Newsletter February 2003
This newsletter is from Thrale.com - the Thrale and Thrall family history and genealogy web site.
Genealogical records
- The biggest update, is the addition of 300 new individuals and loads more facts and dates added to the Thrale family tree [1]. The family tree software now can our genealogy in 12 different languages;
- all Thrale births [2] registered in England between 1870-1892;
- all Thrale deaths [3] registered in England in 1972;
- all Thrale's from the 1901 English census [4];
- monumental inscriptions on Thrale graves in Wheathampstead graveyard [5] and Sandridge graveyard [6];
- photograph of John Thrale's 1704 monument [7] in St. Alban' Abbey.
Thrale family history
- Thrale and Thrall coat of arms [8];
- painting of Ralph Thrale [9] 1698-1758;
- the letter Henry wrote to Hester and her mother [10] before ask for her hand in marriage;
- proposal of marriage from Mr Swale [11] to Hester Thrale;
- Hester Salusburys dowry [12] on her marriage to Henry Thrale;
- 'Queeney' Thrale's 1774 mock covenant to be attentive [13] during her Italian lessons with Mr Barretti;
- Hester Thrale's 1779 account of Henry Thrale's first stroke [14];
- the theft of £2,000 [15] from Henry Thrale in 1781;
- information on Jeremiah Crutchley [16] (Henry Thrale's illegitimate son);
- painting of Queeney [17] aged 20 months by Zoffany;
- all of Hester Thrale and Samuel Johnsons parting letters [18];
- more Hester Thrale verses [19].
Thrale homes and businesses
- Marshalswick [20] and Harefield [21], both owned and farmed by the Thrale family for generations;
- Henry and Hester Thrale's homes Streatham Park [22], Brynbella [23], Hanover Square [24], Brighton [25] and Bach-y-Graig [26];
- Norman Thrales confectionery shop [27];
- Henry Thrale's Anchor brewery [28].
My family
- new recipe from Michelle Fresh okra stir [29];
- our Portuguese holiday [30].
Thanks to everyone who has sent contacted me with information or encouragement, I really appreciate them all. Special thanks to Gary Robards, my fifth cousin once removed, who is a star! Thanks also to Sue Atkinson, Judy Jones, Paula Hinds, Patricia Angeli, Raye Thrall, Stefanie Lillie, Nigel, Richard, Alan, Lance, Jill and Tom Thrale.
Keep in touch.