by Charlotte Walker (not verified) on May 31, 2008 - 19:23
Hello. I'm interested in doing research on an ancestor who was rector of St. Andrew Church in Great Billing for over 50 years in the 19th century. When he died in 1892, Rev. Joseph Walker was referred to in his obituary as "the oldest clergyman in England." He and his wife had thirteen children and lived in the rectory all those years. I've just published an article in LOCAL HISTORY MAGAZINE about two of Rev. Walker's brothers, William and Charles, who were activists in the Ten Hour Movement in Yorkshire, and I'd like very much now to turn my attention to Joseph Walker and his half century as Rector of St. Andrew. Would you happen to know of anyone who might have done research that might include any details about life in the rectory during the second half of the 19th century? I'd be interested in any suggestions you might have for me, and of course would be glad to share my own research-- which so far consists mainly of census records for Rev. Walker and his family, his obituary in the Times, and a few other brief items. I will also write to the St. Andrew Church, in hope that they may have some records of Rev. Walker. Thanks very much! Charlotte
(Charlotte Zoe Walker, PO Box 14, Gilbertsville, NY 13776, USA)
Hello. I'm interested in doing research on an ancestor who was rector of St. Andrew Church in Great Billing for over 50 years in the 19th century. When he died in 1892, Rev. Joseph Walker was referred to in his obituary as "the oldest clergyman in England." He and his wife had thirteen children and lived in the rectory all those years. I've just published an article in LOCAL HISTORY MAGAZINE about two of Rev. Walker's brothers, William and Charles, who were activists in the Ten Hour Movement in Yorkshire, and I'd like very much now to turn my attention to Joseph Walker and his half century as Rector of St. Andrew. Would you happen to know of anyone who might have done research that might include any details about life in the rectory during the second half of the 19th century? I'd be interested in any suggestions you might have for me, and of course would be glad to share my own research-- which so far consists mainly of census records for Rev. Walker and his family, his obituary in the Times, and a few other brief items. I will also write to the St. Andrew Church, in hope that they may have some records of Rev. Walker. Thanks very much! Charlotte
(Charlotte Zoe Walker, PO Box 14, Gilbertsville, NY 13776, USA)