Welcome to the November 2002 edition of our family newsletter.

This month sees the continuation of updates to parts of the family as a result of filling in gaps using the 1901 census for England and Wales. I have spent the past month working on the descendants of Francis Brangwin, son of Edmund Brangwin and Sarah Deane. There will be further updates in the months ahead.

Things this month are:

• David Brangwynne
• Report on the Open Day at Temple House
• The family of Francis, son of Edmund Brangwin and Sarah Deane
• The 84th Barnett-Pollock reunion
• Some more odds and ends

I hope you enjoy learning more about your extended family.

Contributions to the Newsletter are most welcome. If you find something that you would like to share please send it to me so that it can be included. My email address is lwuth@hups.net

Lorraine Wuth

Editor

David Alden Brangwynne
8 May 1953---1 October 2002

David Alden Brangwynne died in his home in Seymour, Connecticut, USA, on October 1, 2002, at the age of 49. He was married for almost 9 years to Theadora Gifford (Teddie), and he was the father of Grace GuiMei Brangwynne, whom he and Teddie adopted in China. Gracie is now 2 1/2 years old and a beautiful, charming child, who delights everyone. Dave, Teddie and Gracie had a tight bond, and Dave treasured his marriage and parenthood.

Dave was the son of F. Alden and Patricia Grant Brangwynne, the brother of Susan B. Schaperow, Daniel F. Brangwynne, Linda B. Finnucan, Janet B. Landry, and the nephew of Alice Grant White and Gloria Brangwynne. Alden, Susan, Linda and Gloria are members of the Brangwin, Brangwyn Brangwynne website.

David's grandparents were Franklin Thomas Brangwynne and Florence Bender, and Frank Grant and Irene Hilchey. He was decended from Robert John Brangwynne, who immigrated to the United States in 1897 at the age of 17, and Maria Emmaline Sweeney; Thomas Dreweatt Brangwin and Elizabeth Clarke, who moved from England to Wales and named their children Brangwynne; Thomas Brangwin and Mary Dreweatt; Edmund Brangwin and Mary Deane; Edmund Brangwin and Sarah Deane; John Brangwin and Eliner Towne.

David was a devoted husband and father as well as a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, friend, and a dedicated teacher. He was a family man, who enjoyed family get togethers. He and his siblings had good times together. He had many long term friends and was well loved and respected by just about all who knew him. Dave was a special education teacher in the Early Connections program of the Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation. He worked with children from newborn to age three, who had special needs. Much of his work was in the homes and involved the parents, as well as the child. He had a remarkable reputation as a teacher who was able to connect well with the children and families, was generous with his time and effort. Dave and Teddie met at work as she is also a special education teacher in the same program.

David, Gracie and Teddie on the day of Gracie's baptism

David was diagnosed in January 2002 with cancer of the lung, which had metastasized to the liver and later to the brain. He responded well to the chemo-therapy and, although tired, at times he was able to care for Gracie, do errands, light household chores and prepare meals. Later he had radiation of his brain and that was very difficult. We are thankful that David never had intense pain and that his really bad time was only during his last week. His parents, Alden and Pat, and his sisters, as well as Teddie's sister, all live in the same area and were able to help. Alden's retirement coincided with David's diagnosis, and he was available for anything that was needed. He was able to spend invaluable time with David, which he treasures. David had a good attitude throughout the whole ordeal. He hoped for a remission, but dealt with whatever situation he faced. He took care of details in the planning for his family. He had a sense of humor and to spend time with David was to be up-lifted.

During David's last week, at least one member of the family was with him at all times. During his last weekend, his brother, Dan, came from Maine and was able to help. David was cared for at home by his family with the help of Hospice. During his last evening, when they were putting pillows around Dave for comfort, Gracie brought over a pillow. When Alden showed her a place to put it, she patted it into place and then slapped her hands together, indicating that she had helped and had done a good job! She kissed his toes through the blanket and said, "Goodnight, Daddy". David died surrounded by his family and their love. As Alden says, "He knew he was loved."

At David's wake many friends, colleagues, clients, community people, and many family friends expressed their admiration, respect and love for David. They told many wonderful things about him. David was not at all a prepossessing person, but many considered him exceptional.

David touched many lives and he will be missed by many. Teddie and other members of the family will try to help Gracie keep a memory of him as her daddy who loved her so very much. Gracie in her short time with the family has contributed much joy and wonder and she continues to be an inspiration.

Written by Gloria Brangwynne, aunt of David.

The following is David's obituary.

David Alden Brangwynne, 49, of Holbrook Road, Seymour, formerly of Bethany, the beloved husband of Theadore Gifford, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bangor, Maine on May 8, 1953, the beloved son of Dr. F. Alden and Patricia Grant Brangwynne. David moved to Connecticut in 1961, and was a graduate of Amity High School Class of 1971. David was a graduate of the University of Connecticut and was the recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State College. He was a school teacher for the Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation and worked in the Early Connections program. He was a communicant of the Church of the Good Shepherd of Seymour. David loved to cook and work around the house. He loved his daughter and family and many friends. In addition to his wife and parents, his loving family includes his cherished daughter, Grace Gui Mei Brangwynne; his loving brother, Dr. Daniel F. Brangwynne of Rome, Maine; his beloved sisters, Susan B. Schaperow and her husband Jeffery of Bethany, Linda Finnucan of Naugatuck, Dr. Janet B. Landry and her husband Dr. Arthur Landry III of Middlebury; and eight loving nephews and two loving nieces. He was predeceased by his beloved paternal grandparents, Franklin and Florence Brangwynne, and his beloved maternal grandparents, Franklin and Irene Grant.

A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted for David at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Seymour, on Friday October 4 followed by interment at the Mountain Meadows Cemetery, Seymour.

CHURCH TIMES 11 October 2002

Washing St Aidan THE HUGE mosaic (left) by Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, some 1000 square feet in area, was in need of cleaning for the third time in its 86-year life. The mosaic shows the life of St Aidan, in the Tractarian church dedicated to him in Harehills, Leeds, Ripon & Leeds diocese. The parish hoped to raise £10,000 to have it professionally cleaned, says Barry Pepper, who chaired the fund-raising committee. But when they found they could raise on £1100, they decided to do it themselves. And so they did - at the cost of £16.80, all spent on pork pies and apples to sustain the three-person team (including a retired firefighter) who did the job. The church already had the necessary portable scaffolding; they borrowed long-handled brushes; and a friend in a cleaning firm gave them a special detergent. "The transformation", says Mr Pepper, "is remarkable."

Living Remote
from Kay Brangwin Grainger

Last month I wrote a bit about myself, so this month I will write about living in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Rodney and I have lived in Borroloola, which is on the Gulf of Carpentaria, about 50kms inland and on the Mcarthur River. The closest town is Katherine and it is 670kms away. It has a tropical climate, with a wet season and dry season and between the two is what is called the ‘buildup’. The increase in temperature (currently 38-40c) and humidity. Some mornings it feels like somebody has stolen the air as you walk outside, as it is so humid. Thankfully we have air-conditioners that run 24hrs a day.

In wet season there is lots of rain and cyclones. Last year we had 3 cyclones in 3 weeks. Luckily, by the time it hit Borroloola, there wasn’t much wind but plenty of rain. So much so that the bridge was 19 feet under water, and the river over half a kilometer wide. The problem with this is the clinic is on one side of the river and the airstrip is on the other side. So, if a patient was being flown out to go to hospital in an emergency, we would take them down in the car and organize the police boat to be there to take us across the bridge to the other side then organize another car to then drive us to the airstrip and wait for the ‘Doctor plane’ to come. Then reverse the whole scene to get back home again. If the plane couldn’t land the patient stayed in the clinic and I, or one of the other nurses, would stay with them till the plane could land. Sometimes we would work up to 24 hours straight. There were always 2 nurses on call for emergencies when the clinic was closed. After a while it all becomes very tiring. There are not many nights when you are not called out for something at the clinic.

Well, this fish didn't get away. Kay with her catch - a 65-70cm Barramundi

On a lighter note, there is great fishing, especially barramundi that is a delicious fish, minimum size being 60cms. It is good therapy just to get away and throw in a line. More often than not we come home with a fish. Also when fishing you need to keep an eye out for crocodiles, big ones. We even made the Darwin papers with our croc story. The headline read, “Um, can we have our croc back, please”. The problem arose when Parks and Wildlife workers had caught a 12ft croc and tied it up in the compound. The croc managed to get his back legs untied and also broke the rope to the tree that he was tied to. He then managed to get out under the fence and walked across the road and into the backyard of the clinic. Luckily his snout was still tied so he couldn’t bite (eat) anyone. The first we knew about it was when the guys came and asked if they could take their truck around the back as they “had lost something”. On asking them what it was that was lost we were told “a 12ft croc”. With a Clinic full of people we raced out the back to see. Whites getting up close and Aboriginal folk hanging back and looking from a distance. And not one of us had a camera!!!! The croc was caught as it was in the creek in town and was being relocated to a croc farm, as they are a protected animal.

In Boroloola we had a couple of general stores but they were very expensive so most groceries were bought from town and freighted in. This is called bush orders and arrive a week later. Perishables such as milk and meat were frozen. Thankfully, we had a freezer.

Things like hairdresses were in town, 670kms away, as well as the cinema! So when you do go to town it is such a busy time trying to do so many things in a short time. Buying your own groceries and walking around the supermarket is almost exciting!!!

N.T. stands for Northern Territory, also not today, not tomorrow, not Tuesday, not Thursday, next truck, and soon, next train. And sometimes I believe it. It is a much more relaxed lifestyle, with a greater appreciation of many things that we take for granted.

The stars at night are just magnificent. The lightening storms are awesome in wet season, and sunsets glorious. God’s creation sure is magnificent.

We have moved from Borroloola to Pine Creek, and now we are only 90kms from Katherine. So close to town almost civilized. Visitors welcome if ever you come through Darwin as we are only 2 and a half hours from Darwin.

You’ll never, never know, if you never, never go. The tourism catch cry.

84th Annual Barnett-Pollock Reunion
Sunday, August 25, 2002

The 84th gathering of the Barnetts and Pollocks was held on a beautiful, sunny, August afternoon at the Bailey Road home of Keith and Sue Hannewald in Providence Township, Ohio. An appropriate spot for this particular reunion, when you consider that this country home has been in the Pollock family since John Pollock and his family came to this area, way back in the 1840’s. Also, the location was important ever so many years ago because two Pollock boys, from Bailey Road, married two Barnett girls, from Box Road - just one road over. Then in 1918 a tradition began that has continued for 84 years.

Do you suppose that 84 years ago the reunion goers shared in an abundant and ever so delicious meal as we did? Did they also enjoy the wonderful opportunity to visit with family members from near and far? How times have changed since 1918. But many parts of the tradition have remained the same.

This year’s annual family meeting was called to order by our President, Karis Box. Karis welcomed everyone and asked us all to introduce ourselves and our families. OLD BUSINESS: The minutes from last year’s meeting were read and approved. A sign up sheet was passed around to the 52 members present. Ronald Pollock, who has been the recording secretary for many years, is turning over his duties to Helen Dimick as of next year. It is also the first time in MANY years that Ronald has not been able to join us. (He was back here, in Ohio, a month ago for a visit with his family and due to his health he wasn’t up to making the trip back again so quickly. We hope next year will find him happy, well, and with us again.) Helen reported that Ronald sent out over 200 invitations with only a few returned due to address changes.... Ester Barnes from Florida, and Judy Depeal, Woodrow Barnes’ daughter, each sent their regrets at not attending this year’s meeting.

Finishing off this year’s old business, Harley Barnett, our family historian, shared with us some interesting facts concerning the John Pollock homestead, the site of this year’s reunion.

When the Pollocks’ moved to this area, there was a log cabin on the 80 acres. A clapboard home was built that contained six rooms, including a large kitchen and pantry. There was a chimney in the center of the house with two openings. One was to the front of the house and the other opening to the back bedroom. This house was poorly constructed and the foundation began to sag, BADLY. Aside from the fact that this home was a rat infested, fire hazard, there were also gaps in the clapboard siding. This certainly didn’t do much when it came to heating the place. Carol Pollock shared with us a picture of the old clapboard home and the new home that was built, just to the south of the clapboard one, and still stands today. You can imagine how it must have felt like a dream come true when the new house was finished. Especially after living in what must have been a nightmare of a house. It is always so nice to get a glimpse of our past from Harley’s files.

NEW BUSINESS: Mike Pollock will be next year’s President. Nominations were accepted for Vice President for next year. Joe Box and Jeff Barnes were nominated. (Wow, we actually had two nominations. That kind of "official" behavior doesn’t often occur at these gatherings. We’re getting better.) Joe Box won the hand count for this spot. Our Corresponding Secretary, Helen Dimick, and Recording Secretary, Sue Hannewald, will retain their positions for next year. For some reason, these are not very sought after jobs. However, Jeff Barnes was nominated for the job of recording secretary. Fortunately for him, Sue was re-elected. Jeff mentioned, a little too loudly, that he felt safe to come back next year. Well, unfortunately for him, he forgot about the Games Committee Chairman’s spot. As a result, he was unanimously elected to this coveted position. (You really do have to watch what you say at these family elections. Speaking in general is not a good option when it comes to voting time.) Mary and Gene Williams graciously offered to be the host and hostess for the next get-to-gether on the fourth Sunday of August, 2003.

Special recognition was given to the following members present. Paul Hartsook claimed the title as the oldest member present at the age of 91 years young. Matthew Hannewald was still the youngest member present at the ripe old age of three. Bob Barnett can’t hide his age from anyone in this family since he was born the same year as the reunion began. So Happy 84th Birthday Year to you, Bob! Rick and Julie Pollock and their family came the farthest this year. All the way from Minnesota. Merlin Pollock claimed the title of most family members present with all 13 of his family here. While John Pollock was a close second with nine members present. The "hat" was passed and $53.50 was collected to help cover the cost of postcards and postage.

With that the "official" meeting was adjourned. The remainder of the afternoon was left in the hands of Cindy Box and Jim Pease, this year’s games and entertainment specialists. They came very well prepared with numerous games and candy prizes for the winners, or anyone else who wanted some too. Some of the winners are listed below. (People really like to see their name go down in the record books. We try to oblige by including them in the minutes.) The three legged race was won by Jason and Daniel Box. Doug Box and Jerry Pollock were a close second. The watermelon spitting contest, adult division, was won by Doug Box, Jeff Barnes was second, Jerry Pollock a close third. The kids category was won by Daniel Box (we now know what those Box’s do instead of just sitting around at night...) Addie McGerity came in second, with Mike Hannewald in third. Frisbee toss was won by Jason Box; Daniel Box, second; John Hannewald, third. The winners of the egg toss at a whooping 60 feet apart were Jason and Daniel Box. Gene Williams and Mike Hannewald were an amazing second. And, where would this reunion be without the one and only balloon toss. Daniel and Jason Box took home the prize AGAIN this year for a spectacular 70 foot throw. Brad Pollock and Keith Hannewald gave them a run for their money, with a second place finish. Gene Williams and Mike Hannewald took third. There was a scavenger hunt that followed as well as a hoola hoops contest. You name it.

While some played, others talked. Some just wondered about the yard and buildings remembering the days when Ben and Mae Pollock lived here. Old pictures were shared of days gone by. How quickly the time passes. Especially when we seldom see one another, other than this one time a year. Time is such a precious thing and yet it is still just, time. It is nice to take a break from all that drives us, to spend an afternoon visiting with family that stretches back so far. Memories being made and remembered all in a few hours. Surely the original reunion goers, back in 1918, couldn’t have imagined that 84 years later we would still be gathering together; all in the name of family. But what a great tribute to what began so long ago. Thanks to all who came and shared in the richness of our very own, family tree.

Respectfully submitted,
Sue (Pollock) Hannewald
Harley Barnette

[Editor note: The Barnetts are descendants of James Barnett, son of Mary Brangwin and George Barnett. See the July 2001 newsletter for details of this part of the family. I was fortunate to attend the 2000 Barnett-Pollock Reunion and can vouch for it being a wonderful family gathering. Sue and Harley, thanks for sharing this with us.]

Francis Brangwin
son of Edmund Brangwin and Sarah Deane

Edmund Brangwin, the husband of Sarah Deane, was the first of the Brangwins to appear in the Hambleden records. References to his descendants have appeared in the newsletters and his Will was featured in September 2001. Edmund and Sarah had only three children:

1. Mary who was born in 1758 and married Edward Sawyer
2. Edmund who was born in 1761 and married his cousin Mary Deane. Their descendants have appeared in a number of newsletters. See last months newsletter for details
3. Francis born in 1764

Generation 1

Francis Brangwin was born in Hambleden, Bucks, in 1764. He was the youngest of the three children born to Edmund Brangwin and Sarah Deane. He was baptised in Hambleden on January 6, 1875. He was a farmer.

Francis married Martha Hobbs on December 9, 1786 in Hambleden. The entry in the parish register stated that Francis was a singleman of the parish and Martha was of the same place and a spinster. They married by licence. Both signed and the witnesses were Ann Jemmett and Elizth Hobbs.

Francis and Martha had 7 children:

1. Sarah Brangwin was born about 1787. She did not marry. She died on January 14, 1831 aged 43 and was buried at Hambleden on the 16th
2. Elizabeth Brangwin was born in 1790 in Hambleden. She was baptised on May 13, 1790 at Hambleden. She was a dressmaker according to the 1841 and 1851 census. She died in 1870, aged 80, and was buried with her sisters in the churchyard at Hambleden.
3. John Brangwin was born in 1792 (more later)
4. Eleanor Brangwin was born in 1794. She was baptised at Hambleden on April 6, 1794. She died on April 4, 1850, aged 55. She, too, is buried at Hambleden. In the burial register she is named as Ellen.
5. Francis Brangwin was born in 1795 and only lived a short time. He was baptised on August 30, 1795 and buried at Hambleden on October 2 of the same year.
6. Mary Bangwin was born in 1796. She was baptised at Hambleden on August 14, 1796. Mary died at Hambleden on July 14, 1846, aged 49. Cause of death was given as affection of the spine. She was buried in the Hambleden church yard on July 18th.
7. Ann Brangwin was born in Hambleden in 1800. She was baptised on August 17 of that year. According to the 1851 census, she was living in Hambleden with her sister Elizabeth and her occupation was given as plain needle worker. Ann died at Rotherfield Greys on September 5, 1866. She was 66. Her Will, dated May 4, 1859, was proved on January 9, 1867 by Charles Burningham of Rotherfield Greys. Here is a transcript of her Will:
   
   This is the last Will of me Ann Brangwin of New Street Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, spinster.
   
   To my niece Fanny wife of George Curnock my silver teaspoons and sugar tongs. To Fanny Jane Curnock the daughter of the said George and Fanny Curnock my work box. To her sister Harriett Susannah Curnock my writing desk ... and two large broaches. To George Curnock the son of the said George and Fanny Curnock my Companion for the Sabbath. To his brother Thomas Brangwin Curnock my Surmon book. To his brother Alfred John Curnock the Life of Christ. To John Burningham of Henley-on-Thames printer my large Church Prayer Book. I give to Eunice Burningham the wife of Charles Burningham of Henley-on-Thames aforesaid ... residue to Charles Burningham ...
   
   Charles Burningham was appointed her sole executor.
   
   When I originally came across this Will I was intrigued by the bequests. I could just imagine George, Thomas and Alfred receiving their books and thinking how whacky old Aunt Ann was. After all, the Will was written when they were but children.
   
   This Will was useful in tracing Fanny as it gave the name of her husband and also named her children.

Francis died on July 14, 1827 at his abode: Calstrope, Hambleden. Age at death was 62 (according to the burial register) or 64 (monumental inscription). It would appear that 62 is correct. He was buried at Hambleden on July 17th. On the stone marking his grave is the following inscription:

Francis died on July 14, 1827 at his abode: Calstrope, Hambleden. Age at death was 62 (according to the burial register) or 64 (monumental inscription). It would appear that 62 is correct. He was buried at Hambleden on July 17th. On the stone marking his grave is the following inscription: Sacred to the memory of Francis Brangwin, who departed this life July 14, 1827, aged 64 years. "In the midst of life we are in death. Of whom may we seek but of Thee O Lord". The photo of the headstone marking the last resting place of Francis Brangwin (to the right) was taken in September 1998 by Lorraine Wuth.

Martha Hobbs was the daughter of Francis Hobbs and Mary Makepeace. She was born in 1763 in Hambleden, baptised there on April 4, 1763, died on February 25, 1841, aged 76, and was buried in the churchyard at Hambleden. On the stone marking her final resting place is the following:

In memory of Martha wife of Francis Brangwin, of this parish; who departed this life Feby 25th 1841, aged 76 also of Sarah, who died Jany 14th 1831, aged 43. Also of Mary, who died July 14th 1846, aged 49. Also of Eleanor, who died April 4th 1850, aged 55. Daughters of the above.

Generation 2

John Brangwin was the third child of Francis Brangwin and Martha Hobbs. He was their first son and the only child to marry. He was born in Hambleden, where he was baptised on March 16, 1792.

John married Jane Fenner on October 20, 1818 in Great Marlow. [See last months newsletter for details about Great Marlow]. From the Great Marlow bishops' transcripts we learn that they were married by licence. John was of Wargrave and a batchelor. Jane was a spinster of Great Marlow. The witnesses were Elizabeth Brangwin, William Fenner and Wildsmith Badger.

John and Jane had 4 children: Thomas Hobbs, Fanny, John and George. More details on each of these children is given below.

John's occupation was given as farmer against the entries in the Wargrave Parish Register for the baptism of son Thomas Hobbs and daughter Fanny and as land steward against the entry for son John.

John was only 46 when he died. The Hambleden burial register notes that he was of Heston, Middlesex but formerly of Colstrope Farm. He was buried at Hambleden on September 25, 1838.

Jane Fenner was the daughter of John Fenner and his wife Elizabeth. She was born in 1793 in Great Marlow and baptised there on July 18, 1793. Jane died before John at the young age of 43. She was buried at Hambleden on July 4, 1836 and the Hambleden burial register noted that Jane was from the parish of Heston, Middlesex.

Generation 3

Thomas Hobbs Brangwin was the first child of John Brangwin and Jane Fenner. He was born in 1819 in Wargrave, Berkshire [BRK] where he was baptised on September 5, 1819.

Thomas married Elizabeth Fenner on June 15, 1854 at St John's Church, Paddington, MDX. Thomas was full age, a bachelor, porter of Upper Southwick Street. His father was John Brangwin, farmer. Elizabeth Fenner, full age, spinster of Upper Southwick Street. Her father was given as Joseph Fenner, farmer. Witnesses were G Brangwin and E A Brangwin [most likely Thomas's brother George and his wife Edith Amelia]. Thomas and Elizabeth were married by banns.

Thomas and Elizabeth had 5 children:

1. Elizabeth Brangwin was born in late 1854 or early 1855 in Camden Town, MDX. She was baptised on February 18, 1855 at St Pancras old Church, MDX. In 1881 she was living with her aunt, Diana Fenner, in Islington. She was unmarried and her occupation was needlewoman. She died in 1904, aged 49.
2. Ellen Bangwin was born 1857 in Camden Town. Her name appears as Helen in the birth index. She was baptised on May 24, 1857 at St Pancras Old Church, MDX. She married Rowland Collins Nicholls on December 10, 1881 in The Register Office, Islington, MDX. From the marriage entry Rowland was 21, bachelor, Printer's Warehouseman of 7 Friends Cottages, Canonbury. his father was Rowland Nicholls (deceased), Plumber. Ellen was 24, a spinster, of 162 Gillespie Road. Her father, Thomas Brangwin was listed as deceased, Railway Guard. The witnesses were Maria Mundy and Joseph Fenner.
   
   In 1901 the family was living at 69 Canonburg Rd, Islington (London). Rowland was a furniture painter. Also at this address was their daughter Caroline, 16.
   
3. Francis Brangwin was born in 1859 in St Pancras, MDX. He died in 1918, aged 59. He was an inmate of Islington Workhouse at the time of his death.
4. Thomas Brangwin was born in 1860 and died in 1861, aged 1 year.
5. William Brangwin was born in 1862 and died in 1863.

Thomas died on January 25, 1864 on a railway line near Royal Mint Street, Whitechapel, MDX. He was only 44. The following report was published in the Bethnal Green Times on 30th January 1864:

Elizabeth Fenner was the daughter of Joseph Fenner and Sarah Smith. Her relationship to her husband's mother, Jane Fenner, is unknown. It is possible that Elizabeth and Thomas were cousins. Elizabeth was born about 1822. She was baptised at Bisham, BRK on February 27, 1822 and died in 1870, aged 48.

Fanny Brangwin was the second child and only daughter of John Brangwin and Jane Fenner. She was born in Wargrave, BRK, where she was baptised on January 21, 1821.

Fanny married George Curnock by licence in 1843 at Wargrave. The licence was issued on December 29, 1843. George and Fanny were both unmarried and adults. Fanny came from Wargrave.

This is the Fanny, wife of George Curnock, referred to in the Will of Ann Brangwin [above].

Fanny and George had 5 children:

1. George Curnock was born in 1846 in Camden Town, London. He was baptised on January 17, 1847 at St Pancras Old Church. In 1881 he was a music teacher lodging in Carlton Terrace, London. In 1901 he was still unmarried, aged 54, his occupation was professor of music and he was living in Kensington.
2. Thomas Brangwin [or Benjamin according to the birth index] Curnock was born in 1848 in Camden Town. He was baptised on August 31, 1851 at St Pancras Old Church. In 1881 he was in the Royal Marines, 32 and unmarried. By 1901 he was a journeyman baker and was living with his younger brother, Alfred and still single.
3. Fanny Jane Curnock was born in 1851 in Camden Town. She married George Bull on February 21, 1869. In 1881 they were living in Chelsea, MDX with their 4 children:
   • Fanny Louise Bull was born about 1870. In 1901 she was unmarried, 31, and a Governess.
   • Florence May Bull was born about 1873 at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. According to the IGI she was baptised at Waltham Cross on January 19, 1873. In 1901 she was 28, unmarried and a florists assistant.
   • George Samuel Bull was born about 1875 in Waltham Cross, Herts. In 1901 he was unmarried, 26, and some sort of dealers assistant.
   • Daisy Minnie Bull was born about 1877 in Paddington. In 1901 she had no listed occupation, was unmarried and 24.
   In 1901 all four children, although adults, were living at home.
4. Harriett Susannah Curnock. We know about her because she appears in Ann Brangwin's Will but I am yet to find her in the records. This may not be her order of birth, either!
5. Alfred John Curnock was born in 1855 in Camden Town. He was baptised at St Pancras Old Church on August 20, 1855. He married Elizabeth Dyer in 1882. In 1901 the family was living in Edmonton, MDX, and there were 7 children:
   • Alfred Ernest T Curnock [1901 = Ernest A] was born in 1883. Occupation baker.
   • Elizabeth Ethel Curnock [1901 = Ethel] was born in 1884.
   • Daisy Alice Curnock [1901 = Alice] was born in 1886.
   • Sydney George Curnock [1901 = George] was born in 1888.
   • Charles Vincent Curnock was born in 1890.
   • Augustus Philip Curnock [1901 = Philip] was born in 1892.
   • Bertie Curnock was born about 1898.

Fanny died in 1866 followed by George in early 1869.

John Brangwin was the third child and second son of John Brangwin and Jane Fenner. He was born in Wargrave and baptised there on October 20, 1822. He married twice. The details of his first marriage are yet to be uncovered however it appears that his first wife died in India where John was serving in the British forces. On April 11, 1862 he married Elizabeth Cowan at Woking St John the Baptist, Surrey. He died on May 7, 1866 at 16 Regent Street, Mile End, MDX, aged 43.

The Elizabeth Cowan story can be found in the April 2002 newsletter. Elizabeth and John's children and their descendants were listed in an article in the April 2001 newsletter. Please note that Elizabeth's husband is incorrect in the 2001 article.

George Brangwin was the fourth and youngest child of John Brangwin and Jane Fenner. He was born on April 2, 1824 in Henley-on-Thames, OXF. He was baptised at St Mary's, Henley-on-Thames, on May 2, 1824. In 1841 he was working as a grocer in Great Marlow. He married Emma Amelia Gray on December 24, 1843 at the Kings Road Baptist Chapel, Reading, BRK.

George and Emma had 8 children:

1. George Thomas Brangwin - born May 18, 1845 (more later)
2. Harriet Amelia Brangwin - born in 1846 and died in 1852.
3. Sarah Jane Brangwin - born 1848 (more later)
4. A female child born and died in 1850
5. A male child born on June 8, 1851 at Upper Southwick Street, Paddington, MDX; died shortly after birth.
6. Arthur William Brangwin - born in 1854, died 1855.
7. John Arthur Brangwin - born 1856 (more later)
8. Emma Amelia Brangwin was born in 1857 at Paddington. In 1881 she was living in Kensington with her mother and was a dressmaker. She married Arthur Plum in 1890. In 1901 the family was living at Maidenhead, BRK. Authur was a decorator (painter) aged 42. There are two children listed in the household: John H (7) and Dorothy E A (6), both born in Maidenhead.

George died on March 21, 1878 in Bray, BRK. He was 54. His entry in the probate index tells us that he was tea dealer and grocer of Bray. His personal estate was valued at under £1,500, quite a tidy sum in 1878.

Emma Amelia Gray was the daughter of Thomas Gray. She was born about 1824 in Marlow, BKM. After the death of George she moved to Kensington where she ran a lodging house. By 1891 she had returned to Bray and her occupation was given as baker and green grocer. She died in Bray on March 10, 1896, aged 72.

Generation 4

George Thomas Brangwin was the eldest child of George Brangwin and Emma Amelia Gray. He was born on May 18, 1845 at 16 North Wharf Road, Paddington, MDX. He married Susannah Caroline Abbey on February 6, 1866 at The Tabernacle, Pared Street, Kensington. MDX. George gave his age as 21 [and consistantly gives his age as a year older than his birth entry support]. He was a bachelor of 6 Conduit Street, Paddington. His father was George Brangwin, grocer. Susannah was 19, a spinster and cloak maker of 6 Conduit Street, Paddington. Her father was James Thomas Abbey, house decorator. Witnesses were Jane Brangwin and Sarah Abbey.

By 1881 George and Susannah were living at 127 Albany St, St Pancras, MDX. He was a builder employing 12 men and 1 boy. Things must not have been going all that well with the business as George and his brother John was before the Court of Bankruptcy in 1881 as the following reports documents.

In 1891 George was living with his mother in Bray and his occupation was given as grocer. His wife and family were not present. I have not managed to find any later references to George, however his wife listed herself as a widow on the 1901 census.

Susannah was the daughter of James Thomas Abbey. She was born about 1847 in MDX. In 1901 she was living at 67 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex. Also in the household was son Arthur F (aged 33 and a draftsman waterworks) and her unmarried sister Laura E Abbey. Susannah died in 1922 in Eastbourne, SSX, aged 74.

George and Susannah had 6 children:

1. Bertram George James Brangwin who was born in 1866 in Kensington, MDX. In 1881 Bertram was already in the workforce. He was 14 and a clerk. He married Lilian Kate Seymour in 1888 in Pancras, MDX. In 1901 they were living at 79 Croxted Rd, Lambeth, London. Bertram was a book publisher.
   
   Bertram died in 1928. The Probate Index provided the following: Bertram George Brangwin of 16 Croxted Rd, Dulwich, died 31 Oct 1928. Admin London 27th November [1928] to Lilian Kate Brangwin, widow. Effects £94 0s 6d.
   
   Lilian was born about 1866 in Brompton, LND, and died in 1952, aged 88.
   
   Bertram and Lilian had only two children: twins born on March 13, 1902 at 81 Appach Road, Brixton Hill, Lambeth, MDX
   • Phyllis Seymour married Horace W Hook in 1927 in Camberwell, SRY; and
   • Roland Davenport who died in 1902
2. Arthur Francis Brangwin was born in 1868 in Kensington, MDX. He married his cousin Edith Annie Halfacre in Maidenhead, BRK, in 1912. They did not have any children. Arthur died on October 24, 1936 at the Hatfield Nursing Home, St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, SSX, aged 68.
   
   Edith Annie Halfacre was born in Bray, BRK in 1873. She was the daughter of Robert Francis Halfacre and Sarah Jane Brangwin (daughter of George Brangwin and Emma Amelia Gray). She died on December 28, 1940, at Coxwell Cottage, Windsor Road, Bray, BRK. She was 67.
3. Ernest Abbey Brangwin was born in 1870 in Bayswater, MDX. He married Florence Trickey in 1894 in Paddington, MDX. Address in August 1899 was 71 Victoria Road, Stroud Green, Hornsey, MDX and his occupation was auctioneer. In 1901 the family was living at 72 Victoria Rd, Hornsey, MDX. Ernest was an auctioneer surveyor. Address in 1915 was 43 Donovan Avenue, Muswell Hill, London N, ENG according to the enlistment papers for son Harold Ernest. He died June 17, 1935 in Redhill Hospital, Hendon, MDX, aged 65.
   
   Florence Trickey was born about 1871 in Paddington, MDX, and died 1928 in Edmonton, MDX, aged 57.
   
   Ernest and Florence had 6 children:
   1. Cecil Raymond Abbey Brangwin was born in 1895 in St Pancras, MDX. He died on Sunday April 29, 1917, in France, aged 22. [See the March 2001 newsletter for more details on Cecil in the article And off they went to war].
   2. Harold Ernest Brangwin was born in 1897 at Hornsey, MDX. He enlisted for service in the Australian Imperial Forces and was eventually listed as a deserter. He married Kate Harriett Roberts in 1917 in NSW. They had one daughter, Doris Florence, born about 1918. She married John Henry Ernest Ferguson on June 7, 1941 at St Matthias Church, Paddington, NSW. The marriage was dissolved on February 18, 1972. Harold died on October 10, 1943 at Paramatta, NSW, aged 46. He was buried in the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood.
   3. Doris Eileen Brangwin was born on August 13, 1899 at 71 Victoria Road, Stroud Green, Hornsey, MDX. She married Victor Halla in 1925 at St Martin, MDX. They had no children.
   4. Douglas Eric Brangwin was born on April 29, 1901 in Edmonton, MDX. He married (1) Beryl B Branding in 1926 in Edmonton, MDX. She was born about 1901, and died in 1937 in Hendon, MDX, aged 36. Douglas married (2) Ethel Violet Barber in 1941 in Hendon, MDX. She was born on May 25, 1913, and died January 1, 1985 at Hawthorn Lodge, Rough Lane, Shirley, Derbyshire. She was 71. Douglas and Ethel had a daughter, Sara Erica, who married Thomas G Wentworth. [Sara is a member of our Brangwin family web site]. Douglas died in 1982, in Derby.
   5. Irene Florence Brangwin was born in 1905 in Edmonton, MDX. She married Norman Goddard, possibly in Penang, and they had one son, Kent. Irene died around 1982 in Repton, DBY.
   6. Kenneth Colin A Bragnwin was born on June 11, 1907 in Edmonton, MDX. He was obviously a good athlete as he was a member of the Gold Medal winning team for the 4 x 400 relay at the 1930 British Empire Games (now known as the Commonwealth Games). He married Margery A Ansell in 1931 in Edmonton, MDX. They had a son, Colin M A who married Rosemary Timmings and has 3 children: Stephanie, Joanna and Nicholas. Kenneth died on August 25, 1983, in Birmingham, WMD, aged 76. His address at the time of his death was Cranford, Wyvern Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warks.
4. Henry John Leopold Brangwin was born in 1872, in Bayswater, MDX. He married Annie Marie Pushman in 1895 in Paddington, MDX. They had 3 children:
   1. Leslie Maurice Leopold Brangwin was born on December 26, 1896 at 121 Ilbert Street, Queens Park, Chelsea, MDX. He married (1) Lillian May Davey in 1920 in Brentford, MDX. She was known as May. He married (2) Winifred May Glazier in 1936 in Lewisham, MDX. Leslie and Winifred had 2 children: Clive and Rodney. In 1948 Leslie was a civil servant. He died July 10, 1970 in Bromley, MDX, aged 73. His abode at time of death was 24 Pound Court Drive, Orpington, Kent.
   2. Ella Marianne Brangwin was born in 1902 in Hendon, MDX. She married James William Roy Macdonald in 1930. James died 1971. Ella and James had 2 children: Josephine Margaret, whom they adopted, and Keith Brian. Keith is married to Mary Barrett Capstaff and they have 2 children: Alec and Ellen.
      Ella died in 1972, aged 70.
   3. Muriel Annie Brangwin was born in 1905 in Hendon, MDX. She died in 1940 also in Hendon, aged 35.
   In 1901 the family was living at 37 Kempe Rd, Willesden, MDX. Henry was a clothiers caashier and bookkeeper.
   
   Henry John Leopold died on June 26, 1948 in Willesden, MDX, aged 76.
   
   Annie Marie was the daughter of Walter and Marianne Pushman. She was born in 1871 in Swanage, DOR, and died on November 17, 1944 in Hendon, MDX, aged 73.
5. Annie Rose Marie Brangwin was born in 1876 in Kensington, MDX. She married Ephraim Partridge on October 10, 1900, St S... Church, Eastbourne, SSX. Ephraim had been born about 1865 in Rugby, WAR. They married by licence. Ephraim was 35, a bachelor, bookseller of 65 Grove Road. His father, Joseph Partridge, was deceased and a builder. Annie Rose Marie was 24, a spinster of 48 Langney Road. Her father, George Thomas Brangwin, was deceased and also a builder. Witnesses were John Frederick Johnson and Bertram George James Brangwin.
   
   In 1901 they were living at 65 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex next door to her mother, Susannah C Brangwyn.
6. Laurence Theodore Bangwin was born in 1890. He died on August 7, 1890 at 83 Camden Road, St Pancras, MDX, aged 4 months.

Sarah Jane Brangwin was the third child of George Brangwin and Emma Amelia Gray. She was born in 1848 in Paddington, MDX. She married Robert Francis Halfacre on October 14, 1869 in the Parish Church, Bray, BRK. Robert was 23, a bachelor, farmer of Foxley Green. His father was William Halfacre, farmer. Sarah was 21, a spinster of Foxley Green. Her father was George Brangwin, baker. Witnesses were George Brangwin and Ann Maria Halfacre. They were married after the calling of banns.

In 1881 the family was living at Little Foxleys Farm, Bray, BRK. Robert was a farmer of 57 acres employing 1 man and 1 boy.

Sarah and Robert had 10 children:

1. Elsie Jane Halfacre was born on August 12, 1870 in Bray, BRK, She married Albert Head. In 1901 the family was living at 7 Church Street, Eastbourne. Albert was 34 and a Post office clerk and he had been born in London. Also listed in the household were their children Galdys W (2) and Hilda S (1) and a visitor, Edith A Halfacre. Elsie died in 1943.
2. William George Halfacre was born on November 28, 1871 in Bray, BRK. He married Victoria Barlow and died in 1899. William and Victoria had 4 children:
   1. Cecil was born on February 26, 1895 at Holyport, Bray, BRK.
   2. Raymond Francis was born on February 16, 1896 at Bray, BRK.
   3. Lillian Blanche was born on April 5, 1897 at Holyport, Bray, BRK.
   4. Phyllis Bertha was born on October 7, 1898 at Bray, BRK.
   Victoria Barlow was born on October 8, 1870, at Byrne Hill, Bray, BRK. She was the daughter of Alfred and Emily Barlow.
3. Edith Annie Halfacre was born in 1873, at Bray, BRK. She married her cousin Arthur Francis Brangwin in 1912. She died on December 28, 1940, Coxwell Cottage, Windsor Road, Bray, BRK, aged 67.
4. Fanny Amelia Halfacre was born on December 28, 1874, at Bray, BRK. In 1901 she was living with her parents. She died in 1954.
5. Mabel Florence Halfacre was born on December 27, 1876, at Bray, BRK. In 1901 she was living in Belchamp, Essex. She was an elementary school mistress. She died on July 13, 1929.
6. Robert Francis Halfacre was born on July 12, 1879 in Bray, BRK. He married and had two children: Leslie and Gwen. Robert died in 1919.
7. Arthur Halfacre was born April 13, 1883. He married twice, firstly Madge and then Ellis. He died in 1965. Arthur and Madge had two children: Jenny and Carol. Arthur and Ellis had a child, Robin.
8. Harold Ernest Halfacre was born on April 18, 1885 in Bray, BRK. In 1901 he was living at home and working as a clerk in a brewery. He died on February 22, 1951.
9. Ethel Halfacre was born on July 27, 1890 in Bray, BRK. She married Jack Beare. She died in 1940. Ethel and Jack had 3 children: Gerald (born 1910), John and Joan.
10. Stanley Halfacre was born in July 27, 1890, in Bray, BRK. He was the twin of Ethel. He married Agnes Howes. They had 3 children:
    1. Robert Halfacre was born in 1925. He married Patricia Edward. Their children are: Debbie (who married Robert King) and Paul.
    2. John Halfacre was born in 1928. He married Maureen Call and they have 2 children: Julie (who married Timothy Taylor) and Andrew
    3. Michael Halfacre was born 1928. He married Christine Harris. Their children are Stephen and Sally.
    Stanley died in 1980.

Sarah died September 7, 1914.

Robert was the son of William Halfacre and Arm Boyee. He was born about 1846 in Bray, BRK. He was still farming at Foxley Green in 1901

John Arthur Brangwin was the seventh child of George Brangwin and Emma Amelia Gray. He was in born 1856 in Paddington, MDX, and died 1942 in Chelsea, MDX, aged 85. He married Emily Harriett Goodman in 1879 in Pancras, MDX. She was born about 1859 in Egham, BRK, and died February 8, 1922 at 76 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, BRK, aged 62.

John Arthur Brangwin

John was a baker and was living at Touchen End, Bray in both 1881 and 1891. In 1901 the family was living at Sturt Green and he was still a baker.

John was named in bankruptcy proceedings, along with his bother George, in 1881.

Children of John and Emily:

1. Eleanor May Brangwin, known as May, was born in 1880 at Bray, BRK. She married William Clayton Whittington on September 29, 1904 at St Mary's, Bedfont, MDX. William was 23, a bachelor, market gardener of Bedfont. His father, William Whittington, was a farmer. Eleanor was 24, a spinster, of Bedfont. Her father, John Arthur Brangwin, was a baker. Witnesses were John Arthur Brangwin and Helen White.
2. Thomas Arthur Brangwin was born in 1881 in Bray, BRK. In 1901 he was living in Bromley, MDX and working as a brakeman in a breadmaking factory. He married Elizabeth Matilda Burton on June 1, 1905, at the Parish Church, Bromley St Leonard, MDX, after the calling of banns. Thomas Arthur was 23, a bachelor, assurance agent of 180 Brunswick Rd. His father was John Arthur Brangwin, master baker. Elizabeth Matilda was 22, a spinster, of 180 Brunswick Rd. Her father was Cornelius Edward Burton, assurance superintendant. Witnesses were Cornelius E Burton, Louisa Carter and C H Burton.
   
   Thomas died on November 19, 1968, at Worthing, SSX, aged 87. His address at the time of his death was 12 Worthing Road, East Preston, Sussex.
   
   Elizabeth was born in 1883. She died on January 28, 1960 at 12 Worthing Road, East Preston, Littlehampton, SSX. Cause of Death was given as in fection of the heart; bronchopneumonia. She was 77.
3. John Alfred Brangwin was born in 1883 at Windsor, BRK. In 1901 he was living in Paddington, MDX and working as a farrier. Later he was a blacksmith.
   
   John Alfred Brangwin at work at his forge
   
   He married Julia May Gibbons in 1904 in Erpingham, NFK. She was the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Gibbons. She was born in 1878 and died on June 23, 1960 in the Lister Hospital, Hitchin, HRT, aged 82. Her abode at the time was The Old Forge Garage, Preston, Hitchin, HRT. John died on June 29, 1965 in Ware, ESS, aged 81.
   
   John and Julia had 3 children:
   • May born on May 23, 1905, at 4 Irongate Wharf Road, Paddington, MDX. She died shortly after birth.
   • Sybil Winifred was born on April 4, 1906, at 4 Irongate Wharf Road, Paddington, MDX. She married Hugh Whitmore on June 23, 1928 in Hitchin, HRT. [See the June 2002 newsletter for an article on Hugh and Sybil]. Sybil and Hugh had two children: Jillian (married Geoffrey Smith and they had four children: Sally, Stephen, Simon and Stuart) and Michael (known as Mick and a member of our Brangwin web site; he married Carmel Wynne and they have two children: David and Samantha)
   • John Alfred Brangwin was born and died 1908 in Paddington, MDX
4. William Frederick Brangwin was born on February 9, 1886 at 4 Cumberland Street, Pancras, MDX. In 1901 he was living with his parents and working as a bakers assistant. He married Olivette Constance Brown in 1917 in Camberwell, SRY. She was born January 17, 1888, and died 1977 in Brent, MDX, aged in her late 80s. William died on September 7, 1977, Ealing, MDX, aged 91. His address at the time of death was Northolt House, Haydock Avenue, Haydolt, MDX. William and Olivette had 2 children:
   • Ronald W born in 1918 at Portsmouth, HAM. He married Gladys V Everard in 1947 in Dartford, KEN. Their children are Elaine (married Michael Gildon) and Owen D (married Catherine M Jones and has two children: Laura and William).
   • Norman Frank was born in 1919 in Hackney, MDX. He married Mary Phimister Gillies in 1945. In 1946 Norman was a Printers photographer and was living at 60 Darryngton Road, Greenford, Ealing, MDX. Children of Norman and Mary are: Ian (married Beryl Smith. Children: Stuart and Richard) and Margaret (married Timothy Smith).
5. Eva Amelia S Brangwin was born in 1889 and married Frederick T Bailey in 1917 at Wokingham, BRK.
6. George Edmund Francis Brangwin was born in 1896 in Cookham, BRK. He married Violet Victoria L Spear in Hammersmith, MDX. She was born on April 24, 1897, and in died 1974 in Croydon, MDX, aged 77. George died November 3, 1956 in The Memorial Hospital, Teddington, MDX, aged 60. His abode at the time of his death was 16 Overtone Road, London W6. George and Violet had one child: Ida Joan Emily born in 1922 in Hammersmith, MDX. Ida married Henry G Bateman.

High Wycombe - a Buckinghamshire Parish

"High Wycombe, Wyckham, or Chipping Wycombe, situated, as the name implies, on a rivulet in a valley, is bounded, on the North, by Hughenden, or Hitchendon; on the East, by Penn and Woburn; on the South, by Great Marlow and Little Marlow; and on the West, by West Wycombe. It contains about six thousand acres; of which, 650 are computed to be woodland, and the rest arable and pasture. The Parish being four miles and a half long, exclusive of the Borough and Town; and independent of them, containing about 300 houses, occupied by 290 families; and about 1500 inhabitants.

Langley enumerated fifteen mills, which are chiefly employed in grinding corn, or making paper, turned by a very clear and rapid stream, rising in West Wycombe, augmented by another from Hughenden, and running through this Parish."
[The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham, by George Lipscomb, 1847]

The name Wycombe is believed to derive from the old english word wicum, and means '(Place) at the dwellings or settlements'. It is most likely that the river Wye, took its name from the place. The prefix Chipping is derived from the old english word cieping meaning 'market' or 'market place'. The name High is used as a distinguishing affix.

Nearby places to Hich Wycombe all in Buckinghamshire

Temple Lodge Open House Day
by Margaret Brangwyn

Temple Lodge, the 18th century London house once the home of Sir Frank Brangwyn, was open to the public on 21st September. David and I had agreed to put on a small Brangwyn exhibition there to coincide with the open day, so loading the car with our precious Brangwyn cargo, we set off for Hammersmith. The journey was only18 miles, but as we had to cross to the other side of London it took just over an hour and a half. Fortunately we had left in plenty of time. We were to use the large room which had been Brangwyn's studio, which is now a chapel, Temple Lodge now being home to "The Christian Community."

The picture rail from which I had hoped to hang the pictures was too high to reach and we were asked not to attach anything to the walls, so we had to stand the pictures on the floor - nor the best place to view them. We had been promised "plenty of tables", but alas they did not materialise, so we had to improvise again and display the books on chairs. I thought the Brangwyn pottery would look good arranged on the piano, but - yes - we were asked not to put anything on the piano! I did find one table so I put the pottery on that and kept smiling.

As the first visitors arrived I kept count, but lost track of how many people came as I got more involved in telling them all about Brangwyn. Some people had never heard of him before and were amazed at his versatility. Others knew a little of him. Several people were interested in the origin of the name Brangwyn and were amazed to find there is only one Brangw*n* family in the world. I had hoped another member of the family might turn up, but Brangw*n*s being so rare, they did not. However, Roger Alford, the son of Brangwyn's assistant Frank Alford, did come to see the house, the exhibition being an unexpected bonus for him. It is hoped some time in the not too distant future to publish Alford's diaries.

Among the visitors were a couple from France, who insisted on taking our photo (as genuine Brangwyns?!). The man's father owns some Brangwyn etchings and is coming to England soon. Maybe we'll have a visit from him, if his son's enthusiasm is anything to go by.

I think we did a good job in spreading the word about Brangwyn and hopefully even more people will come next year, when we hope to arrange a bigger exhibition - bringing our own tables with us, of course.

I hope you have found this edition of the Brangwin Family Newsletter of interest.

I would like to thank Gloria for sharing so much about her nephew David with us. To Harley Barnette and Sue Hannewald thank you both for taking us along to your 84th family reunion. Kay, thank you for giving us a taste of what it is like living in a remote location. Also Margaret for her generous contributions, yet again.

That's it for this month.

If you have anything you would like to contribute it would be most welcome. Next month we hope to do a round up of how each of us celebrate Christmas. Please send in your Christmas contributions this month for inclusion in the next newsletter.

Until then next month

Lorraine