Thank you very much for your help - I appreciate you taking the time to talk with me about this. I'll try the Goldsmith's Hall as you suggest. Regards, Fiona
Trev I found this information among my papers with a note that they 'could be related'. I don't know where the info comes from but it might be menaingful to you or others on the forum RYDER, Thomas I., engraver, at Mr. Basire's, Great Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields 176667; Pelton Street 1781; Ti...
Trev, Thanks for your reply. I know very little about the Ryders except that John and Bridget Ryder had a daughter Magdalen in Brixham in 1812 and soon after went their separate ways. In a diary left by Magdalen she wrote: "In 1814 my father sent a box with cloths and a letter asking my mother ...
I am looking for information for my family history. I'm trying to trace my 6 x grandfather's family who are believed to be goldsmiths from London. His name was John Ryder and he was born in Devon although his family was from London. Any information would be appreciated.