Hi, I was really pleased to get you reply so quickly! I am going to give you my email address so we can communicate more easily -
grng49@yahoo.co.uk - Well, there is one name that jumps out in your post - William Glenister Cotching was my great great uncle born to Thomas Cotching, in 1855,and brother to my great grandfather Joseph Flint Alexander Cotching, born 1855. Joseph trained as a solicitor and William as a brewer, both sharing lodgings in Lewes Sussex, but right now I can't remember the exact date. The name Glenister appears to be a family name but as yet I haven't found out when it became a regular name in the family, my uncle was Edward Glenister Cotching, and my brother is William John Glenister Nall Gray. I was delighted to see in your post that William G's mother was Margaret Eldridge. I don't know where you live of course, but until recently I lived in West Dorset, near to Dorchester, which is home to the recently defunct Eldridge Pope Brewery, founded by Sarah Eldridge in about 1830. I have masses of information about all this but two years ago I moved to Spain and all my possessions are still in a lock up in Weymouth including the family information. However I would love to stay in touch with you re. the family history. My cousin, Claire and I researched a great deal before I came to Spain, and between us we have quite a comprehensive collection of information. Do email me or Facebook if you have an account. Looking forward to hearing from you again soon ' Gill