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| Name: Maree | Email: mpps@alphalink.com.au |
This is a very informative site. I am researching HORSNAILL/HORSNAIL; WESTON, REYNOLDS, WHEELER, (Benjamin & Samuel); ELGAR - All from the Strood, Rochester area c.1700 onwards. I am also searching for information re Bulford Mill, apparently at Cressing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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| Name: ann barrett | Email: anncbarrett@hotmail.com |
Does anybody remember the Forshew families from Strood? I am interested in family members prior to 1932 specifically but any information would be interesting on family lines throughout the country. The spelling is quite distinct from other family lines. I believe that there is a link, early in 20c, with Maidstone. Anything please on that spelling.
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| Name: Colin M Jarman | Email: colinmjarman@hotmail.com |
Searching for any detail on a Nicholas Morgan (c 1570-1630) in the Chatham area.
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| Name: Janet | Email: coddrd@aol.com |
I am researching my father's family HORLOCK who originally came from Northfleet and were barge men for at least three generations. My great grandfather Edwin lived in WALDERSLADE and died at the age of 96 in 1958, appearing in the local paper. He was apparently quite a local character. Does anyone have any knowledge of him or any of the family in this area? My grandmother's family were the GRANGERs, originally from the West Midlands. There is an association with Trinity House in AYLESFORD and a local tile and brick works. Any help appreciated.
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| Name: Alan Bloomfield | Email: alan.bloomfield1@btinternet.com |
I am researching the NUTTER family from Hoath, the NEWICK family from Marden and the DURRANT family from Rochester.
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| Name: j.hyde | Email: jean.hyde@yahoo.co.uk |
HYDE THOMAS Born 1761 Married HANNAH DANE 29/11/1786 St. Margarets Parish church Rochester.I am researching the HYDE family but do not know where THOMAS was born. He died 1810. Any information would be appreciated. Thankyou
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| Name: donna cobb | Email: anteeker-1@yahoo.com |
Any one related to a Lilly CAIN or a Leander MARCHANT? Lilly had a son named William, came to the United States around 1906.
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| Name: Debra Llewellyn | Email: cndllewellyn@iprimus.com.au |
We are searching family tree, have only been able to go back to the birth of PERCY LLEWELLYN born March 1894 - Parents are Esther Llewellyn nee SIBURN and John Llewellyn, cannot find any trace of them on 1901 census. John worked at at the Royal Naval Dockyard as a shipwright. Also does anybody know whether records relating to personnel at the dockyard can be obtained?
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| Name: Jeremy Burton | Email: jeremyjburton@cs.com |
I am looking for further information on a William Burton married in 1821 in Hoo St. Werburgh to Harriett Hasely, in order to establish date and place of birth and/or death.
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| Name: Dorothy E. Morris | Email: Dotemorris@rogers.com |
I entered a query/statement awhile back re my
search for BENNETT and MORRIS and since then I have changed "servers".
Please note my new email address:
Would love to hear from anyone searching the
BENNETT's and MORRIS families of SURREY ENGLAND.
I have some data/willing to share.
Many thanks in advance.'
Have a Good Day.
Dorothy Morris
Ont. Canada.
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| Name: Sean Halpin | Email: shalpin@kooee.comau |
Hi all,
I am researching the McPherson family of Kent (Rochester, Gillingham and Chatham), as well as the family of Richard Ward (baker and then gentleman) of Maidstone and Chatham Kent.
Related families include Defrates and Mallander, as well as Richard Apps French.
Would be glad to hear from any relatives.
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| Name: Angie B. | Email: CLIVEAnjean@aol.com |
I am researching my family tree on the BURRLUCK of Wateringbury. SPICE Maidstone and surrounding areas. WHITE of Maidstone, Mary White once worked for Sir Garrard Tywritt-Drake and a very highly respected Lady for her talent in cooking. MILLS of Halling. There are a few Burr-luck researchers and there is a question that is bugging us. The Burrluck have been traced back to Luck but no one can find out why Burr was put in front of Luck, or how it came about. Any one with any information on the above would be greatly appreciated.
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| Name: susan polden | Email: twinkleoct@yahoo |
I am trying to trace OSMOTHERLY family from Cliffe area. George who married Hannah; one of their daughter's Ann(ie) married Daniel Polden. Another, Emma, married Albert Henry CHAMBERLAIN a Rochester family. Daniel's brother William married Jemima HAYES whose father was William, lots of siblings too, from Leeds, Hollingbourne, Kent. I have several Census records and contacts with all family names mentioned but need to make more finite links and really want to know where they all went! Any help appreciated.
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| Name: Percy Sharp | Email: percy@magumbos.com |
I am researching my father's family SHARP who originally came from Maidstone. My Great. great, great grandfather William Sharp was from Maidstone.
He married Mary MARTIN and had a son,
Henry Stephen Sharp.
Birth 29 September 1845 -- Maidstone, Kent.
Who moved to South Africa.
Any help appreciated.
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| Name: WOOLEY | Email: ability@ihug.co.nz |
My grandfather - Ernest EDWARD - all I know is that he was born in Wales in the late 1800's - would appreciate any ides you have to trace him - he married Jessie EWING and had 2 sons - Ernest and then George before he became 'the black sheep of the family' because he left Jessie and lived with Ray and had a son - Eric - by her - he was based in London - I think.
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| Name: debbie | Email: debchad61@hotmail.com |
Hi all,
My grandad George THORNE,was boarded out of Dartford workhouse by a lady of the name Rebecca Sims,who lived in Bexley Rd,Belevdere.I know that he attended Belvdere Boys School,and I'm looking for any information anyone knows of my grandad or the school.
Thank you so much
Kindest regards
Debbie
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| Name: Barb | Email: tydare@home.com |
Are there any WALLIS families living in Chatham or surrounding areas that may be related to George Thomas Wallis? He was there in the 1881 census with wife Ellen and 3 children: Ellen Mary, George T, and Henry. Since the census there were more children. The children listed here were all born in Rainham. Any information on this family appreciated. The area of Lamberhurst is of interest as well, where this George Thomas Wallis was born. Thanks
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| Name: anncbarrett@hotmail.com | Email: Ann C Barrett |
I am researching several families who moved en masse from Maidstone to Strood turn of 1900 and then back to Maidstone some thirty years later. Names of Hopkins, Boorman, Jebb, Diprose and Thorneycroft of interest, all living in Upper Stone Street Maidstone in early to mid 30's. Also Jean (June) Hopkins born Coxheath 1932, adopted. Lived at Eva House Walderslade Chatham from 1933 to late 40's, married moved away am trying to find her!
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| Name: Dorothy E. Morris | Email: Dotemorris@rogers.com |
Just want to list my new email address:
I have posted a query here a few months ago. I
am researching surnames; BENNETT, MORRIS, TALBOT
in Surrey, ENGLAND and..
WHILES, LEMMON, in Leicester,Leicestershire,England,
WOTLEY,BAUDEN/BOWEDEN,BAWDEN, in Bristol, Somerset. Anxious to here from anyone searching
these surnames. Thanks kindly
Dorothy E. Morris
Ontario Canada.
May 20, 2004.
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| Name: DAVID HILL | Email: merlewood@tiscali.co.uk |
CENTRAL GARAGE 9 MAIDSTONE ROAD ROCHESTER ( Also k.a. CROW LANE)Does anyone have or know where there is a photo of the house & petrol pumps etc.- it was redeveloped abt 1970's & is now the Job Centre. I'd be very pleased to hear from you.
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| Name: Graham Camfield | Email: g.camfield@lse.ac.uk |
I'm researching the family of Alexander and Isabella GIBSON in Chatham. Alexander was a draper, with a wholesale clothing business in Chatham. He and Isabella, both from Scotland, were in Chatham from around 1875 and had a large family. Alexander died in 1925. I wonder if there are any descendants in the Chatham area?
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| Name: Rob W | Email: rdubya@tsn.cc |
G'day from ''downunder'' am looking for any ancesters/relatives in Medway area, WENMAN,BROOKES, REDSELL,HARTUP,KENDLE/KENDALL My g.father Edward James Wenman had a photographic studio/shop I believe in Chatham, in the1930's
Any help would be most welcome.
This looks like a great site,
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| Name: cheryl glaab | Email: glaabca@sympatico.ca |
Looking for descendants of WILLIAM WILMOTT and ELIZA WELLER married 1857.Their children were EMILY WILMOTT m ARTHUR EDWARD BLANCHARD 1881 in UPNOR;FREDERICK WILMOTT m AMELIA ELIZABETH ?;ELIZABETH ANN WILMOTT m HARRY TUMBER 1889 in UPNOR;ANNIS AMELIA WILMOTT (my greatgrandmother)m ARTHUR DANE 1891 in UPNOR;ADA WILMOTT M WALTER WOOD 1901.
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| Name: Jazz Waspe | Email: jazzwaspe@hotmail.com |
WASPE or FLACK
These are our family names - any information very welcome!
Does anyone know anything about THOMAS WALTER WASPE who died around about 1942 whilst living in Dale Road, Rochester ? Or about the MEDWAY QUEEN, on which his family worked in the late 1920's.
Our Grandfather - WILLIAM MARCUS FLACK was apparently a well-known character and was known as BILL. He had a connection with STARKEY CASTLE in 1915 (approx.)- probably worked as a gardener. He lived at BRAMBLETREE COTTAGES in Borstal. Does anyone know him? Does anyone know whether the ex-mayor of Rochester, BARRY FLACK is connected with Bill??
Please e-mail, even if you only have a small hunch that you can help!
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| Name: Peter Drowley | Email: DOODLE29pera@bigpond.com |
I am searching for any data relating to the name Drowley in the Medway Area.Particular details of a James Lorriston Drowley Born FAVERSHAM, KENT,1874
AND MARRIED in MEDWAY 1901. Any details of his wife and family would be much appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.
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| Name: sally_kemp@yahoo.com | Email: sally |
Has anyone any knowledge of the Hills family living in Gillingham in Kent? My Father, Charles Cecil Hills, had a sister Maddy (possibly Madaline) who was married to a Johnson. I would love to have any information as am new to this and am about to start the Hills family tree.
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| Name: Lesley Roser | Email: ozbakers@iinet.net.au |
HUTSON - is there anyone out there with connections to this large family of bargemen. Mainly East Peckham, Rochester, Aylesford - but any info would be welcome.
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| Name: DAVID HILL | Email: merlewood@ tiscali.co.uk |
SMEED,HILL,BENTLEY,BAKER families are among those I'm researching. I have a wealth of HILL documentation thanks to Sid Thomas, Danny Roberts,David Akhurst & others. I would be most pleased to hear from any one who has info' on the Smeeds of Upnor & Frindsbury,the Bentley (Dairy in Bryant Road Strood)people who came from Aire Suffolk and the Bakers of Birling area (I think !)
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| Name: Debra Buchanan | Email: debrabuchanan@callaustralia.net.au |
Researching MAYATT, MILLS, EAGLESTONE, HAWKES, BISHOP Snodland & Halling areas. Any information please. Thank you
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| Name: JUDY LESTER | Email: derek.lester2@btinternet.com |
I am in contact with the MACKNISH family in Australia. ALBERT left for Oz in 1926, married and had one son. He married and had 3 sons. Any one out there think they may be related? Please contact me.
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| Name: Angela Field | Email: JASON@spitfire82.fsnet.co.uk |
Iam researching the PARRIS and ROOTS families from Halling.My nan was Mary Parris born in 1889, she had six sisters and two brothers.One of the sisters was Rhoda who married Daniel George Roots.He was more known as George.They
lived in Pilgrims cottages Upper Halling.George's father was Frank William Roots.
Any help appreciated.
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| Name: ann | Email: elvinia_47@yahoo.co.uk |
CRONIN and STANLEY and WRIGHT
I am researching my grandfather Frederick James CRONIN who was killed in Chatham docks by a crane in 1912 aged 25
The newspaper mentioned the body was identified by hes sister Mary Ann WOODS and they lived in London
Frederick James CRONIN was married to Maryann STANLEY. I have never found a marraige certificate
they lived in 6 LINES ROAD CHATHAM
1 month after his death, there eldest son James Henry died aged 18 months, 7 months later my father George Henry Frederick CRONIN
After Frederick's death Maryann STANLEY married a Richard WRIGHT and they had daughters Nelly, Olive and Dolly.
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| Name: Carrie Fox-Clark | Email: cfoxclark@aol.com |
Sills GIBBONS married Jane HORNSBY in 1778. I am looking for any information on this family, and for marriage date. Are Sills John Clifford Gibbons and/or Sills Clifford Gibbons son(s) of theirs? Are the Hornsby's still in Kent?
My grandmother is Marjorie Lillie Clifford Gibbons, daughter of Clifford Gibbons, son of Sills Clifford Gibbons, who lived at Great Walstead, outside of Lindfield, Hayward's Heath, Sussex.
Please help. Thank you
Carrie A. Fox-Clark
103-A Los Palachios
Clinton, Mississippi, United States of America (USA).
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| Name: Xanthe Parkin | Email: xantheparkin@aol.com |
MORRIS - looking for links to family in Northfleet 1700-early 1800's who were lightermen and watermen and registered with the Watermen's & Lightermen's livery Co. many thanks.
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| Name: Debbie mann | Email: Pitbulldebbie@blueyonder.co.uk |
Shillitoe family of Strood, formerly of Northfleet.
Mann family of Strood/Frindsbury, formerly of Battersea, formerly of Leeds, Yorks.
Holloway of Medway.
Medhurst of Chatham.
Forshew of Medway.
Wooley of Chatham.
Wadhams of Strood.
Hazelton of Chatham formerly of Ireland, ( mabey county Kerry or County Clare)
Also...
Chidley of Rochester.
Byast/Bias of Dartford.
Friend of Strood.
Boorman of Chatham.
Elliot of Chatham.
Stratford of strood/Chatham formerly, Bucks
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| Name: MRS MAUREEN MYERS | Email: Maureenmyers2003@aol.com |
I AM LOOKING FOR A FIRM OF BUILDERS, "PILCHERS"
THE SON'S NAME BEING JOHN LEONARD, WHO LIVED IN ELTHAM DURING THE 1960s.
IS THERE ANY CONNECTION?
REGARDS
M MYERS
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| Name: jo | Email: jodrake46@hotmail.com |
I am reasearching my family tree WINN - Harold 1900-1951, George 1869-1951 (married Rose HOUGHTON)and his father William. All were bargemen. George worked for Smeed Dean Rochester most of the time. They lived in Sittingbourne area. If anyone has any info I would be greatful. Thanks.
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| Name: Denise Quarrington | Email: deniseq@hotmail.co.uk |
I am very interested in my family tree. Martin QUARRINGTON. Plese get in touch
thank you
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| Name: angela (nee Cooper) | Email: xxxdonsyxxx@aol.com |
I am researching the COOPER family from St.Pauls Cray, KENT - My grandfather was Thomas 1836
Any info anyone please?
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| Name: elaine | Email: edithemily61@gmail.com |
My gt gt grandfather died aged 26 in Plumstead. He was a blacksmith names John (possibly) Isaac PRICE His father was Thomas. He left a wife and infant son born within days of the father's death. I cannot find his death in 1847 recorded anywhere. Was it an accident? He was very young to die. Any help would be welcome. Thank you. Added 22/5/09
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| Name: Linda Wyatt | Email: WYATT.FAMILY@xtra.co.nz |
Looking for the family of William Wyatt and Elizabeth Susan Gale, from 1857 to 1884 living in Chatham. There were 17 children to this marriage, and I know the daughter Elizabeth Susan Jane married Henry Thomas King and had 3 sons on the 1881 census, William, George and Alfred. I know that son Thomas Alfred Wyatt married 1897,daughters Eliza Clara married 1889 and Ann Emily married 1898, sons Albert Ernest Wyatt married Lillian Maud Little, 1911, and my grandfather Richard George Wyatt married Millicent Esther Ford, 1899 and came to New Zealand very soon after that. Can anyone help me trace this family? Thanks very much.
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| Name: Brian Kenyon | Email: b-kenyon@xtra.co.nz |
I'm looking for a friend with who I served in the Pay Corps from 1945-1948. His name John Watt and he lived in Gillingham
Brian Kenyon
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| Name: paula perry-smith | Email: paulaperry-smith@blueyonder.co.uk |
I am researching family history in Rochester, Kent for the following
surnames: Smith, Hedgcock, Nicholson,(Baker, Charles and Bett of Strood (1820 approx))
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| Name: Keith M Paternoster | Email: keith@kpaternoster.freeserve.co.uk |
My grandfather Jacob PATERNOSTER had a butcher's shop in North Street, Strood in the 1920 /30s. I understand he also ran buses in the late 1920s. I am trying to find out if there are any records of the people that operated buses in the Medway Towns
prior to the Maidstone & District Bus Co.
Also looking for cousins of Keith Paternoster born 1928 Hatfield Road Strood.Other family names are SANDWELL, SEXTON, GAMBRILL, SHIRLEY.
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| Name: Sidney Thomas | Email: st006r1850@blueyonder.co.uk |
I am researching THOMAS, HILL, LETLEY, HATCHER,HORTON and WALKER. All from the Medway, Gravesend and Sheerness areas
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| Name: Wynne Maguire | Email: maguirew@iinet.net.au |
Looking for any descendents of BENJAMIN & ELLA GEORGIANA (PLUMLEY) PEAT, marriage in TICEHURST in 1852. They lived in the REIGATE/SURREY AREA from 1861 onwards. Children included John, Frank, Elizabeth, Noami Caroline, Eli James, Edith Ella, Ada Annie.
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| Name: Mark Warren | Email: markwarren999@hotmail.com |
I am looking for any information about my grandmother ETHEL DEAN (married name WARRICK). Husband's name ALBERT WARRICK. They had 3 children, JOYCE WARRICK, GARY WARRICK and JOAN WARRICK (my mother). They lived in the Westham area of London until I think the 40's when they moved to the St Mary's Cray area. They moved to Australia in 1972. Any info greatfully received.
I believe PAT YOUNG who also has an entry on this notice board is my mother's cousin and would like to contact her as well but have had no reply from my email to her.
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| Name: Teresa Wilcockson | Email: teresawilcockson@blueyonder.co.uk |
COCKERTON Family born Kent area including Maidstone & Westerham 1750 onwards.
Particular interests below but any information regarding any famly members would be appreciated.
Matthias Cockerton
George Cockerton
Charles Cockerton
Levi Cockerton
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| Name: Joyce | Email: blucricket@humboldt.net |
I am researching three families, all on my mother's side.
HUEY, HOAR/HORR, & PARRIOTT. I believe all three families emigrated from the United Kingdom. Any help in my research will be appreciated. Thank you, Joyce.
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| Name: Heather | Email: kevandjill2003@yahoo.com.au |
I am looking for information about the McKenzie family from Rochester descendents of Robert and Sarah m 1876. Children included Robert m.Martha (killed in bomb blast in Wickham St WW2.) had daughter Edith, Sarah, d 1940 m. Hardy Smith 5 children..Eva Francis,Leonard, Win,Sarah (Babe), Sam m Marta Peachy.,sons Sydney and Colin,Archie m. Eliza 2 sons Arch and Leslie, Ernest m.Nan son John, Lilian m. Alfred Chidley daughters Ivy and Eva,John d about 1912 (Merchant Navy),Leonard m.Kathleen 1 daughter Kathleen
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| Name: Glynis | Email: glynisfb@tiscali.co.uk |
I would like any information connected to BEECH WHITAKER & BRANNON. Lavender Wharf, Rotherhitheship breakers. Working I think around 1800 to 1850
Thanks
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| Name: pat young | Email: young975@msn.com |
Looking for family of Ethel & Albert WARWICK who emigrated to Australia in the 1960`s. Ethel WARWICK nee DEAN was my mothers younger sister. She had three children - 2 girls and a boy. The family lived in St Mary Cray in Kent, I believe the childrens names were Joan, Joyce and Gary.
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| Name: Hayley Elphick | Email: hayleyelphick@msn.com |
Hi.
I'm looking for any information anybody has on the following:
ELPHICK - from the GRAVESEND / KENT AREA
WALKER - originally from SHEFFIELD now in GRAVESEND, KENT
My Grandfather, born around 1925 is names Stanley Elphick who married Betty Morgan
The other side of the family, REGINALD WALKER,born in 1933 in Sheffield, married SYLVIA Watkins
Any information would be most helpful.
Hayley
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| Name: Lynn Thompson | Email: lynn.thompson12@ntlworld.com |
I am researching my family GOLDSMITH/COLLIVER who are from the Medway area. I have Crittenden, Belcham and many other lines. Am looking to try and complete BMD's and places where they lived, what they did, etc. in fact leaves onto the trees. Any photos of villages, people etc.
In fact any information would be gratefully received.
Thanks
Lynn Added 4/6/09
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| Name: John Liddiard | Email: jliddiard@LineOne.net |
I am looking for information on an ammunition ship, I believe it may have been HMS Wellington, which sank during WWII in the Thames Estuary area. It was not salvaged and is still visible above the water. Thanking you. John
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| Name: John Davis | Email: jbhotspurs@aol.com |
Hello, I am looking for information on the Willder family. My Great Great Grandfather was Frederick William Willder a Waterman and a Barge Captain from 1890 to his death in 1915. His father and brothers were also Watermen and my Great Grandfather John Benjamin Davis was his apprentice. The Willders were from Kent but were always in and out of London.
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| Name: Barry Rye | Email: zbrye@msn.com |
I should be most grateful to hear from anyone who has any information about William Robbins Rye, who is listed in this archive as having taken a 40 year lease on a property of the Dean and Chapter of Rochester Cathedral in 1823. My great-grandfather is listed elsewhere as having the same name and occupation, and the dates are not incompatible with their being one and the same person.
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| Name: kevin mckenna | Email: kevmck3232@aol.com |
I am researching my family and my great great grandfather was John Whiffin WHITEHEAD who married Elizabeth Inge COOK at St George's Southwark in the March quarter of 1854. He then reappears in the records as dying in June 1867 at Maidstone occupation coal merchant. I am aware of one child Katherine Whiffin Whitehead who is my great grandmother. If anyone has any further information on the family could you please email me as I have come to an impass. Many thanks, Kevin.
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| Name: Brian Butler | Email: brigil@blueyonder.co.uk |
I am researching the BUTLER family tree.
My tree starts at Lenham 1635, the BUTLER's moved from Lenham abt 1724 and ran a number of Public houses in and around the Brook in Chatham. One part of the tree ran a public house in Sheerness.
I would also be interested in anyone researching the following families: POCOCK,BARRATT,SHEEPWASH,McKENZIE.
Thank you for your assistance. Good Hunting
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| Name: Betty Cooper | Email: bettycoopeer2304@hotmail,com |
JORDAN/BRIDGES.Information regarding the family of MARYANN BRIDGES/JORDAN last known address
15 NEW ST.STROOD CHATHAM. Children names DAISY,
ARTHUR,MARK JORDAN.
Also
WEBB/WILLINGHAM JOHN & ELIZA known addresses
EAGLING RD, BOW, POPLAR. & 10 TIDEY ST, LONDON. MIDDLESEX.
Thanks City Ark for this site. Added 22/5/09
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| Name: Linda smeed | Email: janeylin2@aol.com |
My great grandfather lived in Upper Upnor, Frindsbury in the early 1800s , he was a sea captain and lived with his wife a schoolteacher, Mary nee Rudd with her parents Charles and Elizabeth Rudd. Her father was the baker in Upper Upnor. If anyone has any information I'd love to hear from you.
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| Name: Keith Pearce | Email: |
I am researching PEARCE, FLETCHER, SAMSON and GRINSTEAD these being the names of my maternal and paternal grandparents. I would be glad to hear from anyone who may be able to help by contacting me via this message board. All have associations with the Medway Towns and surrounding villages.I would particularly like to hear from anyone with information on John PEARCE who was a Currier by trade and lived and/or conducted his trade at Rhode Street Chatham. He married Eliza HIVES about 1820 and they had at least four daughters and a son all of whom were baptised at the Great Ebenezer Chapel, Clover Street, Chatham. After the 1841 census they seem to vanish. John was baptised in 1800 at St Nicholas, Rochester.
Also of interest to me are any descendants of Henry GEORGE born 1846 at St Albans. He married Harriet Charlotte PEARCE in Medway in 1867 where they lived and brought up their family.
Please note that this message replaces my previous one as the e-mail address quoted is no longer valid.
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| Name: Nena Endicott | Email: endicottnen@aol.com |
I am looking for information on the relatives of my late grandmother and grandfather:-
Grandmother - Surname WATERMAN believed to originate from Aylesford area of Maidstone, she had at least 2 brothers Fredrick and William.
Grandfather - Francis Herbert ACKRILL, originally from Lincolnshire. I believe he had at least one brother who at one time owned or ran a public house close the the Railway in Lincoln. His mother or grandmother was believed to be the matron of the old workhouse in Caister.
They eventually lived in Rainham.
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| Name: kevynne | Email: kevynne@xtra.co.nz |
Harriett HARLEN died in 70 Wellington street, Milton 1889 at the home of her daughter.
Her daughter and son in law were Harriett and Henry HUNT. Would like to find anybody researching these names in that area please.
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| Name: Tina Ralph | Email: tinaralph@blueyonder.co.uk |
Searching for any relatives of:
GRANT
ROOTS
LACEY
SELLS
living around SITTINGBOURNE KENT AND SUSSEX
any information welcome!
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| Name: DENISE SPRINGETT | Email: sindee23966347@aol.com |
I'm researching my family tree and am interested in the SPRINGETT family. My great Grandfather JOHN RICHARD SPRINGETT b.1848 Medway, Kent married to MARY ANN BOYMAN. They had a Saddle & Harness Makers shop 353 High Street CHATHAM. There were eleven children
JOHN RICHARD 1872
HEPHZIBAH 1873
EDITH 1875
ROBERT WILLIAM 1877
ELIZABETH 1878
ALFRED JAMES 1879
JAMES 1881
RICHARD 1882
HERBERT 1887
CHARLES 1890
THOMAS 1894
I have marriages for JOHN RICHARD,HEPHZIBAH,EDITH, ALFRED JAMES(my grandfather), RICHARD, HERBERT
But none for ROBERT WILLIAM, ELIZABETH, JAMES, CHARLES AND THOMAS.
I would really love help from anyone who could help me find spouses and offspring for remaining Great Uncles.
Mant thanks
Dee Springett
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| Name: sharon | Email: sharonbraddick@hotmail.co.uk |
I am researching my family name SPITTY.The main person I am trying to find out about is George Spitty born abt 1851-53 . I have yet to find a birth entry. He married in 1875 to Hannah Doorne (I do have this certif) I know he was a bargeman in 1878 to 1889 (at least). Would any body have any info on him. I would love to hear from any one.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
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| Name: thomas mancer | Email: pmems1@googlemail.com |
I am trying to trace Thomas Mancer 1800-1805
my G-G-Grandad,married to a Mary Ann ??
pam . Added 4/6/09
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| Name: Judith Akhurst | Email: judith.akhurst@one-name.org |
We are researching AKEHURST + variants (worldwide) but the name seems to be concentrated in Kent and Sussex.
We would like to know of anyone with AKEHURST's in their tree. There is an Akehurst Family History Society with databases and existing trees - plus quite a few "brickwalls".
Many thanks to the Medway Council for this home page.
Regards Judith
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| Name: Andrea Hedgcock | Email: andy701@blueyonder.co.uk |
Am searching for any info on HEDGCOCK / HEDGECOCK in the Medway area. Have got children of William & Elizabeth HEDGCOCK whose children were baptised at St Nicholas, Rochester between 1804 & 1820.
Charles (William's younger brother)and Mary (nee STENNER) HEDGCOCK's children were all born at Chatham between 1814 and 1832. I am descended from Charles, their oldest son, who emigrated and died in New Zealand.
Am doing also a One-Name-Study so will be delighted to hear from anyone with any info or connections with the name.
Many thanks
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| Name: phillip morgan | Email: forestboyphill@yahoo.com |
Does enyone remember a Barbra Jean HILLS??? She would have family some where Harwich/Mersea/Colchester / in the later part of her life moved to Gloucestershire where she was laid to rest! She married Leonard Colin HOPE and had two maybe three daughters and may be a son. Their names Julie/Clive/Lisa/Maria/Phillip/ Would love to find some history. Thanks
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| Name: John Ashdown | Email: john-marie@tiscali.co.uk |
Trying to find info on my grandfather Frederick George ASHDOWN born 1900 died 1990 worked as fireman(on train) for Bowater Mills which became Bowater Lloyds? then 4 Reel mills (Sittingbourne). Any info gratefully received.
John Ashdown
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| Name: Jill Birch | Email: jille.birch@btinternet.com |
Searching for:
BURNEY in Medway area and Faversham, Kent
COLLENS in Canterbury, Preston and Faversham, Kent
JARVIS in Burham and Medway area, Kent
OWEN in Faversham, Kent
COX in Woodnesboro', Kent
GOODHAND in Brompton, Kent
Also seeking any records for BURNEY in the Rochester Bethel Wesleyan Registers.
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| Name: Keri Eagle | Email: keriq@fsmail.net |
C.V. Dec?
HMS Ganges 1904
I bought a small bible in medway that has C.V. Dec inscribed on the inside. Does anyone know who this person was?
Thankyou
Keri
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| Name: Caroline | Email: fletcher@pearsall90.fsnet.co.uk |
Hi there,
I am trying to get information on the PEARSALL and CHANCE families from the West Midlands and the Old Swinford area of the Midlands. My great grandfather was William.H.Pearsall born in 1882 and he married my great grandmother Mildred.C.Chance born in 1887. They married in Old Swinford St.Mary's in 1913.
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| Name: Evans | Email: janet@achildwithin.uk.com |
Looking for descendants of Evans family who lived at 8 Church Court, Dover in 1901. Also descendants of Walter James Ash and Alice May Evans who lived at 8 Church Court, Dover in 1911. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My great grandmother eldest daughter Edith Maude Mary Evans . Added 4/6/09
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| Name: Cheryl Thomas | Email: catthomas@btinternet.com |
I am researching the Thomas family, who came from the Hollingbourne, Frittenden area. Hannah Mary Thomas nee Alexander was born in Hollingbourne in 1843 and married Thomas Thomas who was either a wheelwright or shipwright at Chatham Dockyard. They had two sons Arthur and Henry (my grandfather) the sons moved to Belvedere Kent, where my father Henry Thomas was born to Bertha Louise nee Andrews and Henry Thomas. Bertha Louise died in 1915 and Henry died in Rochester in 1940. I know there were some brothers but other than they used to live in the Rochester area know nothing more about them. It would be a great help if anyone has any information on the Thomas, Andrews or Alexanders in the Chatham, Rochester area.
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| Name: Caroline Reid | Email: john,caroline65@ntlworld.com |
I am searching for information about any of the following:-
JOHN CHARLES HARRISON - born in Chatham 01.01.1831. His father owned both an ironmongers and a funeral directors at 272 & 293 HIGH ST. CHATHAM. I believe he had at least one brother, Charles and maybe two sisters, Sarah and Elizabeth. He married HARRIET ANN SIBURN , 09.10.1853, and they had eleven children. Those that survived were:-
HARRIET SARAH - born 04.07.1854 in Rotherhithe
FANNY MARIA - born 04.08.1857 at 10, St Helena Place, Rotherhithe
FREDERICK JAMES - born 18.06.1860 at 10, St Helena Place, Rotherhithe
MARIA LOUISA - born 06.08.1863 at 9 baltic Place, Lower Rd, Rotherhithe
CHARLES GEORGE - born 22.06.1865 at 9 baltic Place, Lower Rd, Rotherhithe
JOHN WILLIAM - born 07.02.1866 at 18 Cross St Rotherhithe
AGNES EMILY - born 27.09.1868 at 9 baltic Place, Lower Rd, Rotherhithe
JOHN CHARLES and HARRIET ANN HARRISON moved to Portsmouth around the year 1887. She died 15.03.1895 at Bishop St. Portsea. JOHN CHARLES HARRISON died 08.02.1912.
Are these known to you through your research?
Grateful for any help.
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| Name: Mary | Email: wrinkly@keypoint.com.au |
I am trying to trace descendants of Patrick and Mary O'HARA. Some of their children were Thomas,James,John,Patrick (my grandad),Richard,Mary Catherine,Agnes.My great grandfather worked as an assistant warder in the prison system in the late 1890's and 1900's. In 1894 when my grandparents married in Enniskillen Ireland my greatgrandparents were living in New Brompton and on a census form one of the girls married a Scott. Some of the addresses they had were Garden Street Queen's Court, Gillingham,Manor Street, Gillingham. Patrick and Mary were both born in Ireland and so were some of the children.Patrick my grandfather was in the army and stationed at Maidstone Army barracks in 1901 and he was married to Margaret McLOUGHLIN from ireland.
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| Name: Retha | Email: pretprok@connectit.co.za |
I am looking for anyone who knows the BAKER Family from Faversham, with a son named Raymond Herbert BAKER born on the 26th September 1929.
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| Name: David Carr | Email: thecarrs.norfolk@virgin.net |
I am researching my wifes family MITCHELL.GEORGE BENJAMIN MITCHELL married ELIZABETH ANN PEACH on the 13 of May 1849 at the Parish Church of BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA.KENT.Any help would be greatly appreciated.thanks.
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| Name: derek meadows | Email: demeadows@hotmail.co.uk |
SARAH MEADOWS nee BODDY
SARAH would have been my stepgrandmother
They married in strood in 1917 and this is all I really know about her. Frederick Meadows was beleived to have won money on the football pools around the early 1930sand then disappeared. Rumour has it that he and Sarah had 2 sons so if anyone knows of anyone that could be related to either Frederick or Sarah I would like to know. Thank you.
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| Name: janet | Email: ianclarke1955@yahoo.co.uk |
This is a great search tool. I am researching HEAVER family. In the early 1900 in Gravesend and then they seem to move further across the county to Folkestone/Dover. Desparatly trying to find my great grandfathers death pre 1940. Any info on Heaver would be appreciated.
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| Name: carole chappel | Email: carole62uk@yahoo.co.uk |
Please send me any information you have on Ingress Abbey. It once belonged to one of my great grandfathers James Harmer.
I hope to hear from you very soon.
Thank You
Carole Chappel nee Hayes
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| Name: Lynne and kevin | Email: kevynne@xtra.co.nz |
I am researching for Emma CURTIS and Thomas HARLEN (HARLING) married in Strood in 1858. Also Silas Harlen and Harriett Harlen nee STANLEY who were living in Church Road Swanscombe at the time of the 1881 census. Also interested to know if the houses of that period still exist in Church R.
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| Name: Sidney Thomas | Email: st006r1850@blueyonder.co.uk |
I would like to hear from anyone researching:
PARSONS from Child Okeford, Dorset and Medway, Kent.
COLLETT from Stoke, Kent.
WELFARE from Rye, Sussex, Northfleet and Frindsbury, Kent. Thank you.
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| Name: Ann Barrett | Email: anncbarrett@hotmail.com |
Lois JEBB married William H KING Medway 1927.
I believe that he was related to William George KING as I have Wykeham Street, Chatham addresses.
Valeria (Alice) JEBB married Edward J FORSHEW in 1914 also giving a Wykeham Street Address.
Anything please.
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| Name: S R Thomas | Email: ol.cyd@blueyonder.co.uk |
I am interested in the FULLAGAR name, my contact in Canada tells me that there is a cousin in Gillingham. I should like to hear from anyone researching this name for LENHAM, WOODCHURCH,
GILLINGHAM, NORTHFLEET.
Thank you.
Regards, Sid.
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| Name: Sue Gascoine | Email: suzsue@btinternet.com |
Any information on the ANDERS family of Chattendean would be much appreciated. My grandmother lived there as a child. Regards, Sue
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| Name: Joanne Butler | Email: joeysix@bigpond.net.au |
I am in Australia trying to research my G.G.G.G Grandparents unfortunately not alot of info at this stage
names; James William HOWARD soldier married Marjorie Howard nee GRANT. Moved to Australia pre 1859
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| Name: byron thomas | Email: byron_karen@hotmail.com |
I am looking for my mother's father, Harry Victor Hetterley who was in the Royal Engineers in Pembroke Dock from 1929/1933. He then moved to Shoeburyness in Essex and has not been seen by the family since 1940's. We believe that when he left Pembrokeshire after the war years, he returned to Chatham in Kent. Anyone with any information on him at all please could you get in touch whatever the out come. Thank-you, Byron Thomas
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| Name: Pamela Taylor | Email: worldofpam@hotmail.com |
I am wandering if there is anyone in Maidstone who are connected to Edward William Bennett born 1835 married Sarah Ann Martin 1857. Edward's parents being Henry and Harriett Bennett. I would love to know if there were any other siblings. In the 1851 census Henry and Harriett lived in Windmill Road. Edward and Sarah were living at Bower Lane when they got married and also lived in Wharf Lane.Hoping to hear from someone as I feel as though I'm the only one researching this family.
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| Name: Linda Wyatt | Email: WYATT.FAMILY@xtra.co.nz |
Looking for family of Derek G BRUCE, he married Gwenyth EDNEY 1963 in Chatham,, Gwenyth born 1942 in Chatham is the daughter of George EDNEY and Gwendoline SUTTON, born 1918 Chatham and died 2001 in Chatham.
Thankyou.
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| Name: arthur webb | Email: aweb4645@bigpond.net.au |
Looking for any detail relating to the WEBB name, East Farleigh late 1700 relating to Robert WEBB /Sarah LAMB Married 28th. 11 1790. Two known children Robert 1804 , David 1807 and maybe Mary 1797
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| Name: boorman | Email: steve.dixon@elvis.com |
Hi
Researching My grandfather Herburt Frank BOORMAN Born april 23 1906 Strood Kent. any information or connection greatfully recieved
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| Name: Susan Polden | Email: twinkleoct@yahoo.com |
I am trying to tie up the loose ends to my OSMOTHERLY family. I descend from George Phillips Osmotherly. If this name means anything to you, please make contact. Thank you Susan
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| Name: Amanda Durrant | Email: amandadurrant2004@hotmail.com |
I am trying to trace the family names of GOOD, DEBENHAM, HUNT, and GOULD.The information that I have so far is....
Harry Good b1875 married(in Brentford) Nella Debenham b1875 Nella owned a greengrocers shop.They had three children Edward (Also known as Ted, was in the navy for many years and made it to chief petty officer and was born in Tring Urban) Jack and Beaut(Beaut lived in Isle Of Wight with husband Charlie)Ted Good was my grandfather who married Nellie Matilda May Hunt b1902 they had children Alan Good b1935 (my dad) and Joan Good b1933.
The Hunt family so far...William John Hunt b1877 in Kensington, who was a Farrier and his family called him pup, married Alice Susan Gould born c1877 Southgate. they had children Albert Hunt,Jack Hunt, Nellie Matilda May Hunt (born Southgate Alexandra Road), Len Hunt, Ivy Hunt and Gladys Hunt.
Do you know anything of this family tree that might be of help to my research? Thank you folks!!
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| Name: Dorothy Hill | Email: dorothy@dhill98542.fsnet.co.uk |
John & Sarah TURNER - children, Jane and William
I am researching my Grandmother, JANE TURNER, born Otford, Kent in 1867 (william was born in 1869). Sarah was also born Otford/Maidstone around 1842-45, but I do not know her maiden name. My great-grandfather, John Turner was born in Nottinghamshire in 1835. After William's birth, they returned to Nottinghamshire, but I cannot trace them on the 1871 census. Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou
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| Name: Colin Waye | Email: colinwaye@ns.sympatico.ca |
Looking for John Way, chr.17 May,1761, Saint Nicholas,Rochester,Kent.Found name on IGI site.Possible ancestor.Parents John and Jane.Would have left England around or before 1800.Must be someone's relative as was on the web site.Any help appreciated?
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| Name: mary white | Email: maryattheridge@aol.com |
BEETON.Looking for information about Robert Victor Gordon BEETON born 1885.Lived High Street Greenhithe.Worked on the Thames as?
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| Name: Carol Batts | Email: mkcbatts@aol.com |
Has anyone come across a family by the name of PENFOLD? They lived in Clover St and Cambridge Terrace Chatham around 1918 -1945.
Other names connected to this family are ONGLEY, FRISBY, WALDEN and SEAGOE.
Manys thanks
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| Name: Jean Charlton | Email: jcharlton40@btinternet.com |
I am researching WILKINSON/ADSLEY in Upnor and Frindsbury area from 1800 onwards. My grandfather Samuel Thomas WILKINSON was born in Upnor in 1840 - his parents were Thomas WILKINSON and Ann ADSLEY. Many thanks.
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| Name: ST Vincents boy school | Email: karmenmageenie@hotmail.com |
Hi.I am trying to find any information for people who attended ST VINCENTS Boys School Dartford, Kent Aldon camp..between 1940 and 1942.My grandfather Mr Richard WARD is from Hartlepool and is trying to gain any information on a Gracey MANSEY who worked in the kitchens and was from Liverpool as was Mr ONION,Mr FARRELL and battleship Mcarthy.If anyone knows any information on the school or how I could obtain first names as to the above names I would be very grateful. My grandfather is 80 and is eager to find these people.
Thank you .Grandaughter, Karmen
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| Name: janette | Email: bobonline666@hotmail.com |
I am researching my tree and have found TAGG'S and CROCKFORD'S.The Tagg family were Rochester and the Crockfords were in Sittingbourne and surrounding area's. Does anyone else have either of these in their tree ??? I would be really interested to hear,thanks.
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| Name: POLLARD | Email: penally32@yahoo.co.uk |
I am researching the family of BERRY BOULTER POLLARD who was born about 18 Dec 1834 at Whitstable, Kent. He and ANN EDWARDS were married 5th August 1863 at Faversham.
They had the following children :-
WILLIAM POLLARD (b) c1865, Faversham, Kent.
ALICE POLLARD (b) c1867, Faversham, Kent.
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| Name: Patricia Baker | Email: patnmerv@paradise.net..nz |
SAKER FAMILY KENT
I am trying to track down any information about my ancestors Reverend Alfred SAKER (1814-1880)born WROTHAM (parents John & Sarah SAKER) and his wife Sarah Helen Ann JESSUP 1815-1886) WROTHAM (parents William & Helen JESSUP) Their 3 surviving children
1. Sarah Eliza Helen born in DEVON 1840, when Alfred was in the Navy before he joined the BMS and went to WEST AFRICA.( Eliza Helen married Philip Harmand LYNNE (African Trader and had 6 children born from LAGOS,WEST AFRICA to CHATHAM, KENT to SHROPSHIRE) The Lynne family when living in Kent seemed to live at Herman Terrace, CHATHAM
2. Betsy Henrietta 1847 born in KENT,(Betsy married Rev Quinton THOMPSON, BMS and lived in the CAMEROONS until he died in 1882)
3. Emily Martha 1850 born in WEST AFRICA (Emily became a missionary like her father)
Any information is much apprciated and gratefully recieved.
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| Name: Di Bakel | Email: bakels@btinternet.com |
Does anyone have any information about the name WELLS, particularly William John WELLS, born Gillingham 1810 to William WELLS and Sarah DENN. He married twice, first wife unknown, second wife Elizabeth BLACK in Marylebone. They had four sons, the eldest Frank William WELLS born Brompton Kent in 1839. The other sons were called William, George and John born 1842, 1844 and 1846 respectively.
I am also interested in the OXFORD family of Rochester early 19c.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone researching these names.
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| Name: Danny Roberts | Email: danroberts@tieus.com |
Hello Everyone
I hope you can help me finding my family by the name of Hill in Strood, Kent, England.
I have my own Website address: www.dannyroberts.50megs.com have fun looking at my family information data bank on the families of Hill, Langley, Rowing, Pooley, Sutton, Spencer, and much more.
Thank you very much
Danny Roberts
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| Name: Mandie Oliver | Email: christopher@oliver9944.fsworld.co.uk |
My Great Great Great Grandfather Edward Knott married Abigail Leaney of Frindsbury on Jan 28 1855. I know the Leaney's are from the area but have no idea where Edward came from. His father was William Knott a Cordwainer. Edward's profession on the certificate was Gentleman and he was also a widower. Does anyone know of a Knott family in the area at the time?
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| Name: lynda garside | Email: lynda@veragarside.fsnet.co.uk |
I feel like I'm the only one looking for info on Barehams living in Swanscombe - Charles Bareham (father Abraham)and Susannah Webb (father William)married in 1877 in Greenhithe, lived in Swanscombe for many years, he working in the cement works, I believe they were part of the Wesleyan church. Their childens' names are
William,Abraham,Rosina,Mark,Samuel& Lily (twins), Susannah (my grandmother),Joseph and Alfred. Abraham died in 1st World War. Charles was born in Clare, and Susannah in Haverill, Suffolk abt. 1854.
Also need info about Swanscombe - the address I have for them are Ebenezer Cottages, Half Crown Row and Wheatley Cottages Galley Hill, all in Swanscombe but cannot find out anything about them either.
I do hope some one out there nows some thing to help me in my search, look forward to hearing from you - Lynda
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| Name: gloria chittenden | Email: royglo@hotmail.com |
Currently researching husband's grandfather and great grandfather. Grandfather was Stephen Thomas CHITTENDEN b 1870 d 1915 married Alice BAKER at Shotley when he was serving HMS Ganges. Father Frank Chittenden B 20.02.1914 served in RN
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| Name: Nicholas Benham | Email: ukdreams@hotmail.com |
I am researching the following families:- BENHAM (Chatham), LEE, CHANEY.
I am Son Of David Chaney and Susan Lee, mother married Stephen Benham in 1978.
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| Name: Colin Clifton | Email: lincsraver@aol.com |
Does anyone have information on Noel CLIFTON. Born Spalding 1898. Had a butchers shop in Teynam (near Faversham) around 1920-30.
Thanks
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| Name: Jane Collisson | Email: jane.collisson@btopenworld.com |
I am researching the HARWOOD family. Michael Harwood born in Old Brompton, Chatham about 1823. Great Grandmother Annie Neil (nee Harwood) born Chatham 1855. Grandfather: George Neil, Chatham 1879.
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| Name: Nicki | Email: nickicowen@yahoo.co.uk |
Hi, I'm trying to research information about my great grandfather Thomas Frederick REDSELL married to Jane REED. I believe he may have been charged with manslaughter for bare knuckle fighting. I think he was a gypsy. He was living at 42 Heath Street, Dartford when my nan was born in 1921. Would appreciate any information.
Thank you
Nicki
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| Name: Janice Kelly | Email: whitesnow_711@hotmail.com |
HEATH, CHAMBERLAIN, OSBORNE, SWANSCOMBE< KENT
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| Name: benjamin bryan | Email: Jjjmarks@aol.com |
I am seeking an information on a Benjamin BRYAN who was married to Emma HARRIS and lived at 24 Best Street, Chatham. The surname ONGLEY is also closely connected to these two people but I don't know why. Can anyone help?
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| Name: FLETCHER, JOHN TIMMINS B-SEPT 4TH 1878 NORTHHAMPTIONSHIRE, ENGLANC, WIFE, MARTH ELIZABETH WEATHERLEY, B- JULY 19 1883, LOWFIELD ST, DARTFORD, KENT ENGLAND, MARRIED- AUGUST 29TH 1903, DARTFORD, KENT, ENG. | Email: dstanton@ontera.net |
John Timmins FLETCHER had a grandmother who owned Fletcher's china shop in Nothumberland.
John Fletcher was a butcher who emigrated to Hamiton, Ontario, Canada in 1924-25
His father was Arthur Edward Fletcher and his mother was Emily Elizabeth TIMMINS
My grandmother, Martha Elizabeth WEATHERLEY father was John Alfred Weatherley and her mother was Elizabeth Hopper Weatherley.
She had 3 brothers: Albert, John, Frederick and
2 sisters: Beatrice and Minnie.
please forward..any info would be appreciated..
Thank you.
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| Name: Berry Wraight | Email: berry.wraight@gmail.com |
I am researching the name of WRAIGHT from the Burham, Halling, Hoo and surrounding areas. In particular Henry born c 1792 Kennington (as per the census entries) married to Tamazin, also born c1792.
Henry and Tamazin were the parents of John c1816, William c1817, Henry c1823, James c1826, Edward c1830 and George c1835 all born in Burham (according to the census entries).
Any information would be of interest
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| Name: Warner | Email: penally32@yahoo.co.uk |
I am researching the family of John WARNER (b) 1868 at Northfleet. He married Mary Jane HUGHES at Pontypridd in 1889. They had the following children :-
MARY H. WARNER (b) 1889 at Mountain Ash.
ELIZABETH A WARNER (b) 1891, Mountain Ash.
FANNY WARNER (b) 1892 at Mountain Ash, Glamorgan.
WILLIAM H. WARNER (b) 1894, Mountain Ash.
ESTER WARNER (b) 1897, Mountain Ash.
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| Name: susan herbert | Email: susan@herbs43.freeserve.co.uk |
My great grandfather was Frederick Nimrod Bridger and in 1898 he was a police constable in the Gillingham area. I would like to know where I can find police records which may show his service records. Can anyone help please.
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| Name: Arthur Stott | Email: merle10@bigpond.com |
Hi i'm looking for imformation on the Order of Bedfont. Any imformation would help, thank you.
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| Name: carol | Email: carolhalligan@hotmail.com |
My great great grandfather Richard Dee Purvis born at South Shields was on the 'Monica' on the 1881 census. This vessel was at Milton in Gravesend. What type of vessel was the "Monica"? Could it have been a sailing barge? Any help appreciated.
Also any info on Giles family that owned orchards etc. in the Sittingbourne area in the 1920s onward.
My dad (Stanley Millen of Sheerness)'s cousin Harry Giles married a Connie? (famous tennis player) whose family owned the orchards and Harry inherited. Their daughter was a policewoman.
Thanks in advance.
Carol.
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| Name: Janet Parris | Email: alan@parris.mr.uk |
I am researching the family of Parris which lived in Chatham from at least 1871 to the present day. If anyone has any info I would be most grateful.
I am also trying to trace the Mancer family which lived in Redhill at Wateringbury.
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| Name: Linda Wyatt | Email: WYATT.FAMILY@xtra.co.nz |
Looking for family of Kenneth B BARNARD and Joyce Hetty C. BAKER. Joyce died in Chatham 1990, her parents were Benjamin BAKER and Hetty Elizabeth WYATT.
Thankyou
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| Name: noreen | Email: noreenwindsor @iinet.net.au |
I am researching the TANNER family.
John Tanner b 1805 Bearsted d 1886
m.
Eliza GRIMSON/GIMSON b 1816 Boxley d 1867 Maidstone.
They had 4 children;
George
Maria
James
Thomas
I would be very grateful for any assistance.....
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| Name: Beat | Email: denbeat3@ntlworld.com |
I am searching for information on JAMES NORRIS BATEY (1818-1900) and his brother JOHN. Father was JOHN BATEY (1785-1866), who lived in Chatham most of his life. Any help would be appreciated.
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| Name: carol fox | Email: carolfox1@hotmail.com |
Would be grateful for any info regarding JOHN HOPKINS FOX b. ca 1811, Chilham he was married to Ann HUTCHINSON b. 1814, Canterbury their children were
Ann FOX b. ca 1842, Chilham, John Hutchinson FOX b. ca 1843, Chilham. Robert FOX b. ca 1845, Chilham. William Wotton FOX b. ca 1846, Chilham. Charles Edwin FOX b. ca 1848, Chilham.Sophia FOX b. ca 1849, Chilham. Thanks carol Fox
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| Name: Jim Sheppard | Email: jshep@stoneyburn.ca |
Reaseaching FARMER and related families of Gravesend.
William FARMER current information
1841 Census
Ages rounded ±5 years Wakefield Street, Gravesend (ref HO107 458-08 folio 4:)
William Farmer age 25 labourer
Mary do age 25
Mary do age 10
Thomas do age 6
John* do age 6 months
all born in county
IGI also shows an Elizabeth b 03 Jan 1844, Saint George, Gravesend, Kent, dau of William and Mary.
*John was a lockgate keeper living in Whitechapel in 1881-1891 census (http://www.stoneyburn.ca/Docklands/Farmer/FARM_Bio_01.php).
Is anyone else interested in this family.
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| Name: Audrey | Email: Audrey.Doyle@wmuh.nhs.uk |
I am doing family research on my G/G/Grandfather WALTER WILLIAM HARFLEET, does anybody have any info,or on the HARFLEET family as i have some already
Thanks
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| Name: paula | Email: pauapery-smith@blueyonder.c.uk |
An extract from my family tree 100 yrs ago 8 dec 1906.
as told by the brother:
we had in the family six of us boys and 5 sisters. we lived at 13 baker street Rochester. Prehaps why my memory was so long:I had a brother Rowland phillip smith who was scalded to death. The circumstances I vividly remember. My mother had made a meat suet pudding,for our dinner,she had just lifted an oval iron pot off the coal fire,and put it in the hearth. she was about to put the pudding in the pot, which was full of boiling water when an urgent knock came to the front door. She put the pudding which was in a linen cloth on the table, forgetting the small babe was not tied in his small chair . she went to the front door,when she heard a scream,rushed back into the room and found the little soul had fallen head first into the pot of boiling water. There was no guards to put round the open fires in those days 1906 ,no ambulances handy no telephones,my mother wrapped the little fellow in a blanket,and rushed 2 miles too St Bartholemew hospital Rochester. The little soul died later in hospital. my mother was demented.
The Smith family lived and worked in Rochester from the 1650's right up until the 1930's(Smith)
of which all records have been searched from the Medway site of St Margaret's Rochester.
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| Name: Beth | Email: bhunt45@bigpond.com |
Looking for any info re Philip HUNT and his wife Hannah and their children Edwin P Hunt b 1867,
Charles Hunt born 1871, Hannah E Hunt b 1865, Harriet A Hunt born 1869 married Alfred Machel/Machell. and Sarah Louise Hunt born 1866 married a Birtholdt HERBERT or similar.
Many thanks.
Beth
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| Name: Maree S Gordon | Email: tappets@clear.net.nz |
Does anyone recognise these AKEHURST siblings please??
Siblings:
Henry AKEHURST - B 1916
William AKEHURST - B 1915??
Phoebe AKEHURST - B 1913???
They possibly came from Kent and nothing is known about the parents.
Henry AKEHURST - B 1916 has a 52yr old son who is hoping to find a
little more than he knows at present of his AKEHURSTs family back in
England.
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| Name: Paul Bennett | Email: porchdidit@hotmail.com |
Hi, I am researching the BENNETT family history who lived in Chatham up until around 1830 and before that in Strood. When they lived in Chatham they lived in New road, Chatham and owned The Ropemakers Arms pub. I would also like information on this pub and maybe some old phots if anyone has any.I have gone back as far as c1780 on Richard Bennett and Mahala but I cannot find any further back. Richard was born in Strood in 1805. Other families I am researching from Chatham and Gillingham are WHITTINGHAM, FLEMMING, WOOD and CHAPELL. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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| Name: Dr. P.A. Cunich | Email: pacunich@hkusua.hku.hk |
| Notice of a new prosopographical project from the above of the University of Hong Kong entitled: A biographical register of the ex-religious in EngLand and Wales, c.1530-1603
Further text available in hard copy form on application to the Borough Archivist via e-mail link on this web site or Professor Cunich at: Department of History, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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| Name: Jean Pack | Email: jeanndee@ozemail.com.au |
I am resarching my family history and I am searching for any information on the following people:- THOMAS CROWHURST married to MARY KNIGHT of MEOPHAM date unknown, son WILLIAM born 26/9/1844
EDWARD PLEWIS born 1/6/1817 at HOO married AMELIA MISKIN 19/11/1837
I am also seeking any information on St MARYS VALE a convict prison at I believe Officers Drive GILLINGHAM does anyone know any details of this prison?
I agree to my name & email address being included with my message in the Medway Council Cityark homepage & database
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| Name: Terence Smith | Email: t.h.smith@gte.net |
I am interested in contacting students who attended 'Rede School' in Strood 1975-1981...I am also trying to locate Amanda Sweeney, last known in the Strood area c.1982.
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| Name: jean waters | Email: mail@thetwaitekent.fsnet.co.uk |
Any information please about my great uncle Albert William Pankhurst, born in 1865 at Sittingbourne and his three children Albert, Roland and Florence.
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| Name: M.WALFORD | Email: themilltavern@btinternet.com |
I am searching for information on the CONQUEST family of Chatham, late 18th. century. All baptised at Clover St., Ebenezer Church, Chatham.
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| Name: Geoff Everett | Email: fmstudio@blueyonder.co.uk |
Has anyone any pre -1980 photographs or information on the building which was, until recently, "French Music" - a musical instrument shop. Prior to this, it was "V E French Ltd " which sold instruments, radios, etc. It is situated in Duncan Road, Gillingham and was, amongst other things, a tailor's shop in the past, run by a Mr Fielding or similar. It started life as a private dwelling known as "Rupert Villa". It has recently been converted to a musical promotions office.
I would be pleased to receive any e mails about it.
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| Name: kevandjill2003@yahoo.com.au | Email: Heather White |
I AM TRYING TO FIND THE FAMILIES OF MCKENSIE (1881) ALSO SPELT MCKENZIE BY 1901. CHILDREN INCLUDED...SARAH,ROBERT,ERNEST,ARCHIE,SAM AND LEONARD.ROBERT AND SARAH THE PARENTS.ROBERT REMARRIED TO MARY ...OFFSPRING CHARLES AND JOAN.
ALSO THE CHIDLEY FAMILY.....RICHARD.J. AND MARY....CHILDREN INCLUDED..EDWARD,WILLIAM,JOHN,ALFRED,CHARLEY,ARTHUR AND RICHARD.FAMILIES LOCATED IN AND AROUND ROCHESTER FOR 5O YEARS
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| Name: Susannah Faithfull | Email: sfaithfull@tiscali.co.uk |
Samuel Dunn - Swanscombe Kent (great grandfather). Mary Ann Washer - Swanscombe Kent (great grandmother). I am researching my ancestry and wondering if anyone has any information that might help? TQ
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| Name: kevin parris | Email: mask1@supanet.com |
I have built our own website about the history and firefighters of Halling Firebrigade. Included in this is information on all we are about. I am at present compiling a type of timeline including as much information as possible regarding all firefighters past and present. Please forward any info if you have any, and check out the site at www.hallingfirefighters.co.uk.
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| Name: martin henley | Email: goodolddad1@tiscali.co.uk |
Hi, I am looking for any info on HMS WELLINGTON as my Dad was on it in World WAr II. Iwould love to gather any details you may wish to share. Many thanks.
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| Name: PATRICIA FEENEY | Email: feeneypatricia@hotmail.com |
Hi, would anyone have any information on my great great great grandfather. this is the information that I have on him . JAMES HAYES MARRIED ANN BENNETT IN EYNSFORD KENT ON 27 OCT 1827. SHE WAS BORN IN MEOPHAM KENT 1805 HER FATHER'S NAME WAS ROBERT BENNETT. I DON'T KNOW WHO HE MARRIED OR WHERE HE WAS BORN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE JAMES WAS BORN.
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHERE THE BENNETTS CAME FROM, WHO ANN BENNETT'S MOTHER WAS AND MORE INFORMATION ON THE HAYES FAMILY, WHO JAMES HAYES PARENTS WERE.
I THINK THAT JAMES HAYES MUST HAVE BEEN BORN IN 1800. SO I DON'T NEED THE CENSUS RETURN. JUST TO FIND OUT MORE ON THESE FAMILIES AND WHERE THEY CAME FROM EVEN IF ITS JUST A WEDDING OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE IT WOULD BE A START.
ALSO MY GREATGREATGREATGRANDMOTHER MARRIED TWICE.
ANN BENNETT MARRIED THOMAS TREADWELL IN NORTHFLEET IN NOVEMBER 1848. SHE DIED AND THOMAS TREADWELL MARRIED MARY ANN SADDLER WHO WAS BORN IN 1820. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH SADDLER.
I DON' T KNOW WHERE THE SADDLER FAMILY CAME FROM.
THE TREADWELL FAMILY AFTER 1820 HAD MOVED TO FARNINGHAM THEN TO LONDON. I CAN'T GO BACK ANY FURTHER THAN 1780 ON THE TREADWELL SIDE SO I WILL LEAVE THIS FAMILY AND TRY ANOTHER TIME.
BUT IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THE OTHER FAMILIES THAT I HAVE MENTIONED I WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP OR ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU COULD SHARE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
PATRICIA feeneypatricia@hotmail.com
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| Name: Angie | Email: JASON@spitfire82.fsnet.co.uk |
Searching for any info on the PARRIS and ROOTS families of Halling Kent.c1860 onwards.
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| Name: David | Email: drh.ykm@virgin.net |
Interested in MANCER/MANSER family of Redhill,Wateringbury and Mereworth.
I am a relative would like to hear from Janet Parris who posted a message but email address is not valid.
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| Name: maria | Email: mariadove@blueyonder.co.uk |
Hello I am trying to do my family tree. Is anyone else researching the TOMPSETT family?
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| Name: debbie | Email: debchad61@hotmail.com |
Hi all,
still searching for the THORNEs.
JOHN THORNE(MY GT GT GRANDAD,WAS A POLICE CONSTABLE
GEORGE THORNE(MY GT GRANDAD),WAS A BARGEMAN,AND LIVED IN WOOLWICH,MARRIED SARAH SMITH IN FEB 1894,AND HAD 3 CHILDREN,MARIE,GEORGE AND JOSEPH.
GEORGE MY GRANDAD,EVENTUALLY WENT TO LIVE IN TEIGNMOUTH DEVON.HE MARRIED TWICE
1ST WIFE
HELENA MABEL HUMPHREY
2ND WIFE
EVELYN GRACE RADLETT.
THANKS,LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO MAY BE RELATED.
DEBBIE
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| Name: vikki burns | Email: primroseandarthur@blueyonder.co.uk |
Hello, are there any LAMBKIN'S out there, anyone in the Strood area?? My grandfather was WILLIAM GEORGE and I know he had brothers all living in Strood area. He was born in 1892 and at some point owned the bakers which is now known as BEANEYS under the railway arch. Please help if you can .
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| Name: Elizabeth Lee-Visser | Email: ericv@iprimus.com.au |
25/10/06 Perth Western Australia
Looking for information on the following Traveler (Gypsy) family who were based in chatham and had children baptised @ St mary the Virgin Chatham:
1800+ : ACKLETON -known variants found are the following= ACKLETON:ECCLETON:HACKLETON:HACKELTON:
Henry H(A)ckelton married Jane Davis 1840 Malling
Children were: Sophia, Edward,Robert, Mary Ann, Eliza,William, Racheal.
William 'married' Betsy (Elizabeth Page) Arnold.
Cheers Elizabeth
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| Name: David Potten | Email: |
Family history POTTEN Cranbrook
pre-1790
need marriage William & Mary Potten complete line to 1545
Hawkhurst, extensive earlier Pottyn/Potyn/Potin searches have unearthed 40 plus wills and possible link to Rochester 1180 (Benedictus Potyn)
In particular seek will of Nicholas Potyn (pre-1398)
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| Name: Christopher Pendred | Email: pendreds@moose.co.uk |
INGRESS ABBEY at Greenhithe in Kent.
Any information regarding Ingress Abbey and the family that lived there from 1833.
I also understand that INGRESS ABBEY later became a Naval Training College associated with the training ship HMS Worcester mored in the Thames of Greenhithe. Any informaton please
Christopher Pendred
Daytime telephone no. 0181-461 1155 ext 201
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| Name: John Ring | Email: triton39@hotmail.com |
I am looking for information on George Ring who was involved in a manslaughter incident in Strood and died 26 April 1870 which was reported in The Chatham News & North Kent Spectator 30 April 1870 and 7 May 1870
Possible burial site.
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| Name: Robin coates | Email: robin.coates1@btinternet.com |
SOUTHWELL. I am looking for information on the ancestors of Albert Edward Southwell, born 11 April 1880 in Ditton; 1891 census shows him at Brunswick House Academy, Buckland Hill, Maidstone and from 1904 he resided at Rowe Place Farm, Aylesford, Kent.
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| Name: Murray Kelly | Email: mwkelly@ihug.co.nz |
I am researching the surnames of Chaney/Cheney of the parish of St. Nicholas and St. Margaret's, Rochester from 1724 onwards.
Also Benge from Boughton Monchelsea 1800 and later and Stoneham, Parnell, Palmer, Pilchers all from Kent.
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| Name: Hazel Smith | Email: hazel.smith@sympatico.ca |
I'm researching my Cleaves family history.
The last ancestor I have a clear record for is William Cleaves, born 1843 who ran the Plough and Chequers in 1881 (at least)in Gillingham. Does anyone have any history before this? His parents were John William Cleaves and Deborah Baker.
Thanks
Hazel in Toronto
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| Name: tracey | Email: rtwilliams |
I have an interest in the family name of Dicks - especially the names of Edward Dicks & Caroline Chambers marriage - I would appreciate getting in contact with others of this family.
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| Name: Ann Clark | Email: Annclarksydling@aol.com |
Does anyone have details of the marriage of Edwin Simpson Akhurst and Esther Pye in Medway in 1879? I would gladly exchange the information I have about his family - mainly his children, (including one who died in infancy) and their vaccination records.
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| Name: Ann Barrett | Email: anncbarrett@hotmail.com |
HOPKINS
Alice Valeria Hopkins (Nee Jebb) born Jan 1900 married to Frederick William (or vice versa) Hopkins probably b Strood.
Married at least between 1925 - 1931 when Alice died. He was staying in Upper Stone Street, Maidstone around that time.
Poss grandson of Ann Hopkins Strood 1901c.
Anything on local Hopkins at that time would be useful; if only for the elimination process!
Incidentally I've had good feedback on previous messages left - thanks.
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| Name: jo | Email: jodrake46@hotmail.com |
I am reasearching my family tree WINN - Harold 1900-1951, George 1869-1951 (married Rose HOUGHTON)and his father William. All were bargemen. George worked for Smeed Dean Rochester most of the time. They lived in Sittingbourne area. If anyone has any info I would be greatful. Thanks.
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| Name: Deb | Email: mediabox@fsmail.net |
Researching Alfred KING, Born 22.9.1864 (Chatham) - Occupation: BARGEMAN
Alfred married Emma Hannah BALDERSTON on 12.2.1888. Three children.
1901 Census shows the family residing at 14 Queen Street, Rochester. Alfred's shown as a Bargeman.
Cannot find any trace of him after 1901. Trying to find details of his death. There is some suggestion that there could be a prison/mental institution link at this time.
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| Name: Maxine Brough | Email: jmbrough@cable-lynx.net |
Would anyone have any information on the SAMPSON family from Chatham? They had a building business and were carpenters and joiners. William SAMPSON and his wife Jane Norman SAMPSON were the parents. They died before the turn of the century. They had a number of children, some of them never married. There was a son William and another son Robert George and a daughter Harriet. Robert George died in Chatham in 1904. He had married his niece, Jane Norman Sampson whe was 50 years younger than him. I can't find any trace of them. Any information would be welcome. I am writing from Alberta Canada.
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| Name: Morris Manning | Email: morry@melbpc.org.au |
"THE DEN "
Does anybody have any old photo's or other info of "The Den" which was a parcel of land accessed from Maidstone Rd, Wigmore, opposite Asquith Rd, and running through to Miers Court Rd. It became Deanwood Drive in the late 60's, at which time I left for Australia. I used to play there as a kid and ride motorbikes over there in the late 50's early 60's with the Wigmore gang..
Mol Manning . Melbourne.
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| Name: theresa pollitt | Email: pollitt666@tiscali.co.uk |
Does anybody know of any CHAPMAN children born at 61 Dover Rbetween 1916 to 1924
Also, does anybody know where the graveyard is for Barming Heath lunatic asylum and does anybody know of any CHAPMAN children admitted to Lorne Villa one of the scattered homes at 32 Bryant Road, Strood in 1929?
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| Name: Lesley Marcus | Email: dmarcus@attglobal.net |
Does anyone have information on the demolition of the building between 42 & 48 St Margaret's Street Rochester Kent ME1 1TU.? One suggestion is that it was bombed in 1942.
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| Name: maureen bristow | Email: maureen@bristow7305.freeserve.co.uk |
Can anybody tell me anything about BRISLEY COTTAGES in BURHAM? My ancesters were BRISLEY. I believe there were 6 cottages in all. A WILLIAM BRISLEY died there in 1891 aged 84 AND HIS DEATH CERTIFICATE STATED HE WAS OF INDEPENDANT MEANS. Were these built by the Brisleys does anyone know anything about them?
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| Name: Jenny Wicks, nee Wellard | Email: wicksry@bigpond.com.au |
WELLARD, BETTS, WALMER, KENT, ENG. Richard and Mary Betts were married in 1822, Walmer. Mary died in 1838/9. Did Richard re-marry, and if so, to whom? Any contact from Richard &* Mary's ancestors would be gratefuly aprreciated
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| Name: Miss M.M. Collins | Email: |
Researching PAYNE in Gillingham area any era.
Possibly Frindsbury or Rochester
Thomas Payne baptised October 1816 Gillingham
son of William & Sarah Payne
Farmers, Publicans, licenced victuallers
Also PAYNE Newnham, Kent
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| Name: Jean Bennett | Email: kbx17@dial.pipex.com |
So pleased that you have an on-line service, although
it will not stop my regular visits to your search
room. It is always a pleasure to visit.
Thank you for all help received.
Sincerely, JB
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| Name: Jean Crittenden | Email: JeanCCritt@aol.com |
CRITTENDEN/WOODING. Hazel have tried to contact you but think I have an old e-mail address. Think the Thomas Crittenden/Wooding you are looking for is my husband's GrGr uncle. Happy to let you have all the info I have back to 1727.
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| Name: Richard Phillips | Email: chummery@hotmail.com |
I am looking for any information on my ancestor James PHILLIPS and his wife Sarah MILLER who were married in Swanscombe in January 1844 - and on their parents James PHILLIPS and Henry MILLER.They resided in the village of Greenhithe.
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| Name: Julie Balliu | Email: balliu_frenzie@hotmail.com |
Any information on the Crossley families that lived in Strood, Kent 1800s - I am particularly interested in Lewis Crossley born c1862 and married Matilda (nee Dickenson) born c1864. Any information greatly appreciated.Thanks, Julie
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| Name: David Gadd | Email: dwgaao@aol.com |
I'm interested in any information on GADDS from the Halling-Burham-Aylesford region. Thanks for any information.
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| Name: Alison Crouch | Email: arianrhod_101@yahoo.co.uk |
I am researching CROUCH family and descendants of Stephen born in Aylesford 1820. He married Anna (Annie) Martha STEVENS and then moved to Chatham. Would appreciate any information on this family and especially Stephen's son Frederick Stephen born 1852 in Chatham. Frederick married Charlotte Emily Bertha Matilda DREW and had eleven children and I am finding it difficult to find them all. Some are in the Medway Archives but if anyone can shed any further light I would be truly grateful. Thanks for your time.
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| Name: steve albin | Email: tallguymelb888@yahoo.com.au |
Hi,
IRVING and MITCHELL family 1871
Looking for the family of Peter W IRVING who lived at 45 Shardeloes Road,St Paul,Deptford,Kent.
He lived there with his wife Helen Maria,their two children Charles and Henry and mother in law Elizabeth Rachel MITCHELL.
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| Name: lyndsey | Email: peter.robson933@ntlworld.com |
Looking for other members looking for the WILLDER family. Many thanks, Lyndsey
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| Name: nlj | Email: nlj@somerset.ac.uk |
I am researching Beal FRENCH born 1805 Chatham. Connections to Cooperage or cork trade. Possibly Station Road and business premises in Chatham.
Any information gratefully received.
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| Name: Jean Keeling | Email: jean.keeling1@btinternet.com |
CAPTAIN HARRY MUNNS (1841-1923)ERITH/SITTINGBOURNE KENT
I am researching the life and family of my great grandfather Harry(Henry)Munns.
He was called 'The Archer of the Thames' and his long career as a sailing barge master included winning many races in the annual 'Thames derby'.
He was the originator of the mizzen stepped on aft deck with the introduction of wheel steering.
I would appreciate any information, ideas, links, references or illustrations.
Thank you
Jean
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| Name: Bob Wallis | Email: bob.wallis@tiscali.co.uk |
I may be able to help "Barb" who displays tydare@home.com with the search for WALLISES but the e-mail address given is no longer valid. Can you please get in touch
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| Name: Douglas Rowe | Email: seawideservices@btconnect.com |
Seeking any information on Joseph ROWE and family of Upper UPNOR from 1890 onwards.
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| Name: Matthew Ball | Email: matt_b34@hotmail.com |
I am looking for any information on the family of William James MACLAND born 16th August 1854 to Mary Ann MACLAND in Chatham Workhouse and baptised in St Mary the Virgin Chatham. Thanks
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| Name: helen todd | Email: toddy333@hotmail.co.uk |
Hi
I am reseaching into my family tree. My grandfather was called Ralph Charles SMEED. He was born in East Grindstead Sussex in 1897. he moved to the north east around in the 1930's. His father was called John S SMEED born 1873 and his mother was called Clarissa and born 1872. Please let me know if this is any help to you. I have traced back to the SMEED family to about 1791. Hope this is of any help to you. Please email me if i can be of any help.
Helen Todd
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| Name: Jenny Wicks, nee Wellard | Email: wicksrj@bigpond.com.au |
I am searching for my family connection with the vast WELLARD clan of Kent. Richard & Mary Wellard, (nee BETTS), lived at Cold Blow Farm at Ripple, Walmer, Kent. Their son John came to Australia in 1842, hence my line here in Australia. Richard and Mary married in 1822, Walmer and Mary died in 1838 or there abouts. Did Richard re-marry? Does anyone have a connection with this family? Richard Wellard's father came from Gravesend. Would love to hear from any family. Regards, Jenny Wicks.
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| Name: Mrs. Prinia Riordan | Email: n/a |
| Joseph Edward GOODENOUGH born Kemmish, born 26 March 1855 (8 1/2 Bolingbroke Row), Walworth, Surrey son of William James KEMMISH and Emma HALES of Walworth Naval record np. 83227, d/o C.S. Engagement 24 April 1876 Searching for his medical record, he entered Chatham Hospital on 14 April 1896 died 21 August 1927 at 45 Corporation Road, Gillingham, buried 25 August 1927 in an unpurchased grave used by Kent County Council. He died as a Naval Pensioner He married Alice Annie (not known) date (not known) Mrs. Prinia Riordan
14 York Street
Motueka 7161
New Zealand
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| Name: Penny Bignell | Email: halfpenny@bignell72.freeserve.co.uk |
Please enter your comment in this area.Any information regarding a Thomas CHITTENDEN B.1844 in Herne married to a Kate Harris and shown living at 9 Charles Street in the l88l census.
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| Name: Judy Barham | Email: JUDY.B@xtra.co.nz |
I'm looking for the family of Thomas and Mary Ann JEFFERYS in the Medway area, Thomas was a clerk in the Purveyors Office at Fort Pitt 1836 they had 6 children Agnes Thompson Welsh, 1827, Mary Ann Matilda, Elizabeth Ann Hyde, 1829 twins, Robert Henry James, 1932, Thomas Frances Hyde, 1933-1933 and Catherine Thompson 1936 I have tried
looking at some of the 1841 census for the Medway area but find a lot of the LDS films unreadable.
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| Name: Dr C Hathaway | Email: Hsteve48@aol.com |
Please enter your comment in this area.
Searching for information about the Napoleonic forts of the Milford Haven estuary.
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| Name: David Parnell | Email: dp@cant.ac.uk |
Like the Site. Looking for data on my grand father Stephen Arthur Parnell around 1901 believed to be born Ospringe Faversham. Died 1946. Also my G.Gfather William Parnell born plus or minus 1850. Thanks for your time.
MR PARNELL PLEASE CONTACT local.studies@medway.gov.uk and give correct contact details. Our messages to you giving details on the above, have been returned as undeliverable. AL
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| Name: Colin Spencelayh | Email: CSpencelayh@aol.com |
As local researchers may know,Charles Spencelayh was a famous painter, born 1865 in Rochester.I have been researching the family name for the last 8 years and have a substantial amount of info on the origins of the name. I would like to expand this by knowing more about the Kent family from which Charles came. His grandfather, William Brown Spencelayh was born in Whitby, Yorkshire in 1769. His father, Henry Thomas Spencelayh, was born in Chatham in 1829. Charles was apparently the youngest of 11 children, although I have so far only confirmed 7 of them. Any help from Medway locals would be greatly appreciated, as I am 250 miles away.
Thanks in anticipation.
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| Name: Ann | Email: anncbarrett@hotmail.com |
Firstly I have to say thank you to all who have responded to my previous messages. News please of June THORNDYCROFT (variant spellings) who lived in Walderslade before marrying Gordon PARTINGTON, Lambeth 1953. She attended St. Josephs Convent, Chatham before becoming a teacher. Her father was Major Alber George THORNDYCROFT. Names FORSHEW and HOPKINS link.
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| Name: SPICE | Email: CLIVEAnjean@aol.com |
Researching SPICE from Kent. My Grandad, Joseph was b. 1909 in Maidstone. He had 3 brothers Leonard, Charles(Chuckles) Frank and eldest sister Mary (Polly). Their parents were George and Mary Emily WHITE. George was born in East Farleigh and I have connected him to John and Emily who were living in East Farleigh in 1901 working on Abby Gate Farm. If any one can connect to any of the above I would be very grateful if you could make contact.
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| Name: janice crouch | Email: happyjanie@hotmail.com |
Looking for relations of the CROUCH family...are you out there?
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| Name: V MILLER foValerie Eadle | Email: graym26@hotmail.com |
I am helping a friend with her family tree - her father was Herbert Henry EADLE. He was born 8/9/1894 in Oxfordshire, he moved to Birmingham and married Ada JARRET. Herbert had a sister Alice,and brother Eric John. There is a connection to George EADLE .
Val would just like to find some relatives as her husband died recently.EADLE is her maiden name.DUNKLEY her married name.Any information would be welcomed. Thank you.
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| Name: Nick O | Email: nick@ogorman45.freeserve.co.uk |
I am trying to trace details of my relations
John GORMAN born 1808 Ireland married Eliza.
Their children Eliza Ann Gorman born 1858, Jane Elizabeth Gorman born 1860, Francis Margaret Gormn born 1862, Maria Minnie Gorman born 1867 and John Gorman born 1872 married Amelia Beatrice Plewis 1894.
Their children Gladys Milicent Gorman born 1895, Violet P Gorman born 1899, Frank Bowden Gorman (O'Gorman) my grandfather born 1902, Reginald John Gorman born 1902, Eric George O'Gorman born 107 and John O'Gorman born ?
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| Name: Sandra Fogden | Email: r.fogden@virgin.net |
SKEATES/COLLINS family Greenhithe, can anyone help in the research of the above names. The family came from Somerset and moved to Gravesend where Harriet Skeates married George Arthur JARVIS in 1898 George came from Stone. Any info would be great Thanks Sandra
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| Name: Edwina Higgins | Email: edwina@edwina.org.uk |
I have traced my HARLINs, HARLINGs or ARLIN(G)s back to James ARLING in Greenhithe / Swanscombe (married Sarah PEAK at Swanscombe church in 1823). He was probably born about 1799 - 1803, possibly in Northfleet (according to 1851 census) but I cannot find a record of his birth.
If anyone comes across any James HARLINGs (or variant) in any parish registers, I would be grateful if you would let me know. Many thanks.
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| Name: Rebecca Willson | Email: terminallyharrassed@yahoo.co.uk |
This is a brilliant site and has furthered my research no end!
My father's family lived on the Isle of Grain from around 1700 onwards.
I am researching WILSON/WILLSON,FRY and SUDWEEKS families from Grain. ANGELL/ANGEL families from Stoke as well as KNIGHT and KING families from the High Halstow area. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who has any connection to any of these families.
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| Name: Emma Savage | Email: emmajane83@hotmail.com |
I am trying to research one branch of my family, DARTNELL, from Gravesend. I have been told they worked on the river as lightermen and watermen and were quite well know. If you have any info please ctc by email. Thanks
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| Name: LESLEY | Email: mrsbrown64@yahoo.com |
I am looking for people with the RUMSEY surname, from West Plumstead and Norfolk. My great grand-father was George Charles Rumsey , and my great gran was Alice Maud Peake.... thanks
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| Name: Mrs. M. Crabb | Email: n/a |
| HOWARD, Robert St. Denis, married? Caroline Parris nee Bryant, Chatham/Rochester BRETT, all Sheerness/Teynham, Chatham & Gillingham DENNE, William, Fathered 5 children Teynham 1779-1785. Where did he come from? Mrs. M. Crabb
49 Albany Road
Chislehurst
Kent
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