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Discussion in 'Art' started by TraceyB, Dec 19, 2020.

  1. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Hello :happy:
    I found this postcard of a painting and photograph of the same painting amongst my Grandmother's things. Her maiden name is Roffey and it seems the painting is of the Roffey family. I am hoping someone may know the history of this painting. Any clues would be wonderful.
    Thanks so much.
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    neat............:happy:
     
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  3. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

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  4. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

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  5. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Yes, I can find a lot of info on the artist - thanks @moreotherstuff but nothing on the Roffey family in the painting. The family tree I have found only goes back to approx 1790 so not quite far back enough. ;)
     
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    A good place to start research on the British aristocracy is Burke's Peerage and Debrett's. Local libraries usually have copies.

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  7. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Thanks Debora. That's a great suggestion. I will give it a go and see what I can find out :happy:
     
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  8. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    That would be amazing, Tracy, if you are directly related to the sitters!
     
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  9. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    @TraceyB

    If you don't mind paying, there are specialist companies that will research all of this on your behalf.

    I know it can be done at home but these guys are on the ball and have access to lots of information and paper work.

    We did it in the 90's and went further back in 2015.

    Although I am a Yorkshireman my ancestors originated in Surrey the same as yours.

    I've gone back to 1729 and have copies of birth, marriage and death certificates.
    It was really worth the money.
     
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  10. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Thanks so much. Would I search ancestory UK to find the companies who offer this service? :happy:
     
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  11. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    It would be amazing. I will keep you posted :happy:
     
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  12. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Sorry for the late reply, I've been busy.

    I used this company and can highly recommend them however other companies are available.

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  13. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    Thanks Davey. I really like the sound of this. Are we talking big $$?
    Thanks so much.
    Tracey
     
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  14. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    My first one was £290 (AU$511)
    Second one which my Dad added his maternal side to was £600 (AU$1057)

    But its done now and no family members has to research it further , just add to it,:rolleyes:
     
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  15. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    That's very reasonable. Thanks. I'll get in touch with them in the new year. Thanks Davey :happy:
     
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  16. TraceyB

    TraceyB Well-Known Member

    @daveydempsey a double thanks for taking the time to get back to me. I know you are super busy with your treasure hunt!!! :watching:
     
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