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porkpiebaby

Strickland
replied on: 8/16/2006 12:31:56 PM

Claire, I think Jenny is the best person to help you answer the question about where he is laid to rest.

There is a church yard at Aldercar church, but I'm not sure what state it is in these days.

I am going myself to Codnor St James this afternoon, and whilst it's unlikely he's there, as it's probably a little bit too far out, I'll keep my eyes peeled for your George.

If Jenny can't help you with his resting place, I'm happy to go have a look at Aldercar Church, as it's only about a mile away, if that. I think she has good access to the local archives than me though, so we'll see what she says.

The only problem is that many church yards have been closed and reorganised round here, removing the stones and grassing over the ground where our ancestors are buried. Sometimes for safety reasons as the headstones were large and falling down. I went looking for some of my ancestors and the churchyard looked lovely....but all the stones were around the outside of the yard...not that respectful I'm afraid.

Let me know if Jen can't help. I've still got another couple of weeks off work.

Mandy

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