Tam Kernewek, and We‘Re Indebted to Her for Continuing on in the Position of 2Nd Vice President/Editor

Cornish American Heritage Society I am I happy tonow introduce you to the new presi thank you all foryour support manyand kindnesses. dent of the Cornish American Heritage Society. I For me was this the culmination ofmy term as presi- well done. are unwinding and relaxing hardThe working committee who put all this together AM over coffee and breakfast and wenton all day! lodging at the Quality Inn the visiting often began at 6 theing four days of the Gathering. Formany cousins aroundsions, dining tables and at all the events dur- and friendsnew and connections made in daily ses- Cornishfamily and friends from the across continent thereAs always were reunions with family, extended coast IONA musicalpowerful drama at our Gathering. Cornwall Songwriters for permission present to this presentation,and MikeO‘Connorto and all of the from California who putheart, and voice soul into the theby audience. We‘re grateful to these greatfolks EleanorBard Kenitzer was enthusiastically received MaleGrass Valley Voice Choir and theirdirector CryTin The of performed by an ensemble of the venuederful forthe evening events. newlyThe renovated Opera House provided a won- weresessions interesting and thought provoking. wide varietiesThe topics of presented in small group fresh but in our minds many are greatmemories. 16The President’s Message – – th

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in Watertown,WI where he teaches German,Spanish exposed to ―Cornishness‖ formostof life. his Tomlives Cornishthe Society ofGreater Milwaukee. Hehas been in neers the founding maintainingand ofthe CAHS and blood and the son ofMarvin and FranRusch,two pio- dent,Thomas Rusch. Tomis veryproud of Cornish his possible. possible. Only section of the website it make to complete as as many more issuesTam of Kernewek to the Members and does well!He has recently completed adding well. We‘re gratefulto Ron for the jobs many he does keeps our www.cousinjack.org website up to date as Treasurer/ Membership Chairman. Ron isthe guy who We fortunate are haveRon to Carbiscontinuing as library and Archives held at U W historian and add materials as such newsletters to our experience. Dick Baker of Wisconsin will as continue whoda isa past officer CAHS of many with years of Continuing 1 as welcome Please these new officers! CAHS and activethe in Colorado Cornish well.as heritagenish and has been longa secretary.as Jackie, too, has firm a sense ofher Cor- Marrone of Denver,Colorado who has agreed to serve new Also to our roster of officers is Jackie an excellentbe president. I‘ve known Tomfor many years and amconfident he will guage. onBasics how startedto get learning in the Cornishlan- Language 101‖ giving Esperanto. At Gatheringthis he presented ―Cornish someand French, and he has also taught Swedish and

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A great way to review what has gone on in CAHS through the years and for new members to acquaint themselves with information about Cornwall as well. If you have questions or suggestions for the website, contact Ron.

Carolyn Haines lends continuity to the quarterly newsletter, Tam Kernewek, and we‘re indebted to her for continuing on in the position of 2nd Vice President/Editor. Submit your suggestions and articles to Carolyn for possible inclusion in the newsletter. Please send them via e-mail as much as possible; it makes the editor‘s job much easier and moves produc- tion along.

Oll an gwella – all the best wishes,

Tommi

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Petition Calls on Government to Recognise under a European Charter, while people were able to describe themselves Cornish as a Minority as Cornish in this year‘s census. By Graeme Demianyk, London Editor The petition states: ‗There has been a policy for hundreds of years of ‗sweeping under the carpet‘ the Cornish issue. ―This petition calls for signa- Campaigners want to force the Government to officially recognize Cor- tures to raise the issue of the ‗Cornish Identity‘ in Parliament and aims to nish identity by harnessing support through a controversial ‗e-petition‘. have Cornwall recognized as a national minority.‖ Other petitions include The Government is hosting petitions on an official web-site and those the creation of a devolved government for Cornwall and reopening closed gaining more than 100,000 signatures could be debated in the House railroad lines in the South West. of Commons. Other suggested debates include keeping all Formula One races on terres- A petition entitled ‗Recognition of Cornwall as a National Minority‘ has trial television, leaving the European Union and a lower voting age. attracted 537 signatures since being published last week. Ministers have warned MP‘s not to ‗ignore‘ the public‘s suggestions. Any The ‗e-petition‘ concept has courted controversy as the return of the petition signed by more than 100,000 UK citizens goes to the cross-party death penalty headed the list of demands within hours of its launch Commons backbench business committee, which will decide whether it is earlier this month. It prompted a counter petition to halt the revival of worthy of debate. capital punishment for serious offences. This does not mean any parliamentary bills will be tabled as a result, simply The Cornish motion, submitted by Martin Noye, comes after campaign- that the matter will be discussed. ers submitted a report to ministers in June demanding Cornwall‘s dis- Leader of the House of Commons, Sir George Young, has said the thresh- tinctive culture and identity be officially recognized. old for debating an e-petition could be raised if too many reached the sig- The last Labour government refused to acknowledge the Cornish as a natures target. He said, ‗We do want to monitor it to see if we‘ve got the ‗national minority‘. This was despite signing up to a Council of Europe threshold either too high or too low.‘ convention specifically designed to protect, and promote cultural diver- The petitions can be viewed at : sity. Since that decision more than a decade ago, the case has been E-petitions.direct.gov.uk strengthened with the Cornish language being granted official status From Western Morning News, Cornwall

42 CORNISH BARDS RETURN TO BOSCAWEN-U’N By Colin Roberts (Mab Sen Kolomm)

83 years ago the Modern Cornish Gorsedd was established at the ancient stone circle at Boscawen-U’n in far West Cornwall. On Sunday 26 June 2011, the nearest Sunday to mid-summer this year, Bards again assembled to celebrate a new observance, the Mid Summer Awen ceremony.

The Awen is the symbol for the Cornish Gorsedd, as it is for the Welsh and Gorseddhau and represents three rays descending to the earth.

Forty-two Bards and a similar number of supporters travelled to Bos- cawen-U’n, a sacred site to the Cornish, to celebrate a new Bardic ceremony with a 3-fold aim - to return to our ancient roots, to demon- strate the position of Gorsedh Kernow in fostering and promoting Cornish Culture, and to reinforce the links of the Awen through man- kind (represented by body, heart and spirit), planet Earth (land, sea and air) and the interaction between the two (wisdom, truth and love).

An gewer o Splann! The weather was splendid!

Grand Bard, Mick Paynter (Skogynn Pryv), spoke profoundly in Cornish Language, calling for peace and reciting the Gorsedd Prayer with the Bards, reinforcing the im- portance of Love, Nature and Goodness.

Next, invoking the voices of the forefathers, he summoned those present to be true to Cornwall. Then, two elders and two young from the local community entered the stone circle whereby the spirit of the Awen was invoked as a carved wooden 'Book of Life' was passed from the elders to the young, symbolising the passing on of wisdom and knowledge.

The Gorsedd Hymn, Bro Goth Agan Tasow, was sung by all and again calls went up from Bardh Meur for peace before the Bards processed from the circle.

Bards and supporters later met at the St Buryan Village Hall for traditional pasty and tea. All agreed that this new ceremony had been a great success and will be continued annually at Mid Summer. The resonance of language was due to the input of language poets, on invitation from Bardh Meur. Howard Curnow (Kernow) was acknowledged for having the inspiration for creating the ceremony and organis- ing the event. Also Rod Lyon (Tewennow) for shaping the ceremony and Bardh Meur for conducting it with such dignity.

Each year it is planned to move the ceremony around Cornwall, as with the main Gorsedd Ceremony. However this first one had to back where it started 83 years ago – at Boscawen-U’n.

43 Correspondence from Societies and Received from the Welsh Lady, Cheryl Cousin Jack Website Mitchell [email protected] myCornwall Specials Go online, enter www.myCornwall.tv, enter HOME at the left, Photo belonged to the and you may see a series of TV 5-minute programs about the late Ted Chapman. It chough‘s 10-year anniversary of having returned to Cornwall was probably taken in with lots of lovely pictures, a lesson in Cornish, a Falmouth Fes- Wales in the 1960‘s. Ted, Steven Fuller, tival, even one about world heavyweight boxing champ Bob Gwynfor Evans, J.G. FitzSimmons who was from Helston, his family moved to New Evans, Wynne Samuel, Zealand and he is buried in Chicago and Jim Wearne has done and Per Denez are much research on. Enjoy! identified. If this photo Illinois Cornish Society looks familiar to you ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and you may be able to The California Cousins celebrated their 20th Cornish Gather- identify more of the ing on June 3-5 with the topic “Hearth and Home:Cornish Wom- folks in the photo en in the 1800’s.” Placerville, the historic Gold Rush town was please contact Ann the setting and displays were made about Bal Maidens, Gansey Trevenen Jenkin. Her phone is:01736 850332 sweaters, pasty vs pastie. Kitty Quayle had a display of family and email: [email protected] . She will supply you with a clothing and aritfacts. Sounds like lots of good food and of larger image. course pastys were served. ______————————————————————————————- The Cornish Connection of Lower Michigan has made a donation to the Paul Smales Memorial Fund in the memory of Richard C. Murley. ======Oliver‘s Cornwall A Visitors Guide to the very best of Cornwall Chosen by Oliver Howes, retired driver/guide

Previewed this site. Has everything you would want to know about Cornwall, Trails, mining areas, towns and villages, cas- tles, gardens, museums, churches, holy sites, rivers, valleys, paths, Bodmin moor, etc. http://www.oliverscornwall.co.uk/index.html#Oliver

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From Cornish-Gen list serve: Diane Donahue suggests this great website: http://homepae.ntlworld.com/lawrence.roy/cornwall/chist.htm

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44 Correspondence con’t: Australians Want Census Forms Destroyed For an excellent site about Iron Age Cornwall from BBC news follow the link: They may not mind sharing their most intimate details up http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-12564281 on Facebook, but the majority of Australians want their census records destroyed for privacy reasons. From the Toronto Cornish Association newsletter On August 9, Australians will be asked more than 60 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ questions in the new national census. The questions will CASA Newsletter Winter 2011 cover profession, religion, income and the makeup of Their newsletter is very newsy and always has lots of emails— their family. One of those Questions, Question 60, will here is an interesting one - offer people the option to opt out of having their records made available to historians in future years. Another email received from Cornwall: Answering `yes' will ensure the census information will After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, Australian scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 200 be kept by The National Archives and made available years and came to the conclusion that their ancestors once the lockdown period of 99 years has expired. Saying already had a telephone network more than 150 years `no' will mean the census form is destroyed once the sta- ago. tistical data has been collated. Not to be outdone by the Aussies, in the weeks that fol- An Ancestry.com.au survey found one third of Australi- lowed, an American archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 ans are planning to say `no' to Question 60, even though feet and, shortly after, a story was published in the New 80 per cent of people said preserving their family history York Times: "American archaeologists, finding traces of was important to them. 250-year-old copper wire, have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communica- tions network 50 years earlier than the Australians". From Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter One week later, the Council in Cornwall reported the fol- —————————————————————————— lowing: "After digging as deep as 30 feet in St Just, Denzil Penberthy, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he The Cornish Assoiciation of Bendigo & District Inc. will be found absolutely bugger all. Denzil has therefore conclud- winding down from the beginning of September in its current ed that 250 years ago, Cornwall had already gone wire- format as a stand alone group. We have been struggling for less." some time to get office bearers and at the Annual General ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Meeting held this month we did not receive any nominations for New Cornish Facebook group: the positions. It is sad to see the end of an era but we are going Mary Leah Cornish Henry out with our heads held high and celebrating many achieve- ([email protected]) writes: ments in our efforts to record the contributions the Cornish “The facebook group, CORNISH AROUND THE GLOBE” is made to Bendigo and District. Placing plaques and monuments, open to all Facebook users. Nearly 300 members from all 5 holding many Cornish festivals in both Eaglehawk and Bendigo continents of the world, dozens of US states, Central and Latin and pleasant Sunday afternoons, setting up our Bendigo web American countries and other West Indian Islands. I am cur- page in the early years when other groups were yet to get on rently visiting all Cornish associations introducing myself the superhighway of the internet and and being one of the first online. Please get in touch if you like!” Cornish groups to create a Facebook page are only a few of the ………………………………………………………………….. ways we have promoted our Cornishness. The Pioneers of Bendigo database is an attempt to document all the Cornish Another Facebook site: born that came to Bendigo. This will still be ongoing as there

are always new names to record with pride. Many guest speak- National Archives at Chicago ers travelled near and far to spread the Cornish in Bendigo sto- ...... ry and hopefully this will continue. Tom and Libby Luke‘s world- wide email has enabled the world wide Cornish family to be in Vote for Bodmin Beacon regular contact. The Lloyds regularly attended the Family Histo- ry Expo annually to proved information to those visitors seeking Phil and Ann Kerridge beg a moment of your time to vote for further information about their Cornish families. Thank you for Bodmin as the best open space in the South West. Last year your interest and hopefully we will be in contact again in the not Bodmin nearly got into the top 10. too distant future with a new plan to continue to promote all things Cornish in Bendigo. http://www.keepbritaintidy.org/GreenFlag/ GreenFlagAwardSites/SouthWest/Default.aspx? parkID=525 From Rob and Leanne Lloyd, Bendigo, Australia paraphrased by editor, Carolyn Haines continued next page

45 Correspondence con’t: relevant records. The Digital Microfilm method of delivery is by using very large http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ The Cornish Association of Victoria, Australia is having a tour documentsonline/help/glossary.asp#P>pdfs of Cornwall April 28—May 11, 2012. The tour is presented by Each download contains a whole Howard Curnow who runs ‗Inside Cornwall Tours‖. Reservations http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ should be booked ASAP. documentsonline/help/glossary.asp#p>piece which could be up to 800 pages long. This means that Digital Micro- Interested persons should contact Lynette by email at: film is only available to online users with a broadband connection, and to users in the Research and Enquiries Room at The National Ar- [email protected] chives. These records have not been indexed and so you will need to ************************************************************************* scroll through the pdfs, much as you would when using a microfilm. London Cornish Association However, we would be more than happy for users to transcribe any of Has invited visitors to contact them as they pass through Lon- the Digital Microfilm content and post it on don. They would be happy to meet with you. Please contact: http:// yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ [email protected] index.php?title=Home_page>Your Archives. The For a warm welcome. National Archives‘ online community of records users. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Taken from an email from Lorna Pratt on the cornish-gen list. TRIBUTE TO LINDSAY AND ALISON CHAPMAN ******************************************************************************* Feast of Worms The Committee at its July meeting received, with much regret, the advice that Lindsay and Alison Chapman have taken the decision to By Bert Biscoe and the Moontones step back from their many commitments. They have rendered many years of faithful service. Lindsay will no longer carry on as the Manag- Introducing a unique poetic collaboration between poems and er of the Information Resource Centre to which he and Alison have perhaps the most enigmatic band in Kernow—we hope you made an outstanding contribution and brought into being the wonderful might like it enough to buy some or all of it. resource that is now available to our many members. Lindsay was also President and committee member who played a major part of many http:// www.cdbaby.com/cd/bertbiscoethemoontones events. Alison arranged the purchase of over 1000 books and CDs for the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ library and maintained the 40 page Library Catalog. She helped others HELP NEEDED!! by doing research for them. She also acted as the Convenor of the Camborne/Gwennap Special Interest group. Their contributions ex- The Editor of the Cornish Crier, the newsletter of the tended over 17 years. The group thanked them for their valued and Cornish of New England, New York, and New Jersey, is loyal contributions. doing extensive research on the Cornish miners of New Written by Bill Phillips of CAV England and upstate New York. This is a long-term pro- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ject for an ultimate goal of a possible future book. The Herald’s Visitations of Cornwall short-term goal is a series of articles to be published in 1530,1573,1620 search link the Cornish Crier. He cannot do research for special needs, but would greatly appreciate others sharing data

and photos of their Cornish ancestors who worked the For those not on the email lists for Cornwall there has been a discus- New England or Adirondack mines. Readers are urged to sion on the search ability of these books. Here is the link: contact Barry E. TRACY at http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/ [email protected] document.php?CISOROOT=/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FHMedieval2&CISOPTR=19637&CISOSHOW=18954 Hi everyone! Our very first official music video is now Another site that has downloadable material is the available at: National Archives http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ www.youtube.com/heatherdalemusic documentsonline/digital- microfilm.asp>Digital Please check it out, tell everyone you know, Digital microfilm allows you to share/'friend'/follow our Youtube channel, sing along, http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ mention it on Facebook, tweet it... and most of all, enjoy! documentsonline/browse-refine.asp? We had a lot of fun making it, and will be creating more Cat- ID=32&searchType=browserefine&pagenumber=1 video stuff soon. Definitely do help us spread the word &query=*&queryType=1>search and download some of far and wide about this one for 'Mountain' -- thanks! the Archives most popular records which were previously available on microfilm. The Archives has a large collection of microfilmed records, See www.HeatherDale.com for more information. and we hope that making these available online will increase their accessibility. This will ultimately allow the microfilm readers used at From Illinois Cornish Society newsletter The National Archives, Kew to be retired. Many of the records are indexes and we hope that these will be helpful in locating other 46 The Story Behind the Penzance Mayor’s Badge

Accompanying the Marazion Climax Male Voice Choir on its visit to the Cornish American Heritage Society’s Gathering at Grass Valley in 2009 were the Mayor and Mayoress of Penzance, Roy and Florence Mann. Penzance is, as most of us know, a town on Mounts Bay in the far-western part of Cornwall known as west Penwith. To Americans the term ―town‖ refers to a community smaller than a city but larger than a village. In Britain it has a more specific meaning as a borough, typically having a population over about 4,000. To be a ―city‖ it would have to have a cathedral. Thus only Truro, with its Anglican cathedral, is considered a city. Mayor Mann brought with him the badge of his office, a kind of medallion on a stout black ribbon, the whole being called a ―traveling chain.‖ It is the official seal of Penzance. Featured on the medallion is the picture of the head of John the Baptist on a kind of serving platter called a ―charger.‖ The year 1614 is when Penzance received its borough status. We must look to the bible for the meaning of this unusual picture. There we are told of a young woman whose dance before King Herod so im- pressed him he offered any gift of her choosing as a reward. By tradition her name was Salome. At her mother’s urging she asked for the head of John the Baptist then a prisoner of Herod. For details, read Mark 6:14 and Matthew 14:6. But why this macabre picture on the mayor’s chain? For the answer to this we must look at the name Penzance, its earlier spelling shown here. In the old Celtic Cornish tongue ―pen‖ means head as with a headland jutting into the sea. We see it in Cornwall’s Gurnard’s Head and, in the United States at Hilton Head, South Carolina. Zance is comparable to our word ―saint‖ meaning ―holy.‖ There was reportedly an early chapel there. Thus Penzance means ―Holy Head‖ and what could be holier than John the Baptist? A bit of ancient wordplay! From California Cousins Kenderwi Kernewek written by Dick Chamberlain ***************************************************************************************************************************** Interested in Marketing Cornish Clotted Cream?

Cornish Clotted Cream is a luxurious delicacy that has been associated with Cornwall for hundreds of years. According to Philip Rodda, Chairman of A. E. Rodda and Son Ltd., his family has been producing Cornish Clotted Cream for over 100 years and now supplies the delicacy to all parts of the United Kingdom and a few countries overseas. ―One country where we have experienced considerable interest over many years now is the U.S.A.,‖ Rodda says. ―But we have not been able to satisfy the demand because we have not resolved the barrier of the U.S. Customs and FDA regulations. ―We would very much like to share our authentic Cornish Clotted Cream with folks in the U.S.,‖ Rodda exclaimed, ―and we are wondering whether any of our Cornish Cousins would be willing to help. After trying so long to get the cream in, we think that more success may be achieved by somebody from the U.S. positively wishing to import it. ‖Rodda would like to hear from anyone who is interested in their quest and is involved in or has contacts within the food distribution, hospitality or retail businesses. ―We are not looking to do this on a small scale, so we are looking to contact people, probably already in associated markets capable of handling the business that will make it worthwhile,‖ Rodda said. If you have an interest or questions, contact Philip Rodda at [email protected]. Kenderwi Kernewek California Cornish Cousins 47 Items of Interest http://hayletaleshome.blogspot.com

“Churks, Clidgy & Doodle-Dashers, Hayle Tales and Trails” is a book and DVD available about Hayle. The DVD is available for 3 pounds and the book for 5 pounds. Both the book and DVD content can be looked at for free online at the website above.

If your book has loose pages we are replacing them for free during Archive opening hours (10 am to 1pm, Tuesday and Thursday) Brewery Office, 1 Sea Lane, Hayle TR27 4DU or the Hayle Library (Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri 9:30 am to 5pm and Saturdays 10 am to 1pm).

If you are interested or have ancestors from Hayle or St. Ives this is the place to look.

Lucy Frears, Hayle Oral History Project Coordinator (volunteer) Office: 01736 753962 John Bennett, Hayle Mayor and volunteers support book launch *******************************************************************************************************************************************************

NO TEARS IN HEAVEN: THE 1926 BARNES-HECKER MINE DISASTER

By Thomas G. Friggens

Book Review: by Barry E. TRACY

The foregoing personal account of the Carlyon family reminds us that past events may seem to fade away, yet the timeless humanity of the tragedy of the Barnes-Hecker disaster of 1926 still pulls at the heart strings of anyone who reads about it today. The depth of the tragedy is poignantly gathered together in this short booklet of 33 pages by Mr. Friggens, an historian and the regional supervisor of four historic sites on the Upper Peninsula, including the Michigan Iron Industry Museum. The added photos themselves illuminate the realities of how lives were forever changed in an instant: the widow with her orphaned children, the happy young newlyweds, the crowd of onlookers awaiting news just after the tragedy, and also the photo of Walter Tippett, whose anticipated first day of work at the mine would also be his last day on earth. The details of the setting, the recent, yet not unusual, wet weather, and strictly adhered safety precautions, such as the draining of a swamp to avoid the chance of excessive water problems, all make it seem so incomprehensible that fate ruled against what seemed to be just another day at the mine. However, a series of unusual conditions caused one of the worst mining disasters on record. The mines were truly a cosmopolitan reflection of the ethnic diversity that mirrored much of industrial America. Our Cornish, long the established experts and often the mine leaders, were just part of the patch-quilt of humanity who lived and suffered along with the others. The Cornish had the advantage also of the English language, but once underground, all were united in the brotherly bond of de- pending on all equally for everyone’s wellbeing. The Cornish, Finns, French Canadians, Italians, and others all became more firmly united in becoming Americans. The author skillfully covers all the major details of the events, and weaves many personal accounts of the many individuals who lost family, friends, wage-earners, and how they were left to cope with such loss. The mine owners, to their great credit, went over and be- yond in relief benefits and supported the survivors, who were grateful for this, as well as the assistance from others who sent aid. The company was not held responsible for the cave-in, and made valiant efforts to recover the bodies of those buried underground. Ultimate- ly, the mine had to be sealed for safety reasons. I close in quoting the author on page 26: “Social workers find courage mixed with grief in the homes of dead miners. Sent to bring sol- ace, they are themselves inspired repeatedly by widows who rally their children.” This booklet should be added to every bookshelf of those interested in the Cornish and their mining heritage.

48 Items of Interest con’t: 'From the Vision to the Noose' By Jill Batters

A new Cornish book has been launched telling the story of a real-life murder that took place in 1840, on the road between Bodmin and Wadebridge; the murder of Wadebridge merchant, Nevell Norway, by William and James Lightfoot. This tragedy is so drenched with mystery and intrugue, that feelings still run deep whenever the subject is raised.

It is a truely 100% Cornish book. It is a true story of one of Cornwall's most famous murders of the 19th century The book is written by a Cornish author and published by a Cornish company and it has been printed by MPG Ltd, a Cornish based printers in Bodmin.

'From the Vision to the Noose' An amiable and much respected local merchant is murdered late one night during a suspected highway robbery on the road between Bodmin and Wadebridge. A London detective is brought down to the tightly knit Cornish community with the instructions to "Solve the case and ensure that a culprit is found and hanged." With one victim, and a story that eventually leads to three women being widowed, eleven children being made fatherless, and several families left devastat- ed, it is small wonder that over one hundred and seventy years later echoes still reverberate around the area. But why do these feelings still run deep? Maybe because this is not just another murder case, for as this tragedy unfolds, we find, woven within the intrigue, another quite different story.

The author Jill Batters, has taken a true story and after considerable research from newspapers and court records of the case, has added the human interest element that makes it a first class read. Cornish bookshops have already given it a five-out-of-five rating.

The story revolves around the Bodmin and Wadebridge area, including the villages of St Breock, Burlawn, Egloshayle, and many other parts of north Corn- wall, including the Pencarrow Estate of Sir William Molesworth. Many of the locations in the story are still to be found in the area after over one hundred and seventy years. The book contains over forty photographs connected with the story, both past and present, including several from the Cornish newspapers at the time of the trial. The book also contains an 'Afterwards' chapter, telling of the fortunes of both families over the two decades following the murder, many of whom emigrated.

Such has been the excitement surrounding the book that the Bodmin Town Council has given it their support by allowing the town crest to be used on the jacket of the book, and allowing the use of the old Bodmin County Assize Court to be used for the launch. This is the courtroom in which the trial was held and the two brothers were convicted for murder and sentenced to be hanged.

I have attached a copy of the front cover of the book, which shows the period drawings of both the Lightfoot brothers and Nevell Norway, together with a drawing of the London detective Charles Jackson.

For those with Cornish origins or connections, this is a must-read book, and it can be purchased by going to the website - www.chrisbatters.com - and clicking on 'Books Sales' where clear instructions on how to purchase can be found. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< PLAQUE UNVEILING - ST JUST POINT BENDIGO The Cornish Association of Bendigo organized the unveiling of a monument that it had installed on the corner of Creeth and Cunneen Streets, St Just Point, Long Gully, Bendigo, on 12th March 2011. This monument is a token of solidarity between the people of Cornwall and the old Cornish district of St Just Point (Bendigo), which suffered in the fires of Black Saturday 2009. The monument was unveiled, before a sizeable crowd, by the Fire Commissioner of Victoria, Mr Craig Lapsley. In attendance were Councillor Peter Cox, of the City of Greater Bendigo, Kerry Murphy, Chairman of the CFA, Mr Ken King, member of the CFA, and several high ranking officers. A combination of efforts contributed to the monument. The first monies were raised by the Marazion Apollo Male Voice Choir during a concert whilst visiting and performing in the USA. Their contribution of £360 and the Newquay benefit concert, arranged by the Cornish Federation of Male Voice Choirs, made up the full Cornish donation of £1100. The Cornish Association of Bendigo & District Inc contributed the balance of the funds required for the monument to be erected. The unveiling ceremony can be viewed on YouTube at the following address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXW-rlspGDk.

George Ellis and Leanne Lloyd From Cornish Association of Victoria, Inc. Newsletter

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Tinners & Sinners By Andrew Ferris

It‘s 1799 and Doctor Richard Maddern seeks refuge from a failed marriage, and city society he abhors, in remote Devoran in Cornwall. He is quickly drawn closely into the lives of the local tinners; short lives of punishing physical labour, poverty and disease; lives that make fortunes for the powerful mining magnates. It‘s a dangerous time to speak of the rights of the lower classes. Across the Channel the bloodbath of the French Revolution has rages and Na- poleon threatens invasion. The English ruling classes are frightened. Any hint of sedition is stamped on. As Richard‘s involvement with the tinners grows, so does his love for local farmer‘s daughter, Nancy Rosewarne. But Billy Uddy, be- sotted with her from her childhood, is a vicious bully who will not lose her to another—whatever it takes. And throughout their love affair Richard has kept his marriage secret—a secret betrayed at the worst possible moment. A gripping tale of passion and violence authentically set in a period beset with mining disasters, social injustice and the threat of the Impressment Service.

Copies obtainable from: Or: Almond‘s Mobile Newsagent Telephone 01872865982 The Old Quay Inn Email: [email protected]

Just heard that Andrew will be visiting the states Sept. 8-18 and will bring some books along. If you wish to pay in US dollars, and save some postage, email him NOW. The cost will be $18.00 which includes shipping from the USA.

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They are searching for people from all over the world, who think they may have British ancestry. It might be that you have a very distant ancestor who was British, or that one of your ancestors migrated to Britain. If you think that your family may have a British connection they would like to hear from you.

Successful participants will receive an expenses paid trip to the UK to meet British relatives that they never knew existed.

Dragonfly Television are particularly keen to speak to people who have interest in traditional national pursuits, for example music, dance, cooking, hunting, sports, arts or costume. They hope to use the programme as a way to promote other na- tionalities rich cultural heritage to their UK viewers. They are also looking to speak to people with interesting hobbies, jobs or backgrounds.

Please apply now at: www.guesstherelative.tv 50 From Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter, 24 Aug 2011 Items of Interest con’t:

Daphne du Maurier's Cornish House Up For Sale

Daphne Du Maurier's 1940s home – Readymoney cottage near Fowey, Cornwall – up for sale for nearly £2m. Photograph: Savills. The house boasts four bedrooms, lovely views across a Cornish cove and a garden with a tennis court. And if that is not tempting enough it has a rich literary history thrown in for free. Daphne du Maurier, the author of Rebecca and Frenchman's Creek, one imagines, once sat at an upstairs window of Ready- money cottage in Fowey and sought inspiration as she gazed across the water. She rented the house in the early 1940s and it remains one of the sites of pilgrimage for the many fans who arrive in Cornwall from across the world looking for traces of the writer. Now being sold for the best part of £2m, estate agent Savills describes the cottage as an "exceptionally appealing detached coastal residence" in "one of the most desirable parts of Fowey". Du Maurier's cast iron bath, the agency points out, is now a feature in the garden. The cottage was originally built as a coach house and stables for the nearby waterfront Italianate mansion, Point Neptune. The current owners of Readymoney cottage have refurbished it and added a plaque celebrating Du Maurier's stay. On a number of occasions they have held open days of its gardens, which feature a brook criss-crossed by bridges, so that Du Maurier enthusiasts could soak up the atmosphere.

Jan Davis suggests that all the Cornish Societies pool their funds and purchase the home!! Article courtesy of Jan. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

SAVE PENWITH MOORS Their campaign only requires resolution of some ‗show stoppers‘ – none of which have so far been resolved. At the beginning of July 2008 a small group of concerned local residents came together under the name of SAVE PENWITH CARNYORTH COMMON MOORS to encourage and co-ordinate opposition to plans by Permanent removal of cattle—Removal of all HEATH Project Natural England to install barbed wire fencing, gates and cattle stock proofing as well as old redundant fencing dating from grids on previously unobstructed open access local moor-land c.1980‘s. Replacement of current HLS agreement with an agri- under the ‗HEATH PROJECT‘, prior to introducing cattle as part environment scheme that excludes grazing animals. of a ‗HIGHER LEVEL STEWARDSHIP‘ ‗conservation grazing‘ scheme. WATCH CROFT But Save Penwith Moors does not campaign against ALL new Removal of all HEATH Project stock proofing -Any new agri- fencing and grazing. While, as individuals, they may not appreci- environmental scheme to exclude grazing animals. ate the new stock proofing of so many open access areas – both inland and coastal – they campaign, at present, for a grazing CARN GALVA exemption and removal of all new stock proofing for only four Removal of all HEATH Project stock proofing. Any new agri- specific popularly used areas by locals and tourists for walking environmental scheme to exclude grazing animals. and horse riding. These areas amount to a mere 1.6% of the Natural England Higher Level Stewardship target area for Pen- LANYON FARM (Men-an-Tol and Lanyon Quoit Crofts) with – they do not feel this is an unreasonable request. Removal of all HEATH Project stock proofing as well as old re- In July 2010 they submitted a complaint to the Parliamentary dundant fencing dating from c.1970‘s—Any new agri environ- Ombudsman [PO] through our local MP. This alleged maladmin- mental scheme to exclude grazing animals. istration by ‗Natural England‘ (sic) that brings the lawfulness of http://www.savepenwithmoors.com/index.htm ‗HEATH‘ Project works into question and NE are now trying to Email: [email protected] resolve these issues. A response received at the end of January proved to be totally unsatisfactory and the issue has now been returned to the Ombudsman. From Newsletter of the Cornish Association of NSW

51 Searching for the Cornish Roots of Eccentric Niagara Falls Daredevil By Simon Parker

Camborne has its statue of Trevithick, Penzance honours Humphry Davy in stone and Truro is watched over from on high by Richard Lander—but where is the memorial to that other hero of Cornish legend, Bobby Leach? For those, like me, not familiar with this eccentric adventurer, Bobby Leach was the first man (though a woman beat him to the title of first person) to cast himself over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Next month sees the centenary of Leach‘s epic feat and a Cornish sign company is keen to create a commemorative plaque to the man and his exploits. The only problem is that Parc signs of St. Aus- tell haven‘t got anywhere to hang it because although it is known Leach was born in Cornwall, the exact location remains unknown. Staff at Parc Signs, which has been in business since the 1950‘s are hoping someone in Cornwall will be able to shed light on this enigmatic figure. Leach and the barrel in which he descended Niagara Falls.

Parc marketing manager Karen eventually gangrene necessitated amputation. Despite this, he Barnett said: ―Although we know died two months later on April 26. Bobby was born in Cornwall we As a footnote, it is worth recording that , while Bobby Leach was have no idea where and we would the first ‗man‘ over the falls, he was beaten to the first person like to donate a plaque in his hon- title by on Annie Edson Taylor, a schoolteacher, who survived our. Perhaps a Living Cornwall the plunge in an oak and iron barrel on October 24, 1901—her reader is able to shed some light 63rd birthday. Unlike Bobby, on the subject, because it would be who took months to conva- great to bring some attention to this lesce, Annie was back at work Cornishman and mark the 100 the next day. All of which years since he carried out this feat. leads one to wonder if she, Bobby Leach was born in 1858 too, had Cornish roots. Annie‘s emigrating to America in search of telling statement gives some work. A performer with the re- idea of the trauma willingly nowned Barnum & Bailey Circus, experienced by her and Bob- he was no stranger to stunting. But by. ―If it was my dying breath, I it was his decision to crash over would caution anyone against Niagara Falls in a barrel that attempting the feat‖, she said. brought him national fame. ―I would sooner walk up to the On July 25, 1911, he was sealed mouth of a cannon, knowing it inside a metal, bomb-shaped drum. Then watched by thou- would blow me to pieces, than sands from the shore and in boats, he bobbed along in the fast make another trip over the –flowing current before plummeting over the 170 foot falls. Alt- falls.‖ hough elevating Bobby to national celebrity status, the stunt wasn‘t without its discomforts. Sustaining two broken knee caps and a fractured jaw, he spend the next six months in hospital. However, such was the public appetite for this kind of antic that he embarked on a tour of the US, Canada and Britain, recount- If anyone has information on ing his foolhardy feat at vaudeville shows and lecture halls, Bobby Leach please contact exhibiting his barrel and posing for pictures, It is not known Susan Davey at whether he returned to his home in Cornwall at that time. [email protected] After a few years running a pool hall in New York and an abor- tive attempt to swim the Niagara Falls whirlpool when already in his 60‘s, Bobby died in unfortunate circumstances. In 1926, while on a publicity tour of New Zealand, he cut his leg after slipping on an orange peel. The wound became infected and

52 Tis Me half this would still make a secure prison, allowing some circula- Brian Stephens tion of air. Prisons should not be built in the middle of towns, and should not be surrounded by other buildings, gaolers accommoda-

tions should be a part of the main jail building. To the actual layout When Bodmin Jail was built in 1779, it was the first modern of the prison, Howard said that he would like all prisoners to have prison built in England. It was designed by a man who was a a room of their own, for solitude and silence to reflect and possible reformist, and his name was John Howard. repentance, this would also prevent escapes, or make them diffi- When Howard was a young man he set sail for Lisbon to see if cult. One final thought was with prisoners in separate cells, it he could help the people there, after a great earthquake had would prevent other prisoners getting to anyone, giving evidence ruined the city, many people were suffering and dying. Howev- for the King. er, on the way the ship was captured by a French Privateer, the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ crew and passengers were taken prisoners, and carried to Breast, put into prison, and treated extremely badly. Celtic Link The cruelty he suffered and also witnessed during his captivity made him think that his life work should be to bring about Wanted: talented and passionate writers and photog- change in the treatment of prisoners. raphers! We are very excited to announce the forth- On his release he brought the case of prisoners of war to the coming launch of the new Celtic Link magazine; a new English Commissioners of Justice telling of what he knew, the international publication that will promote Celtic cul- sickness, cruelty and the starving. This brought about the ture around the world. Based in Kernow, the Celtic measure of prisoner of war exchange, also that these prisoners Link magazine will be officially launched this Decem- should be treated better than ordinary criminals. So for the first ber, but our fans will get to see a pilot issue as soon time in history, countries slowly joined up to a code for prison- as September. The magazine will feature Celtic cul- ers of war, which in principal carries on today. Howard then ture, heritage, music, arts, food, drink, travel, pas- became the Sheriff of Bedford, he was already aware of the times, issues, news, views, and reviews. Proudly abuse in the management of criminals, so he started off his new based in Cornwall, the Celtic Link seeks to inform office recommending and enquiry into the horrible corruption of Celts, and those interested in Celtic culture, of news, the English Prison System. events and developments from around the globe. We On examination of three prisons, he soon found out, they were are looking for contributors, writers, photographers, not only miserable in accommodation, in cleanness, air and news and stories from anyone who shares our vision water, but the gaoler and his helpers had no pay, and were and is willing to get involved. If you are a performer or entirely dependent on what they could get out of the prisoners have an event to promote, please get in touch and and their families. Prisoners were kept in gaol even after their feature in our first issue. We are aiming to become the acquittal by the courts unless they could pay those fees, some- publication that brings the Celtic world together—be a times for years. Howard proposed that salary should be paid to part of it NOW. the gaoler in lieu of these fees, but magistrates were startled at such an idea and it took many years before it was finally adopt- Launch is December, 2011 ed into law. Nigel Pengelly He once again when before the Commissioners, and this led to Email: [email protected] two Prison Reform bills being passed in Parliament, the bill to Http://www.thecelticlink.com free prisoners found not guilty in the courts and the bill to im- prove jails throughout the country. The last bill was far reaching, From Cornish Association of NSW Newsletter No.334 it required the justices to see that all prisons, be scrapped and ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ whitewashed once a year at least, that rooms be regularly QUOTE washed and ventilated, that infirmaries be provided for the sick, and proper care taken of them, to order clothes for them when “The kingdom of England is by no means a united needed, and wherever possible to prevent their being kept in whole, for it also contains Wales and Cornwall, underground dungeons, and generally to take measures as to natural enemies of the rest of England, and speak- keep prisoners in reasonable health. The next thing Howard ing a different language.” was asked to do, was to design a new type of prison, and he came up with these recommendations that were to be adopted Gaspard de Coligny Chatillon, for all new prisons. French ambassador in London, 1538 A gaol should be built on a spot that is airy, and if possible near a river, or a brook, the reason being that the water could be From Cornish Association of NSW Newsletter No. 334 diverted into the prison when necessary to flush out the floors and sewers. But the goal should not be so near, to prevent Editor: All these years and England still doesn’t get flooding. Generally, prison yards are built too high, as not to it??? allow a good flow of air, some are 40 to 50 feet high, where

53 Silos

Like the abandoned mines of Cornwall the silent silos stand where once the Cornish people farmed in this, the great new land

Fields where hay and wheat once grew now divided in five-acre plots Some people keep a horse or two others groomed like city lots

Once calling the kids to school the school bell no longer rings No kids splashing in the creek celebrating the rite of spring

It is not quiet and peaceful now Boscawen Un is where the first revival of the Gorseth took place like it was in the days of yore in 1928. Photo taken by Tony. Instead of peaceful woodland sounds Courtesy of Tom and Libby Luke’s email list. we hear the highway's roar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To my beloved Kernow Like the lonely chimneys of Cornwall without houses, shed or barn stand the silent lonely silos As solid as rocky Carn it is, where once the Cornish people farmed. As deep as Dozmary Pool. As plain as the surf on the sea it is Richard West Baker ... The love I have for you. Map Murbras Byghan (Son of Little Prairie) Revised and copywrited 5 December 2010 As fresh as new cut hay it is, As broad as widest bay, This is written about the Baker School District in the Town of As true as fisherman‘s compass set, Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin. However, it could apply More love than I can say. to many different communities. ______As straight as longest furrow in field, As strong as coast winds blow. As clear as view from Trencrom Hill, My love for you just grows

Mike Chappel CANSW

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The 2012 London Olympic Games torch relay is to start from Land's End in Cornwall. The first torch bearer will set off from Land's End on Saturday 19 May 2012. It has not been announced exactly how the Olympic flame will arrive on British soil from Beijing. Tin smelting kettle at Trewidden Gardens near Pen- There will be a 70-day tour of the UK before the zance, July 2011 taken by Tony. torch arrives at London's Olympic stadium ahead of

the opening ceremony on 27 July 2012. Courtesy of Tom and Libby Luke’s email list.

From newsletter of the Cornish Association of NSW

Members’ Interest Page

By Jim Thomas [email protected]

This is Members’ Interest Page No 11, where we try and connect members who may not know that they are researching the same surnames. If you don’t see your name listed under a particular surname, please accept my apology. I have updated my database with the latest information I have, but I may have missed someone. But in any case you can certainly contact others that are listed. Good luck in your search and be sure and let me know if you make any connections. Since most of us correspond by e-mail, I have included only the e-mail address of each person unless we do not have one for them in our database. If you do not use e-mail, but would like to connect with someone who does, contact Ron Carbis, our treasurer, who can provide you with a mailing address. This month I am re-running names we have done before. This will bring new members up to date.

Pascoe

Rosalie Armstrong [email protected] Shirley Golden [email protected] Patricia Jehle [email protected] Sue Knutson [email protected] James Pascoe [email protected] Allen Pascoe [email protected] L.P. Pascoe [email protected] Barbara Roberts [email protected] Judy Scheer [email protected] Betty Yung 5313 Folts Rd, Springville, NY 14141

Curnow / Cornish

Carol Berner [email protected] David Cornish [email protected] Donna Miguelgorry 876 N. 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112 Ronald Reed [email protected] Philip Richards [email protected] Robertson Family [email protected] Jean Timmermeister [email protected]

Rule

Doris Bable 323 N. Lewis St, Saline, MI 48176 Nancy Rae Clark [email protected] Mary Lou Gibson [email protected] Tom & Jean Rowe [email protected] Carole Rule [email protected] Jim Thomas [email protected] David H. Thomas [email protected] Judith Vivian 2178 State Rd 39, Dodgeville, WI 53533 Jean Windberg 335 North Pioneer Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085

55 Gorsedh Kernow: Berdh Nowyth / New Bards New Members:

2011: Hellys/Helston Danny Proud Mr Albert Bock - Wien, Austria 114 Glen Hwy. For services to the Cornish Language. Madison, WI 53705 Mrs. Tracey Clowes - Constantine [email protected] For services to Cornish Heritage. Lisa Dunstan Concas Surnames: Dunstan, Dunstone, Kemp, Mrs. Liz Coole - Moonta, South Australia 2150 Pointe Blvd Prisk, Carnbellack, Reed, Williams, For services to Cornish Heritage in South Australia. Aurora, IL Penpraise, Gundry, Wojohn / Wendron,

Dr. Roger Courtenay - Rotherhithe, London 60504 Odgers / Stithians, Thomas / Constan- By examination in the Cornish Language and continuing [email protected] tine work for Cornwall. 630-890-3620

Mr. Neil Derek Davey - Carn Brea, Redruth Bruce Carhart Surnames: 14-16th C / Creed For services to Cornish Music. 3029 Rodman St. NW 16-17th C / Roche Washington, DC 14th C / St. Breock, poss. Merthen Mr. David Holman - Polgooth, St. Austell 20008 For services to Cornish Family History. [email protected]

Mr. John Hosken - Brentwood, Essex For the promotion of Cornwall through the media. Member Renewals:

Mrs. Felicity Ann Jenkin - Newbridge, Penzance Mary Gibbs For services to the rural community in West Cornwall. 7721 Granada Rd Denver, CO Mr. Tony Mansell - Goonown, St. Agnes 80221 For services to Cornish heritage and research. [email protected]

303-428-1700 Mr. Robert Reynolds - Plymouth By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Cornwall. David & Bruce Gilbert 11314 Middle Point Rd. Mr. Rodney Richards - St Austell Eagle Harbor, MI For services to music and youth in mid Cornwall. 49950 [email protected] Mrs. Janet Spargo - Helston 906-289-4517 For services to Cornish Heritage; particularly in the Helston area. Peggy Nelson

1262 Windsor Dr. Mr. Philip Taylor - Tideford, Saltash For services to music in S.E. Cornwall. Gallatin, TN 37066 Mr. Neil David Thomas - North Geelong, Victoria, Australia [email protected] For services to Cornwall in Victoria, Australia. Reno & Barbara Parker Surnames: Barker / St. Hilary Mr. Mark Trevethan - Brixton, London 3463 1/2 Banks Ave. Winnen / St. Erth By examination in the Cornish language and continuing Butte, MT King work for Cornwall. 59701 [email protected]

Jean Medlyn Ellis Surnames: Medlyn / Sithney, Davey/ Congratulations 167 E. North St. St. Austell, Jeffrey / St. Cleer, Temby/ Eagle Harbor, MI Penponds, Camborne, Bailey / Proper Job !! 49950 Gwinear, Smithem , Harris / Redruth, [email protected] Hotten / St. Newlyn East

56 Member Renewals: James D. Pascoe Surnames: Pascoe / Land‘s End, St. 358 Sierra Drive Just, Marshall Traverse City, MI Michael O‘Rell Surnames: Oates / Chacewater, 49685-9182 712 33rd Street Parsons / St. Issey, Jeffrey / St. Agnes [email protected] Manhattan Beach, CA Docton / Little Petherick, Perryman / 231-943-0804 90266-3426 Cuby with Tregony [email protected] Elizabeth Argall Stone Surnames: Argall / St. Newlyn East, 310-545-6712 181 Rock Avenue Cundy, Edwards / St. Stephen in Gillingham, Kent Brannell Sandra I. Dunkel Surnames: Goninan, Grenfel, Hosking / ME75PY 2120 Grand Fir Drive Redruth, Camborne, Breage, Helston United Kingdom Enumclaw. WA St. Just [email protected] 98022-7407 011-44-1634-581-547 [email protected] 360-802-9338 Jeannette Medlyn Surnames: Medlyn / Helston, Hotten 1511 Ravine Side Drive William / Kathleen U‘Ren Surnames: Uren / Illogan Houghton, MI 717 N. Wuthering Hills Drive 49931-2701 Janesville, WI 906-482-4110 53546-2104 608-755-1215 Jeannine L. Brown Surnames: Sobey, Soby, Sobye, 21570 W. Boschome Dr. Sobee / Liskeard, Mylor, All of Corn- Rosemary Rene Surnames: Prideaux, Bendett Kildeer, IL wall and Devon 401 N. Old Orchard Lane #117 60047-7825 Lewisville, TX 847-438-3407 25067-3488 [email protected] Jan Davis Surnames: Perry / Wendron, Hicks / 7895 Mt. Vernon Street St. Just in Penwith, Chegwidden / St Norman D. Nicol Surnames: Williams, Hammill, Travis, Lemon Grove, CA Day, Moore / Tywardreath, Rickard / PO Box 1855 Trevethen(an), Eathron-e. Crowl-e, 91945-2806 Camborne, Illogan, Thomas / St. Shavertown, PA Leverton, Potter, King, Buckingham, [email protected] Austell 18708-0855 Allen, Polkinghorn, Glyn(n), Thomas, 619-890-5901 [email protected] Luke, Bastard 570-639-1339 Tommi / Robert O‘Hagan Surnames: Common, Knight / Roche 651 East Scott Street Tom(s) Tywardreath, St. Stephen in Emma L. Jones Surnames: Lory / Helston Fond du Lac, WI Brannell, Merrifield, Retallack / St. 244 Whitney Street 54935-2906 Wenn Columbus, WI [email protected] 53925-1775 [email protected] Beth Murley Surnames: Barnes, Murley 920-623-3392 2908 Woodview Drive Lansing, MI Catherine A. Whitford Surnames: Hawke / Trehawke, Barton 48911-1729 150 Jail Alley Launceston, Buckingham / St. Day [email protected] Mineral Point, WI 517-482-4700 53565-1212 [email protected] Carolyn J. Meuer Surnames: Sleep, Harris, Huxtable, 608-987-2545 1104 Georgene Street Tredineck, Hawke, Francis, Ferrell, Dodgeville, WI Griffiths, King, Cridge, Eslick Carolyn M. Degenkolb Surnames: Tregilgas / Gwennap, 53533-1285 116 Knollwood Lane Devonshire, Floyd / Gwinear, Waters/ [email protected] Fairfield Glade, TN St. Austell, Green / Gwennap, Bodmin 608-935-3825 38558-5561 931-456-7660 continued next page

57 Renewals con’t: Address Changes:

Sharon Markworth Surnames: Bennetts / Crowan, Chin, Nancy Laity Streeter 8902 Dan Drive Ching, Chinn / St. Keverne, Troon, PO Box 104 North Royalton, OH Camborne, Pearce / Wendron, Harris, Port Byron, IL 61275-0104 44133-4741 Trezona / Camborne, Bennetts /

[email protected] Crowan 440-897-6495 OLD: PO Box 626 Rapids City, IL 61278-0626

Jean A. Windberg Surnames: Pengilly, Tremaine, Rule, Micaela M. Sieracki 335 North Pioneer Road Perkins, Rocoe 2335 Rice Pond Road Waukegan, IL Charleston, SC 29414-6572 60085-3255 847-244-8546 OLD: 509 Shem Butler Court Charleston, SC 29414-7149 Steve Murphy Surnames: Hollow / St. Just-in- 10693 Starfire Court Penwith, Penzance, Member Correction and Addition: Auburn, CA Trembath / Morvah, Penzance

95602-8520 [email protected] William J. Hosking 530-269-1650 217-546-6799 [email protected]

Jim & Jeanne Thomas Surnames: Rule, Williams, Eddy, Carolyn Haines Surnames: Perry, Dunstan, Prowse, 3409 Elmwood Dr. Thomas / Breage, St. Erth, Camborne 3835 Bush Gardens Ln Stev(ph)ens, Lawrence, Boundy, Clio, MI Richards / St. Ives 48420-2903 Holt, MI 48842-9401 Moyle, Waters, Gendal(l), Lavers, [email protected] Lavars, Trevorrow, Tonkin, Lanyon, [email protected] 517-694-0922 Wallis, Nicholas, Karkeake, Row(e) 810-686-3615

Rejoin: The inclusion of changes/new infor- Barbara Roberts Surnames: Nance, Kuke, Hocking, PO Box 164 Rowe / Illogan, Camborne, Redruth, mation from continuing members with Eagle Lake, MN Berrymand / Crowen, Pascoe, the listing of New members, plus Jim 56024 Sowden /Australia, Thomas‘ Members Interest Page appear [email protected] to have been encouraging an increase 507-381-3216 Barbara is also looking for any descendants of William Hocking in correspondence or networking among who may have gone to Calumet, MI to mine copper. Stephan family researchers! Hocking, a miner in Grass Valley and anyone whose ancestors mined in Vermont. PLEASE be sure to advise the Member- Jackie Marrone ship Chairman, Ron Carbis, of any 999 E. 71st Street changes in home address, telephone Denver, CO number or email address so that you 80229 [email protected] do not miss any contacts which would 303-288-9136 be helpful to you or fail to receive your Tam Kernewek and /or news bulletins Phyllis P. Carr or announcements from the Executive 313 S. Marquette St. Ironwood, MI Board. 49938 906-932-3648

Officers of the Cornish American Heritage Society for the years 2009-2011.

President - Thomas Rusch, 528 Autumn Crest Dr., Watertown, WI 53094 - [email protected] 1st VP-Education, Nancy Oster Heydt, 1889 Union Place, The Villages, FL 32162 - [email protected] 2nd VP-Newsletter, Carolyn Haines, 3835 Bush Gardens Lane, Holt, MI 48842 - [email protected] Secretary - Jackie Marrone, 999 E. 71st Ave, Denver, CO 80229 - [email protected] Treasurer/Membership Chair, Ron Carbis, 13 Saint Ives Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3457 - [email protected] Historian - Richard W. Baker, 1520 Coventry Ct., Reedsburg, WI 53959 - [email protected]

Founding President-Paul Liddicoat, 1920-2001. Past President-Vivianne Trevithick Bradley Tam Kernewek is published four times a year. Send articles to Carolyn Haines, address above. DEADLINES ARE 15 FEBRUARY, 15 MAY, 15 AUGUST AND 15 OCTOBER

Dues are payable to CAHS: Canadian residents’ dues are $14.00 per year for individuals and $21.00 for families. There are also individual life-time memberships available for $240.00. A Junior Membership is available for young people for $7.00 per year. Please send Canadian dues to Len Snell, Box 286, Waterdown, ON LOR 2HO Canada.

USA residents dues are $12.00/year for individuals and $18.00 for families. There is also individual life-time membership available for a lifetime $210.00 for individuals. Junior Membership available for young people at $5.00 per year. Please send USA dues to: Ron Carbis, 13 Saint Ives Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3457 USA

Cornish Heritage Certificates are available to anyone whose ancestor(s) were born in Cornwall and settled in NA. Contact Jeanne Thomas, 3409 Elmwood Drive, Clio, MI 48420 USA for information and applications.

Cornish American Heritage Society Membership Application

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Surnames of Cornish Ancestors Locations (parish, town, area) More? Please add new page

Dues: US $12 individual, $18 family, $210 Lifetime, $5 child. Send to Ron Carbis, 13 Saint Ives Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3457 Canadian $14 individual, $21 family, $240 Lifetime, $7 child. Send to Len Snell, Box 286, Waterdown, ON LOR 2HO Canada

I also enclose $ for Paul Smales Memorial Fund to bring presenters from Cornwall to the Gatherings.

I also enclose $ for the Steven R. Curnow Memorial Fund This Fund supports prizes for an annual competition for students 19 years old or younger.

Contents Calendar

IONA, Cornish Settlements 1-3

Tales of St. Just 3,10 St. Piran’s Day— March 5, 2011

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Correspondence Changes 4-6 Rejoins, Celebrate with your local society

Evening of Cornish FilmsRenewals Members, 6 New

The Cry of Tin Kernow 7 Gorsedh

The Cornish Have TalentPage Interest 7 Members Kernewek Lowender

Items of Interest Photos 8-10Poems, Copper Coast Cornish Festival

16th Gathering AdQuote RatesLink, Celtic 11Me, Tis Moonta, Kadina, Wallaroo, Australia

Six Celtic Nations Daredevil Falls 11 Niagara May 9-15, 2011

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Please NOTE! Interest of 11 Items www.kernewek.org

Registration Form for Marketing Gathering Cream 12 Clotted

Annual Gorsedd ConferenceBadge Mayor’s 14 Penzance

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A Cornish Christmas, Recipes 14 Correspondence 16th International Gathering

Tis Me Boscawen to return 15 Bards of Cornish Cousins

Steven R. Curnow CompetitionMinority Cornish 15 Petition Mineral Point, Wisconsin

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Member Area Message 16-18President’s August 10-14, 2011

White Cross—a Poem 18 www.cornishfest.org

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