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    What Happened To The Lake House In Boldmere

    Hi Yes this is a reference to my Greatx2 grandfather. This has been seperate work to finding out about the Lake House where he lived. He started as a private in 1836 in the 15th Hussars (Cavalry) then worked his way up to Quartermaster and officer status, then in 1860 joined the 2nd Dragoon...
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    What Happened To The Lake House In Boldmere

    Hi Thanks to you all regarding my post. I have the corn rent map from 1824 which shows a black spot exactly where Lakehouse road is now. I have looked at maps throughout up until the current Google Satellite images and as mentioned the maps of around the late 1890's show what I am confident is...
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    What Happened To The Lake House In Boldmere

    Hi Thanks for your reply..It is an ongoing challenge especially from here in Devon. I have made some headway though and I have the Census' from 1871/81 showing my family in the house and it is clearly marked as the Lake House Chester Road. I also have the following Census' (1891/1901/1911) along...
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    What Happened To The Lake House In Boldmere

    Hi I am new to the site so apologies in advance for any errors..I am hoping I am on the right forum and if not someone may point me in the right direction. I am researching my family history and am up against a brick wall. My great-great-grandfather lived in a house called the Lake House on...
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