For years, I have been trying to solve the mystery of how the Caswell and
Baskerville names were connected to Blackwater area in Limerick/ Cork area
of S Ireland.
AND TODAY I FOUND IT! Right under my nose for ages. (Isn't that typical)
Thomas Baskerville, a grandson of Thomas Baskeville and Mary Jones of
Richarston, Wiltshire, married (2) Jane BISHOP daughter of Thomas BISHOP.
Jane was born in 1749 in Kinsale, Ireland (of). She died on 22 Jan 1809 in
Mildenhall.
Here is undisputable proof that the Baskervilles were in the Blackwater area
farming prior to the commencement of C & T Harris of Calne being established
in 1770. They were obviously seasoned travellers to the area, showing that
shipping was travelling across from Cork frequently. We know that the pigs
were a great resource of the area, and that they were being driven through
Wiltshire towards London, and that Harris was buying up all the weaklings
for bacon.
This now means that there MUST be a connection between the Caswells and
Baskervilles of Blackwater, Ireland, and with a bit of easy work, I think we
can now find the links.
SO, to all those Canadian Caswells of Blackwater descent (Shirley Mayse
research), - thee be MOONRAKERS!!!!!
Have a great day!!!!!