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     James Edward Medhurst married Elizabeth Harriet Colbert, daughter of Joseph Colbert and Agnes Jane Hughes, in 1921 in Victoria.

     Elizabeth Medley was born circa 1650 in Lincolnshire, England. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas & Susanna was baptised at Belton on 23 Feb 1649 and another Elizabeth, daughter of Robert & Ann was baptised at Haxey on 4 June 1652..
Elizabeth Medley married James Popplewell, son of David Popplewell and Jane Brewer, on 12 June 1671 in Belton, Lincolnshire.
     Elizabeth died before 9 April 1688 in Belton, LIN. She was buried on 9 April 1688 in Belton, LIN.

     Admiral Henry Medley was born in 1687. He was the son of Robert Medley and Dorothy Grimston.
Admiral Henry Medley married Anne Goche, daughter of Nathaniel Goch and Dorothy Grimston, on 29 November 1713 in York Minster, York, Yorkshire. Captaine Henry Medley and Mrs Anne Gouhe.
He was Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador 1739-1740. He entered the Royal Navy in 1703, and was promoted through service on many ships throughout his career in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas, including the Poole, York and Leopard. In 1739, he was appointed Governor of Newfoundland and served for two seasons. In 1744, he was promoted Rear-admiral of the White, in 1745 he became Vice-admiral and Commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean. In July 1747, he was promoted to Vice-admiral of the Red but died, likely in ignorance of the advancement, on August 5^th, 1747 on board the Russell at Vado.
     Admiral Henry Medley made a will dated 2 August 1747 in Savona, Italy. Henry Medley, of Little Smeaton, co. York, esq , vice-admiral of the Blue Squadron of his Maties fleet, & commander-in-chief of his Maties ships & vessels imployed in the Mediterranean," desires to be buried in the parish church of St. Michael-le-Belfrey, York. He bequeaths £7,000 to his nephew John Kilvington, of Acomb, gent., £3,000 to his niece Mrs. Dorothy Kilvington, of York, and a like sum to Jane, daughter of the above John Kilvington. All his real estates he leaves to Thomas Grimston, esq., of Etton, and his heirs, remainder to his said nephew John Kilvington.
     Henry died on 5 August 1747 in Savona. A monument to his memory, in the north aisle of the choir of York Minster, bears the following inscription : In Memory of The Honble. Henry Medley , Essq., Vice Admiral of the Blue and Commander in Chief in the Mediterranean, who died at Savona Aug: 5th., 1747: He was son to Robert Medley, Esqr., by Dorothy daughter to William Grimston of Grimston Garth, Esqr. He married Ann daughter and heiress to Mr Nathaniel Goche, merchant in Hull, by Dorothy sister to Thomas Grimston, Esq., Grandson to the abovenamed William ; and had issue by her one daughter who died young.
     More information about Admiral Henry Medley may be found at http://www.heritage.nf.ca/govhouse/governors/g07.html.

     Jane Medley was born on 23 July 1683 in St Michael le Belfry, York, Yorkshire. She may be the Jane Medley, daughter of Robert who was baptised 23 July 1683 at St Michael le Belfry, York. She was the daughter of Robert Medley and Dorothy Grimston.
Jane Medley married John Kilvington on 25 August 1702 in Holy Trinity Goodramgate, York, Yorkshire.

     Mary Medley (Hardwick) was born on 3 February 1690 in St Michael le Belfry, York, Yorkshire. She may be the Mary Medley, daughter of Robert who was baptised 3 Feb 1690 at St Michael le Belfry, York. She was the daughter of Robert Medley and Dorothy Grimston.

     Robert Medley was born in East Lound, Isle of Axholme, Lincolnshire.
Ann Ryther married secondly Robert Medley on 8 July 1647 in Winterton, Lincolnshire.
     Robert died in 1662. His father in law Robert Ryther became guardian to his son.

     Robert Medley was christened on 31 July 1650 in Haxey, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Robert Medley and Ann Ryther. He was listed as Robert Ryther's ward in 1662.
He became a lawyer, moving to York but held property in East Lound and Belton.
Robert Medley married Dorothy Grimston, daughter of William Grimston and Margaret Strickland, on 25 November 1679 in St Olave, York, Yorkshire.
     Robert died before 3 January 1708/9. He was buried on 3 January 1708/9.

     William Medley was born circa 1580?.
William Medley married Elizabeth Popplewell, daughter of Francis Popplewell and Dorothy Thornhill, on 30 July 1602 in Belton, Lincolnshire. Which Elizabeth?. William was supervisor in the will of Robert Popplewell dated 28 January 1613/14.

     Charlotte Meekings was born before April 1842 in Felsham, Suffolk.
Charlotte Meekings married James Cocksedge, son of James Cocksedge and Susan Scott, after 22 September 1862 in Cockfield, Suffolk.
     Charlotte Meekings and James Cocksedge were recorded on the 1881 census in Great Green, Cockfield. James Cocksedge,head, 47, farm labourer, born Cockfield; Charlotte his wife, aged 39 born Felsham, and chilidren Arthur 13, Oscar 9, Maud 6, Robert 1, all born at Cockfield; and a James Meekings, widower, no relationship given, pauper, aged 81, born Bradfield.

     Alfred Meekins or Makins was born on 9 September 1825 in Hessett, Suffolk. He was the son of Henry & Mary Makins, labourer. They may be the Henry Makins & Mary Waylett who married at Tostock 16 Sep 1823, however in a likely brother's baptism in 1832, Mary is 'late Peas'. He was christened on 16 October 1825 in Hessett.
Alfred Meekins or Makins married Susan Austin, daughter of John Austin and Ann Bullett, in October 1849 in Hessett, Stow RD, Suffolk. He appears to have settled on the spelling Meekins.

      Sarah Ann Meekins was christened on 11 November 1849 in Hessett, Suffolk. She was the daughter of Alfred Meekins or Makins and Susan Austin.

     Thomas George Meekins was christened on 21 September 1851 in Hessett, Suffolk. He was the son of Alfred Meekins or Makins and Susan Austin.

     Ellen Meenagh was also known as Minagh in records. The name is found mostly in co. Tyrone. She was born circa 1815 in Ireland. The name Meenagh is common in Termonmaguirk in the 1901 census and there is an Annie in Sultan townland. In the Griffith Valuation of Ireland the name is recorded as Minagh. Meenaghs are to be found in the parishes of Arboe, Ematris, Clonfeacle, Drumglass, Tullylish, Bovevah, Carrickfergus, Derryloran, Holywood and possibly Aghagallon (Meenaght). There are Meenans in Termonmaguirk. It is also spelled Minagh & Managh.
Ellen Meenagh married Charles Hagan, son of Patriarch (Charles?) Hagan, before 1835.
     Ellen died on 31 March 1868?. In Killycanavan, Coagh, Cookstown Union, Registration district of Coagh, Tyrone: an Ellen Hagan died 31 March 1868, aged 88, married, housewife, of senile decay. The informant was Jane Hagan of same. This person seems too old to be Ellen's mother. There werer 2 Ellen Hagan deaths in Dungannon - 1875 & 1877. A Nellie Hagan aged 78 died in Cookstown in 1877, and a 70 year old Ellen in 1867 in the Omagh Registration District & another aged 84 in 1882 (wife of Patrick), 1886 aged 80 farmer's widow.

     Elizabeth Meggott was born in Lincolnshire, England.
Elizabeth Meggott married Daniel Ryther, son of John Ryther, on 20 April 1681 in Haxey, Lincolnshire.
     Elizabeth died before 4 September 1696 in Haxey, LIN. She was buried on 4 September 1696 in Haxey, LIN. Elizabetha Ryder, uxor Danielis.

     Cadwgon ap Meilir was born in Wales. He was the son of Meilir Eutun ab Elidir (?).

     Mabel Josphine Meir married Neil Irvon Ross, son of David Ross and Caroline L Jones, on 15 November 1913 in Sacramento, California, USA.

     Cynfarch Oer ap Meirchion Gul was born in Wales. He was the son of Meirchion Gul ap Gwrwst (?).
Cynfarch Oer ap Meirchion Gul married Nyfain ferch Brychan, daughter of Brychan ap Marchell.

     Andrew resided at Croughly, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was born in Scotland.

     Andrew Meldrum was born on 4 October 1828 in Tomintoul, Banffshire. He was christened on 5 October 1828 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. Andrew Meldrum was possibly born on 26 October 1828 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire.
     Andrew Meldrum was recorded on the 1851 census in Ellick, Kirkmichael.

      Charles Meldrum (1821-1901) a grandson of Cosmo McPherson of Ellick, became Professor of Maths & Director of the Royal Observatory Mauritius. His son Col. Sir John Farquharson KCB was Director General of the Ordnance Survey 1894-6; he had assumed the name Farquharson in 1871 as heir to the estate of Corrachree (near Tarland ABD) under the will of an uncle. Charles Meldrum was born on 29 October 1821 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. Charles Meldrum was christened on 6 November 1821 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire.
     Charles Meldrum and Rev Cosmo MacPherson were recorded on the 1841 census in Tomintoul, Banffshire. In the same building in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael as Mary McPherson, aged 35 who was not born in the county & James 5 y, Margaret 4 y, John 2 y, Mary 2 months y which lookes like Charles' family; lived Cosmo McPherson, 40, Preacher of the Gospel, born in the county, Charles Meldrum 15 teacher y, Ann Milne 20 f.s. no, Mary McPherson, 15, female servant, y..

     Isabella Meldrum was born on 29 March 1831 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. She was the daughter of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. Isabella Meldrum was christened on 2 April 1831 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael Banffshire.
     Isabella Meldrum was recorded on the 1851 census in Ellick, Kirkmichael, Banffshire.

     John Meldrum was born on 21 March 1820 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. He was the son of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. John Meldrum was christened on 5 April 1820 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland.

     Margaret Meldrum was born on 31 July 1823 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. She was the daughter of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. Margaret Meldrum was christened on 6 August 1823 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland.

     Mary Meldrum was born on 31 July 1833 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. She was the daughter of William Meldrum and Isobel MacPherson. Mary Meldrum was possibly born on 17 August 1834 in Upper Lynavoir, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. She was christened on 29 August 1834 in Tomintoul, Kirkmichael Banffshire.
     Mary Meldrum was recorded on the 1851 census in Ellick, Kirkmichael, Banffshire.

     William Meldrum was born before 1800 in Croughly, Kirkmichael, Banffshire. His marriage record stated that he was the son of Andrew Meldrum, Croughly.. He was the son of Andrew Meldrum.
William Meldrum married Isobel MacPherson, daughter of Cosmo MacPherson and Margaret MacIntosh or Riach, on 13 July 1819 in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, Scotland.
     William died before 1851 in Kirkmichael, BAN, SCT.

     Elizabeth Mellings married George Stanser on 20 July 1769 in Throapham, Yorkshire.

     David Duncan Menzies Mellis was born circa 1876.
David Duncan Menzies Mellis married Jessie Ruby, daughter of William Henry John Ruby and Ruth Maria Trafford, on 22 June 1904 in the Welsh Presbyterian Church, Maryborough, Victoria. The Maryborough advertiser stated that the bride was given away by her brother J H Ruby.
     David died in 1965 in Mentone, Victoria.

     Lawrence Ethelbert Melsop married Kathleen Everard Mulcock, daughter of Frederick Mulcock and Theresa Bowker, in 1926 in New Zealand.

     Margaret Melsop was the daughter of Lawrence Ethelbert Melsop and Kathleen Everard Mulcock.