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Re: Otway in colonial America

Otway — 2008-12-21 19:29:10Z

Florence ~

Simply out of idle curiouslty I searched the Fulford board.
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Mary Fulford - NC Posted on: 20 Dec 1999, by Denise Baan
Surnames > Fulford
...I was just looking over your note. I found out two days ago that my g-g-grandmother's name was Mary Fulford from NC. I've been researching the Campen line in Beaufort and Pamlico Counties, NC and my father s...
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Now this is very interesting. There is a village - actually just a store - named Otway in Beaufort, NC.

During the War of 1812 a Privateer named Otway Burns sailed from that area. His grandmother, Mary, was an Otway.

I do not believe in co-incidences. The names Otway and Fulford are too unusual for this to simply happen.

Perhaps you might wish to look at the Fulfords from North Carolina.

Why not contact me directly at Otway@nyc.rr.com

Re: Otway in colonial America

Otway — 2008-12-21 19:20:35Z

A quick reply.
The Otways who came to the colonies were Thomas Ottway to Jamestowne, Virginia. George in Salem, Massachusetts. Either the same or another George in North Carolina. And a William Otway alias Parker who witnessed the first land purchase in the conolies - Duxbury, Massachusetts.

The John mentioned the Will of Rev. George Otway joined up with Cromwell and was rewarded with a castle and land in Tipperary.

As John was a Parliamentarian and as his father was a priest of the Church of England there well would have been a split in the family. But that is an assumption, not a known fact.

Re: Otway in colonial America

FloFayeMo44 — 2008-12-20 13:36:40Z

I stumbled across a Reverend George Otway, who attended Christ's College, Cambridge, BA 1599; MA 1603. His bio is at http://www.otway.com/family/344.html if you're interested. My research was for my ancestor, John Ffulford, and a John Ffulford was a servant in the Otway household. On the 2d page of this paper, it mentions that son, John, "...had left the family long before they moved to Rockbourne. Perhaps there had been a family row." It is about this time that colonists were trying to get out of England to Jamestowne and the other colonies. It may be possible that John Otway and John Fulford MAY well have left England together and come to Jamestowne. My question now, is this: have you any data on your Otway that could possibly shed some light on these two men - possibly yours and mine? Florence Fulford Moore

Re: An otway from england

sajoh — 2008-07-29 10:20:24Z

Hi Sharon

I am directly descended from the Otways in Grenada. My grandfather was Rupert Coleridge Otway, the son of Thomas James Otway (the same name as my dad).They can be traced back to Tipperary, Ireland.

Kind regards

Sally Johannes

Re: Otway Willie Beauclere/Louisiana/UK/Australia/Unknown

Otway — 2008-03-31 11:01:07Z

Maybe, just maybe we will find W.B.O. Ohio isn't all that far from upstate NY. A Otway/Ottaway from Kent, Smarden/Headcorn area moved there in one of the mass emmigrations. Some moved on to Michigan. One thought - Why not contact Elnora Mayfield emayfield@power-net.net She has much information on that line. Photos also -

I'm in contact with Lynne's children. The physical resemblance to me is very strong.

Re: Otway Willie Beauclere/Louisiana/UK/Australia/Unknown

BYawney — 2008-03-30 07:10:13Z

Thanks Gini. I did find an IGI record of a marriage between "William B. Ottoway or Otway" to Ketura Bickerdyke on 12th September 1846, Hamilton, Ohio. So the info you have posted adds a bit more weight to this being my WBO. I will follow up by getting a look at the source if I can. Regards - Barb.

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

Otway — 2008-03-28 14:22:46Z

Lee ~
I know Larry quite well. My line moved over to Norfolk from Surrey in the 1600's. Also know Coral. We all resemble each other so the relatinship exists, but far back. Email me back directly, Otway@nyc.rr.com.
Best,
Gini

Re: Otway Willie Beauclere/Louisiana/UK/Australia/Unknown

Otway — 2008-03-28 14:15:56Z

I came across this article. Have not gotten get any further information from the source. Dear W.B.O. is certainly frustrating, isn't he?
Best, Gini

New York Herald
New York, New York
May 10, 1849
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Movements of California Emigrants on the Western Frontier.
[Correspondence of the St. Louis Republican.]
Independence, April 19, 1849.
“In addition to the companies from the stateof Ohio , previously forwarded you, the following are in camp in this vicinity, and ready to move, viz.:--
“The Western Mining Company of Cincinnati,” composed of
Aber, D.
Ailesworth, C.
Anderson, C.A.
Barnhart, _.
Barret, R.
Beard, C.
Cassim, F.
Curtis, S.T.
Ellison, John
Harris, N.M.
Hurd, Edward
Jeffreys, W.P.
Knapp, W.W.
Liggett, A.J.
Marbley, John
Martin, M.J.
McCormack, B.
McCoy, Alexander W.
Otway, W.B.
Owens, Edward
Rogers, A.
Sargeant, J.B.
Sheppard, G.D.
Silmon, T.
Ternan, M.
Ternan, N.
Thompson, Dr. J.
Thompson, M.
Thompson, R.
Van Winkle, P.W.
Vansant, J.
“… all of Hamilton county. They are provided with seven tents, seven wagons, twenty-six yoke of oxen, and a mule for each man to ride. … “Gold is plenty in California,” and with this motto, they determine not to be burdened …”

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

Charallais — 2008-03-27 17:38:38Z

I am related to Eva Otway through my father.
My grandfather George Otway bn 1867 in Brighton Sussex was the brother of Henry Edward Otway bn 1864. Henry married twice firstly to Catherine Dack and secondly to Frances Green.

Henry was sent by the Salvation Army to Canada. His son by Catherine, Henry Thomas Otway married Eva Mitten. Their daughter Eva Muriel Otway married Robert Hansen.

If you wish to contact me you can do so on coral.luke@orange.fr

Coral

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

ndolemozia3 — 2008-03-27 15:29:02Z

Gini
I'm hoping you may be related to my husband's mother, Eva Muriel Otway. She was born in Bristol, England ca. 1920, and her father Lt. Col. Henry E. Otway [Salvation Army Bandmaster], was in Saskachawan, Canada until about 1932. My relatives, his uncle Howard, and cousins [Larry included] live[d] in NYC.
I'm hoping!
Lee

Otway Willie Beauclere/Louisiana/UK/Australia/Unknown

BYawney — 2008-03-25 12:16:38Z

Looking for Willie Beauclere Otway born about 1820 Louisiana or UK or elsewhere (his statements changed). Travelled widely in US, South America. Married Rebecca Abrams in San Francisco (probably) in about 1853 (but no marriage cert available). Purchased land in Florida. Went to Australian gold rush 1854 as mineralogist and miner (also a medical doctor). Several patents. Died somewhere in Western Australia sometime after 1886. Looking for a birth family.

All Otway Lines and DNA

MaryJaneManitoba — 2007-05-07 15:25:39Z

Has anyone started an Otway DNA Study? If not, why not? It seems to me it would solve some of the conflict over whether they all connect back to the same source prior to the ones who went to Ireland. In my own case, if I could find a male descendant from my 3 great grandfather, who added a different surname when he came to Canada in 1795, who would cooperate I could find out if he was really an Otway or not. It would also be helpful if there was a male descendant of the Otway family that was in Petworth Sussex at one point as that is one of the possible connections.I have not seen any connections to them in any of the postings.

Re: Otways...

allenotway1 — 2007-05-04 22:53:51Z

I may have some of the info you are looking for, I keep my info posted at www.otwaystreet.com

Send me an email if you need or have more info.

Allen

Re: Otways...

Otway — 2007-05-04 11:53:17Z

Welcome cousin!

I'm sending your query to Allen Otway who is of your line and still lives in Thunder Bay. Also go to Otwaystreet.com to make contact.
Please contact me directly at Otway@nyc.rr.com

Best,
Gini

Re: Otways...

rknuckle — 2007-05-03 15:37:16Z

My grandmother was Margaret Otway the daughter of John Otway (1848-1921)and Mary Ann Cragg (1851-1923) who were both born in Witherslack, UK and moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
I would like to hear from anyone who is related to this family or has information on them.

Sorry Everyone

fwotway — 2006-10-16 19:34:43Z

Sorry for the multiple posting there. Don't know how that happened.

Anyways, I have an Otway site up it is at www.otwaystreet.com and I also have an Otway genealogy forum up at www.otwaystreet.com/forum

Hope to get in touch with Otways all over through my site.

Thanks,
Allen

William Gibson Otway

fwotway — 2006-10-16 13:46:50Z

Hi all.

I am looking for information on the Otway family. I have searched back to my great grandfather William Gibson Otway. He passed away in Fort William, Ontario on March 28, 1946. He was married to Annie Lloyd Graveson. If you have any info please e-mail me at pavotway@shaw.ca. You can visit my website www.otwaystreet.com to see what information I do have.

Thank You,
Allen

Here is William Gibson's obituary:

"A well known resident of the city for the last 39 years William Gibson Otway, 1315 Young Street, died suddenly early this morning at the family home. He was 64 years of age.

Mr. Otway took sick yesterday and news of his sudden death this morning caused deep regret among the many friends of the family.

Born at Witherslack, England, he came to Fort William 39 years ago. Thirty Five years ago he moved into his home on Young Street and had resided there since. During his long residence here he had made a host of friends. For the past 25 years he had been employed as a car repairer with the Canadian National Railway. He was a member of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church. His home, family, and garden were his main interest in life.

Besided his widow, he is survived by three sons and three daughters. They are Norman, 403 west Amelia Street; Percy, 126 Caroline Street; Wilfred, at home, who recently returned from overseas; Doris, Mrs. t Hill, 140 South Rockwood Avenue, Port Arthur; Miss Edith, 140 south Rockwood Avenue; and Thelma, Mrs. L. Hyder, North McIntyre. There are ten grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister live in England. Several cousins live in the city.

The body is resting at Blake Funeral Chapel pending funeral arrangements."

Otway - Need some help

fwotway — 2006-10-16 13:34:00Z

Otway Family

2006-10-01 13:01:05Z

Looking for relatives doing research on the Otway tree, send me an e-mail at allen.otway@shaw.ca or stop by my new genealogy/family tree site www.otwaystreet.com

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

2006-07-01 08:59:39Z

Coral ~

Hope you will send us pictures also. I'll send some pictures of others not of your direct line. Strong physical similarity amongst all of us.

Yes, it is a pity so many of us waited so long to begin the search.

Please contact me off board.

All best,
Gini
Otway@nyc.rr.com

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

2006-06-30 08:00:45Z

Yes it's fantastic I just wish dad and his brothers and sisters had still been alive to know of the family links. You always wish you had started the search a long time before don't you?

Larry is sending pictures too which is great.

Coral

Re: Otways England/Canada/USA

2006-06-29 21:09:25Z

I just have returned from visiting Florence and Larry Otway today and believe you are now in contact with Larry.

It's lovely how the family is coming together at long last.

All best,
Gini

Otway in colonial America

2006-05-08 10:38:29Z

There was an Ottway at Jamestowne and four [4] Otways in colonial Massachusetts.

At this point I have not pin pointed where they are from in England. But rather unusual for one family to be in both colonies at the very start and at least in Massachusetts in a prominent position.

Sharing Information

2006-05-08 10:32:45Z

Please be very careful about responsing to offers that say they shall supply information at a price. The vast majority of Otway informtion is readily accessible and should be freely shared and passed along. Those who are willing to send informaton but only at a price should be aware there are rules about using Message Board for profit.

Brian Otway is one of the Norfolk family who came up from Surrey back in 1550.

Re: BMD Scotland

2006-04-11 10:21:18Z

This was very god news.

It turned out that Brian is of Norfolk line and I'm sending off to him a overview of that line's history - 1467 to 1550 in Surrey and then to now in Norfolk.

[Earliest mention in Norfolk 1202 which I think is record for family]

Another cousin showed up late last evening - an Otty of Bodham.

All best,
Gini

Re: BMD Scotland

2006-04-10 10:56:51Z

Tony ~

I'll call Ancestry 800 number today and get answer.

Please email me directly.

I'll be pleased to help in anyway I can.

All best,
Gini

Otway@Nyc.rr.com

Royal Oak - Otway

2006-06-24 16:26:00Z

Call up the story of the HMS Royal Oak and learn of the great kindness Brian Otway did for his aunt Dorothy Golding.

Otway-Smithers

2006-06-15 22:39:53Z

Otway family story

2006-02-08 16:20:57Z

Some of you might have heard that there was a wrecker in the family - well, I located the story.

It's far too long to print here, go to Chambercombe web site. Many slightly differing versions of the story can be called up, but the core of the story is the same.

I suggest it's not one to read on a dark and stormy night!

Gini

William Gibson Otway Family

2006-01-24 09:56:24Z

I have all information re this family, have send you emails

Re: Carolinian Otways/Ottaways

2005-05-22 06:28:46Z

William Beauclare Otway is not familiar to me. My ancestor William Ottaway was born in the late 1700s. He married Elizabeth Morgan (no other information on her at present) They had a son named Elijah (b.abt.1800-d.abt.1845) that married Gatsey Edens (b.1803-d.1862). They had a son named William Elijah (b.1831- that may have died in the Civil war abt 1862) that married Mary Stokeley (b.1824-d.1907) in Wilmington,N.C. I think Andrew would be interested in this William. He may email me direct. Pauline

Re: Carolinian Otways/Ottaways

2005-05-17 09:55:13Z

Andrew & Polly ~ Good Morning!

I did a little reading on the settlements in North Carolina and learned at one point many German and Scotch-Irish came down from Pennsylvania. I knew that there was a James Ottaway in Pennsylvania in the early 1800s - yes of the Smarden Master Carpenter line.

I came across a James W. Ottaway in the Culpepper.net web site - they live in NC. James W. definately is of the Smarden line and came first to Pennsylvania and then NC.

So, we are headed in the right direction.

Please contact me directly at Otway@Nyc.rr.com as it is a tad too complicaed for me to copy my records over onto this Reply form. If I am correct them I know a wonderful woman out in Michigan who is a cousin.

Re: Carolinian Otways/Ottaways

2005-05-17 04:42:40Z

I am sorry butI am not familiar with this Howard.

Re: Carolinian Otways/Ottaways

2005-05-15 20:55:00Z

Hi!
N C History and Fiction Digital Library
Abstract of Wills 1690 - 1760

Howard, James Bertie Precinct
October 6, 1729 Blah, blah, .............

Witnesses to Codicil: ...... Geo. Otway.

Now is James Howard of The Howard family or is he just an ordinary Howard - That's important.

Re: OTWAY & GRAVESON: England > early 1900s ONT, Canada

2006-01-16 18:54:42Z

Allen, I think my Gravesons came from Kendall Westmoreland district in England but I have been unable to prove it .I am pretty sure my ancestor was Edward Graveson married Mary Ann Wilkin in England,both died Sherbrooke Quebec 1891 and 1892.I have a lot on their descendants if you ever connect Annie Lloyd Graveson to them. Brian Gravison

BMD Scotland

atlord — 2006-04-09 15:22:29Z

I am trying to assist a frien - Brian Otway - originally from Cornwall but now living in Scotland, and has done for many years.

Can I access Scottish BMD & Census without having to pay more since I already suscribe to Ancestry.co.uk

Regards

Tony Lord

Plymouth UK

1881-1901 UK Censuses: OTWAY in Westmoreland, ENG

SusanPullen51 — 2006-09-21 07:34:07Z

All born Witherslack, Westmoreland unless otherwise stated..
1881 census RG11/5216 Folio 66
Thomas Otway Head 33...General Labourer
Agnes Otway Wife 30
Jane Gibson Dau 13
Hannah Otway Dau 8
John Otway Son 7
Mary Elizabeeth Otway Dau 3
Beck Head, Witherslack, Westmorland
Registration District: Kendal
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1891 census RG12/4334 Folio 132
Thomas Otway Head 43...Farm Labourer
Agnes Otway Wife 41
John Otway Son 17...Farm Labourer
Mary E Otway Dau 13
William Otway 9
Margaret A Otway Dau 7
James Otway Son 5
Betsy Otway Dau 2
Arthur Otway Son 6 weeks
Millside Cottage, Witherslack, Westmorland
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1901 RG13/4914 Folio 209
Thomas Otway Head 53...Farmer
Agnes Otway Wife 51
Mary E Otway Dau 23 unm
James Otway Dau 15
Betsy Otway Dau 12
Arthur Otway Son 10
Thomas Otway Son 6
Hannah Gibson Mother-in-law 94 Wid b Scotland
Swimmers, Witherslack, Westmorland
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BIRTH: William Gibson Otway
Year 1881 Qtr Dec Dist: Kendall Vol 10b pg 674
MARRIAGE: Thomas OTWAY ~ Agnes GIBSON
Year 1872 Qtr Jun Dist: Kendal Vol 10b pg 1087
http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/

Hope this helps
Sue

UK Censuses on Ancestry.com

SusanPullen51 — 2006-09-21 07:34:07Z

Hello Allen
I have a subscription to Ancestry.com
http://www.ancestry.com/

Regards Sue

Details Needed re: OTWAY

Susan2670 — 2006-09-12 14:36:10Z

Do you know when William was born? Have you found him on census's?

Otway Henry Edward, Henry Thomas, Gertrude, Frances (Kathleen)

Charallais — 2006-06-29 16:09:21Z

My father was an Otway. His father was George, grandfather Thomas and his uncle Henry Edward Otway who married Catherine Dack with whom he has Henry Thomas and Frances Green with whom he had Frances (Kathleen) and Gertrude.

Henry was posted to Toronto Canada with the Salvation Army in 1915 and he died there 18/12/1925

If you are related to any ot these people please contact me.

Coral Luke

Otways England/Canada/USA

Charallais — 2006-06-29 15:59:32Z

My father was an Otway son of George Otway and nephew of Henry Edward Otway posted to Toronto Canada as a Salvation Army officer. Henry had children Gertrude, Frances(Kathleen) and Henry Thomas.

If you are related to any of them please contact me on
Charallais@aol.com

Thank you

Coral Luke

Re: OTWAY & GRAVESON: England > early 1900s ONT, Canada

briangravison46 — 2006-01-14 09:47:18Z

Do you know anything about Annie Lloyd Graveson,interested to know if she is connected to my Gravesons from Quebec

Source of Census Info?

fwotway — 2005-12-31 17:47:55Z

Thanks!

Where are you getting this info fom? Do you have to subscribe for this?

Thanks Again,
Allen

William Gibson OTWAY: bn c1882 ENG, died 1946 Canada

fwotway — 2005-12-31 17:45:07Z

No, I do not know exactly his date of birth. But from his obit I know he died on March 28, 1946 in Fort William, Ontario at the age of 64.

So from that I know he was born around 1882. His obituary says he was a resident of Fort William for 39 years so he must have moved her around 1907.

Also, he had 2 brothers and a sister in England.

Where could I find a cencus to look him up with the info that I have?

Thanks

OTWAY & GRAVESON: England > early 1900s ONT, Canada

fwotway — 2005-12-31 17:43:09Z

Looking for info on the Otway and Graveson families that moved to the Fort William, Ontario area in early 1900's. I have traced back to William Gibson Otway and his wife Annie Lloyd Graveson. If you have any info please contact me.

William is from Witherslack, England and he passed away her in Fort William (Thunder Bay) on March 28, 1946.

Thanks,
Allen

Looking for Otway's and Graveson's

fwotway — 2005-12-27 02:31:58Z

Looking for info on the Otway and Graveson families that moved to the Fort William, Ontario area in early 1900's. I have traced back to William Gibson Otway and his wife Annie Lloyd Graveson. If you have any info please contact me.

William is from Witherslack, England and he passed away here in Fort William (Thunder Bay) on March 28, 1946.

Thanks,
Allen

Re: OTWAY & GRAVESON: England > early 1900s ONT, Canada

fwotway — 2006-01-16 16:15:45Z

No, I know nothing about the Graveson family. I need info too.

Looking for Help - Need info on the Otways

fwotway — 2006-10-16 13:32:46Z

Re: OTWAY & GRAVESON: England > early 1900s ONT, Canada

fwotway — 2006-01-19 23:54:41Z

I will. Also if you find any relation to the Otways, let me know too.

I have found people on this msgboard to be great. If you post a question about your family, someone will look it up in the cencus' and get back to you.

I hate that these sites charge to let you view goverment documents.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Otway

lesleybrown2610 — 2006-05-28 23:16:36Z

In tracing my Dad's side of the family (Otway) I've discovered that going back to at least 1788 the men had the name Carrol as their middle name i.e Charles Carrol Otway, Charles John Carrol Otway, Charles William Carrol Otway, William Carrol Otway. Has anyone out there found the same?
Also, any chance someone can explain this to me....in the 1891 census my great grandfather was single and living with his widowed mother. Ten years later he was married (no mention of a wife though) with three children aged 17-19. To add to the conundrum, when he died intestate it says he was a bachelor and his brother was his next of kin. ?????!!!!