Howe - Potsgrove
My fathers family lived in Potsgrove or Sheeplane throughout the 19th century.His father Albert Howe born 1887,Grandfather George William born 1866 m. Hannah Busby 1885, G. Grandfather William born 1829 m. Jane Newman 1865 and G.G.Father Wiilliam born aprox 1799 m. Elizabeth Hammond in 1825

Astwood - Potton
Interested in Astwood in POtton from 1700+

Brittain - Potton

CREAMER ALLEN - Potton
I am looking for any information on the families CREAMER and ALLEN 1770's to 2004. I have Jacob Allen father of Mary Creamer Allen b.1835 Potton Bedfordshire, married to George Waigh on the 6th June 1855. Regards Margret.

ALBON - Potton
I am looking for any Albon's from Potton without the e on the end ranging from the early 1600's untill now.

Brittain and Braybrooks - Potton
Looking for any information on Thomas Brittain born 1803, married Mary Ann Braybrooks in 1832 Potton, Bedfordshire.

Gibbs family of Potton - Potton
Hello, I have quiate a few members of the Gibbs family living in Market Square, Potton on the 1871-1901 census (never sure how you pluralise that word). They were shoe makers, clickers, lasters etc. There was more than one family living in the square too. Anyone out there related to them? They had marvellous names like Aaron, Moses, Clara, Clarence and then the usual Rose, Charles etc. Get in touch!!!

king street - Potton
looking for information on nellie schwarze lived in the RED HOUSE ..3 king st.

Stonebridge Family - Potton
I am looking for background history on the Stonebridge Family. Can anyone help me as the trail for a number of my gt uncles has gone cold. Lewis was my gt grand father with Albert, William, Sidney, Percy and Bertie my gt uncles. Regards Andy

Bonness - Potton
Hi,Looking for the Boness family from Potton That went to live in Biggleswade,my gg grandmother was Mary Anne Boness b.1856 Biggleswade,father Alfred Boness b.1836 d.1906.His father James Knott Boness b.1800 Potton d.1879 Biggleswade.His father Thomas Boness b.1760 d.1806.Warren Boness b.1702.Edward Boness b.1664 d.1715. love to have conect with any family members. Cheers Sandra

SMITH, William,b.1850 - Potton
William was a farmer,brewer & maltster,per 1891 census at Horne Lane,Potton. m.Elena WHITE, 1880, Kensington,London, 4 daughters,b 1883-88, Mary,Christabel,Grace and Emily. The Smith family seems to have been in Potton for since at least 1800.

John Cox - Potton
Would like information about JOHN COX born 1837 in Potton. On the 1881 census he is still in Potton, married with four children and working as a sheep herder. Would like to know who his parents were and about any possible siblings.

Elizabeth Ann Church - Pulloxhill
I am searching for info on my great grandmother ELIZABETH ANNE CHURCH. According to the 1901 census she was born in Pulloxhill, Bedford. She married FREDERICK LAY in 1877 (in Tillingham, Essex). Unfortunately her father's name is not given on her marriage certificate. I have also "identified" that her mother's name was possibly EMMA CHURCH (Unmarried). If anyone can help I'd be most grateful.

coopers of ravensden bedfordshire - Ravensden
my gg grandfather was born in ravensden in 1850 i know he had at least one brother william charles and a sister sarrah,his parents were george and sarah cooper,george was born in bedford and sarah in ravensden,george came from a large family in st. paul,bedford.his siblings were emma 1830,john 1828,charles 1822,william 1819,william 1818,sarah 1817,maria 1812, of these i know sarah married and moved to australia,but what became of the rest are they in your tree.

coopers of ravensden - Ravensden
I am the g grandson of Harry Cooper, born c 1866, who was the brother of John Thomas Cooper, born 1850. Harry was the first child, or at least the first surviving child born to George and Sarah Cooper after they had moved from Ravensden to Ilkeston, Derbyshire. I have done some research on this branch of the Coopers including discussion with my uncle who is now 75 and who is John Cooper's great nephew.

Gadsden Allen Jefferies - Ravensden
Searching lost relatives:Elijah Gadsden m Harriet Allen b1829.Dau Annie b1870 m Benj.Jefferies.kids b1890 to 1895 Hannah,Benjamin,Harold,Nellie Jefferies lived Manor Farm Ravensden c1890-1938+. Also descendants of Wm Allen b1830. kids b 1856 to 1874 John,Caroline,Geo,Henry,Annie,Francis,Louisa Allen.All born Ravensden.

Charles Hastings - Renhold
Looking for information on the parents of Charles Hastings born in Northamptonshire c1830, he was a groom/coachman in Renhold. I believe he may have married Mary Mansbridge born Sussex c1828 but have yet to confirm this.

Stapleton from Bedfordshire - Ridgmont
my greatgrandfather George Stapleton born 1858c married Rebecca Lineham born 1864 in Ridgmont.I am trying to find out more about them ,what was thier jobs etc and why did the family end up in Kent. Can anyone help?

Cook family Ridgmont - Ridgmont
Trying to discover what happened to Thomas Cook born 1833. Found record of his imprisonment in Bedford Jail in 1851. Any one any information after that date? Also anyone with information regarding his niece Elizabeth Cook born 1867.

George Hancock - Riseley
My Great-Great Grandfather, George Hancock was born in Riseley in about 1854 the son of John and Maria Hancock. He had at least one sibling - a younger sister, Charlotte. He married Elizabeth Roberts on 26 11 1875 at All Saints Church, Riseley. Onboth the 1881 and 1891 censuses they were living in the High Street, Riseley. George's father was John Hancock. I believe him to be dead by 1881. George & Elizabeth had eight children Emily b 1877 and Ada b 1879 were the eldest and only girls. The brothers were known by the following nicknames: Tip, Tinker, Fake, Ginger, Oliver Cromwell & Jerry. I'm not sure why! thier real names were John, James, Jospeh, Arthur, Leonard and Percy. James and Joseph were bith killed in the FirstWorld War. They are commemorated on the church war memorial, but there names had been forgottern until I discovered them recently. Emily, Ada and Leonard are all buried in Riseley churchyard, but their graves are unmarked. Arthur is buried there with his wife.

Elizabeth Roberts - Riseley
My great-great-grandmother Elizabeth Roberts was born in about 1855 in Riseley. Her father was George Roberts and her mother Jane, although I do not know her maiden name. She married George Hancock on 26 11 1875 at All Saints Church Riseley. Theylived in the High Street in Riseley and she was a lacemaker. she was very neat and used to be driven to church in a dog cart when she was older. She died of cancer sometime in the 1910's.

George Roberts - Riseley
George Roberts is my great-great-great-grandfather. He was born in Riseley in about 1819. His wifes name was Jane and she was born in Chorston, Bedfordshire. George was an agricultural labourer and in 1881 lived in the High Street, Riseley. His daughter Elizabeth married George HANCOCK. He had a son, John H Roberts at least one grandson, Alfred, who was living with him at the time of the 1881 census. Alfred's father may be another son who was either dead or absent at this time as John wasunmarried in 1881 and could not be Alfred's father.

Fairey - Riseley
William FAIREY married Mary Cooper in May 1788 in Riseley and they had 7 children all born in Riseley. SUSAN m Wiliam Wildman, WILLIAM m. Ann Sams, ELIZABETH m. William Gell, JOSEPH m Ann Rootham, MARY ANN, GEORGE m. Sarah Young and JOHN m. Jane Gell. Are there any connections ?. Very happy to share information I have collected.

Nutter Family - Riseley
I am researching links to the Nutter family that may or may not still be resident in Riseley. My Great, Great Grandfather Joseph Nutter was born in Riseley around 1840. I believe that there were several families of that name in Riseley and the surrounding villages at that time and would be interested in any information that may be available.

Clifton Surname - Riseley
I am trying to find out more information about the Clifton Family from England. These are on my mother's side. Thomas Clifton married Ester Elizabeth (Lizzie) Perkins. They had the following children; Fred (1899-1988), Daisy, Jack, Thomas adn two other children. Fred married Violet Currie (my great aunt). They resided near Riseley, Bedfordshire, England. If this sounds familiar to anyone, I would love to hear from you.

HARRIS - Riseley
My grandmother Alice Louise HARRIS emigrated to America in early 1900s. She was born in Northampton 1884. Her father Thomas Eli HARRIS born in Cranfield, Beds near Marston Mortaine, Beds Md Sarah Ann BIGNALL of Moulsoe, Bucks. His Father George HARRIS born North Crawley, Bucks near Marston Mortaine, Beds 1805. He Md Jemima HERN (place? When?). Children Eliza, Emma, Jane, George, Elizabeth, Thomas, George, Mary Ann, Samuel. His Father George HARRIS b abt 1776 Md Sarah COOPER (of?) in Marston Mortaine, Beds 1797 with children George, Samuel, Denis, Josiah, Emanuel, William, Eliza, Elizabeth. George's father William HARRIS md 1773 Ann AUSTIN in North Crawley, children George, William, John, Thomas, Lydia, Mary. I want to find where William's father John HARRIS Md Sarah (?) abt 1747 (Riseley, Beds or?) and was born abt 1724 and any other children(?). Can you help? I'm in England in East Yorkshire for a few more months.

Valentine/Smith - Riseley
Has anyone any connections with John and Leah (nee Smith) Valentine? John was born according to the 1851 census at Riseley and became a Brickmaker.

Goss of Bedfordshire - Riseley
Thomas Goss married Ann Thipthap at Little Woolstone, Bucks in 1711. (Would like to locate their baptisms.) They moved to Riseley in the 1720s where they ran a dairy farm. The family stayed in Riseley until 1852 when Lucy Goss gave birth to an illegitimate son William Goss this resulted in mother, baby and grandparents moving to Biggleswade. William Goss' father is not given on his birth certificate. Is there any way of positively identifying him?

Warwick - Riseley
I am looking for anyone who is related to Warwicks of Riseley, Bedfordshire. Including James, born 1819, Richard, born 1780 or John, born 1842 - all direct ancestors.

Asplin Thomas - Roxton
Looking for any info re the parents & Syblings of Thomas ASPLIN (1760 to 1841). Grahame Asplin

Many Names In Roxton - Roxton
Researching the following Roxton names. Kippist, Dawson, Kightley, Ravens, Browning, Dust, Bossingham,

Ambridge Family - Salford
Looking for relatives of Thomas Ambridge born in 1815 in Salford.

Susannah Sadler DOB 1785 - Salford
Susannah Sadler daughter of John & Elizabeth Sadler. Married John Gibbs in Southwark.She eventually died in Camberwell. Any info on her welcome I have a little on her.

Single - Sandy
My G Grandfather was Ellis Single born in Sandy in 1888. I have many details of the Single family.

Thomas Morton Family, Sandy, Beds. - Sandy
His daughter, Betsey Burton Morton married Charles Hayne Taylor May 25, 1848 in Sandy, Beds. Anyone have any information on this family.

JERVIS WILLIAM ADDISON - Sandy
Any information appreciated on Jervis William Addison who served Bedfordshire Yeomanry and Army Service Corps 1914 -1918. Born Beeston, Beds 1889 and living St Neots Rd Sandy in 1918.

CYRIL WILFRED ANDREWS - Sandy
Any information appreciated on Cyril Wilfred Andrews or family. Cyril was born 1896 in Sandy and lived in Bedford Rd Sandy by 1918. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry from 1915-1916 when he transferred to the Bedfordshire Regiment and unhappily died of wounds suffered in action in September 1918.

GEORGE JAMES BUTCHER - Sandy
Am seeking any information on George James Butcher born 1893 in Sandy and living Longfield Road, Sandy by WW1, when serving in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Anything appreciated

ERNEST GEORGE SPRING - Sandy
Any information appreciated on Ernest George Spring, born 1894, father William. Lived Sandy. Served WW1 with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry and City of London yeomanry. Member of Sandy UDC. Married Cicelia 1916 and Hilda 1934. Any other information welcomed

George James Butcher - Sandy
Luke Butcher was born in Sandy 1837 and lived at 162, St.Neots Road, he was the son of Charles and Sarah nee Baldwin. Luke married Elizabeth Cooper(born 1837) They had the following children :- Joseph born 1871(I have details of his descendant) Elizabeth Mary born 11 Jan 1864, married Cushi Albert Punter(my grandparents). Sarah Ann born 1873(I have details of her descedants) Then George, Florence,Alice and Ellen, but I have no details of their descendants.

Thomas Samuel Dent - Sandy
Living in Beeston 1900 any information welcolme

AUGUSTUS EDWIN BRAWN/ALBERT WILLIAM BRAWN - Sandy
Am seeking information on the Brawn brothers of Sandy - Augustus born 1892 and Albert 1884. Both served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 - Augustus was decorated for bravery twice - his medals are held by Bedford Museum. Albert was commissioned to the Bedfordshire Regiment. Any information post 1901 on the men or families welcomed.

MEDLEY, WARBY - Sandy, Bedfordshire - Sandy
Does anyone have information on George MEDLEY or Martha WARBY please? They married 1755 in Sandy (also listed as 'Barton in the Clay'), in the Biggleswade district of Bedfordshire. I only know of one daughter - Marcy/Mercy born about 1755 possibly in Sandy. I'm searching for information on them & their parents, siblings & children. Thanks.

cottage - Seddington
looking for information on SAM and MARION TAYLOR who lived at no 15 SEDDINGTON in the the 1950's-+

Smith - Sharnbrook
I am trying to find out more about the circumstances surrounding the birth of Elizabeth SMITH, born about 1868, married William ARTER in 1890. Elizabeth's mother, Sarah DARNELL, married William SMITH but in 1871 was living with her father and two other children in Sharnbrook while Elizabeth was living with (and was brought up by) Sarah's sister, Catharine BRITTEN in Northampton.

Stevens - Shefford
William Stevens baptised 23 Nov 1766 Shefford, married Anne Woodcock/Squire 26 Apr 1791 Shefford and was buried 29 Sep 1841 Shefford

Whitbread - Shefford
Looking for part of tree-Whitbread- from Hull, Yorkshire area and Whitbreads from Shefford, Bedfordshire.

GEORGE EDWIN ANNAS - Shefford
Any information appreciated on George Edwin Annas or family. Possibly son of George Annas, a Shefford Councillor c1918. Possibly born in East London c1894. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry and Lincolnshire Yeomanry in WW1 and living Ampthill Road, Shefford at that time.

SQUIRE - Shefford
Looking for information on Squire families in Shefford, Bedford from 1800 to 1900. Edward Squire married Elizabeth York.

TINGEY - Shefford
Am searching for information in respect of the Tingey family who owned/ran the White Hart Hotel at Shefford, particularly John Edward and William Edward, born 1887 and 1883 respectively. Family ran to 11 members in the 1891 census. Both men served inthe Bedfordshire Yeomanry during WW1.