Donkin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: family tree - Donkin

marydokine — 2009-10-20 20:59:36Z

Are you the Donkine with daughters Demelza Donkin-Green and Zuleika Donkin-Green, from Penryn?

Mary Jane Donkin

simonsteph — 2009-09-25 15:26:05Z

Looking for information about Mary and her family. She was married to Alexander Allan in 1914, born 1889 and died 1976. Her parents are William and Elizabeth (formally Lownds) Donkin. They lived in Corbridge street (Heaton/Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne) in the year 1889

Gerard Donkin (James), Liverpool mid to late 1800's

shones150 — 2009-03-15 17:57:15Z

Does anyone know about Gerard, why he changed his name from Donkin or Donking, to James in 1850odd? He married 3 times, to Rebecca Woods and then to two Shones, Martha and Mary.

Re: The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

EarlJDavis — 2008-02-18 19:55:42Z

Hi Corinne.

I am still around. I am a little behind in my family tree correspondence. I have made some further progress with my Donkin connections in recent years. Margaret was Margaret O'Connor. The Donkins were descended from the Boardman's of Trentham who in turn were descendants of the Broughs of Trentham.

Earl.

Re: The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

drakedonkin — 2008-02-17 15:58:29Z

Hi,
William Donkin(1831)was my G.G.Grandfather.
John Donkin(1867)was my G.Grandfather( Martha was Johns sister)

Re: The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

corinne_wainwright — 2008-02-16 15:13:24Z

Hi
Hopefully you are still around. I have links to this family. My great grandfather married Martha making William (1831) my great great grandfather. Do you have any additional info since this was posted?

many thanks
corinne wainwright

Donkin of Ohio

usmk1 — 2007-10-07 12:36:55Z

James Donkin and his wife Agnes (nee Caisley), both from Northumberland England, settled in Belmont County Ohio in the early 1900s. We would be interested to hear from anyone with connections.

Re: Grace Donkin

clachtoll1949 — 2006-11-14 16:30:20Z

This lady would have been my wife's great great grandmother, her son Tom was my wife's grandfather. The spelling is Meller, they lived in Crookes in Sheffield and she is buried in a family grave there.We may be able to give a little more information, if you wish to contact us, we are interested to know more about her family.

Re: Donkin and Bones

keirfiold — 2006-10-26 17:04:03Z

Robert Donkin B 25, Dec 1848 Shotton Colliery Easington Durham England
Married Mary Ann Bones b 6 Oct 1847 Benton Grange Tynemouth Northumberland England
Married on 4th Feb 1867 In Reg. Office Tynemouth.
I also have three generations on from this couple.

DONKIN'S OFNORTH/SOUTH SHIELDS

sue_tansley — 2006-10-09 22:03:06Z

Anyone out there with any info on Robert Donkin born 1801c and married a Barbara Porteous.
Robert was a Sea Pilot. They had a Daughter Ann born 1826. I think Barbara died young and Robert re-married to a lady called Isabella. Thanks Sue

Benson Donkin

PetreaD — 2006-09-16 04:33:23Z

I am looking for information on Benson Donkin. I am his GGGGGranddaughter.

Richard Donkin Longton - Ohio / Pennsylvania

2006-09-14 14:35:23Z

My GGF, Richard Donkin b1870 - 1873 in Longton, son of William b1820 Longton and Jane b1831 Scotland, emigrated to America in 1905, presumably, after his wife Agnes had died.
I know he went to his brother David in Ohio and later to Pennsylvania.
In info on him or his parents would be most welcome.

DONKIN of Whitby and Monkwearmouth, early 1800s

ColleenF789 — 2006-06-13 09:17:38Z

Seeking information about Edward Donkin (Duncan) who married Frances Farmer (born c 1778 in Fylingdales, Yorkshire); this couple was married 6th July, 1802 in Monkwearmouth, Co Durham. Daughter Jane Donkin was born in Robin Hoods Bay, Fyingdales, Yorkshire November 1803. Was Edward from Durham or Yorkshire? Did this couple have other children?

Jane Donkin

2006-05-12 23:43:08Z

I am seeking info on parents etc of Jane Donkin b 1836 in Dalkeith, SCO. She married my gggf Thomas Mason in 1854 at Newcastle.

Ancestors in England

@@zauber@juno.com — 2006-04-20 12:50:18Z

My gggrandfather (Charles Donkin) was born 1804 in Staffordshire and married Sarah Vigers 1827 in Fulford. My ggrandfather (George Donkin) was born in 1830 and was christened in Lane End. George came to the US bef. 1857. I believe that Donkin is the same as the Scottish Duncan. I am looking for the parents of Charles and when and if they actually came from Scotland.

Donkin Family

@@zauber@juno.com — 2006-04-20 12:50:18Z

I am not sure if we are related. I too am descended from a Charles Donkin although, I have as his brithdate 1804 in Staffordshire. I have no idea if this is anywhere near Rotherhithe. He had a brother William b. 1798. Perhaps when you receive the copy of your family tree, you might find a connection. Keep me posted and thanks for your response.

Richard Donkin

BetsyEarley96 — 2006-03-28 17:06:32Z

My surname was Donkin from England.
A family name was Richard Donkin but back many generations. They were from Blyth area of Northumberland. Would like to talk to you.

Re: Donkin and Bones

bordon1101 — 2005-12-24 06:53:36Z

Sorry, got it wrong. William Donkin was christened in December 1827. His father was Robert Donkin married to an Elizabeth ? and they lived at Woodhouse in Shillbottle.

DESMOND LOGAN DONKIN

2005-11-15 05:21:52Z

If anyone has any information in relation to Desmond Logan Donkin (born 23/7/1925 at Guildford NSW) I would be really interested.

He married Isobel June Norman in Lockhart in 1950.

This is the only information I have

Thanks

Paula (paula.debono@bdw.com)

Re: Donkin family

2005-09-05 06:13:11Z

My Grandfather"s name Henry Darley Anderson and he was born in Newcastle Upon-tyne some time around the 1860's to 1870's. His family was in the shipping or merchantile business and he left England at the age of 19 to work as a shipping agent? in the country of British Honduras ( which is now known as Belize). There he met my grandmother and got married. I am trying to trace his family. I know he had at least one other sibling who had a daughter whose name is suppose to be Mary Kerr. Could Margaret Anderson possibly have been his sister?

Re: thomas duncan, grandfather search

2005-01-19 19:40:31Z

If you're still interested. I think I have a connection forward if not back. Email me.

Re: Donkin and Bones

2004-11-21 21:38:21Z

Hi, I had a query about my Grand father (Henry Donkin) and in Durham records office it states that he was the son of Robert & Mary Ann Donkin, of Haswell, he married twice and moved to Craghead working in the mine. Had a large family my dad (Dixon) being one of them. Robert also had a brother George, and grandad Henry seems to have had a brother Allen.
Hope this can help.
DAVE D

Re: Francis Octavius Bedford

2004-09-12 06:42:47Z

Corrine

I have got your message. I have just arrived home from a weekend in Sydney. I will study your information and email you. On first view there are a few differences but I think with a bit of communication between us we can sort it all out. I have photos of FO Bedford's grave as well as his wife and daughter (all on the one stone).

I will be in touch in a few hours.

Reg

Francis Octavius Bedford

2004-09-10 20:00:55Z

Reg, am very interested in your query, as having read some of your previous queries it is obvious that we are talking about the same person and family. Please email me on cemcurtis@hotmail.com with more specifics about what information you are looking for and I would be glad to share. My Bedford information is incomplete, but I do have quite a lot. Corinne

Re: The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

2003-12-04 19:37:01Z

Hi - I'm looking for London and Staffordshire / Stoke Donkins - in particular - Frederick Richard Nestle Donkin (born 1896) and his wife Nellie Gladys Amelia (called Amelia). Would love to hear about ANYTHING you've found. Can send direct to viv.francis@kcl.ac.uk - Thanks!

Re: Donkin Family of Staffordshire

2003-12-04 19:24:11Z

I'm trying to find some Staffordshire Donkins - any information you could share would be great - I've got lots from Northumberland, but they're not the ones I'm after.

Re: Donkin Family

2003-12-04 19:20:09Z

Hi - I'm trying to track down some London area Donkins (that's where Rotherhithe is) and some Midlands Donkins (that's where Staffordshire is). Any information you have would be great. I've got lots on the Northumberland Donkins, but they're not the ones I want!

Donkin and Bones

2003-10-21 14:42:55Z

I am looking for information about Robert Donkin and his wife Mary (nee Bones) who lived in Haswell Co Durham about 1867.

Hannah Donkin

2003-10-16 12:46:48Z

Looking for info on Hannah (or Ann) Donkin. Born about 1832 in Paull in the East Ridings of Yorkshire. She married Robert Cutsforth.

Charles Chalmers Donkin & Sarah C. Davis Donkin & Family

2003-08-09 18:21:47Z

Seeking information on Charles C. and Sarah C. Davis, who were married in Boston, Ma., 6 Dec 1880. Sarah d 9 July, 1892 in Canton, Ma., was living in Brockton, Ma. Their children were all born after 1880. They were Maggie Mae d 1886, Malden, Ma., Thomas birth and death date unknown. Walter d 1938 and is buried in Sturgis, Michigan. William died in Colorado, birth and death dates unknown. Charles d 22 July, Malden, Ma. Grace Mary, born April 1890, date and place of death unknown. James M. died 15 October, 1891, in Brockton, buried in Holbrook, Ma. Charles Chalmers Donkin b in 1847, in Truro, Nova Scotia. Death and burial place unknown, as well as death date.

Would appreciate any information on the Donkin family above. Thank you for your help. Dennis

Donkin and Lucy Turton

2003-06-21 03:28:09Z

I'm looking for info on Lucy Turton, married to (?) Donkin. Lucy's parents were Jonathan George Turton (1850-1942) and Sarah Ann Ratcliff (1857-1934). Her siblings were Fanny, Kate, Albert, May, Agnes, Sarah Eleanor, Thomas, Charles, Marie and Ruth. I have few other details. Thanks!

Re: Elizabeth Mary Donkin

2004-02-09 19:50:14Z

would you have a Benson Donkin,son Christopher Benson Donkin

Re: DONKINS in New Zealand

2004-02-09 19:40:06Z

have you any years for Henry Donkin

Re: other connections

2002-11-24 22:48:45Z

Yes, I do have John DONKIN who married Caroline HAWES. Will check my files and email you direct. If you don't hear from me within a week or so, please contact me direct at cemcurtis@hotmail.com

Re: DONKINS in New Zealand

2002-05-27 08:12:54Z

Please note - email address was incomplete.
Correct email address is - alliegrayure@yahoo.co.nz

Re: Elizabeth Mary Donkin

2001-12-17 22:15:25Z

Yes, this is the same family. Would love to correspond with you.

Re: Elizabeth Mary Donkin

2001-12-17 13:30:40Z

My great great grandfather Charles Benjamin Donkin, Born 10 aug 1813 in Rotherhithe, surrey, England was married to Elizabeth, Remington, Wells, born 9 Aug 1813 in Rotherhithe.

They, along with a son named James William Donkin, born 18 July 1843 in Deptford, Kent, England traveled to New York in 1862.

Charles father was Thomas Donkin, born in 1787 in Rotherhithe and was married to a Elizabeth Wardle born in 1791.

If this is the same family, would love to share information.
rhdonkin@attbi.com

Donkin Family of Staffordshire

EarlJDavis — 2001-12-01 14:15:37Z

Hi, I am looking for information about Jane DONKIN baptised on May 5th 1816 at St. John's, Longton in Staffordshire. Her mother was Mary DONKIN her father was Thomas or John PLANT. Jane DONKIN married three times. Her first marriage was to Ralph Whilock on 22nd September 1834 at Fulford.

Regards Earl.

The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

EarlJDavis — 2003-12-07 14:56:06Z

Hi Viv.

The Donkin's appear in the records of Longton and Stone in the 1700's. In the 1800's some Irish immigrants with the Donkin surname also settled in the Longton area.

My own Donkin family tree goes back to William Donkin and Sarah Boardman who married in Newcastle, Staffs in 1782. Sarah is buried in Caverswall Church Yard with who is assumed to be her father, William Boardman 1733-1795. I think his father was Robert but can not prove this.

There were other Donkin's in the area at this time that I have been unable to connect to William.

William and Sarah had at least 7 children, two of whom were boys. William JR who was baptised in 1782 at Stoke and Robert Donkin born in 1800 at Longton. Robert had a son called William who lived at 16 Heath’s passage in 1831. Here is William’s family:

Name: William Donkin
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Birth: 1831 Staffordshire, England
Occupation: Collier (1851,81)
Father: Robert Donkin (1800-)
Mother: Ann Davis (1797-)
Spouse: Margaret
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Birth: 1833 Carlow, Ireland

Children:
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1 M: Robert Donkin
Birth: 1862 Longton, Staffordshire, England
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2 F: Jane Donkin
Birth: 1864 Longton, Staffordshire, England
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3 M: John Donkin
Birth: 1867 Longton, Staffordshire, England
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4 M: William Donkin
Birth: 1870 Longton, Staffordshire, England
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5 M: Charles Donkin
Birth: 1872 Longton, Staffordshire, England
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6 F: Martha Donkin
Birth: 1865 Longton, Staffordshire, England

Notes for William Donkin
1881 Census Place, 16 Heaths Passage , Stoke Upon Trent

Any connection?

Regards Earl

The Donkin's of Normacot in Staffordshire

EarlJDavis — 2003-01-24 19:37:44Z

Hi. I am just posting an update to my earlier message. I am now back to William and Sarah DONKIN in the late 1700's. They had children in the Normacot and Longton area of Staffordshire.

Any connections?

Regards Earl.

Re: Donkin and Bones

bordon1101 — 2005-12-24 06:50:39Z

I am looking for a Robert Donkin christened at Shillbottle December 1827. Can you help?

DONKINS in New Zealand

alliegrayure — 2002-05-26 04:22:11Z

My g.grandfather was Thomas Cole DONKIN, b. Thames, NZ. He married Frances Emily Edith DROUIN in Thames, NZ in 1897. I am trying to trace his parents, Henry DONKIN and Delia Bridget DONKIN nee ROACH. Any information gratefully received. Thanks, Allie

Re: other connections

sarahnich99 — 2002-11-20 20:29:43Z

and ... donkin bedford - most interested (I am from Donkin-Dillon) line

Re: other connections

sarahnich99 — 2002-11-20 20:28:25Z

DONKIN - I would be interested in the donkin-Hawes connection - is this John Donkin (1802-1854) m Caroline Hawes ? I am decended from that line !

Grace Donkin

jonathan1847 — 2002-05-11 17:51:30Z

I'm trying to trace anything about this lady - she married Tom Mellor or Meller in the mid 1880s in Yorkshire, England and had 8 children.

Re: other connections

regncarm — 2004-09-09 04:29:11Z

I am interested in Francis Octavius Bedford who married Sophia Curtis. Are you able to supply me with any information on Francis PLEASE? (my Mum was a bedford).

Ta

Reg
Canberra, Australia

Re: Charles Chalmers Donkin & Sarah C. Davis Donkin & Family

marnie49er1 — 2004-01-24 22:22:14Z

Am so excited to read your e-mail. I'm writing this for my mother. Her father was William Leroy Donkin. Yesterday I discovered Charles Donkin in the 1880 census and thought that he might be her grandfather due to the correct age and occupation (carpenter). Today I found your e-mail confirming my guess. According to My grandfather's WW1 draft registration info he was born on June 17,1888 in Malden Ma. He died in November, 1931 in Longmont, CO. William and hi wife Julia Huson had three children, the youngest my mother. Please write me as soon as you can. Am thrilled to find a link

My name is Debbie my e-mail is doamommy@aol.com

Re: Richard Donkin

kathboon48 — 2005-02-01 15:44:49Z

I have a Richard Donkin in my family tree. Born c1847 he was my great grandfather's brother. I don't have much information on him as yet, but I am new at this and still searching.

Re: Donkin family

chrissmith8616 — 2002-06-30 10:53:18Z

Bryan DONKIN B abt 1815, married to Sarah TAYLOR b abt 1821, newcastle upon Tyne.

Had son Thomas DONKIN, 1859, Newcastle, who married Margaret ANDERSON 1883

Had daughter Annie DONKIN b 1889, who married Ralph Henry STAMPER in Newcastle 1910.

any connections?

Re: Hannah Donkin

petergoodwin_1 — 2005-11-01 10:25:27Z

contact me on peter.goodwin@hey.nhs.uk about Robert Cutsforth and Hannah