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UPDATE Article in local paper re-Tracing Parson f

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Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 11 Aug 2006 15:16

nudging for Jenny to see

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 10 Aug 2006 11:58

Just to let you know GR member Monica contacted me today --she is home in Oz now and has had a reunion with her cousin and seen the plaque which is staying in Darlington with her cousin, and was so pleased with the outcome. This was just meant to happen,fate eh??

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 30 Jul 2006 23:17

Sue Yes so am I Just thought it was a nice thing to share on GR

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 30 Jul 2006 22:30

Ann. So glad that the plaque will be going to the righful owner. Sue

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 30 Jul 2006 21:11

Hi Sue Yes that was in the paper 000just didn't want to type it all---see the update above

Sue In Yorkshire.

Sue In Yorkshire. Report 29 Jul 2006 22:29

Ann, Just some more information from the CWGC site. His parents lived at 5 Dalton Street and his memorial is at Ypres(Menin Gate) Hope the people come forward for the plaque. Sue

Glenys the Menace!

Glenys the Menace! Report 29 Jul 2006 21:40

Oh Ann, I wish! I have Parsons ancestors from Kent and Middlesex, though. x

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 29 Jul 2006 17:27

Kaz Will do---we are fine thanks just wilting like everyone else waiting for the rain!!!

Kaz in a Tizz

Kaz in a Tizz Report 29 Jul 2006 13:58

I'm Ok thanks Ann! Wilting in the heat which I liken to a flower but others say prune Lol Hope you are well too! Hope that someone claims the plaque, what a lovely momento! Let me know if it is Monica's rellie! xx Kaz

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 29 Jul 2006 13:55

Hya Kaz~~~~waves~~ Yes I have messaged her just before I added reply. This article is about a plaque with the soldiers name on it,and this man a Mr Watson would like to trace the family to give it back to them. I thought if I put it on here someone may be researching that family----I hope so Hope you are well Kaz

Kaz in a Tizz

Kaz in a Tizz Report 29 Jul 2006 13:50

Hi Ann There does seem to be a lady called Monica with a Matthew (1886) in her tree from Darlo. Perhaps you could pm her! Kaz :o))) ~~~~~~~waves~~~~~~ t Ann

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 29 Jul 2006 13:19

There was an article in our local newspaper about a man who has found a plaque and it bear's the name of a Mathew Parsons killed in action in 1915 aged 28 he was in the Durham light infantry.He would like ot return it to the parsons family. ------- UPDATE I phoned the man who had the plaque,and told him about this site and that I had contacted a member on this site who had the above name in her tree and today she phoned him,what a coincidence --not that she got my message,she lives in Australia and is on holiday and is here in Darlington and her Aunt told her about the article,also this man has had someone else contact him who is a relative of our GR member.