Naomi
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Mar 21, 2004
4:03 AM
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First of all I must confess that I know nothing about pigeons of any kind! My interest in this area is related to family history. I am a Whittingham, and have found out that my ancestors bred pigeons and 'created' the Whittingham strain. I am very keen to find out all I can about my ancestors and their pigeons, and would greatly appreciate any help. Does anyone have any bits of information, any paper cuttings, photos ...anything?
Many thanks.
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showguy
4 posts
Mar 21, 2004
4:12 PM
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Naomi
Back in the 1960's in Baltimore I had somw Whittingham rollers. They were beautiful recessive red splashes. I was a kid and acquired these birds from Charles Albaugh in Baltimore and he may have some information for you. His address is below and I think youcan get his phone number on line. I hope this helps you.
Charles Albaugh
2103 Caves Road
Owings Mulls , MD 21117
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Steve S.
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Mar 22, 2004
6:20 PM
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Hello,
I know some fanciers in the UK (England)that still raise the old family of Whittinghams.
I am in the process of getting you someone to contact.
They may even knew your relatives.
Steve S.
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rollerpigeon
Site Moderator
81 posts
Mar 24, 2004
9:02 PM
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Hello Naomi, did you get any info from Tom Monson? I think you said in an email that you had his contact info?? Tony
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Naomi
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Mar 25, 2004
3:58 AM
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Thanks, everyone, for your help - it's really appreciated. I look forward to the info on the UK people; I am in the UK myself.
If anyone has anything more to add, I'm happy to hear it! Thanks again.
Naomi
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Siddiqir
18 posts
Mar 25, 2004
9:13 AM
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Hello, I found this article on the net written by Tom Monson.
http://www.capuchine.com/rollers/history.htm
The article has information on Whittingham pigeons.
Thank you, -Rauf
Last Edited by Siddiqir on Mar 25, 2004 9:14 AM
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Anonymous
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Apr 02, 2004
4:25 PM
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Mrs Whittingham,
Sorry for the delay.
Here is a mans address that still raises the Whittingham rollers.
I think you can understand the address as i am not from the UK.
Tell Mr. Scott a Mr. Dave Moseley of Leichester sent it to you by the way of me.
Mr. E. Scott
19 Pinfold Rd.
Ruskington Sleafold Lincolnshire Ng34 9EU
Hope this helps you.
Steve S.
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Naomi
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Apr 05, 2004
3:47 AM
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Thanks Steve, that's great. (Yes, the address makes perfect sense to a Brit!) I have written to Mr Scott, and also to the Mr Albaugh that "showguy" told me about. I will let you know of any developments.
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Naomi
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Jul 12, 2004
5:43 AM
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I promised to let you know of any developments, so here I am again! I received a letter from Mr. Albaugh, along with some super photos of his Whittingham pigeons, which was very exciting.
I also wrote to Mr. Scott, but sadly he passed away before he was able to reply.
I am pursuing other lines of enquiry, and will come back again if I find out anything of interest. Thank you again for your help - if anyone has any more information, I'd love to hear it.
Best wishes
Naomi
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LEO
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Aug 21, 2004
11:09 AM
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This is an interesting page i feel someone should be trying to obtain the true Whittingham rollers. They are truly a part of roller history I feel the old gentelman that passed away in UK would be a place to start tracking his birds to find pure Whittinghams and brought to this country any one interested..........
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