down from the church. There are still a number of other "unmarked" graves in this central row, (which I assume may also be Daffs) as well as a few elsewhere in this particular cemetery.
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I haven't been to the smaller Sines cem. up there yet but my husband has. It's off the beaten path & fairly over grown. Last time we were up this past summer we couldn't even find it using our GPS!
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In addition to a number of marked graves, there are also a number of unmarked graves at that Cem.as well.
.

Do you know where the John William Daft/Daff, Sr. grave site might be? That is, which Sines cemetery and where in that cemetery?
Thanks,
Bye for now,
Kathleen

Re: John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

2006-09-26 15:29:19Z

James Daft, born c1776, possibly MD, died c1862 in Ohio, father of Jacob Daft, born c1812 in Va, died c1880, Randolph Co, WV, was father of John William Daft, Sr., born c1837 in Va, died c1882 in WV, buried Sines Cem, Goshen, Upshur Co, WV, father of John William Daft, Jr, born 11 Nov 1858 in Va, died 13 Jun 1934, Valleyhead, WV

John William Daft/Daff, Upshur Co. WV

KathleenFitzgerald44 — 2006-09-23 12:43:56Z

WV/Randolph Co. James M. Daft

2006-09-23 11:49:11Z

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

dave15827 — 2006-09-20 00:30:09Z

We recently had our Canadian Pentelow reunion. My grandmother was Evelyn Daft from Halloughton near Southwell, Notts. After many jokes of the type "you have to be a little daft to be part of this family", I've decided to look for a few more Daft people. We have a tree back to 1727 in Hickling. but I don't know the sources of info
a few details are
1st gen
Richard Daft d 1727 m Mary?
2nd gen
son George b1699 d 28 jan 1770 married Dorothy Caunt
3rd gen
son Thomas Daft 1755-1877 married Briget Sutton 1768-1842
4th gen
son George Daft b 30 Sept 1809 in Hickling? married Anne Hardy moved family to Halloughton
5th gen
son George married Fanny Levers
6th daughter Evelyn married Adalbert Pentelow.

I would like to hear from Dafts who connect with this line.

Re: Nottinghamshire DAFTS

dave15827 — 2006-09-20 00:27:29Z

We recently had our Canadian Pentelow reunion. My grandmother was Evelyn Daft from Halloughton near Southwell, Notts. After many jokes of the type "you have to be a little daft to be part of this family", I've decided to look for a few more Daft people. We have a tree back to 1727 in Hickling. but I don't know the sources of info, it came to us from my aunt
a few details are
1st gen
Richard Daft d 1727 m Mary?
2nd gen
son George b1699 d 28 jan 1770 married Dorothy Caunt
3rd gen
son Thomas Daft 1755-1877 married Briget Sutton 1768-1842
4th gen
son George Daft b 30 Sept 1809 in Hickling? married Anne Hardy moved family to Halloughton
5th gen
son George married Fanny Levers
6th daughter Evelyn married Adalbert Pentelow.

I would like to hear from Dafts who connect with this line.

Re: Family surname Daft

2006-08-16 14:03:50Z

Re: Daft Family of McKeesport, Pennsylvania

2006-07-28 14:05:17Z

Hi Mr. Roger Daft,
I would certainly appreciate any information you could give me concerning the Daft family. My grandmother, Margaret J. Keenan was a niece of Charlotte Leeper Daft and a good friend of Charlotte's step daughter, Miriam.
Sincerely,
Doris Lawrence

Re: Daft Family of McKeesport, Pennsylvania

2006-07-28 07:05:04Z

i may have or able to get u some info

Thomas Daft in 1774

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

October 12, 1774:
Philadelphia, September 27, 1774
My wife Elizabeth Daft hath eloped from me, and left my Bed, without any just cause ....
Thomas Daft

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Runaway Women, Elopements And Other Miscreant Deeds, As Advertised In The Pennsylvania Gazette - 1728 -1789. (together with a few abused wives and unfortunate children)." Compiled by Judith Ann Highley Meier. Published by Closson Press. 1993. Page 71.
Joyce

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