Paul Quick of Carnestaba

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In the IGI, Paul Quick and his wife Christian HARVEY have five children - Elizabeth, William, Paul, Blanch & Gabriel - baptised between the years of 1719 and 1732.

There is another baptism for a Christian Quick to parents Paul & Jn in 1726.

In Paul's will of 1740 he refers to the first five children as well as a daughter Christian. Could it be that Paul and Jn were actually Paul and Xn (Christian)?

If somebody has access to the St Ives registers would they mind checking please?

Lannanta

[crida]

Hi Lannanta
Will try to check that for you tomorrow.
Crida

[Cornish Terrier]

I have not seen the actual PR entries for this family but have added Christian with a note similar to your own - that 'Jn' is actually Christian.

Proof from the PR will be most welcome but I can see no real cause for doubt given the evidence of the Will.

I've been a little quiet tonight largely because my Internet connection keeps dropping out for a few minutes every time I try to do something.

Found reference in FreeBMD to an Andrew Quick who appears to have married one Maria Grose Thomas in 1870 but, unfortunately, can find nothing more about him at the moment. (Marriage occurred in Penzance R.D.).

Also found Andrew Quick (1831 s/o James and Ann) married Nancy Martins in 1852. (I only had her as Nancy).

This has led me back to the Martins family of Towednack for a short time. (Well thought it would be a short time except for these Internet problems. )

But I am now on the way to sorting out the families of the two David Martins who both married someone named Mary at about the same time.

Hope to be in touch again tomorrow night provided this connection stabilises again.

[Cornish Terrier]

As regards the family of Paul and Christian Quick - to date I have been unable to find any evidence of a marriage for any of the children of this Paul Quick although Elizabeth, at least, may prove to be one of the Elizabeths for whom I cannot prove a link to anyone just yet.
I do not currently have a marriage for anyone that could possibly match any of the other children.

Hopefully something will turn up as I proceed with my mission on sorting out the later Quicks of St Ives.

Speaking of which ...........

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I have been wandering around Zennor trying to find Carnestaba. I thought that it was beside Foage which is the farm that Francis Quick leased before 1700 I think. There is a place called Carne up there beside it, with the odd derelict house, but I seem to remember an inscription - something like - Paul Quick 1710 - or something which I could not find - even after falling into the blackberry!!

Can somebody help with Carnestaba?

Lannanta

[Cornish Terrier]

From memory the inscription of '1710' for Paul Quick is at WICCA which you should be able to find easily enough.

CARNSTABBA - I think you may find you are in the wrong Parish my friend.

I posted a note somewhere just recently to explain to someone else where it was but can't find it so will start again.

It is in St Ives which is why you cannot find it in Zennor.

If you can get hold of the Ordnance Survey Map 1:25000 Series - St Ives and Penzance (North) Sheet SW 33/43 & part of SW 53 you will find Carnstabba at the following coordinates:-

508E 393N

It is a little North East of Halsetown, slightly North West of Hendra and due East of Carbis Bay.

There is a road leading South from St Ives towards Hendra and there should be signs to the West for Lower Carnstabba and then Carnstabba itself.

The only direct way to get there from Halsetown appears to be a Public Path but if you ask at the 'local' you should get easier directions.

Without being 'on the spot' that 's about as good as I can do for you.

Now, was there not to be a query about 'Coombe'

CT

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Bugger, so much for relying on my memory - and I have already been to Wicca twice - looks like another walk when it stops raining. All that blackberry!!!!

[Cornish Terrier]

Never mind mate - at least you are getting to see plenty of the countryside. (And blackberries ;D)

I 'think' Wicca is the place but there is something nagging at me about it.
Something tells me that it is a little hamlet on the road somewhere between Zennor and the Gurnard's Head at Treen. (Another great pub to visit if you have not already done so! )

Having moved and still sorting things out and getting ready to unpack I still have the necessary books in boxes.

But I have something else to try ....

While I am thinking I have found something from Zennor Church:-

On the south wall of the tower is a small bronze dial, bearing the figure of a mermaid, and the inscription: ‘The Glory of the world Paseth. Paul Quick fecit, 1737.’

Have you seen that one?

Failed - just cannot find a reference at the moment and even if I could remember which book to look at I don't remember what box it might be in.

Although the other end of Zennor from where I was thinking earlier TREVEJA and TREVESSA keep coming to mind.

If Jean Nankervis is still alive she would know exactly where it is.

She was living at Wicca as I recall but that was some years ago now.

If I think of anything else I will post it here.

CT

[londoner]

Jean Nankervis is still very much alive and a fount of local knowledge. And Wicca is on the East side of the village as are Tremedda, Tregerthen (temporary residence of DH Lawrence)Treveal,Trevega and Trevessa.

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CT

Yes, that is right. When you leave the Zennor church and head towards St Ives via the field paths, Wicca is about the second farm you come to, the path takes you almost past the front door. Maybe one more farm and then you go past Trevesa and Treveal. Trendrine is up on the road and it is not in very good condition - by the outward appearance anyway.

Was in Ludgvan and Gulval today.

Lannanta

[Cornish Terrier]

And did you visit the 'White Hart' just opposite Ludgvan Church. ;D

It was there I heard a sorry tale of the night of the loss of the 'Penlee'.

One of the crew was in the White Hart the night the fateful call went out and (as I was told it) on hearing the alarm this fellow placed his keys and wallet on the bar and said 'I don't think I'll be needing these any more'.

With those words he left to help those in need and knowing that there was little chance of his return.

Just down-a-long towards the St Ives road you will find the Old Inn where I stayed for a while and had the odd pint or two but before that there is a lane that leads up to Trenowin Farm where (as far as I know) Chris and Linda Trewhella still live.

Reckon I could still find my way around the old place after all these years.

Oh - I may have forgotten to mention it but if you happen to be out wandering and be stricken down with a sudden and terrible thirst just cast your eyes around and look for the nearest Church Tower.

Nine times out of ten you will find a nice little Pub nestling right by it. ;D ;D ;D

Carry on enjoying and keeping us posted.

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CT

Found Carnstabba yesterday and it was as I imagined. Instead of carrying on to St Ives I went onto Rosewall and through Bussow which you may recall is another farm(s) mentioned in a couple of the Quick wills. Onto Twednek again and then past Embla on my way home.

Back to Ludgvan again next week and the pub. There are a couple of useful headstones there, although I imagine that we already have their information - Richard and Ann Quick and also Thomas and Elizabeth Quick - plus children.

You are right about the pubs. Breage being a shining example - I know the publican.

Finally was treated to a real Cornish pastie the night before last, complete with sweet tea - sweet perhaps to aid the indigestion??

Lannanta