Hi Bob,
Thanks for your prompt reply. This is the first time I have dabbled in my
Caswell ancestry. I am sure that some of my finer features of character comes
from this line of my pedigree.
Sadly I can not provide any help in providing links with the 17 th century
roots of this distinguished family, particularly of Elizabeth Caswell of
Hereford in England. This appears to be an unusual name in North Wilts. May be
they came into the Pewsey area with the building of the Canal and later the
railways.
Is there any central register of the Caswell name to which people can refer to
when researching this name?
It was interesting to know that someone in your family has married a Canadian
who has roots among the first nations of this country.
All best wishes for your searching of your roots. Who know, we could be
distantly related!
Bernard
From: Bob Hayward <rhjhayward(a)mcmail.com>, on 5/29/98 10:04
PM:
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Good morning Bernard,
It was great to read that you are 75 years of age and still "with it"
with modern technology. There is hope for all of us!
I saw you appeal for CASWELL and read your interesting potted history.
I have CASWELL in my tree and I am stuck. I am wondering whether you
have come across the following in your research. Or maybe you will make
a note of mine and let me know if you strike it lucky.
Elizabeth CASWELL bap 27 Mar 1655 Leominster, Herefordshire married
Johannes PREDDITH (b 1652) at Orcop, HEF on 27 October 1679
(PREDDITH could easily appear as PREADY PRIDDITH PREEDY PRYDY and any
other variation. The best way to pronounce his name is to pinch your
nose and say it out loud to see what you get!)
Her parents were Thomas CASWELL b1625c and Elizabeth --- b1633c
Married 1654c
That is all the information that I have.
You may be interested to know that my Brother's Daughter married a man
who has Cree ancestors from Quebec.
All the best with your research and I hope that you have many, many
years ahead of you to continue this fascinating hobby.
Bob Hayward,
Hereford, England
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