Hello England

Paul, I don't know how or where you found all of this information, but I thank you from my heart. Have a great day and stay in touch.

Ray

It all came from a wide variety of sources Ray and tried to assemble into something understandable, thus your great uncles and aunts have been left out, hence it often wrongly states " they had 1 child" when it was likely more; sometimes quite a few more !

There's quite a few Richard Kirkbrides; a couple of Bernard's between them by the time we get to Joseph Kirkbride who went to the Colonies. 

The Barony of Wigton comprised the manors of Wigton, Waverton, Blencogo, Dundraw, Oulton, Kirkbride, and their dependencies. 

A distant great cousin of yours is Sir Thomas Lodge (d.1584) who was Lord Mayor of London.  I think the Plague was during his time as Lord Mayor.

The Colonial Joseph Kirkbride has married three times; his third wife was Sarah Fletcher and they had a son b. 1731 who became Col. Joseph Kirkbride of the Bucks Co. Militia and was friends of Thomas Paine and George Washington.  A letter dated June 22, 1778  from G. Washington to Col. Kirkbride states------

 Sir: It would seem from the information received, that the Enemy mean to advance thro' Trentown.[ later Trenton,NJ] They are now in motion and on that rout. Nothing could contribute to harrass them more or to facilitate our views, than for a number of Militia to hang on and annoy their rear. I could wish you and the other officers in your County, to exert yourselves, and if possible, to pass the River with a respectable number of Militia for this purpose. Indeed a force tho' never so small will have its advantages. Whatever can be done in this way will require the utmost expedition. I am Sir, Your Most Obedt. Servt. G. WASHINGTON"

Paul, you amaze me. I have most of the info on Joseph from the time he came to the colonies, but you have passed along some info that I did not have. Maybe I should hire you to complete my family tree! (Just kidding.) Thank you once again kind sir.

Ray

Welcome Ray.  Paul is definately "the man".  He has an amazing amount of knowledge and is always happy to help people.  He gave me a lot of help with my family.

Paul, I assume that you are watching this post.  Last 4 e-mails have been returned.  We are staying at The Ray Corner Guest House, 141 Bridge Road in Maidenhead and will be arriving around 3:00 on 29 June.  Send me an e-mail.

Sorry to take up your space Ray.

Hi Cheri, You are right. Paul is "the man". Thanks for the welcome and you can use my space anytime.

Ray