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Lyn, re Coxhead, previous residents of Grt. Yarmouth Borough.
Currently in: Oklahoma City, USA

Was Lyn Burwood. Lived on Beccles road, Gorleston. Went to Priory Girls' School late 40's early 50's. Would like to contact Tony Coxhead, or his sisters Jennifer and Geraldine (don't know their last names) They grew up in Yarmouth and Burgh Castle. Children of Pip and Barbara. Had a hairdresser's shop on Silk Mill Rd called "Denise".

While growing up lived on St. Nicholas Rd and attended the Priory School. Emigrated to the U.S. in 1959. Husband Reginald Burwood (deceased 1979) was chef at Pier Hotel in Goleston. Lived in Gt Yarmouth and Gorleston for many years.
Two daughters Marilyn (Lyn) and Gillian. Is there anyone out there who remembers the family?

MARCH 2001
VOICES FROM THE RUSSIAN MIR SPLASH-DOWN ZONE

Albacore Jig Boat Messages Received via Satellite
Updated at 11:34 pm California time, March 22, 2001
Due to their remote location, the Albacore jig boat fishermen in the Mir splash-down zone can only communicate by Inmarsat text messages via satellite

Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:44:42 GMT
IN MIR CRASH DOWN ZONE Present position 42 00S X 141 00W, I Brian Coxhead, captain of the tuna fishing vessel FV WALLODA. We are out here trying to make a living on the high seas. We handle what mother nature dishes out, hurricanes, large seas, breakdowns etc & now a space station falling on our heads. I'm worried of the safety of my crew who all have families and loved ones at home. We hope no debries lands on us!

Captain BRIAN COXHEAD (NZ)
Crew:
Rhys Bloxham (NZ)
Philip Mabasang (Philippine)
Flavio Jamon (Philippine)
Manasa Qalu (Fijian)
Sala Cakau (Fijian)
Fishing Vessel “ Walloda “

COXHEAD AND ROYALTY

People tracing their family histories are sometimes about the family or some old member of it, which have been handed down as family traditions. For instance, it may be a tradition that great-uncle Egbert was a Bishop. On looking into the matter it may be found that Egbert wasn't a Bishop, was not even a country parson, but was a church official or worker, perhaps church warden or a sexton. Time has distorted the truth. But one cannot afford to ignore such traditions, as there may be a grain of truth hidden there.

In the late 1920s or l930s, a niece of mine was a Shakespearian actress in the Shakespeare Company, later known as The Royal Shakespeare Company. One year she went with the Company on a tour of America and whilst at, I think Detroit, she was visited backstage by a gentlemen who introduced himself as General COXHEAD. He was sure that he and my niece were related, as his family originated from England. He had been told that an ancestor named COXHEAD had been Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Catherine Parr, wife of Henry Vlll.

Some 40 years later I made contact with a remote cousin in America, who had spent many years tracing his family both in America and England, and this included my branch of the COXHEAD family.

I mentioned my niece's story and he was very interested, as it linked with a story in his family. The version in his family was that the lady in question was a Serving Maid to Queen Katherine of Arragon, another wife of Henry Vlll. Whilst working for the Queen, she gave birth to a daughter, who was named Katherine in honour of her Royal mistress. The queen, somewhat flattered, gave her maid a Breviary or a Catholic Prayer Book. When the daughter grew up and was about to be married, her mother gave her the book, explained its origin, and asked her to promise that she would name her first daughter Katherine and would, when she got married, give her the book and ask her to make the same promise. In this way the book, name and story would pass down the generations.

My cousin was told this custom had been traced through a number of generations and, certainly, there have been a number of Catherines and Katherines in various branches of the family. Eventually the trail ceased in the later part of the 19th century, by which time the story survived, though as Lady-in-Waiting to Catherine Parr, but the book had disappeared.

Having heard this story from two sources, it could seem that there might be some truth in it, but how do I find out? Is it possible to find a list of Ladies-in-waiting and of maids employed by Henry's Queens ? The search is made more difficult as we are dealing with daughters and the surnames changed with each marriage. Did I have an ancestor who worked for the Queen ? Is the story Truth or Tradition, and shall I ever know which ?

This article appeared in the Essex FHS Mag written by Mr A J Coxhead (member No 34)

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By William : Not many Catherines can be found in the Family records 1500 -- 1900. My 4xgrandmother Catherine Coxhead (nee Upton of Inkpen) married Thomas Coxhead 1771 in Hungerford. Thomas died eighteen months after their marriage. She married Joseph Brown in 1776 'a weaver' in Newbury Berkshire. They had 4 children. She was b 1748, died aged 82. Don't think she ever got near Buckingham Palace !!

The COXHEAD swing-bridge at the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Christian Hamann of Berlin developed the popular Mercedes line of calculating machines in the early 1900s. The Ralph C. Coxhead Corporation of New York City became the U.S. distributor of the Mercedes, and this machine, circa 1920, is one of them.

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George Coxhead's love of sport

Made by Irene Coxhead ~ Wales UK.

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The brave Phil Coxhead
( 9:30am Saturday 27th March 1999)

A DARING disabled man plunged more than 10,000 feet to raise money for charity.
And despite two false starts due to severe winds brave Phil Coxhead of Bramston Close, Hainault, really enjoyed throwing himself out of a plane.

The wheelchair-bound 35-year-old said: "Jumping out was an unbelievable and unforgettable experience.
"I felt such an adrenalin rush and everything was coming at me at such speed -- I needed a beer afterwards."
Phil, who has had cerebral palsy since birth and needs help washing, feeding and dressing, was raising money for Redbridge Crossroads which has helped with his care for the last ten years. The charity was set up in 1984 and aims to help people with disabilities and their carers.

To support Phil send a cheque made payable to Redbridge Crossroads to the Phil Coxhead Parachute Jump Appeal, Redbridge Crossroads, Chadwell Heath Hospital, Grove Road, Romford RM6 4XH.

The Bench Judges at The Old Bailey

Henry Coxhead at The Old Bailey ~ 7th Sept. 1749

Henry Coxhead's dark brown cow

FRANCIS COXEDD Helping the aged, ~ 300+ yrs ago.
Francis Coxhead was born 4th October 1607 in East Lockinge, Berkshire. He was the son of George Coxedd and most likely his mother’s name was Judyth or Ellenor. Francis had two brothers, George & Robert and sister, Judyth, Ellenor and Elizabeth.

Francis Coxedd married Ann Shaadak in Speen, near Newbury, 28th September 1653. He was 56 years of age. No children can be found for Francis and Ann.

In 1690 Francis Coxedd built 2 almhouses in Newbury for the support of aged persons, so did his friend Thomas Pearce.

This little story was found in the Topographical Dictionary of England. By Samuel Lewis, 1842, as shown in write up about NEWBURY TOWN.

In 1690, Francis Coxedd was 83 years of age. A man of kindness and vision.

Kevin Coxhead - Interior Design

QUAY FUELS OF LIVERPOOL
Harry Coxhead - Manager

Visit Dave Coxhead Homepage *Here*

Innoshima Prisoners of War Camp in Japan
Painting by G. S. Coxhead.

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