Transcript of a letter, with envelope, dated 14th August 1934, from Percy Lea Rawes of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to Annie Rawes of Tanner Croft, Grasmere, Westmorland. The original is with Mary Rawes of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, grand niece of Annie Rawes. (Lisbon Line to Jamaica Line).

[Page one:]               Lindisfarne,               Old Hunstanton,                   Norfolk.                   Aug. 14. 34. Dear Madam,         I understand from Mr. L. Rawes, of Send Hill, that you, like myself, are interested in the history of the Rawes family. My grandfather was James Rawes, born 6 Dec 1796. His brothers & sisters were Mary, Ap. 28 1782, William Nov 29 1784, John, Nov 7 1786, John, May 3, 1788, Joseph, May 15, 1790, Agnes, July 14. 1792, Robert Lancaster, Oct 5, 1794, (James Dec. 6, 1796) Wilson Feb. 25, 1799, Richard Feb. 11. 1801. I obtained these dates from the family bible, now in possession of Mr. John Rawes, Hodge Close, when I was up in [Page two:] the Lakes last year. I also met Mr. Richard Rawes, Elterwater, who surmises that William R. Nov 29, 1784 was his grandfather. So far I have been unable to trace the father of this generation. I have one record, though unconfirmed by any register, that he may have been one Lancelot, who died on May 2. 1810. aged 52. But I don't know where, or where he lived. There is a large line of Rawes in the register at Shap, but I have not been able to fit them in. They date from about 1500. John Rawes, Stainton, nr Penrith, who breeds cattle, is of this branch. Should you be able to help me to trace the family tree further back, I should be very grateful for any information. I am at present at the above address on a holiday. My home address being - Incents, Berkhamsted, Herts.           Yrs Truly               P.L. Rawes Miss A Rawes Tanner Croft. Notes:- Percy Lea Rawes was born in Portugal 6th March 1883 and died Berkhamsted 12 January 1954. Mr L Rawes of Send Hill, Surrey, was Lancelot Rawes (Newling Line), brother to Mr. John Rawes (JP Line), of Hodge Close, Langdale. John was the owner of the 'William Rawes' bible, see 'Some Rawes Bibles'. Richard Rawes (Ontario Line), of Elterwater, Langdale, was the younger brother of Lancelot and John. John Rawes of 'Brooklyn' Stainton Dacre (1867-1945), of the Renshaw Line, comes from a family originating from Shap, Westmorland. Relationship with the above mentioned Rawes' is not known, it is at least earlier than 1720. Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2003.

Transcript of a letter, with envelope, dated 18th August 1934, from Percy Lea Rawes of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to Annie Rawes, of Littleriggs, Ellerig, Ambleside, Westmorland. The letter was address to Annie at Tanner Croft but the letter had been redirected. The original is with Mary Rawes of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, grand niece of Annie Rawes. (Lisbon Line to Jamaica Line).

[Page one:]               Old Hunstanton,                   Aug. 18. 34. Dear Miss Rawes,             Thank you fro your reply. What you say about Lancelot Rawes living at Seatoller I can confirm, from records I obtained in Borrowdale before the War. Can you tell me his wife's full name - was it Elizabeth                 & do you know where she is buried? or Betty Lancaster,     ^     Do you know whether this man had brothers Joseph, Wilson, Richard, & a sister Agnes? Lancelot had a son John, who died in infancy in June 1787, which probably explains why your gd father was also named John. Lancelot was a slater [Page two:] & I think moved to Seatoller from Grange after the death of the boy John. I am glad to have confirmed the fact about his name, because I was not certain of it. My gd father - James - was educated in Bromley, near London, at an uncle's school - perhaps the Joseph I have already mentioned. I shall certainly avail myself of your kind offer to see the letters in your possession, next time I am up in the Lakes.           Yours truly               P.Lea Rawes. Notes:- The Rawes Academy was owned by Richard Rawes (1742-1814), elder brother of Lancelot of Seatoller. There was a Joseph (1797-1814) who taught at the academy but he was James's (1796-1851) contemporary. Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2003.

Transcript of a letter, with envelope, dated 8th September 1834, from Percy Lea Rawes of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to Annie Rawes of Tanner Croft, Grasmere, Westmorland. The original is with Mary Rawes of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, grand niece of Annie Rawes. (Lisbon Line to Jamaica Line).

INCENTS,               BERKHAMSTED,               HERTS.               Telephone 127.                   Sept. 8. 34. Dear Miss Rawes,             I hope to come & see you next Tuesday, but it will depend of course on what progress my eldest sister will make from here on Monday. Should we arrive that afternoon we hope we may find you in on Wed. morning. We are going to spend a few days in the Lake District.           Yours truly               P.L. Rawes. I shall bring what records I have with me. Notes:- The sister of whom Percy Lea speaks was Mabel (1872-1947). Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2003.

Transcript of a letter, with envelope, dated January 11 1835, from Percy Lea Rawes of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to Annie Rawes, of Tanner Croft, Grasmere. Her letter had been redirect to Bracklyn, Ambleside, Westmorland. The original is with Mary Rawes of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, grand niece of Annie Rawes. (Lisbon Line to Jamaica Line).

[Page one:]               INCENTS,               BERKHAMSTED,               HERTS.               Telephone 127.                   Jan. 11. 35. Dear Miss Rawes,             After our visit to you this last Autumn we went to Patterdale one day. There found the marriage certificate in the register of the church of Lancelot Rawes & Elizabeth Lancaster 25. April 1781. He is buried in Rosthwaite church, having died on May 2. 1810, aged 51. I was not able to find out from where Lancelot came by the former entry, but I am hoping the daughter of my eldest uncle may give some help as I hear [Page two:] she is sending me some facts about the family found among some of her father's papers - should they be of interest & should you care for them I will send you them. Would it be asking too much of you if I might have a copy of the letters you showed me in Sept. from Lancelot to his son in Jamaica & the other of his brother? I should be grateful if you could send me one.           Yours truly               P.L. Rawes. Notes:- Percy's eldest uncle was Francis Curteis Rawes. It is not known which daughter Percy is refering to, Francis had three daughters, Alice, Agnes and Ada. Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2003.

Transcript of a letter, with envelope, dated 2nd June 1935, from Percy Lea Rawes of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire to Annie Rawes of Tanner Croft, Grasmere, Westmorland. The original is with Mary Rawes of Poulton le Fylde, Lancashire, grand niece of Annie Rawes. (Lisbon Line to Jamaica Line).

[Page one:]               INCENTS,               BERKHAMSTED,               HERTS.               Telphone 127.                   June 2. 35. Dear Miss Rawes,             I am very sorry to find from your letter that I never acknowledged your copy of the letters of Lanty R's. boys. Please accept my apologies for this oversight. I am still unable to get further back than the date of his marriage at Patterdale to Elizabeth Lancaster on 25t April 1781. From the records [Page two:] at Shap his parents may have been William & Isabella, but of this am not certain - it is just guess work from other details & dates.           Yours truly               P.L. Rawes. Notes:- Percy Lea was right in suggesting that William & Isabella were Lanty's parents. Lanty was baptised at Shap, to William and Isabella Rawes of Wetsleddale 7th September 1759. Transcripts of Lanty & Betty's letters are to be found elsewhere on this website. Copied by Julian Rawes of Cheltenham, 2003.