This book was written by Jim Ash, the author, is a Canadian descendant a Barnado boy aged 10 sent to Canada to work for a farmer. His research into his family revealed that part of his family descended from Prudence Ash who lived in our Village in the 1740s. There is mention of a number of other families resident in or around the village at that time and through to the early 20th century. Jim met Eric Palmer whilst visiting the Village some years ago and was put in touch with me to see if the archives may have information that would assist him. Happily there was some helpful material and having completed his book he has kindly agreed that it be placed on the Village web site for the benefit of others interested in the history of the Village. We are grateful to Jim for allowing us to publish his book on the web site and would remind readers that the copyright of all of the work belongs to Jim. Richard Jackson Archivist and Treasurer The Willoughby Society 22nd February 2018 My Family in History The Redmonds of St Margaret's Bay and the Ashes of Willoughby, Warwickshire Jim Ash Aug 2016 Dedicated To Mom and Dad Self-published by Jim Ash 2016 11200 7th Ave, Richmond BC Canada V7E3B9 Request copies from:
[email protected] Other Book "A Fortunate Life" - An Autobiography Cover Design by Keziah Selles Cover Photo "Sheep in Willoughby" Printed by Minuteman Press, Richmond BC Copyright © 2016 by Jim Ash ISBN: 978-0-9952310-1-6 The Ash family spent one hundred fifty years farming in Willoughby, Warwickshire in England, while the Redmond family fished and farmed in St Margaret's Bay, just south of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada.