Bastardy Bond

Discussion in 'Illegitimacy' started by Guy, May 12, 2013.

  1. Guy

    Guy Whose knowledge is boundless. R.I.P.

    Offline
    Messages:
    66
    Likes Received:
    104
    I recently purchased an original 1853 bastardy bond as an example for my commercial website.
    That section of the website is to display samples of various historic documents and to let the researcher see what may be available to them.

    I have since been contacted by a g.g. granddaughter of the couple mentioned in the bond who wishes to buy it from me.

    As I don't have a personal interest in the bond I am only too happy to re-unite it with "its" family for the price I paid however I will have to check there are no restrictions on exporting it first.
    Cheers
    Guy
     
    Elsiesgirl, drewgirl62 and Sis like this.
  2. Doug

    Doug Administrator. The Main Man. Staff Member

    Offline
    Messages:
    1,277
    Likes Received:
    4,292
    Location:
    Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia
    Wow - that is fantastic news for the descendants Guy. Very generous of you.
     
    drewgirl62 likes this.
  3. Guy

    Guy Whose knowledge is boundless. R.I.P.

    Offline
    Messages:
    66
    Likes Received:
    104
    Nah, not generous, generous is what you and Jan do in providing a forum.
    I am simply trying to help people discover what is available outside the usual sources of births, deaths marriages, etc.

    Newcomers often seem to think that the only original material is locked up in archives whereas a huge proportion, perhaps even the bulk is drifting about in private ownership.
    Cheers
    Guy
     
    Elsiesgirl, Sis, drewgirl62 and 2 others like this.
  4. Doug

    Doug Administrator. The Main Man. Staff Member

    Offline
    Messages:
    1,277
    Likes Received:
    4,292
    Location:
    Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia
    Thanks Guy.

    Very true.
     
    drewgirl62 likes this.
  5. Philippa

    Philippa Always a lady.

    Offline
    Messages:
    763
    Likes Received:
    11,581
    Location:
    Canberra, Australia
    Kind, generous, philanthropic, unselfish, moral, exemplary : just a few adjectives that spring to mind when I think of all of you.

    Whatever name you givel the motive, it's always a good one.

    Thanks, people. You are really worth knowing.

    Philippa
     
    Elsiesgirl and Sis like this.
  6. Daft Bat

    Daft Bat Administrator. Chief cook & bottle washer! Staff Member

    Online
    Messages:
    7,796
    Likes Received:
    31,120
    Location:
    Northamptonshire, England.
    Thank you, Guy

    As one of the names that I am researching is fairly uncommon, I also pop it into eBay from time to time. That is how I laid my hands on an indenture for my several great grandfather. A solicitor had died and their estate was being sorted out with some really old documents being sold off on eBay!
     
    drewgirl62 likes this.
  7. Sis

    Sis Rootles out resources!

    Offline
    Messages:
    4,419
    Likes Received:
    17,212
    Location:
    Beckenham, Western Australia
    That's a great idea Jan I'm off to try it!
    anneb
     
    drewgirl62 and Daft Bat like this.
  8. Sis

    Sis Rootles out resources!

    Offline
    Messages:
    4,419
    Likes Received:
    17,212
    Location:
    Beckenham, Western Australia
    Oh well, that put me in my place, not an unusual name after a, something like 15,000 odd found!! STill everything is worth a try:)
     
    Ma-dotcom and Daft Bat like this.
  9. Daft Bat

    Daft Bat Administrator. Chief cook & bottle washer! Staff Member

    Online
    Messages:
    7,796
    Likes Received:
    31,120
    Location:
    Northamptonshire, England.
    Absolutely! Leave no stone unturned as you never know what you might find. ;)

    Oh yes - I also pop back from time to time as new things turn up. I also plonk my names into the various search engines to see if there is anything out there - not my "Smith" line though.... :confused:
     
    drewgirl62 likes this.
  10. Sis

    Sis Rootles out resources!

    Offline
    Messages:
    4,419
    Likes Received:
    17,212
    Location:
    Beckenham, Western Australia
    I would think a name like Smith would be a genealogists worst nightmare!!!:eek:
     
    Chinch and drewgirl62 like this.
  11. LittleMo

    LittleMo New Member

    Offline
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Flamstead, Hertfordshire
    Try researching Williams and Jones in Wales! I'm still trying work out whether my husband's gg-grandmother (Jones) actually married two different Jones' men or whether she just had the children out of wedlock - one of my many challenges!
     
  12. Sis

    Sis Rootles out resources!

    Offline
    Messages:
    4,419
    Likes Received:
    17,212
    Location:
    Beckenham, Western Australia
    Wow, good luck with those names!!:eek::eek:
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice