Henry Roe - Luton
I am searching for information about Henry Roe (my great grandfather) born 1855 he had then lived in Caterham Surrey and Greenwich and finally to Luton wher his wife Kate Emma Rush was born. He had a variety of different jobs, grocer, time keeper, and finally Straw Hat manufacturer. He was married with several children when his wife died (1897)he remarried 3 months later to a young woman of 21 he was 40. She was Sarah Jane Draper. He died 3 years later of syphilis poisoning and the children went into orphanages, Dr Barnado's or adoption. If anyone has any information on reasoning for his moves. Also looking for any other info on relatives

Glyde- Airport Cafe - Luton
My grandparents purchased a new build property on Eaton Green Road in 1937-38 and opened a business as Airport cafe just around the time of the official opening of the airport in July 1938. Any knowledge or memories of the early days of the business from anyone would be welcome. My grandfather dies in 1939 but the business continmued until around 1966

bedfordshire - Luton
I am looking for any help,, edith owen nee white, died on october 1970 at bryn heys, cleggs lane little hulton,, she was born in bedfordshire, and was in her 80s when she died i think, and she was the widow of a ???? owen

Goodman family linked to John Goodman (Hoxton 1854) - Luton
I am searching for John William Goodman who was born in about 1855 in Hoxton, London. He moved to Luton before 1881 when he married Emily Watson (probably Watts). He claims to be 28 at this time and she claims to be 18 although the census puts her age at about 16. They had a long and successful marriage (as testified by a newspaper clipping of 1931 when they celebrated their 50th anniversary. They also claim to have had 18 children and to have adopted another 8. I cannot find the birth of John in the civil records. Rumour has it he was jewish, but I have no evidence of this fact. He worked as a chimney sweep and then a master chimney sweep. Are there any of his descendents out there? Does anyone know anything about him or Emily

Cook family... - Luton
I am looking for any relatives of the Cook family who originally came from Little Brickhill in Buckinghamshire in early 1800's. They moved to Luton and worked in the famous Hat Factory there from 1850's to the 1890's Some of the names I have are George, David, Frederic, Caroline and John Frederick Cook.

Frank Charlton - Luton
Looking for any info on Frank Charlton married to Annie ( my grandparents) living in Maple Rd Luton up to 1916. Frank was a slater and tyler with a business at 2 Leagrave rd. Children were Carl, Lorna,Jessie,Mary, Gertie,Harold (my dad) Eva and Arthur. Frank seems to have dissapeared from the face of the earth about 1916.I would love to know what happened to him. Geoff

Field family - Luton
Looking for any person with the surname Field that lived in Luton from 1880's up to 1969 in particular related to Louis/Lewis Field or Lucy Field nee Day they lived in Langley st they had 4 children Barbara Thelma Peter and Lucy, grateful for any info on my relatives as I do not know them. Louis was one of 9 children all living in the same area.

Catlin of Luton Bedfordshire - Luton
Anyone have any information to share with the Great Granddaughter of George Catlin and Susan Draper. Regards Maureen

Robert Glover - Luton
I am trying to trace any relatives of a man called Robert Glover, who lived in the Luton area in 1939. I was born in Dunstable in 1939 and Robert Glover was named on my Baptismal Certificate as my father. I was adopted at the age of 18 months to a family in the Newcastle area. I traced my birth mother about 17 years ago, but have been unable to find my father or his family. I have two daughters and feel I need to get some information for them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

GEORGE HODGE - Luton
Looking for information a GEORGE HODGE born in 1844 married to Elizabeth Humphrey. I can't find him after 1891 Census.

waller - Luton
am looking for members of the waller family who owned small hat factories in luton beds

Coulter - Markyate
Looking for ancestors in Markyate by the name of Coulter (1800s) in particular Christiana b. 1877 who later married John Palmer B. 1874 in Kenilworth both of whome were living in Watford in 1901.

Duncombe - Marston Moretain
Am looking for information on any Duncombes in or around the village of Marston Moretain(e) Beds. Paticularly the parents of George Duncombe who was born about 1744. He married Mary Cripps form Cranfield in 1778 and they had 3 children.

Timms - Marston Moretain
can any one give me details of an Ann Timms who was born in Marston Moretaine in about 1845.Her father was James Timms (b.c.1817?) and mother was Mary Virgin(b.c.1817?)

Evans family - Marston Moretain
Looking for descendants of joseph evans and harriet phillips,marston moretain then moved to westoning,i know he was a butcher and there were about 8 children

lee family - Marston Moretain
looking for any information on the lee family mother rose ella daisy born 1901 then moved to coventry area

Seeking Harris Family Members - Marston Moretain
Looking for information on the Harris family of Marston, Bedfordshire. William Harris - born 1848 emigrated to Canada in 1869/70. Brothers John Barnard, James, & Richard. Sisters Caroline, Mary & Louisa. Parents James & Mary.

Beards Family - Marston Moretain
Can anyone help me with the beards family from early 1800's that appeared in the 1841 census? I am wondering whether they moved to the west midlands, Bilston, Willenhall. My primary interest is in Joseph Beards born c1825

WALLACE BURGOINE - Maulden
Am seeeking information in respect of Wallace Burgoine who was born 1896/7 in Maulden. Was an orphan and lived in Maulden with Fred and Ellen Fossey and their daughter Kate. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 but killed in action 1917. The last of the Fossey family died in 1937. Any information greatly appreciated

ARTHUR FISHER - Maulden
Am seeking details of Arthur Fisher born 1890 in Maulden. Left for USA at some point after 1901 but returned to serve with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Shown then as living in Sleaford End, Maulden. Any details greatly appreciated.

Inskip's of Maulden - Maulden
I have some information and a lot of links to the Inskip's of Maulden if anyone needs any information.

Robinsons and Northwoods - Maulden
Am researching the Robinsons and Northwoods of Mauldon and Ampthill. The 17th and 18th centuries. Have much information to share. Samuel Robinson was my great grandfather. He was the illegitimate son of John Northwood.

Savidge family of Maulden - Maulden
Looking for information on the Savidge family of Maulsen during the 1600s. Martha Savidge married Edward Claridge at Maulden on 2 July 1693. She was born about November 1669, baptized 5 December 1669. After marrying, she and Edward Claridge resided at neighbouring Houghton Conquest. Martha Savidge was the daughter of John Savidge. Looking for more information about her parents and Edward Claridge's origins.

COBOURN FAMILY - Maulden
Looking for information on Cobourn family living in area from 1600 to approx late 1800's, family related to others of same name in Eversholt.

Samuel Stanbridge - Maulden
Mt Gt Uncle Samuel Stanbridge was born in 1885 in Maulden to Alfred Stanbridge & Clarissa Summerfield. He married Mansel Berwick in Haynes on 7.8.1905. Samuel was killed in France on 14.2.1917. I am trying to find out if he and Mansel had children. Can anyone help?

FRANCIS SHARP - Maulden
I'm trying to find the birth record for Francis Sharp b1812 & who doesn't appear in the parish records. Does anyone have access to the non-conformist records and is willing to do a look-up for me please? I can't help with parent's names but I do know he married Elizabeth Roberts in 1831 in Clophill. Thanks in advance.

atkins - Maulden
My grandfather Charles Sydney Atkins was a baker in Maulden, Beds. He also lived at the George Inn. He married Emma Fisher and they had 8 children. Her father was Philip Fisher and his was Edwin Atkins from Houghton. Anyone with any connection to either family would love to make contact with you.

fisher - Maulden
I have an ARTHUR FISHER born in Maulden in 1890 in my family tree and would be interested to hear from the person who has registered an interest in him, especially if he went to the USA at some point.

Summerfields of Maulden - Maulden
Hi, I am researching the Summerfield family from Maulden, Bedfordshire, England (William Summerfield b.1857) and other surnanes related to this family such as Stanbridge, Daniels, Wildman Inskip and Fisher etc. If you would like to share info please contact me. Thanks

Mossman - Maulden
Does anyone know if there was more than one Mossman family in Maulden around the 1850's. My Gt Grandmothers father was Samuel Mossman although he was never married to her mother, I have only found out this fact as I have received my Gy Grandmothers marriage cert and Samuel is named as her father - but he was not named as her father on her birth cert.

MELCHBOURNE, BEDS. - Melchbourne
I am searching for any information about Benjamin and Ann BROWN who lived in Melchbourne in Bedfordshire. Benjamins occupation is shown in the 1851 Census as Coachman at Melchbourne House. Their children were Alfred b 1842, George b 1844, Charles b 1845, Esther b 1847 and Sarah Ann born 1852. Benjamin Brown was born in Roxton,Bedfordshire and his parents were Joseph born 1791 and Mary (Linford born 1783, Great Paxton, Huntingdonshire). Ann was born in 1809 in MARCH, Cambridgeshire.

Pettit of Melchbourne - Melchbourne
Searching for the baptism of Mary Pettit circa 1813 at Melchbourne. She married William Maycock at Bozeat, Northants in 1834. Married second husband Andrew Carrington at Wollaston, Northants in 1873 when she gave her age as 60 and her father as Thomas Pettit deceased.

Ray, Bell, Crawley, Rameridge - Meppershall
I would like to swap information on the Ray, Bell, Crawley, Rameridge families of the Upper Gravnhurst, Shillington and Meppershall areas.

Ibbot/Ibbet/ or Hibbitt - Meppershall
Hi looking for any relations of the above name later they moved to Ickelford and Arsley. My great grand parents were born in this village around the 1830,s James Hibbitt or Ibbot or Ibbet and wife Mary Seymour.

Bunker - Millbrook
I am building a large family tree re the Bunker's in Bedfordshire. If anyone has Bunker connections, contact me and I'll see where or how you fit in. My line comes from Millbrook but I have details of Bunkers from many other locations.

Goodman, Bunker, Clarke - Millbrook
Looking for information on Elizabeth (Betsy)Bunker and William Goodman, who married in 1835. Their daughter, Emma Lucy Goodman(1843), married Henry Clarke(1845) in Lidlington in 1865.

Peters Family from Millbrook - Millbrook
Hi - my Peters family lived in Millbrook from about 1820 onwards. Any connections?

MATTHEW AND ROBERT ANDREW - Milton Ernest
Any information appreciated on Matthew Andrew and Robert Young Andrew both of Milton Ernest, or family. Matthew born 1891, Robert 1893 and both served Bedfordshire Yeomanry c 1912 to 1919

HART family - Milton Ernest
Looking for ancestors of Edward Hart, born about 1756 in Milton Ernest, or possibly nearby. There is a settlement document showing an Edward Hart and his wife Mary moving from Riseley to Milton Ernest in 1757 - possibly this is my Edward's parents? But I can find no record of his birth in either parish. Does anyone know of any Harts near those places?

HARTWELL - Milton Ernest
Looking for ancestors of Mary Hartwell, born about 1715 in Milton Ernest. All info. greatly appreciated.

CROXTON/ CROOKSON - Milton Ernest
Edward Hart married Hannah Croxton or Crookson in 1827 in Milton Ernest. But I'm unable to find her birth entry. Can anyone help with information on the Croxton (Crookson) family from Milton Ernest or nearby?

SIMMONS, MEAD - Milton Ernest
I am interested in the BLACKSMITHS occupying the SMITHY at MILTON ERNEST from 1650 to 1900.

Shipmans of Milton Ernest - Milton Ernest
I am looking for anything known of the Shipman family of Milton Ernest. Espescially the family of a Mary Shipman, born c1813, of whom I have no knowledge so far. She married a Samuel Burch in 1830, at St Mary Le Strand London. I am descended via her daughter, Mary Ann Eliza Burch, my GG Grandmother, so any info would be a plus.

childs family - Milton Ernest
my fathers name is on the honour plaque in the church for the first war. my sister told me that she had seen it when she was visiting Milton Ernest

King / Day families - Mogerhanger
I have Census returns so I'm looking for additional information on Thomas King b.1816 & his wife Mary Day b.1821 who lived in Mogerhanger when it was Muggerhanger, both born in Bedfordshire in a an unreadable place - looks like G**tford. Not Great Barford, as it is one word. Is there anybody local who might know what it is? They must have had a sense of humour because their sons are Charles King, George King and Arthur King...

Lack family in 1700s - Newton Bromswold
Looking for where William Lack might have moved from to arrive in Newton Bromswold in 1700s (prob between 1745 and 1770). He was the father of Thomas and Elizabeth Lack and died in Newton Bromswold in 1810. There was no record of his birth or marriage in Newton Bromswold but he would have been born in about 1745. Wondering if there is any history of families moving from somewhere else following work or something. Thomas his son was born in Newton Bromswold in 1770. From 1795 Thomas paid 6d pa to rent small holding including a field called 'Lack's Close' and then after 1820 was the landlord of the local pub (The Sun, now called The Swan).

Wooding - Newton Bromswold
Looking for Wooding family details. Charles Wooding b abt 1817 Newton Bromswold (aka Newton Bromshold by the locals). Charles marries Susannah Waples on 2 May 1843. Susannah died in 1854. Charles remarried to Charlotte Robinson (b 1831 Irchester, Northamptonshire) on 6 July 1856 and they had 7 children, including Charles Henry Wooding b 1872 Newton Bromswold. Any details on the Wooding family would be appreciated. Regards Mark

Course, Summerfield, Wiltshire, white - Northill
I am researching the following families from the Northill area of Bedfordshire. COURSE, SUMMERFIELD, WILTSHIRE, WHITE, LEIGHTON OR LAYTON BURNAGE, HOUGHTON.

SHELTON, KING, MUSICK, CLARK, POPE, SURKITT/SURCUIT/SURKETT - Northill
Dates range frpom 1700+

James Brunt - Northill
Bornin CaldeCote in Married Mary Ann Street 1857