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Ancestor Hung for Murder

HannahMLong — 11 May 2007 8:04:49 GMT

There's a family story about a Goulding who, after emigrating from England to Southampton, Ontario, changed his name to Golden to escape the shame of a family member being hung for Murder. The only information I have is that this imigrant's wife was called Ann Waters, and they had a son Robert (who was my ancestor).
I've been trying unsucessfully to find information on the murderer.
Does anyone know anything about this (and I know its a long shot) or can anyone recommend any sources?

The "Woompus"... What is it, Where's it from?

Jack Baker — 4 Apr 2001 5:11:57 GMT

Looking for the country of origin of the Woompus (Also spelled Whoompus...)which is a fictional mythical and/or legandary "Boogeyman" type of character/creature found in various author's works.

Is the Woompus of Canadian origin, by chance?

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The Woompus....

Jack Baker — 4 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the country of origin, and/or any information related to a fictional, mythical or legendary "creature" referred to by various authors (Usually in children's books) as the Woompus. Akin, perhaps, to a "Boogeyman"-type of thing???

Other spellings sometimes used are: Whoompus; Whampus; and Wampus.

Is the Woompus of Canadian origin?

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