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Re: Looking for children of Florrie (nee Saxon) and Joseph Symes, both born in England immigrated 1910 to New Bedford

RichBinns — 2013-05-29 04:50:38Z

Hi

Thanks for the info

Helen Roberts who did the post is related to Florrie Saxon and I'm related to Joseph Symes-he was the half brother of my grandfather. I have lots of info re the Symes family if you are interested. Several years ago I visited New Bedford and thanks to Helen and a contact of hers at the New Bedford Library I was able to find Joseph Symes (and family) grave in the Rural Cemetery in New Bedford.

Sue Richardson
Australia

Re: Looking for children of Florrie (nee Saxon) and Joseph Symes, both born in England immigrated 1910 to New Bedford

gmwaite38 — 2013-05-28 21:11:53Z

Cora Holland, deceased had one son, Jimmy, now deceased
Harold had one child,Barbara
Ida Machado had three children Florrie, Harriet & Skipper.

Sydney had one child, Jacqueline Florrie Symes, now Waite who resides in Foxboro, Massachusetts. She has five children, Kent, Kyle, Sean, Janet and Christopher

Re: JOHN SYMES

RichBinns — 2013-04-27 23:34:08Z

Hi Teresa
I can only trace my Symes family back to about 1810 in Burton Bradstock. I have probably found a connection to an earlier Symes family in Symondsbury but no connection so far with the Symes from Burstock.

Good luck with the research.

Sue

Re: JOHN SYMES

TeresaCowell48 — 2013-04-26 14:28:10Z

Hi Sue. I have gone back to all the information I have on the Symes and I think my SYMES and your SYMES are completely different families.
I have gone back to my 7 x Great Grandad and he was called JOHN SYMES born Burstock around 1690's.One of his sons was a HENRY SYMES born on 26 April 1700 and as far as I know he married in 1720 at Burstock.
If this fits with any of your SYMES I would like to hear from you again.
Teresa

Re: JOHN SYMES

TeresaCowell48 — 2013-04-26 07:54:19Z

Hi Sue It looks like we have the same SYMES in our trees.JOHN SYMES married to LUCY JEFFERY are my 2 x Great Grandparents. When I started doing the SYMES tree my mum and myself knew knothing at all about them. My grandmother BEATRICE BENNETT nee SYMES (her mother is MABEL EVA SYMES)never spoke about that side of the family. My mum thinks she had no idea they existed. It wasnt until I got my nans birth certificate that my mum found out her mums maiden name was SYMES and that she was born in Winchester. Mum always thought nan was born in London. So this had been really interesting for the both of us. If you would share your information it would be greatly appreciated. And if theres anything I can help you with I would gladly do so.
Teresa

Re: JOHN SYMES

RichBinns — 2013-04-26 04:47:37Z

Hi
I have a John Symes in my tree which may be a match. He was baptised at St Mary Burton Bradstock 28 Aug 1942 and I think Burton Bradstock births were registered in Bridport. There is a John Symes reg Bridport Jun Qtr 1842. At the time of the 1851 census the family was living on Bridport Rd, Burton Bradstock as follows:
Samuel Seymer [mistranscribed ie Symes] head aged38 living with wife Ann aged 34 and sons Samuel aged 11, John aged 9 and Henry aged 1, and daughters Martha aged 14 and Elizabeth aged 5.

Samuel Symes c1812 Burton Badstock was the brother of my 3rd great grandfather Stephen Symes 1811 Burton Bradstock, father Stephen Symes c1761 and mother Elizabeth nee Haycroft c1779.

Samuel Symes married Ann Adams, St Mary Burton Bradstock 31 May 1836. I traced some of their children's marriages (and offspring) but unfortunately not Johns (he was still living with Samuel and Ann at the time of the 1861 census).

There is a John Symes who married Lucy Jeffery in 1866 in Broadwinsor and his father's name was Samuel but father's occupation is given as Farmer whereas my Samuel was an Ag Lab. Also on the 1871 census John Symes (with wife Lucy) gives his birthplace as Bridport not Burton Bradstock. This John and Lucy are probably your ancestors-at the time of the 1881 census they have a child called Mabel E aged 4 mths.John again listed Bridport as his birth place. However in 1891 John said he was born in Broadwinsor so perhaps he wasn't too sure.

I have a lot of info on the Symes in Burton Bradstock if you are interested.

Sue

JOHN SYMES

TeresaCowell48 — 2013-04-25 14:33:25Z

Hi im trying to find out anything about my 2 x Gt Grandad JOHN SYMES born 1842 Bridport Dorset. He had several sons and daughters. One of his daughters was my Gt Nan MABEL EVA SYMES 1881-1862. Would love to hear from anyone connected to this family.

A man named George Christopher PRIMROSE SYMES ! Why?

barneyhairball — 2013-04-06 18:54:12Z

George Christopher Primrose SYMES. Why would any parent name their boy-child Primrose? One other male in my tree is called James Primrose SYMES. There must be a reason. Please help.

new email address

clsc24 — 2012-11-25 22:25:42Z

I have changed my email address from carolchristianse@hotmail.com to clsc24@hotmail.com. I am now using this email address for my genealogy.

Carol Christiansen

Re: Herbert Gustaf & Daisy Lily Wood Symes

valhallah69 — 2012-11-03 16:02:05Z

Hi,

I am married to Colin's youngest brother, Shaun. His mother's name was Daisy Lilly Woods, married to Herbert Gustav Symes. I am surprised you are not in touch with his sister, Valerie Clack, who would be able to give you more information as Colin stayed with her until his death in 1994 (?) Shaun was fostered from the age of 7 after his mother's death. He is the only surviving son, the others being Ken, Colin, Leslie and Brian. The sisters being Gwen, Nora and Valerie (Bunny). We do not know where you got 8 children from tho. Regards

Eric John Symes

markmellon1 — 2012-09-13 11:56:48Z

Looking for information on behalf of a friend for parentage of Eric John Symes, born 21 2 1914 in Southampton. He died in Portsmouth in 1989. The freeBMD record shows his mother as Symes.

Symes in New Bedford, Mass. USA

RichBinns — 2012-08-25 05:56:31Z

Thanks in advance for any help. Looking to connect with descendents of Harold Symes b1916 New Bedford (father Joseph William Symes mother Florrie nee Saxon). He married Marjorie W Walsh (father Martin Walsh, mother Theresa Winsper) abt 1939 (can anyone do a look up of details) I think in New Bedford. He died suddenly at the Sleepy Hollow Country (Golf) Club, Brecksville, Ohio in Aug 1958 and was living in Orange Village, Cuyahoga, Ohio ?with Marjorie and a daughter at the time. I have ++ info re Harold's ancestors if anyone is interested.
Sue

Re: Symes Ancestors

ChiefGI — 2012-07-12 14:54:05Z

My maiden name was Symes. My father was born in Herts and grandfather was born in Surrey. But my great grandfather was born in Curry Rivel in Somerset His name was William his father was Joseph he was born in Sheppton Beauchamp a village nearby and married Fanny Janner from Curry Rivel. There are a lot of Symes in this area.

Re: Rear Admiral Joseph Symes and family

Leeg1521 — 2012-06-13 13:07:15Z

Thank you so much of this infirmation. It does change somethings in the history that i have. I do believe Mary Anne Phelps Symes, Joseph's daughter, married Robert Fowler. They were my great great grandparents.. The Fowlers were farmers and maltsters in Winterbourne Whitechurch in Dorset. My grandmother was born on that farm and my father lived there as a little boy. My understanding is that they were successful and the family lived there for over 100 years.

Re: Rear Admiral Joseph Symes and family

press_tigeprint — 2012-06-13 07:40:46Z

I hope this is of some help to you:

Rear Admiral Joseph SYMES 1786 – 1856

He was born in Wayford in 1786, the 4th son of John and Ann SYMES. .He had at least 8 siblings.
Thomas Bapt. 5th of March 1780
Rebecca ,, 11th of January 1781 - Died 23rd December 1794
Francis ,, 17th of October 1782
William ,, 20th of October 1784
Edward ,, 24th November 1787
Catherine ,, 9th of August 1789
Benjamin ,, 31st of March 1791
Martha ,, 5th of May 1793 -Buried 18th of August 1793

There is a tradition that his mother was the sister of Admiral DOMMETT who later befriended him but this seems unlikely as Admiral DOMMETT’s sister, Ann who died at Westhay House( The Admiral’s seat) Hawkchurch on the 7th of October 1844 aged 82 was married to Mr. George TEMPLEMAN of Middle Chinnock. The Ann DOMMETT who married John SYMES of Stoke Abbott in Wayford on the 28th of April 1774 might have been a cousin and Admiral DOMMETT might have been called an uncle rather than a cousin because of a disparity of age.

Joseph entered the Navy at the age of 14 and served under Nelson at Trafalgar in 1805.
He was senior lieutenant of the Bonne Citoyenne at the capture of La Furieuse in 1809.
He was made commander in 1810, destroyed a French lugger privateer under the batteries of Barfleur in December 1811 was posted captain on March 12th 1812 and rear admiral on October &st 1846.
For his eminent services he received the Naval Medal and 2clasps.
He married on the 13th of May 1815 Miss Sarah PHELPS, who was 26 at the time.
She was the daughter of George PHELPS, a butter merchant who had started a bank in 1810 with another butter merchant called Robert PERHAM.( It was taken over by STUCKEY’S in 1829.)
The young couple lived for a few years in Misterton and 2 children were born there.
Sarah Rebecca was to marry the sailcloth manufacturer William Hern DUMMETT.
Martha Elizabeth married a farmer from Winsham called William GAPPER.
Joseph and Sarah probably moved to Crewkerne around 1820 as their next child, Thomas PHELPS, was baptized in St. Bartholomew in 1821. Sadly , Thomas only lived one year.
Their next son, Joseph Gustavus was a sturdier infant. Born in 1825 , he became a surgeon and lived to be 75.(see details further on)
Mary Ann, born two years later married a farmer like Elizabeth bur he does not seem to have been very successful.
The last baby to be born, Julia Maria lived only 6 months. ( 9th of April to 6th of October 1834)

In 1851 Joseph SYMES was retired and was living in Sheep Market Street ( now Market Street with his wife, Sarah , a granddaughter, Sarah GAPPER. Aged 6 and a servant.
Their house was on the corner of Market Street and West Street.
He died on January 27th 1856.
Sarah died in 1685 aged 77.

Thanks

Ethan

Re: Edward James Bennett SYMES; b. 1823; England

conniesymes32 — 2012-06-12 16:52:25Z

Hi,my husbands name was Symes,on searching his tree came
across his G, G,Father James and he and his wife named one of
their children Harriet Bennett Symes,we dont know were the name Bennett came from,maybe we are connected,we live in Somerset,can you help ?thanks Connie

Re: Rear Admiral Joseph Symes and family

Leeg1521 — 2012-06-10 07:11:40Z

If you receive this, I apologize for losing track of this posting. I realize your reason for seeking information is long past. It appears that you have more information than I do. If your information is still available I would love to see what you have. I do not believe I ever got an alert that someone had responded to my posting, so if I do not get a reply fin this format, then I will write to the Crewkerne Museum.

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

RichTinaSims — 2012-06-03 01:16:15Z

Hello Paul,

Thank you so much for your reply. If your uncle is willing, please contact me at the email address rich (at) the-sims-family (dot) net so we can discuss the details.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
-Rich

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

PaulVeal700 — 2012-05-29 22:30:56Z

Dear Rich

I have just seen your appeal. My mother is a Symes and the family emanate from Dorset - in 1756 resident at Powerstock, then Poorstock, some 15 miles from Chard. My uncle is a fit 78 year old and may be up for a sample if it would help.

Yours sincerely

Paul C. Veal

William Symes - England born 1540 Information needed

gssmithergc — 2012-05-21 22:46:19Z

My records tell me that William Symes'(1540) father John Symes (1510) was Sir John Patrick Lord Barwick of Somerset - does anyone have any documentation regarding whether his son William was also a Lord? Also, does anyone have information regarding Barwick Manor

Change of spelling from Symes to Sims

gssmithergc — 2012-05-21 22:41:22Z

My relative William was born in Somerset in 1646 and died in New Kent Co. VA in 1726. His father was Thomas Symes born in 1605 and died in 1667. He lived in England all his life. My records show that the spelling of William's name was Sims - the first documentation I have of this. Can anyone tell me why this changed and when the change took place. Thank you - Robin

Re: John, Sr.Sir Symes

gssmithergc — 2012-05-21 22:36:49Z

Bill: I have just gotten the Symes family information from another tree and I too have gotten the same line to King Edward. There is some dispute regarding the child of Cardinal Beaufort. His daughter is supposed to be Joan Beaufort. Some documents on the Cardinal dispute that she is his daughter. Her mother was married at the time of her birth. I am reasearching this as I write this, and when I find out some information, I will post again. - Robin

Re: 15th century Symes in Somerset, England

DebraAllison57 — 2012-05-14 05:34:52Z

I don't know if I am or not. But if this is in my family tree it would be through Martha Barnes Sims the daughter of James Sims and Christiana Nature Thomas. That is if they are in this line.

Re: 15th century Symes in Somerset, England

BillieT43 — 2012-05-12 01:41:11Z

I also am descended from this Symes/Sims line. My line comes down from Chalres and Esther Murray Sims. How are you related?

Re: 15th century Symes in Somerset, England

DebraAllison57 — 2012-05-05 04:57:05Z

I came across an article in the book "Southern Kith and Kin" about the descendants of William Symes of Charde, Somerset, England whose will was probated on July 27, 1597. His son was John Symes b. 1581 d 21 Oct.1661 m. to Amy Horner dau of Thomas Horner of Mill County, Somerset. John's son was Thomas Symes m.1640 to Amy Bridges, dau of Edward Bridges and Philippa dau.of Sir George Speke. Thomas' son was George Symes b 1643 d 1687 m to Dorothy Everard dau of Thomas Everard and his second wife Elizabeth of the island of Antigua in the West Indies. He emigrated from Antigua to Surry County, Virginia in 1697 but returned there in 1698 but he died in Hanover County, Virginia circa 1718-1723. George's son was Adam Symes b circa 1689 and lived in Brunswick and Surry Counties, Virginia d July 1773 m circa 1708 to Mary Isham. Adam and Mary had the following children: 1. George of Brunswick b 1709 2. Adam b. 1711 d 1771 m Tabitha the dau of Ambrose and Ann jackson 3. John of Surry and Brunswick counties b. 1713 d 1778 m Honour Lightfoot in Isle of Wight County, Virgina 4. William b circa 1715 of Brunswick County, Virginia and Johnston County North carolina d 1814 in Columbia County, Georgia m Susannah Bullock dau of Richard Bullock and Ann Henley Bullock, 5. James Symes 6. David Symes of Brunswick and Sussex counties d 1773 7.Charles Symes of Edgecombe County, NC m Esther Murry 8. Isham Symes who removed to NC living in Bladen, Greenville, and Wake Counties in NC and 9. Mary Symes who married a William Smith. Don't know if this helps you or not.

Re: Hello to all Symes'

lb_leach — 2012-02-12 19:05:24Z

Hi, I am related to the Symes family through Ellarue Symes, she is my cousin. Please contact me if you would like to share information lb_leach@hotmail.com

Re: English Sym(e)s

Rosemary_Thomson — 2012-01-25 00:40:46Z

Dear Brian,

Thanks for that.

Rosemary

Re: English Sym(e)s

bsyms152 — 2012-01-24 21:17:32Z

Hi Rosemary

I'm sure there is a connection, but I don't have any detailed knowledge that could help you.

My most distant ancestor is Robert Sym(e)s born in Broad Clyst in about 1769. He appears to be the illegitimate son of Mary Symes, born in Broad Clyst in 1751. He married and lived in nearby Silverton, so my tree moves to there and I haven't looked closely at the Broad Clyst mob.

Brian
Port Macquarie NSW Australia

Re: English Sym(e)s

Rosemary_Thomson — 2012-01-24 09:54:25Z

Hi Brian,

Did your Symes relatives come from near Broad Clyst? My gg grandmother was Mary Symes (Sims) who was born in Devon. marriage certificate she married Richard Rook(s) in Tedburn St mary in c 1832 & then married William Bassett in Egloshayle, Cornwall in 1839 shortly before emigrating to New Zealand. Her father, William, was an ostler according to her marriage certificate to William Bassett. Any relation to you?

Rosemary

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

bettyevans65 — 2012-01-13 21:16:10Z

Hi

I don't think I will be much help. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Symes who was an attorney in Jamaica and was a High Court Judge there. He died in 1809 in Jamaica. Elizabeth married Rev Dr John Wiseman who was Vicar of Romford and had about 10 children. What I am trying to find is the mother of Elizabeth who was British but must have died about 1767. John went on to father 10 more children by two different Mulatto women in Jamaica. I cannot find a marriage between John & Elizabeth's mother. We know she exists because there is a letter in the family written to her by John from Jamaica in 1766 asking her to join him in Jamaica with their daughter and son.

There is a big family of Symes who came from the Somerset area and settled in Barbados and Antigua but I don't think there is a connection with my John Symes. They also went on to America.

So I don't think I have been any use to you and the names you mention are not in my tree.

Regards

Betty

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

CranstounS — 2012-01-13 18:40:38Z

Hi,
I found your post regarding Elizabeth Symes, the daughter of John Symes. I am researching my family history and I ended up at your post by searching the Slave Records for Elizabeth Symes and I found records for Jamaica and Antigua.
I believe she could be the wife of David Cranstoun of Antigua ans he was maried to Elizabeth Symes. I'm kind of stuck at this point in my history and following every link. This is the closest I've come to linking the Symes family to the time period and the area in the British West Indies.
In your history does the name Cranstoun, Buckley’s, Cassada Gardens, John Athillor Harper ever come up in your searches or quiries?
Regards,
Steve Cranstoun
Regards,
Steve Cranstoun

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

RichTinaSims — 2012-01-12 13:48:15Z

Sorry, I don't have any info on Symes in Canada.

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

debracampbell48 — 2012-01-12 04:49:15Z

Hi, do you know of a Emily Symes born abt 1829, Quebec City married Laurence Vance born Quebec abt 1823. They were my great grandparents, and I can not find any further information regarding them. Thank you.

Re: John Simes/Symes

hsadler160 — 2011-09-26 12:42:14Z

Thanks Sandra! I have now managed to track down a bit more about Charles James Symes, who was apparently born in St. Aubin Jersey, Channel Isles and eventually moved to London, where he married by great-grandmother, Eliza Francis Salter. Their daughter Kate Francis Salter Symes married Bertram Campbell Sadler - my grandparents I have traced his later years as an export merchant and second wife (Lilian Isabell Ann. His father was John Symes, but the trail is sketchy otherwise. I think he died about 1863. I did find a John Symes in St. Aubin Jersey of about the right age - appears his father was absent (deceased) by the time he was 5. Occupation appears to have been sea-going/mariner. His mother is listed as Suzannah Symes(born in England) and there were quite a number of siblings (1841 Census). The Channel Isles records seem problematic. Any suggestions?

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

stelljay — 2011-09-26 10:59:45Z

Hi: I am also looking for English decendants of SYMES in Somerset. My grandfather Harry Hayward SYMES was born in Isle Abbots, Somerset on May 14, 1880. His father was Samuel SYMES born Abbotsbury, Dorset and his mother was Mary HAYWARD of Abbotsbury.

I am in Canada.

Re: John Simes/Symes

SandraReedy — 2011-09-23 10:40:20Z

Hi there - sorry have just seen this. For some reason I am not getting notified of replies so finding things by chance. I am not sure if your family and mine will be related but happy to help if you can give some more details around dates and places etc. Also exactly where you are stuck. Always great to work through to see if there is a connection.

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

pjw441 — 2011-09-12 15:26:13Z

Sorry, I meant to say you can contact me at pjw441(at)gmail(dot)com. (Replace the (at) and (dot) in the usual way to get the address!).

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

pjw441 — 2011-09-12 15:24:10Z

Thank you. I too have discovered a will for a John Symes of St Catherine parish in Jamaica in the UK National Archives, and some entries in Jamaica parish registers, but they don't quite tally up with the details you have. Specifically, the will was made in November 1808, and there is an entry for the death of a John Symes in the same parish in December 1808 - which is also the date given in the report of the court case in 1817 I mentioned earlier. Also there are various children acknowledged by a John Symes in the baptism records for Kingston, Jamaica (Henry, Joseph, Thomas Bell, and Arabella) which tally with the details in the will (sons Henry, Joseph, Thomas, William, George, Robert), but the entries suggest he wasn't married to their mother. I've noted the information I've found so far on my webpage www.patrickwallace.me.uk/rippon.htm#symes

Re: John Simes/Symes

hsadler160 — 2011-09-07 23:03:03Z

yes, apparently JOhn Symes a Captain (of a ship) who died before 1888 was my great great grandfather. His son Charles James married Eliza Frances Salter and had 2 children Kate Frances Salter Symes and Francis Ford Salter Symes. They divorced before Francis was born (1890) Kate was my Grandmother (Wandsworth, Upper Tooting area of London. I'm getting nowhere with this...

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

bettyevans65 — 2011-09-02 06:47:43Z

I can send you a copy of a transcribed will of John Symes ans also some letters which are in the family which were sent from Jamaica in 1766,1788,and 1790. I am related through Elizabeth Symes who I think was the eldest daughter. I have various other bits of information about him which may be of use. He is on ongoing project and interesting. If you let me know wher to send the info. I will get it to you soon. I am not totally confident about sending it over the internet.

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

pjw441 — 2011-09-02 05:05:26Z

Further to this, the National Archives have a will made by a John Symes of St Catherine, Jamaica, in Nov. 1808: file reference PROB 11/1509 This gives a specific bequest, as well as an equal share in the residuary estate to one son (name as yet indecipherable: S.....y?)and the other shares in the residuary estate go to sons Robert, William, George, Thomas and Joseph. Sadly no mention of wife or daughters.

Re: John Symes- Jamaica

pjw441 — 2011-08-31 09:36:02Z

I see this message is several years old, but as it happens I have just turned up a reference to a John Symes of Jamaica:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/17329/pages/249/page....

That record refers to a Thomas Villiers Symes, who might well be the Thomas mentioned in your post. Joseph Baron Symes was the father of my GGGM. I am surmising they were brothers and perhaps executors of their father's will and involved in some dispute over the estate and its debts, but that would be a guess. I'd be very grateful for any information about Joseph B and his background if there is a connection.

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

lizroberts590 — 2011-08-23 14:08:19Z

Will do Rich.

Liz

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

RichTinaSims — 2011-08-22 23:08:44Z

Hi Liz,

Yeah, unfortunately it has to be a male because we're stuck with the Y-chromosome for tracing back lineages by surname.

If you happen to remember or run across a male Symes descendant over there, could you point them our way?

Thanks again,
-Rich

Re: Symes in Perak, Malaysia

gilly_iceton — 2011-08-20 01:37:46Z

Bertram had 4 brothers (Alfred, Lionel, Jack Albert and Noel). Noel was my grandfather. Maudie died in 1917 - she was struck by lightning when visiting her brother, she is buried at Alor Star cemetry. I believe that there was also another sister called Olive who died in 1918 but I can't find any info on her. Bertram's other sister Mabel died in 1883. Would be happy to give you more info if you want. Are you related to the family or just interested?

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

lizroberts590 — 2011-08-19 13:36:04Z

Really sorry Rich, I obviously missed the crucial word - male! The last male (my father) died in 1978 and he was an only child.

Sorry to have wasted your time(and raised your hopes) and hope you have more luck elsewhere.

Regards

Liz

George Doolittle in Dublin

rogers793 — 2011-08-18 22:40:03Z

Hi,
When did George Doolittle died in Australia, and was a Cabinet Maker in Adelaide? Another branch of the Dublin Doolittles were Carpenter/Cabinet Makers in Tasmania (fro 1830-1860s).
Yours John

DOOLITTLE OR DOOLETTE, George, Upholsterer and Cabinet Maker, Anna Villa, Cullenwood (Ranelagh) 1842-1844. Annaville-avenue, Cullenwood (Ranelagh) 1849-1852. Phibsboro 1853-1855. George and Eliza Doolittle had a number of children baptized at St Peter Parish, Dublin (Church of Ireland) from 1842-1852; 21st August 1842, Julia Anne Doolittle-to George and Elizabeth; 13th November 1844, Sarah Maria Doolittle-toGeorge and Eliza Doolittle; Martha D Doolittle-to George and Elizabeth Doolittle (RCBL 0045/02/1 and 6: Registry of Baptisms 1840-1845 and Registry of baptisms from 1852-1853 of St Peter, Dublin). George and Eliza Doolittle had another child baptized at St Mary Parish, Dublin (Church of Ireland) in 1855; 24th Jan 1855, Harriett Adelaide Doolittle-to George and Eliza Doolittle (RCBL P277/2/7: Registry of Baptisms 1853-1856 of St Mary Parish, Dublin).

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

RichTinaSims — 2011-08-18 21:50:43Z

Hello Liz,

Thank you for responding! As I mentioned, we are looking for male Symes descendants who are agreeable to having a DNA test. So do you have a living grandfather, father, uncle, brother or cousin (who must be a Symes) who might be agreeable to having a DNA test kit sent to them? The actual process is very simple -- just a cheek swab that you stick in a vial and return. Like I mentioned, there are several Symes descendants on the other side of the pond that could pick up the tab.

If we get a DNA match, I'm thinking there will be several people who might want to help you out with your particular ancestry so that we can see how the DNA connection and the family tree connection match up.

Once again, thank you very much for your help. I'm very hopeful that this could be helpful for many people.

-Rich

Re: Looking for English descendants of the Symes of Somerset

lizroberts590 — 2011-08-18 12:44:36Z

Hi Rich - I just found your message by accident!

I was born in Chard, Somerset, in 1944. My father (Leonard Raymond Symes) was also born there in 1913. His father, (Percival Edgar)was born in Combe Saint Nicholas in 1884, as was his father (Edmund James) in 1843. Between him and the 'famous' William Symes of the 16th Century there's a large blank! I gave up the ancestry seeking, due to boredom (or laziness!)

William Symes founded Chard Grammar School in 1671.

I have a sister, by the way, who, although not born in Somerset, does now live just outside Taunton.

Regards

Liz

Re: SYMES in England

Nyabaadisa — 2011-07-20 10:56:41Z

I am trying to trace a Symes who was in Northen Ghana between 40s - 50s. My father worked for him in Bawku when Mr Symes was the District Administrator during the colonial era. Could someone who is related to this Symes please contact me on my email address,

Many thanks in anticipation for any help.