Tag: genealogy
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Robert Milsted: A Hat Maker in 19th-Century Bristol
Robert Milsted’s Move to Bristol and Hat-Making Trade Sometime before 1820, Robert Milsted moved from Cornwall to Bristol and found employment as a hat maker. Wearing a cap or hat was an essential feature of 19th-century etiquette, indicating social and economic class as well as marital status. For instance, a man wearing a top hat…
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Reflecting on John Milsted’s Legacy: Family, Change, and the Forces of History
John Milsted’s life narrative reflects personal resilience amid the societal transformations of 18th-century England, characterized by complex family dynamics and economic shifts. His journey from Kent to Bath and Helston reveals themes of adaptation, social mobility, and reinvention, serving as a reminder of how historical forces shape individual destinies and family legacies.
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John Milsted: A Journey from Kent to Helston and Beyond
John Milsted (1741–1792) lived a life that reflected the social and economic shifts of 18th-century England, transitioning from his probable birthplace in Kent to the bustling city of Bath and finally to Helston, a thriving Cornish market town. His story is one of movement, reinvention, and family complexities, emblematic of the period’s challenges and opportunities.…
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The Scadden Family: Artistry and Resilience
The Scadden family, originating from Thomas Scadden in Somerset, has a rich history in Cornwall, with descendants engaged in various endeavors, notably Richard Scadden (1719-1802), an influential ceramist and artist. Their legacy reflects creativity, resilience, and the impact of ancestry on community development and appreciation for art and history.
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The Milsted Family and Their Connection to Cornwall
Albert Milsted’s Early Life Albert was born in 1826 to Robert and Elizabeth Milsted in the city of Bristol. It is uncertain when and why Robert moved to Bristol from his home county of Cornwall. Having searched birth, baptism, marriage, death, burial, and census records, two other Milsted families (both heads of the family named…
Albert Milsted: A Man of Victorian Reinvention 