George Ansell - Ampthill
Mr George Ansell died on August 30th 1911 at the ripe old age of 94 years. He was born in Ampthill and as a young man he was a timber carter and wagoner. He kept a small general shop in Bedford Street and was a founder member of the Men's Own Society. For upwards of 40 years he was a trusted employee of Ampthill Brewery. He married Susan Shotbolt of Maulden and there were eleven children. I am interested in sharing information with any of his descendents

Leonard Ansell - Ampthill
Leonard Ansell of 7 Park Hill died on 22nd September 1932 at the age of 85. He was a native of Ampthill being a son of the late George Ansell of Bedford Street. For many years he kept a small general shop in Bedford Street as did his father. He was one of 11 children. He married Fanny Louise Wiggins-Stringer of Maulden in 1867 and they celebrated their golden Wedding on 15th February 1927. Any information relating to the Ansell family in Ampthill would be appreciated.

Samuel Thomas Swann - Ampthill
I am seeking details of the antecedants of Samuel Thomas Swann,born in Amphill in 1865 or 1866 and also any information as to how he came to be in New Mills,Derbyshire in the 1890s,where he married and remained for the rest of his life.

Stonebridge - Ampthill
I am looking for information on the antecedents of Elizabeth Stonebridge - b Ampthill C1833, m Samuel Luddington, d 1885

Woodward Thomas - Ampthill
Any info regarding Thomas Woodward b. 1870 would be appreciated. He was lodging with Mr & Mrs Tompkins of Arthur Street, Ampthill, in 1891. Would love to find out where his parents were at this time.

William Farmer - Ampthill
any info re. William Farmer (b)1879 son of Joseph Farmer and MaryRowe, their 1881 census address, Long Row Ampthill, Would like to know if he was killed in the South African war, all records for this were destroyed during WW2 if he is on your tree please get in touch. Also any info re father of Joseph snr. b 31/12/1849 son of Mary Farmer would be very much appreciated

frederick/louisa heathfield - Ampthill
Frederick born bucks about 1826 and Louisa born 1828 near Amphill married in POTTERSPURY BUCKS in 1848. By 1861 Louisa and several children william,frederick, sarah, eli,john were in the Amphill workhouse and there is no record of what happpened to Frederick. Louisa died there about 1870 the children seemed to have left the workhouse as adults and moved on. Can anyone provide information about the above family especially Fredericks family and what happened to him. Eli was my greatgrandfather and moved to manchester marrying a Ann Brennan from wolverhampton.

Stanbridge - Ampthill
Are there any Stanbridges or Summerfields still living in the Ampthill area, they are connected by the marriage between my Gt Grandfather who was a Stanbridge and my Gt Grandmother who was a Summerfield

Poulton - Wrighton - Ampthill
William Poulton and Ann Wrighton, married 19-03-1788, Ampthill, Bedfordshire. Births / christenings of each person, siblings and parent lines please.

Read Family - Ampthill
any info about the read family who lived in the Park Hill area of Ampthill in the 1880's to 1901 census.

Albon Albone Papworth Newbury Wilshire - Arlesey

HERBERT HENRY DAVIES - Arlesey
Seeking details of Herbert Henry Davies born c1894 in Arlesey and still there in WW1 when he served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry.

Crawley - Arlesey, Bedfordshire - Arlesey
Researching family name of Crawley, looking for any information on a John Crawley born in Arlesey in 1867, mothers name Sarah nee Bowles, father John Crawley. Cannot trace marriage of his parents, I know that he lived in Bedford st. Pauls on the 1901 census. John (1867) married Bertha Fisher and had 2 daughters Dorothy, Daisy who died in 1902. 3 sons John (my grandfather), Cecil and Percy all born in Bedford. Please can anyone help have been looking for along time. And have no idea when he died. Can find a John Crawley on 1881 census bur his mother is called Mary. Any help would be appreciated. And any other information on Bowles and fisher.

Hirdle - Aspley Guise
Searching for Hirdle family. At least 4 children of John Hirdle and Eliza Sear migrated to Australia in 1860s,70s. I am descended from Caroline Rebecca Hirdle.

Walton Sinfield - Aspley Guise
Looking for ancestors of Walton SINFIELD who was born about 1887. It is believed his family ran a local building firm. He became Estate Manager for Lord Brassey of Apethorpe. Married Jesica HUDSON but had no descendants.

Dr. Frances Margaret Wakefield l879-l970 - Aspley Guise
Can you help me please? Dr. Frances Margaret Wakefield l879-l970 ( retired Missionary) died at the Red House, Aspley Guise on 4th January l97O. I know that the Red House was, at that time, an Old Peoples Home, run by a lady called Mary Crossar Forbes. Any information about The Red House, Mary Crossar Forbes, or Dr Wakefield (known as Daisy) be most welcome. I have been in touch with Bedfordshire County Council, but they cannot help me.

Page family, Aspley Guise - Aspley Guise
Looking for any descendants of David Page,living in Aspley Guise 1901

Pedder family, Westoning - Aspley Guise
Looking for any relations of harry pedder,living at high street,Westoning,1901

chisnall info sort - Aspley Guise
some of my ancestors lived at Aspley Guise ,my grand-dad Percy Chisnall was born their in 1894. other names that Chisnall women married into are: Fortescue; Wood; Lewin; Rickwood. Any body with Chisnall name in tree I should like to hear from.

HORACE EDWARD GEORGE GREENHOOD - Aspley Guise
Seeking any information on Horace Edward George Greenhood, son of William and Elizabeth, and one of 6+ children, born 1897 and living San Remo Road, Aspley Guise. Horace served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in the Great War. Any details greatly appreciated.

John Brown of Aspley Guise - Aspley Guise
I have traced my mother’s Brown family back to John Brown b. 1769 m. 3 Nov 1797 d. 19 Jun 1842 Age 73 in in Aspley Guise Beds. His wife was Ann Grummitt b. 1770 d. 11 Jun 1839 (died in Husborne Crawley buried in Aspley Guise). Marriage of John Brown & Ann Grummitt is in Aspley Guise (A.G.) parish register 3 Nov 1797 stating botp (both of this parish)? But the Parish register for Aspley Guise is missing for the period Jul 1705 -1774, entries taken from Bishops Transcripts, but B.T’s missing for 1768-1770. So I have hit the preverbal brick wall, I cannot find there baptisms and more importantly either of there parents to go back another generation. My Brown’s are all Ag Labs and Johns son William Brown b. 1800 and his daughter where Ag Labourer and servant respectively at Crawley House (Census info). Anybody else have a link to John Brown, Ann Grummitt in Aspley Guise?

Mrs. Evelyn Brooker, nee Bungay - Aspley Guise
Looking for Mrs. Evelyn Brooker, nee Bungay born on 11.2.1932 in Faringdon, Berks. Married to Mr. Martin Brooker. Nickname Doodie.

Amy Knowles - Aspley Guise
Amy died in 1967 at "Red House". Has anyone any information. Her son is called R????

Herington - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
Information on Joseph Herington 1801 of Barton Le Clay with forebears in Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire and Kirdford Surrey

EDWARD JOHN BEECHENER - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
Seeking details of Edward John Beechener of Barton, Bedfordshire. Believe born 1893. Beechener family lived Green Farm, Barton. Edward served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry from c 1909 to 1918. Believe also a relative was a well-known amateur jockey and married a Robinson in 1932.

Allen Family - Barton, Bedfordshire - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
Searching for information regarding George Allen b. c1829, Barton, Bedfordshire. Married Hannah Costin but think he may have been married before to Hephzibah ? (1851 Census return). Unable at this point to find George's parents names. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Alfred John Thatcher c 1884 - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
I am looking for Alfred John Thatcher c 1884. He married Marion Bell c1876 (my Great grandmother)on 15th Aug 1937 in Mill Hill Middlesex. He died a few months after marraige.His father was called Richard William and was Queen Victorias Waterman.I have no idea where Alfred was born.

PARROTT/KNIGHT in BARTON - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
I am looking for the marriage of Charles Parrott and Nancy Knight in Barton (Co?)possibly in Beds Bucks or Herts June 1863. Nancy was born to Thomas Knight and Lucy Hide in Hitchin, Herts in 1846

Barton -help offered - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
Interested in connections to Wm Hook -Publican in the Bulland his wife Rebecca nee Arnold, also Thomas Chandler -Tailor and thier familys. I have quite a lot on the village and I am local if any body needs help or look ups. Sue

john field or hannah brazier - Barton-le-Clay, Barton in the Clay
Trying to trace my family back john field was a farmer who married hannah brazier Barton in the clay and silsoe area any help would be great

Paxton - Battlesden
Looking for information on Martha Paxton who married John Binyon at Battlesden Bedford in 1828

Covington - Bedford
An anscestor of mine was Simon (Syms) Covington the son of Simon Covington. He was born in Bedfordshire. He came out to Aust with Charles Darwin the Botanist and settled in Pambula NSW.Is there anyone on this site who may be connected

Composer - Bedford
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 John Barnett was born at Bedford 15th July 1802 and died 17th April 1890. A music director, singing master, and composer, author of numerous songs and operettas, best known for his 'The Mountain Sylph' 1834 and 'Farinelli' 1838. In 1841 he retired to Cheltenham and devoted himself to vocal training. His father was a Prussian who changed his name from Bernhard Beer, and his mother was a Hungarian.

Cauldwell Street - Bedford
On the 10th December 1886 George Catlin was brushing down his horse when he suddenly dropped to the ground and died. George together with his son John Thomas were provisions dealers with premises at 65 Cauldwell Street (next to the Black Diamond Public House). These premises no longer exist and any information about this part of Bedford would be appreciated.

DERBYSHIRE Samuel, Christina and family - Bedford
Samuel DERBYSHIRE married Christiana HUDSON at Crambe, North Yorkshire, 1859. In 1881 they were living at Bedford with children John, Christiana, C.F. (male), Sarah and G.E. (male). Seeking descendants.

Course, Summerfield - Bedford
I am researching the following Families from the Bedford area. COURSE , WILTSHIRE SUMMERFIELD.

Belsham - Bedford
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 William Belsham was born at Bedford 1752 and died near Hammersmith 17th November 1827. An English historian and political essayist, and brother of Thomas Belsham a Unitarian divine.

HALLS FAMILY - Bedford
i am try to find a harry halls who married a harriet edith warren they may have married in bedford in 1901. they had 4 sons and 3 daughters they where living in chelmsford in 1908 and moved from there to writtle in essex where they died.harry was born 1874 and died 1942. harriet was born 1884 and died 1939. anyone with any info on this halls family please contact me.

Whiffin - Bedford
I am trying to trace the ancestors of Alfred Whiffin (b Bedford 1856)

AUGUSTUS WILLIAM EDWARD ALLEN - Bedford
Any information appreciated on Augustus William Edward Allen (or family), believed born St Neots area 1892, attended Ampthill Rd school 1898-1905 and lived 4 Whitbread Avenue in 1918. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry and Military Mounted Police 1912 to 1919.

PELHAM ANDERSON - Bedford
Any information appreciated on Pelham Anderson or family.Born Bedford 1894 and living 75 Ashburnham Rd, Bedford in 1918. Attended Bedford Modern School. Served 1913 to 1919 with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry.

PERCY JAMES GRIFFITHS - Bedford
Any information appreciated on Percy James Griffiths, born and lived Bedford, or family. Born 1894 Percy lived sometime at 42 Greenhill St, Bedford, had at least 2 brothers and married Maude E Warner in Biggleswade area 1914. He joined the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in 1915 but died in April 1916 after a train accident.

ALBERT EDWARD ARMSDEN - Bedford
Any information appreciated on Albert Edward Armsden or family. Born Bedford 1878 and lived in Bedford, a butcher by trade. Address in 1918 was 23 Park Road East, Bedford. Was he related to a chap of the same name born in Bedford 1896 ? Or to Frederick Ibbott Armsden born in Bedford 1898 ? Albert enlisted into the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in 1915 aged 37 and was discharged in 1917.

FREDERICK IBBOTT ARMSDEN - Bedford
Any information appreciated for Frederick Ibott Armsden born Bedford 1898, later living 63 Gladstone Street, Bedford. Served WW1 with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Possibly a relative of Albert Edward Armsden (see my entry for him)

VIVIAN GERARD COUGHLAN - Bedford
Seeking information on Vivian Gerard Coughlan born 1898 and lived Bedford (24 Maitland St by 1918). Served WW1 with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Anything appreciated.

Tregenza / Miller - Bedford
John Tregenza was Governor of Bedford Gaol until his death in 1849. His son, also John, was an auctioneer. There was also a connection to the Miller family who ran a drapery business at the bridge end of the High Street until at least 1920. Any information would be welcome.

TIMBRELL - Bedford
Seeking information in respect of the Timbrell family of Bedford. Ernest Edwin born 1893 and Sidney Arthur born 1896 - both sons of the Chief Constable of Bedford police and both served Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 when living at Horne Lane Bedford.

Gentle - Bedford
Seeking any information on either Cyril Albert Gentle, George William Lancelot Gentle or Henrietta Gentle (formerly Webster) residing at 35 Britannia Road St Mary Bedford in 1908.

HORACE EDWARD COOK - Bedford
Seeking information on Horace Edward Cook born Bedford 1896 and living at 109 Ford End Rd Bedford by WW1 when he was serving with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry

ARTHUR FRANCIS - Bedford
Seeking information in respect of Arthur Francis born 1896/7 and lived in Bedford. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 but sadly died of wounds in January 1918. Then living at 5 Dunville Rd, Bedford. Anything appreciated.