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Winter 2014 2014 Winter

l Presidents’ Message

Driving along my particular stretch of the mid-Western freeway the other day, I was struck by how the red/orange/yellows of the colorful autumn have changed to the brown/gray/duns of the approaching winter.

The long evenings of winter always seem like a good excuse to settle down with a cuppa and a good book. And it occurred to me that this is the perfect time to indulge ourselves in learning more about one of the favorite subjects for all of us: our Cornish heritage.

Several of our North American authors who write Cornish history, fiction, and poetry were featured at the recent Gathering of the Cornish Cousins in Milwaukee. You can also refer to the Fall 2014 edition of Tam Kernewek for more materials. Several websites listing “Cornish Literature” will yield many more ideas.

I encourage you to explore the various bibliographies and make the most of winter’s quiet time. No better way to do so than with your nose in a good Cornish story!

Oll an gwella.

Kathryn

73 Devolution Up until 1549, the time of the Prayer Book Rebel- lion, the title used by the English rulers was Anglia et Cornubia in Latin, meaning England and Corn- The result of the vote on independence in wall. From then on, this title was not used, presum- Scotland may have been “No” for full devo- ably because we had rebelled. No record exists of lution but the referendum may yet have fa- any formal annexation of Cornwall to England in vourable consequences for Cornwall. law. So there you have it...”

There is a lot being said about similarities Even if the Scottish voted “No”, its assembly will be between Cornwall and Scotland. Both occu- granted more powers and autonomy and many py geographic extremities with huge stretch- Cornish are seeking a separate assembly especial- es of coastline. Both have Celtic roots. They ly the political party Mebyon Kernow. A local as- have their own language, traditions, culture sembly could take over some powers currently ex- and a distinct ercised in Westminster with the aim of making de- history of which they are proud. Many peo- cisions that are more relevant to Cornwall’s needs. ple have made the trip from Land’s End to John o’Groats, the northernmost tip of the Opinions remain mixed in Cornwall as they were Scottish mainland. The two points have be- demonstrated to be in Scotland. Some people feel come synonymous with “the length and more British than Cornish so, if a referendum were breadth of the country”; just like Bluff to to be held there now, the result would be far from Cape Reinga. certain. We may have a long wait before we are given that opportunity but the Scottish experience A “Yes” result would have made Scotland a may well be a step in the right direction. completely separate country. No-one wants such complete independence for Cornwall New Zealand Cornish Association Newsletter (except maybe the most extreme of extrem- ists) but many see the Scottish referendum, despite the result, as an indication of a growing willingness for the UK or Great Brit- ain to show more tolerance to other cultures.

There is no doubt that the Cornish economy would make it hard to justify any significant separation from the coffers of London. With a population of 532,300 at the 2011 census, Cornwall accounted for only 0.6% of Brit- ain’s economy and the average wage was 83% of the average British income. Surpris- ingly, less than 2% of Cornwall’s annual in- come is earned from tourism.

In her speech at the Gorsedh gathering at Torpoint on 6 September the Grand Bard http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/scott-phillips/genealogy-and- made the point that in April the Government working-your-cornish-roots-just-find-the-holes-in-the- announced it would include the Cornish in earth_b_5271418.html the Council of Europe’s Framework Conven- tion for the Protection of National Minorities. Interesting article on the Cornish in Huffington Post online She said, “To be officially recognised as Cornish has its merits, but this is something, we the Cornish, have known all our lives.”

74 Correspondence from Societies Hi, I am often referred to as 'Cornish Poet Clive Blake', and if you carry out an internet search (especially if set to and Cousin Jack Website 'Images') of this, you will find many of my illustrated poems (phoems). 22nd Annual Cornish Fest A Success I was featured in the United Press anthology of 'Ten Of The Best' (Poets of 2013) and I have been nominated to be fea- The last weekend of September, 2014 was as per- tured in the 2014 version of this anthology. fect as a Disney movie, with gentle breeze, mild You can also find some examples of my poems, plus audio temps and fall colors in view. recordings of me reading them on Poemhunter.com. At the wrap-up meeting the whole affair was deter- The reason I am contacting you is that Ross Blewett has mined to be another success, with most Festival produced a free iPhone/iPad App of my work which is called 'Phoetry1Free'. events at the same level or exceeding the previous It is a very unusual App which combines poetry, photog- years. The date was set for the same last weekend raphy, typography, 'Page Curl' technology and audio record- of September 25-27, 2015 for the next Fest. Inquir- ings of me reading all sixty of the poems included. I would ies are already being received regarding Cornish love to let people in America, with Cornish connections, Fest 2015 held in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. know of its existence. There is an interesting background to the production of this Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society newsletter App which involves the collaboration of five Cornishmen. ************************************************************ I hope this is of interest to you. See “Items of Interest”

Three New CAV Aussie Bards Appointed Clive Blake, Newquay, Cornwall Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to Wendy Benoit, Ballarat, Robert Lloyd, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bendigo and Derek Trewarne, Melborne for their work for Cornwall in Australia.

Cornish Association of Victoria Newsletter ______“Waiter, waiter, there’s a crocodile in my soup!

The Cornish Association of New South Wales Well sir, you told me to make it snappy!“ will celebrate St. Piran’s Day as well as their 40 Cornish Association of New South Wales newsletter Year Anniversary. Come along and celebrate the 40 years of Cornish friendships, learning and fun since the formation of the then Cornish Association of Sydney in April 1975. Entertainment will be by the Raggeder Band.

A Thought for the New Year

If a certain thing you do Inclines at all to worry you, ———Then stop it.

That barrier that lies between The one you are and might have been, ———Just drop it. The Cornish Culture Association

Cornish Culture online is a free guide to the unique and If you would learn to comprehend vibrant indigenous culture of Cornwall provided by the The power that makes of life a friend Cornish Culture Association. The Association has been Let conscience guide you round the bend set up to encourage people to take part in Cornish Culture ———-Try Everest, and top it! by organising events, providing information and promoting any activity that advances it's practice. [You can also join By John T. Barber, St. Ives, 1969 the Association for a small fee] Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society newsletter http://cornishculture.co.uk/ 75 Correspondence con’t: Brewing up the Past

Hail to the Homeland We have started a Redruth community history project, which is coordinated by Cascade (a local educational theatre company), and is designed to capture memories of the site and celebrate its past. The project was launched on Friday September 12th as part of Redruth’s Miners and Pasty Day. Existing heritage, history, photographic and community groups in Redruth were consulted and representatives from these asked Redruth Youth Council if they would like to come up with a name. Chloe Richardson and 25 members of the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Ashley Sweet from Cornish Association attended the monthly meeting on 9 August at the Youth Council St. Paul’s Parish Centre, Papanui. said “at our Septem- Val's Cornish language this month was to sing "Hail to the Home- ber meeting several land" in Cornish, which members will do in company with the St. names were present- Albans choir who have been practising it in Cornish for their up- ed and a vote on coming visit on 13 September. these saw ‘Brewing This meeting also served as the celebration of the 47th Anniver- up the Past’ emerge sary of the society. 67 members, guests and the public were in as the outright win- attendance for the special event. ner.” Chloe and Ash- The St. Albans Community Choir of 36 made for a full hall. Led by ley are also keen that Heather Gladstone they entered the hall singing the Padstow social media and other forms of digital delivery are used in order Mayday morning song. President Val gave a short explanation of to make the stories accessible to as wide an audience as possi- the Padstow ‘Obby ‘Os and its traditions. ble. For the benefit of the non-members Les spoke briefly on Corn- We had a fantastic couple of days in Redruth as part of the Min- wall, its whereabouts, people and history before inviting anyone ers and Pasty celebrations, and as well as launching the Brewing who might be interested in joining the association to speak to up the Past project, we gave Heritage Open Day tours to well members and they would be welcome to come along to a branch over 100 people at the former Redruth Brewery site. Our thanks meeting. go to former Brewery Manager John Baughan, who led the The President then asked everyone to stand for a rousing rendi- tours. To keep most up to date with the project, you can Like us tion of "Trelawney." This was followed by a favourite "The White on Facebook via: www.facebook.com/kresenkernow . Rose" and the song commemorating Richard Trevithick's Puffing A key aspect of Brewing up the Past is to help people look for Devil and its trip up "Camborne Hill" on Christmas Eve 1801. and present the history of the area and its people. The Choir’s final bracket started with the more modern but very popular "Cornish Lads" which tells the sad story of the people of Archives and Cornish Studies newsletter Cornwall and their struggle to make a living in their homeland. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Old Johnny Bucka" had the audience laughing as the choir Toronto Cornish Association’s display struggled with the words. The audience joined in with the choir in at the Kelly Library in Toronto singing the final item which was the anthem "Hail to the Home- land." To hear the song please click on: On behalf of theTCA, John White acknowledged the help and https://sites.google.com/site/nzcornish/home support that the Kelly Library, and in particular Michael Bramah, then click on ‘here’ on their web page Head of Cataloguing at the Kelly Library, have provided during the exhibition process. The Cornish Association of New Zealand newsletter TCA exhibition was set up ********************************************************************************** on August 1st by Marion Stephens-Cockroft, Ann Burke, and John White, with the help of Cynthia, a stu- Thanks for all you did to make the Gathering dent, and ran until Friday such a delightful experience. October 17, 2014. Michael My husband, Reg and I had a was also very much involved wonderful time in Milwaukee. during the donation of our book collection (320 books) and has done a wonderful job cata- Phyllis Holmes Colorado loguing the books on Cornwall which can be found on the sec- 76 ond floor. See: http://stmikes.utoronto.ca/kelly/ and enter Toron- to Cornish Association for the list of books. Correspondence con’t: Ancient Cornwall from the Air A video showing some of the wonderful ancient sites of the Cor- The TCA will be participating in the upcoming 2015 Montreal Celt- nish people - a quick peek, from an aerial viewpoint - ic Festival—a two day event to be held at Concordia University. They have been invited to present three twenty minute presenta- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmSNeGJZCCY tions. For more information on the festival go to: http://www.montrealcelticsociety.org/ Cornish Association of New South Wales newsletter From the Toronto Cornish Association newsletter ********************************************************************************* >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CORNISH MEMORY ARCHIVES Quoting from its website: Cornish life as captured on camera and recorded on reel from Victorian times to the present day. Thousands of Who are the Welsh? Mass genetic testing memories made accessible for you. This growing archive is to find out nation's ancestry the result of the generous collaboration of people across Sep 24, 2014 09:22 Cornwall. There are lots of old photos and interesting foot- age. By Nathan Bevan http://cornishmemory.com Daily Post joins survey to create a genetic map of Wales tracing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ back beyond written records to the end of the last ice age to track the roots of the Welsh. SAINTS OF CORNISH CHURCHES QUILTS It’s a question as old as the mountains and valleys of our nation – This display was held at Truro Cathedral recently and featured who are the Welsh? And the launch of a ground-breaking new quilts depicting many Cornish Saints. project in Cardiff tonight looks set to finally solve that riddle. President of the CAV, Beryl Curnow CymruDNAWales will carry out an unprecedented mass survey of shared this information with me, Wales’s ancestry to trace the origins of its people – back beyond Robyn Coates, as one of her friends, written records to the end of the last ice age around 9,000BC Liz George, was involved in making when colossal glacial shifts gouged out our landscape and al- one of the quilts. lowed the first immigrants to settle here. The original idea sprang from an avid By using some of the most advanced genetic testing to date, sci- quilter, Mary Miller, who came up with entists are able to track the roots of those people who would the idea for the exhibition and its come to be known as Welsh, revealing a hidden history of Wales. theme. Together with quilting friends In an exclusive new partnership, the Daily Post, along with Media Helen Edmond, Jo Morgan and Di Wales, S4C, CymruDNAWales and production company Green- Wells, news spread among the quilt- bay Media, will collaborate to create the first “genetic map” of the ing community in Cornwall. entire country. Quilters from the Isles of Scilly to Saltash started visiting local Key to this are the six billion letters of DNA we inherit from our churches seeking inspiration and ideas for their chosen designs. parents, in which mutations – known as markers – can occur. In an interview in the Cornish Guardian, Mary said: "The design When the same programme was carried out in Scotland in 2012 has been probably one of the biggest headaches for the makers. there were some surprising results, like the revelation that more than 1% of all inhabitants there were directly descended from Research into their chosen Saint sometimes uncovered myriad Saharan tribesmen. information, imagery and ideas. For oth- Alistair Moffat, of CymruDNAWales, said: “By analysing people’s ers, there was such a dearth of infor- ancestral DNA we could begin the process of writing a different mation – so that it was difficult to know kind of history. where to begin." “Instead of the usual parade of the usual suspects, kings, queens, The Cornish Saints quilts will be shown saints and the infamous, we use the results to begin to write a all over England at Exhibitions next year people's history, one of all those hunters, farmers and miners who and then will return to be hung in the all journeyed to set up home in another part of the world. churches. “So just as we answered the ancient question of ‘Who are the Scots?’, we hope to do the same in Wales, a place so far been very under-studied in this respect. We hope to write a new histo- ry, one that is inclusive, dynamic and different. The history of the Welsh can be found inside them – it’s in their DNA.” From the Cornish Association of Victoria, Ballarat Branch To find out more about how you can take part, go to newsletter www.cymruDNAwales.com 77 Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter Correspondence con’t: KERNEWEK LOWENDER Copper Coast Cornish Festival

May 18-24, 2015 Maypole and Furry Dancing Blessing of the Graves Street Parade Pasty Bake-offs

Classic Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles Concerts and Cornish Ceremonies Market, Feasts and Exhibitions. and much more

One of the “Best” Hats at the 20th anniversary picnic for the Toronto Cornish Association.

From the Toronto Cornish Association newsletter ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kernow King a popular comedian from Cornwall and Colin Robert’s band will be attending the next Kernewek Low- ender. A history seminar held as part of each Kernewek Low- ender is now a well-established and successful tradition. Recent topics have been “Cornish Life Beyond the Mines” and “The Ingenious Cornish: Inventions, Enterprises & The newsletter of the Taves an Tir Exploits”, with all tickets sold for both. The CASA commit- Cornish language project tee is pleased to announce the CALL FOR PAPERS for the next in this premier series of Cornish/Australian histo- Dydh da pub huni/Hello everyone! Welcome to the first newsletter of the Taves an Tir project! ry seminars, to be held in South Australia 21 May 2015. The theme of the Seminar is “The Cornish were here ear- Firstly, thank you to everyone who came forward and volunteered to take lier than you think!” and we hope to once again have a part in this important project for Cornwall. The Cornish language embed- national perspective, rather than being only South Austral- ded in the landscape and in family names is a part not only of the land ian. we live in, but also of who we are - a culturally distinct Celtic nation within the wider boundaries of the British Isles. Volunteers participating in this Check the next column on this page for more information project, however great or small their contribution, play a significant part in about the Festival. the continuing work of mapping and recording our Cornish language heritage not only for our own benefit but for generations still to come. AND If you’ve any questions or have anything you’d like to see included in the 2015 will be the 125th anniversary of the Association next newsletter, please contact the office either by email or phone. Our (which was founded at a banquet in the Adelaide Town email address is [email protected].

Hall in February 1890) Again, we are looking for ways to ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ mark this anniversary – possibly a dinner on St Piran’s Day. Flash Photos of Cornish Miners

From the Cornish Association of South Australia newsletter http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2633713/Rare-early-flash- Editor: Congratulations to the Cornish Association of photography-images-Cornish-miners-digging-tin-1890s-reveal- South Australia. perilous-conditions-toiled.html

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This was prompted by the Programme on Asylums by the BBC -part of the WDYTYA in case it is of interest. Photos by J.C. Burrow Daily Mail Online http://studymore.org.uk/4_13_ta.htm

Diane (Cornish list serve)

78 Mexico con’t: the world wide diaspora of the Cornish people and with those in nearby Omitlan who are keen to have a representation of the Especially Lidia Mendoza Fragoso, Acuario Rodriguez Arbitro, Cornish in their town incorporated into a community/education/ Deme Arriaga and all of the members of the Consejo Regulador social center as an educational aid concerning their inheritance for the de Patrimonio y Cultura Cornwall-Real del Monte A.C.” younger generation. Mike also gained information about an American Military Thirteen years ago Mike Kiernan conducted a survey of Cemetery which he will pass on to the CAHS. Panteon del los Ingleses –a most important “Cornish” burial ground in Real del Monte. On this trip Mike spent a day resurvey- Compiled and written by Tommi O’Hagan ing, taking 700+ photos and noting changes that have taken place ======over the years since then. Mineworkers from Cornwall first came to Real del Monte Cornish tapestry reaching 100ft nears completion in 1824 following the creation of the British Real del Monte Com- pany formed to rehabilitate the then defunct Spanish colonial sil- A 100ft tapestry depicting an illustrated history of a Cor- ver mines in the area. Strong Cornish connections are evident nish town is nearing completion. The concept is to design, among the hundreds of graves here in the Panteon. Among these draw and embroider more than 50 scenes depicting the is the only known British WW I memorial in Mexico to a Cornish history of Saltash. The 'living' community project aims to immigrant. John Vial was born in Mexico in 1894 to parents who bring together local artists and craft workers. were both born in Camborne. John chose to return to his home- The work, in honour of The Bayeux Tapestry, should be land to serve in the First World War. He was killed at the battle of complete in 2015, when it will be open to the public. The Somme (France) in 1916. Mike comments “It was a great compli- Bsurux Tapestry is 70 metres long and was made in the ment to both the people of Cornwall and Mexico that the memorial 11th Century. to John Vial in this cemetery was chosen for the wreathe laying This tapestry is made up of scenes from the Second World ceremony”. [Sunday, 2 November, Day of the Dead, a Mexican War, the Saltash Guildhall and the construction of the Public Holiday] Tamar Bridge. The Saltash Chronicles Embroidery Project was set up by

Andrew Tritton, who first started sewing while he was in the Royal Navy. Mr Tritten has worked with more than 60 members of the community since 2011 to design, sketch and stitch the panels. The tapestry will be about 104 feet long. Charles and Camille pay respects at the memorial of Private John Vial, a Once complete, the tapestry, which will have taken 25,000 Mexican of Cornish descent who died at the battle of Somme in 1916. hours to finish, will portray 54 scenes of the history of

Saltash. It will be displayed in a number of churches be- With the assistance of Francisco Ludlow Salvidor, a pas- fore it is hoped a building will be acquired for it to hang sionate advocate and researcher of his Cornish ancestry, Mike long-term. Kiernan had opportunities to locate other burial grounds where Cornish Association of Victoria, Ballarat Branch newsletter Cornish settlers were interred and was provided access and per------mission to record historical records and cemetery plats. He re- turned to Cornwall with thousands of images which will be depos- Trelawny in Cornish ited in the Cornish Global Migration Programme digital archives. These may be a unique resource in Cornwall. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=M0I9_mTX0lg The CGMP data base already contains some details of

Cornish families who settled in this region of Mexico and some ‘family reconstruction’ of numerous Cornish families has been done. These will be shared with the Pasty Museum in Real dell Enjoy! Monte which has, among other attractions, a gallery devoted to 79 Museum to return Scroll to Jewish Museum

A 250 year old Torah Scroll will be returned to Kehil- lat Kernow, the Jewish community of Cornwall on 28th May. The Sefer Torah scroll will be handed over by The Duke of Gloucester, in front of invited guests from the museum and greater Jewish Communities. The scroll was one of four that were given to the Royal Institution of Cornwall, the charity which owns and manages the Royal Cornwall Museum and Courtney Library, in 1892 by Samuel Jacobs the last leader of the Falmouth Synagogue congregation and had been used in the 18th and 19th centuries. Torah Scrolls are one of the holiest objects in the Jewish religion and Kehillat Kernow made contact with the museum, requesting that the community be allowed to make use of one of the Scrolls held in its collection. In March 2013 the trustees of The Royal Institution of Cornwall approved the return of one of the scrolls, following a formal request from Harvey Kurzfield, chairman, and Leslie Lipert, treasurer, of Kehillat Kernow and supported by the for- mer Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and with advice from the Muse- ums Association ethics commit- tee.

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The Project Gutenberg EBook of Cornish Characters by S. Baring-Gould

Recently whilst browsing ‘free’ books for my iPad, I, (Robyn Coates) came across this gem written about Cornish Characters by Sabine Baring Gould. Sabine Baring Gould (28 January 1834 – 2 January 1924) was an Anglican priest probably best known for writing the hymns, ‘Onward Christian Soldiers’ and ‘Now the Day is Over’. In this book you can find tales about many well known Cornish folk including Dame Killigrew, Dolly Pentreath, the Pirates at Penzance and Lieutenant Philip King who sailed on the First Fleet to Australia and was later Governor of NSW. It can be down- loaded free of charge onto a computer, iPad, Tablet or Kindle.

www.gutenberg.org/ ebooks/41775

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Mountaintop Experience from Penzance, September 29, 2014 by Kathryn Herman

The call from Howard Curnow came on Sunday afternoon. Would we like to join Elizabeth and him for the Michaelmas Service atop St. Michael's Mount the next day? Monday morning dawned overcast, threatening rain, as his distinctive Cornish gold car drew up to our doorstep at 10:00am for the 10-minute drive to Marazion. After parking the car in the lot of the Marazion Sailing Club, of which Howard has been a member for years, we made our way down to the jetty below Goldolphin Arms Hotel to discover that the tide was in, meaning that we would have to take the shuttle boat over to the Mount as the Causeway was covered. I have made that journey many times, sometimes on foot and sometimes in the boat, sometimes in brilliant sunshine and sometimes in a howling gale. That day I appreciated the mild temperature and the gentle over- cast with almost no wind. As a Midwesterner unaccustomed to mountain climbing, I find the steep, circuitous path a test of heart, lungs, and legs. But I made it and joined Howard, Elizabeth, and a handful of others in the tiny an- cient chapel for the service which celebrates St. Michael and his at- tending host of angels. As the resident vicar rose to begin the age-old Anglican service and the small congregation rose for the first hymn, the sky cleared and the sun poured in through the magnificent stained glass win- dows lighting the chancel in a rainbow of colors. The beauty and mystery was overwhelming. One senses years of tradition as the Mount, originally a monastery, has been the home of generations of the St. Aubyn family since the 16th century. When the service concluded we quietly filed out with a true sense of reverence. After shaking hands with the vicar, we stepped down to the terrace area where we were greeted by none other than Lord St. Aubyn and Lady St. Aubyn themselves. I was told that they al- ways make a point of attending the Michaelmas Service, acting as host and hostess to visitors from all around the world. The trek down the path is much easier and, after a refreshing cup of coffee on the terrace, we dis- covered that the tide had gone out and we were able to march along the cobblestone Causeway back to Marazion. A true mountaintop experience!

81 Items of Interest

Bendigo Cemetery (originally known as Back Creek cemetery) Project launched on October 22. It is a Digital Record of Monumental Headstone Photographs & Burial List from inception to 2014 that is available on both USB and DVD. It has over 40,000 images and 55,000 interments. An extremely valuable resource for the generations to come. Well done folk. Please contact Tom if you wish a copy. Email: [email protected]

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Interesting Cornish Author – Jane Johnson By: Erla Jose

Erla has read a number of very good books by Jane Johnson. Jane Johnson is from Cornwall and has worked in the book industry for over 20 years, as a bookseller, publisher and writer, and is the author of The Tenth Gift, The Salt Road and The Sultan’s Wife. In 2005 she was in Morocco researching the story of a distant family member who was abducted from a Cor- nish church in 1625 by Barbary pirates. She later moved to Morocco where she met her hus- band, a Berber. They now divide their time between Cornwall and Morocco, spending about six months in each. All of these books listed can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Tenth-Gift-A-Novel/dp/0307405230/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y

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The Lost Ancestor By Nathan Dylan Goodwin

From acclaimed author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin comes The Lost Ancestor - an exciting new genealogical crime mystery, featuring the redoubtable forensic genealogist, Morton Farrier.

When Morton is called upon by Ray Mercer to investigate the 1911 disappearance of his great aunt, a housemaid working in a large Edwardian country house, he has no idea of the perilous journey into the past that he is about to make. Morton must use his not inconsiderable genealogical skills to solve the mystery of Mary Mercer’s disappearance, in the face of the dangers posed by those others who are determined to end his investigation at any cost.

This is the second book in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series (following on from Hiding the Past), although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.

'If you enjoy a novel with a keen eye for historical detail, solid writing, believable settings and a sturdy protagonist, then The Lost An- cestor is a safe bet' - Your Family Tree magazine, November 2014 The book can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Ancestor-Forensic-Genealogist-Book-ebook/dp/B00N7JCIEM

82 Items con’t: Phoetry The Cornish have always been very innovative and continue to be so. In the early 1990s, Cornish Poet Clive Blake came up with the concept of 'Phoetry', describing it as a fusion of poetry and photog- raphy. Joining forces with photographer Chris Robbins MPAGB EFIAP and graphic designer Adrian Blake, saw the birth of the first ever Phoetry Book, 'View Points and Points of View'. Sound-recordist Steve Nunn and App developer Ross Blewett then also joined the team, to produce the book's spin-offs of a DVD,CD and now a free to download iPhone/iPad App entitled 'Phoetry1Free' from the Apple App Store/iTunes. This App uses a realistic page turning feature called ‘Page Curl’ and scroll down black on white text box, to make reading the poetry easier. Go to: http://cliveblake.deviantart.com/ For poems go to: http://www.poemhunter.com/clive-blake/ The book can be purchased from Clive for £10 each plus P&P. CD and DVDs are £6 plus P&P (£5 each if several are ordered). Email:[email protected]______

Fisherman’s Friend Enters The Changing Room

What started life as a funded arts project has taken on a life of its own and is set to breathe new life into folk music in the UK. Promising to be one of the most exciting collaborations of 2014, the band known as The Changing Room was created as a result of this funded arts project in Cornwall.

The Changing Room is a joint project between singer/songwriter Tanya Brittain and musician/vocalist Sam Kelly. Tanya manages to weave deeply evocative narrative around enchanting and addictive mel- odies, and Sam has one of the best young male voices in British roots music. Together they conjure up magic.

An EP recorded in Cornwall, featuring songs inspired by Cornwall, and performed by people based in Cornwall – that was Tanya Brit- tain’s vision when she wrote the funding bid and submitted it to the Art’s Council. She’d already written the songs for the project and wanted to use it to encourage participation in the arts and promote Cornish heritage.

The EP, called ‘A River Runs Between’ has created quite a stir. Released at the end of September, it’s already attracted airplay on many BBC Radio shows, positive reviews calling for ‘more’, and a queue of willing guest performers wanting to get involved in the forthcoming debut album. At the front of that queue was shanty singers the Fisherman’s Friends front-man Jon Cleave who joined the band in the studio in Truro, Cornwall in October to add guest vocals to two of the album tracks.

Other guest performers on the album will include Polperro Fishermen’s Choir, and Falmouth-based shanty group The Oggymen. The EP is available now from Amazon, iTunes and via the band’s website.

ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/a-river-runs-between- ep/id911738123 MUSIC http://www.thechangingroommusic.com/album/debut-ep-a-river-runs- between/ YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0wocAxyV74vhfd4BBuMcaw WEBSITE https://www.thechangingroommusic.com TWITTER https://twitter.com/ChangingRMusic FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/thechangingroommusic 83 Items con’t: “TIN” Cornwall World Heritage Site Drama

A few years ago, the Cornish World Heritage Site (WHS) commissioned a dramatization of Edward Bosanketh’s book “TIN” to be performed by the Miracle Theatre and English Touring Opera Company which toured World Heritage Sites in 2012. “Tin” explores life in the 19th century mining community based on real life events in and around St. Just.

In 1890 shareholders are throwing good money after bad down their once glorious tin mine. Just when they manage to persuade an outsider to invest in the failing mine, a troupe of traveling actors arrive in town to perform Beethoven’s Fidelio. Love stories unfold and melodrama spills over into everyday life as villagers and actors seize opportu- nities to change their lives.

Deborah Boden, WHS Coordinator, tells us the dramatization was also filmed for posterity in a version starring Jenny Agutter. Jen- ny, discovered by Walt Disney at the age of eleven, has gone on to a career which has spanned four decades. She has appeared in a number of films that have become classics – Walkabout, The Railway Children, the Snow Goose, and An American Werewolf in London. Her face and voice are familiar and well-loved throughout the media.

Ben Luxon, international opera star, returned to Cornwall – his homeland – for his first professional production on Cornish soil in 20 years to play Mr. East, the mine’s beleaguered owner in both the touring cast and in the film.

Deborah wrote in late October that the production company is nearing completion of the film version, which will be ready to view at the end of this year. The film will initially be offered around various film festivals internationally – especially in places with strong Cor- nish roots, but after that the intention is to sell it more widely as a download, and also DVD if there is sufficient interest in that format to warrant a big enough batch for pressing.

For a taster you can find a trailer of the film at http://vimeo.com/78349001 Password: tintrailer

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ST IVES LUGGER TO RE-CREATE 19TH CENTURY FISHING VOYAGES

Have you ever wanted to sail aboard a genuine fishing lugger? Well if you are keen and have your sailing legs, have a spare £200 and have some spare time in June next year, you may like to apply. The St Ives-designed and built mackerel driver Barnabas is set to make an epic trip round Britain next summer. Many of you will remember seeing the Barnabas flying the St Piran Flag at the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant on the Thames in 2012. It is part of the Cornish Maritime Trust Collection. It is thought that boats, like the Barnabas, made an annual trek to the west coast of Brit- ain and Scotland to catch some of the shoals of herring which were available in the summer months. The journey would take them to Fort William and then they would manoeuvre their boats through the Caledonian Canal to Inverness. Once they had reached the east coast, the fleet, which could number 1,000 or more vessels, would head up to Orkney and Shetland in search of vast quantities of herring. From there, they would have followed the shoals down the east coast of Scotland and England, fishing and landing their catches as they went.

If you are an intrepid sailor check out the Cornish Maritime Trust website for more information. www.cornishmaritimetrust.org

Editor: Website is lovely. New song each time you click to another link on the webpage.

84 Barnabus Press release The UK scheme will be administered by the UK In- tellectual Property Office and is part of the wider pro- UK opens access to 91 gramme of work to modernise the UK’s copyright system million orphan works following the Hargreaves Review. Users will pay a fee to From: obtain a licence to use the work, which will be kept for the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, Intel- copyright owner should they come forward. An applica- lectual Property Office and + others tion fee is also charged which will cover the administra- First published: 29 October 2014 tive costs of the scheme. Part of: Business and enterprise The UK licensing scheme and the Directive are comple-

mentary but separate: The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, Intel- The EU Directive on certain permitted use of orphan lectual Property Office, etc. published information about a works provides an exception to allow cultural institutions new licensing scheme launched 29 October 2014 which to digitise written, cinematic or audio-visual works and could give wider access to at least 91 million culturally sound recordings and display them on their websites, for valuable creative works which includes diaries, photo- non-commercial use only. The EU Directive became part graphs, oral history recordings and documentary films. of U.K. law on 29 Oct. 2014.

These works are covered by copyright, but rights holders The UK Orphan Works licensing scheme enables licens- cannot be found by those who need to seek permission to ing of copyright works in the UK where the right holder reproduce them. Such works are sometimes referred to as cannot be located. The licensing scheme applies to all orphan works. A work can be an orphan work where 1 or types of orphan works and provides for broader commer- more of the holders of the copyright is unknown or cannot cial as well as non-commercial use. It can be used by any- be located. Under the new scheme, a licence can be grant- one and is not just restricted to cultural and heritage bod- ed by the Intellectual Property Office so that these works ies. The scheme has been developed in consultation with can be reproduced on websites, in books and on TV with- right holders and users of the copy-right system. out breaking the law, while protecting the rights of owners so they can be remunerated if they come forward. Those applying for a licence will need to evidence that

they have undertaken a diligent search for the right holder Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister for Intellectual Property in order to submit an application. The IPO has a responsi- said: The UK’s trailblazing orphan works licensing scheme bility to satisfy itself as to the quality of the diligent search enables access to a wider range of our culturally important undertaken before a licence can be issued. Guidance on works. this can be found at Orphan works diligent search guid-

ance for applicants. The scheme has been designed to protect right holders and give them a proper return if they reappear, while ensuring that citizens and consumers will be able to access more of The IPO will maintain a register of works that are sub- our country’s great creations, more easily. ject to an application, those that have been granted a licence and those refused a licence. The register will The scheme also aims to reunite copyright holders with enable right holders, if they so wish, to check whether their works and ensure they are paid for their creations, by any of their works are being considered as potential or- requiring the applicant to conduct a diligent search and al- phans or have been licensed for use after the diligent lowing the right holder to search the register of granted search. However, the onus for finding right holders is licences. It also ensures that there is proper protection for on the potential licensee. all copyright works, regardless of whether the owner can be found. The government will shortly be publishing a consultation on reducing the duration of copyright in certain un- This ground breaking scheme builds on UK and inter- published works and the 2039 rule. national best practice and is the first to use an electronic application system and searchable register of the licenc- Extracted from: es granted. It is being implemented alongside the EU Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter, Nov. 12, 2014 Orphan Works Directive that enables cultural institutions to digitise certain orphan works in their collection and Tommi O’Hagan display them on their websites. Together these 2 schemes will help to display more of the UK’s cultural work at home and across Europe. 85

Guess what had woken us up from our snooze, The Cornish American Heritage Society Archives But a rusty old Ute pulled by eight mighty 'roos. The cheerful man driving was giggling with glee, Formally set-up in 1993, the Cornish American Heritage Socie- And we both knew at once who this plump bloke must be. ty Archives contain over 400 books, pamphlets, journals, and journal articles. The archive also has a collection of over 115 Now, I'm telling the truth it's all dinki-di, Cornish parish history booklets, from Morwenstowe in the north to St. Just in the south. Through the generosity of our members Those eight kangaroos fairly soared through the sky. and others, the archive has grown steadily each year. Santa leaned out the window to pull at the reins, And encouraged the 'roos, by calling their names. The CAHS archives are on loan to and are being stored at the Area Research Center at the University of Wisconsin- 'Now, Kylie! Now, Kirsty! Now, Shazza and Shane! Platteville. Materials in our collection are non-circulating. You On Kipper! On, Skipper! On, Bazza and Wayne! can contact the library staff by mail, phone or email to access Park up on that water tank. Grab a quick drink, anything in the CAHS inventory list. I'll scoot down the gum tree. Be back in a wink!' You can access the CAHS archives in person, but it is advisa- ble to email or call ahead of your visit so the materials can be So up to the tank those eight kangaroos flew, brought out of storage for you. With the Ute full of toys, and Santa Claus too. “Download the Cornish American Heritage Society Archive He slid down the gum tree and jumped to the ground, Inventory List” [Adobe Acrobat PDF document - requires the Then in through the window he sprang with a bound. free Adobe Acrobat Reader, available here]. The Inventory List is 29 pages as of November 4, 2011. An He had bright sunburned cheeks and a milky white beard. index for the inventory list will be available in the future.” A jolly old joker was how he appeared. He wore red stubby shorts and old thongs on his feet, ______And a hat of deep crimson as shade from the heat.

His eyes - bright as opals - Oh! How they twinkled! Thousands, if not millions, of people know our roads, but And, like a goanna, his skin was quite wrinkled! how many know our Cornish lanes? Yet they are far His shirt was stretched over a round bulging belly more in character and hold our secrets. Which shook when he moved, like a plate full of jelly.

A. L. Rowse, ‘Cornish Lanes’, in An Baner Kernewek 72, A fat stack of prezzies he flung from his back, August 1993 And he looked like a swaggie unfastening his pack. He spoke not a word, but bent down on one knee, To position our goodies beneath the yule tree.

Surfboard and footy-ball shapes for us two. Twas the Night Before Christmas in Aussieland And for Dad, tongs to use on the new barbeque. A mysterious package he left for our Mum, Then he turned and he winked and he held up his thumb;

He strolled out on deck and his 'roos came on cue; Flung his sack in the back and prepared to shoot through. He bellowed out loud as they swooped past the gates- MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, and goodonya, MATES!'

Noel Carthew (Australia) too late for last year… 'Twas the night before Christmas; there wasn't a sound. Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around. We'd left on the table some tucker and beer, Hoping that Santa Claus soon would be here;

We children were snuggled up safe in our beds, While dreams of pavlova danced 'round in our heads; And Mum in her nightie, and Dad in his shorts, Had just settled down to watch TV sports.

When outside the house a mad ruckus arose; Loud squeaking and banging woke us from our doze. We ran to the screen door, peeked cautiously out, snuck onto the deck, then let out a shout. 86 Richard W. Baker Nov. 1932 – Oct. 2014 Bardic name - Map Murbas Byghan “Son of Little Prairie”

Dick will be remembered by many of us for his tireless efforts on behalf of “everything Cornish” as well as his faithful service to this country and countless men and women of our armed forces.

His long illness drained his physical energy but never his spirit. Although his health would not permit him to partake of all the events of the 17th Gathering of Cornish Cousins in August, his spirit prevailed when he insisted on being present at the ceme- tery in Little Prairie to greet the Cornish who toured this area of Walworth County, Wis- consin where Dick’s grandparents and other Cornish immigrants had settled many years ago.

While working as Washington County Veterans’ Service Officer, Dick was active with the CAHS as well as the Greater Milwaukee Cor- nish Society. After moving to Reedsburg, he became more involved with the Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society, too, serving as president and in many other roles on the SWCS Board. Wherever he was, Dick enthusiastically promoted Cornish culture and herit- age. Dick felt deeply about the significance of the Cornish language in our heritage and was instrumental in bringing a series of Cor- nish language classes to Mineral Point.

Keskalar Gwir - Sincere condolences to his wife Annette and family. ______

TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM (BILL) ROBINSON PHILLIPS

Wella o den arbennik Ev a garas Kernow hag oll an traow kernewek. Ev a avonsyas kernow yn Ostrali. Yth eth dhe Orsedhow yn Kernow ha'n kuntellyansow Berdh yn Ostrali. Ev a gusulyas yn kever an arayow ragdha yn Ostrali. Ev o esel fondyansek CAV, hag y'n blydhnyow diwettha, Skrifennyas, Lywydh ha Tasek keffrys, Isori an CAV a veu skrifys ganso. Wella a gar yn feur dhe gana. Pur lowen o ev an esa ow ledya an kuntellesow CAV kana ‘Trelawney’ gans an garm ‘Kernow Bys Vykken’. Ev a dhyskas nebes kernewek, mes yn apert, nyns o an apposayansow meurgerys dhodho. Pur drist on ni drefenn bos mernans Wella.

Bill was a special man. He loved Cornwall and all things Cornish. He promoted Cornwall in Australia. He went to Gorsedhs in Cornwall and the Bardic gatherings in Australia. He advised about arrangements for them in Australia. He was a foundation member of the CAV and in later years, Secretary, President and Patron, The history of the CAV has been written by him. Bill loved to sing. He was very happy leading the singing of Trelawney at CAV meetings with the cry ‘Kernow bys Vykken’. He learnt some Cornish but didn't much like exams. We are very sad at the death of Bill.

Cornish Language Group CAV newsletter 87 SAY SOMETHING IN CORNISH [Would you like to?]

The Cornish Language Partnership website is used by many people to learn how to say something in Cornish. Magakernow.org.uk is an extremely helpful resource! Cornish words and phrases are accompanied by audio files that demonstrate pronunciation. The site also provides a translation service, a Basic Cornish Phrasebook, Seasonal Phrases, an Online dictionary which is searchable, Person- al names, House names, Names for your Pet, a Cornish calendar (downloadable) and a link to Learn Cornish Now. These Cornish language resources which will help you learn how to say things in Cornish are grouped together here: www.magakernow.org.uk/default.aspx?page+924 For those of you who want to do more than say a few things in Cornish, the website: www.learncornishnow offers a lot of use- ful resources to help you learn and use Cornish. It is also a link to distance learning courses and online courses such as Say Some- thing in Cornish. An excellent thing about Say Something in Cornish (or SSIC) is that it is an aural course and so you do not get into spelling difficulties. Matt Blewett, Support Officer of the Cornish Language Partnership, tells me what he has done is download a lesson and put it onto a disc. He then plays the CD in his car whenever he is driving and has increased his knowledge of Cornish immensely. [If you don’t use a computer, perhaps you know someone who would run a copy for you!] I realize that not all members of the Cornish American Heritage Society are “friendly” with computers, but may still want to be able to learn and use some Cornish. We would like to hear from you! Are you interested in learning to use some basic Cornish phrases? Where do you live? Do you belong to a local Cornish society or association? Do you have a friend or relative nearby who uses a computer? Please [Mar pleg!] give us some input. Contact: Tommi O’Hagan, 651 East Scott St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935 – or email: [email protected] Meantime, if you’d like to write your Christmas cards in Cornish this year, all readers can use this handy guide supplied by the Cornish Language Partnership. These will be the Seasonal phrases at the magakernow website in December with audio files to demonstrate pronunciation as well.

Nadelik yn Kernow Christmas in Cornwall

Nadelik Lowen! Ha Bledhen Nowyth Da! Here are some other festive words in Cornish: Happy Christmas! And Happy New Year!

Gorhemynadow a’n Seson Gwedhen Nadelik Royow Nadelik Season’s Greetings Christmas tree Christmas presents

Gorhemynadow dhyworth Kernow Tas Nadelik Kelyn Greetings from Cornwall Father Christmas Holly

Pub Bolonjedh Da rag 2015! Dhe Ydhyow Uhelvar All Good Wishes for 2015! To Ivy Mistletoe

(Name) hweg Gans Kerensa El Den Ergh Dear (name) With love Angel Snowman

Gorhemynadow a’n gwella Meur ras Rudolf an Karow Ergh Tron-Rudh Best wishes Thanks Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Oll an gwella (All the best) Tommi O’Hagan 88

Members’ Interest Page

By Jim Thomas [email protected]

This is Members’ Interest Page No 23, where we try and connect members who may not know that they are researching the same surnames. I have been doing this page off and on for the past five years and I am hoping you are getting some benefit from it. I am currently re-running names that have been in previous pages because many of the names in my da- tabase appear only once or twice. I am running names with at least four or five people interested. If you have a name you are researching and haven’t seen it on this page, let me know and I will see if anyone else lists that name also. Keep me posted on how you are doing.

Jewell

Nancy Rae Clark [email protected] Phyllis Holmes [email protected] Jim Jewell [email protected] Mary Lou Pengelly 10500 Rockville Pike #G17, Rockville, MD 20852 Carole Rule [email protected] Joan Scheu [email protected] Judith Vivian [email protected]

Eddy/Eudy

Philip Eddy [email protected] Philip Furze [email protected] Ron Reed [email protected] Jay Rowe [email protected] Jim Thomas [email protected] Sharon Withers [email protected]

Ivey

Roy & Doris Anderson [email protected] Ann Curnow 5380 E. Flaming Rd Spc7, Las Vegas, NV 89122 Charles Dale 21057 Justcoe Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94552 Brian Wake [email protected] Betty Yung [email protected]

89 Member Information Diane Tamulion Surnames: Symons / Constantine, Renewals 2100 Grassy Plains Dr Helston, Burge / Helston, Breage, Menasha, WI Wendron, Roberts, James, Moyle / 54952 Wendron, Martin / Sithney, Wendron, Susan Laity Surnames: Laity / Helston [email protected] Stithians 823 Pinewood Ave 920-380-7494 Schenectday, NY 12309 Denise Harris Surnames: Harris, Pascoe, Caddy [email protected] 732 Ridgeside Dr Dunston / Illogan, Redruth, 518-346-9184 Milford, MI Camborne 48381 John C. Rosemergy Surnames: Rosemergy, Ellis, [email protected] 4604 Ranch View Rd Martin / Sithney, Kea Fort Worth, TX New Member 76109-3235 [email protected] Brian D. Wake Surnames: Bryant, Ivey, Ellis, Rogers, 817-732-0509 1855 Memorial Drive Lawrence Sturgeon Bay, WI Janice Iverson Surnames: Richards / Gwennap, 54235-1064 39 Conner Circle SW Bray, Reed / Mylor, Mellen / Feock [email protected] Rochester, MN 920-264-7891 55902 [email protected] Lisa Tayler Surnames: Harris, Caddy, Dunston, 507-289-0697 21106 W. Glen Haven Cir Pascoe / Illogan, Redruth, Northville, MI Camborne William K. Nicholas Surnames: Hitchens / Redruth, 48167-2420 1196 Ashland Mine Rd Nicholas, Bolitho, Ellis / St. Just in [email protected] Ashland, OR Penwith 734-658-5142 97520 David Holman Surnames: Holman / East Cornwall, [email protected] 38 Polyear Close Peter / SW Cornwall, East Cornwall, 540-482-0259 Polgooth, St. Austell Thomas / SW Cornwall Cornwall Jeannine L. Brown Surnames: Sobey, Sobye, Sobie, PL26 7BH 21570 W. Boschome Dr Sousbie, Sobee / Penryn, Lanivet, United Kingdom Kildeer, IL Lostwithel, Menheniot, +44 1 726 64267 60047 St. Winnow, Downberry, Helston, [email protected] St. Newlyn East, Ponsanooth, William & Irene Rosevear Surnames: Joseph Rosevear, DOB 847-438-3407 Newquay, St. Ives 7101 W. Oakmeadow Dr 1841, Luxulyan, son of William La Port, IN Rosevear Doris B. Keeler Surnames: Berryman, Ellery, Best, 46350-7006 3511Castlebrook Rd Nettell, Luke, Pascoe [email protected] Cameron Park, CA 219-878-5678 95682-8616 530-677-9110 Thomas & Elaine Tredinnick Surnames: Tredinnick / St. Break PO Box 388 Tremayne / Tremain Jean Medlyn Ellis Surnames: Medlyn / Sithney, Jeffery / Ingleside, IL 167 E North St St. Cleer, Williams / Crowan, Temby / 60041-0388 Eagle Harbor, MI Penponds, Camborne, Davey / St. [email protected] 49950 Austell, Bailey / Gwinear, Hotten / 847-587-6456 [email protected] Newlyn East, Hore / Roche 906-289-4401 Correction:

Linda Lowrey Email: [email protected]

90 Member’s con’t: STATES, PROVINCES, AND COUNTRIES REPRESENTED AT 17TH GATHERING OF THE CORNISH COUSINS Rejoin MILWAUKEE WI, AUGUST 14 – 17, 2014 Douglas Harris Surnames: Harris, Caddy, Dunston 9176 Pine Hill Ct Arizona 2 North Carolina 2 Saline, MI California 9 Ohio 1 Colorado 4 South Carolina 2 48176-9459 Illinois 7 Texas 1 [email protected] Indiana 2 Utah 3 734-717-7529 Kentucky 1 Virginia 2 Maryland 1 Wisconsin 45 Jeannette Medlyn Surnames: Medlyn, Hotten, Williams Massachusetts 1 CORNWALL 7 1511 Ravine Side Dr Michigan 13 ONTARIO 9 Houghton, MI Montana 2 UK 1 49931 Nevada 2 [email protected] New Hampshire 1 906-482-4110

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Biographies of Houghton County, Michigan William Perry Bryant (Fall 2014) Well Known Citizens One of his wife Pauline’s ancestors surname is Jenkyn from Crowan-Praze. Capt. John Gundry, deceased, was born in Cornwall, England, in 1812; was engaged in mining in his native country. He went to Ireland for a mining company, in charge of the water and timber department of the mines. In 1851 he emigrated to America and came direct to Eagle River, Lake Superior, in June of that year. He engaged at the Cliff Mine as a The inclusion of changes /new information from continuing mining captain and subsequently at the Pewabic, where he died in Octo- ber, 1864. He had spent thirteen years of the prime of his life in the cop- members with the listing of New Members, plus Jim Thom- per mines of Lake Superior, and was acknowledged to be one of the as’ Members Interest Page appear to have been encour- most skillful and experienced of the mining captains of this region. An aging an increase in correspondence or networking upright, honorable man, he died commanding the respect and regard of among family researchers! all who knew kim. Capt. Gundry was married in England, in 1846, to Miss Alice Stephens. Seven of their children are living, all in this country-Mary A., John, James, Elizabeth, Susan, Alice, and Esther. The eldest daugh- PLEASE be sure to advise the Membership Chairperson, ter (Mary A.) is married and resides in Chicago. John is Superintendent Ron Carbis, of any changes in home address, phone num- of the Osceola Stamp Mill at Hancock. James lives in Hancock, Elizabeth ber or email address so that you do not miss any contacts is Mrs. John Coomb; Susan is the wife of James Granville, of Hancock; which would be helpful to you or fail to receive your Tam Esther is Mrs. Charles Koehler, of Hancock. Kernewek and/or news bulletins or announcements from the Executive Board. John Gundry, Superintendent of the Osceola Stamp Mill at Hancock since 1874 was born in Cornwall, England, September 9, 1839. When five years of age, he was taken to Ireland by his father, and, when twelve years of age old (1851), emigrated to America, and came to the Cliff Mines, on Keweenaw Point, Lake Superior, with his father, who was subsequently captain of that mine. He studied to be a mining engineer. In 1862, he engaged with the Franklin Mining Company as machinist till 1868 ; was next employed by the Lake Superior Ship Canal Company as machinist and continued with that company till the completion of the work (seven years). He also served as a tug captain for two years. In 1874 he engaged with the Osceola Mining Company, at the Albany and Boston Mine, then operated by this company. He also superintended the building of the Osceola Stamp Mill at Hancock and has been in charge of the business since.

From the Houghton-Keweenaw Counties Genealogical Society newsletter

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Officers of the Cornish American Heritage Society for the years 2011-2014.

President - Kathryn Herman, 222 Park Place #476, Waukesha, WI 53186, [email protected] 1st VP-Education 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 - Thomas Rusch, 528 Autumn Crest Dr., Watertown, WI 53094 - [email protected]

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

**Email newsletter membership dues are $12 per year**

Dues are payable to CAHS: Canadian residents’ dues are $20.00 per year for individuals and $26.00 for families. There are also individual life-time memberships available for $250.00. A Junior Membership is available for young people for $10.00 per year. Please send Canadian dues to Len Snell, Box 286, Waterdown, ON LOR 2HO Canada.

USA residents dues are $15.00/year for individuals and $20.00 for families. There is also individual life-time membership available for a lifetime $215.00 for individuals. Junior Membership available for young people at $10.00 per year. Please send USA dues to: Ron Carbis, 13 Saint Ives Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-3457 USA

Overseas residents dues are $25.00/year for individuals, $26 for families. $250 for lifetime and $10 for young people.

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Federation of Genealogical Societies/RootsTech Contents Salt Lake City, Utah 11-14 Feb 2015

Cornwall-Mexico Links page 72, 79 Kernewek Lowender President’s Message 73 South Australia Devolution 74 18th – 24th May 2015 Correspondence and website 75-78 Cornish Tapestry, Flash Photos 79 24th Annual Gathering of Cornwall Places, Jewish Scroll, Ebook 80 California Cornish Cousins Mountaintop Experience 81 Penn Valley/ Grass Valley Items of Interest 82-84 5-7 June 2015 91 Million Orphan Works Accessed 85 CAHS Archives, Night Before Christmas86 Trelawny Male Voice Choir Richard W. Baker, William Phillips 87 Toronto Canada Say Something in Cornish 88 Tentatively Sept 2015 Member Interests 89 Member Information 90-91 18th Cornish American Gathering Where?? When?? 2016??