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Studds
- Woburn
Looking for Thomas Studds born 1792/96 and possible brothers Robert and Barnet.
Thomas married Mary Wells 1818 at Bath, Robert married Emma or Mary Beasley 1814 and Barnet married Sarah Fower 1813. I do not know the birth place but as a lot of Studds's seem to come from Bedford I am hoping some one will have come across them.
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Hirdle
- Woburn
Searching for Hirdles - descended from Caroline Rebecca Hirdle, dau of John Hirdle and Eliza Sear. Caroline came to Australia 1870s.
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Guy Family
- Woburn
My great great grandparents John and Mary GUY lived in Woburn between 1800 and 1857. John (born 1768 in Woburn) was the son of William and Hannah Guy. I cannot find any record of William Guy marrying Hannah, nor of John Guy marrying Mary. These marriages may not have taken place in Beds. Anyone able to help?
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woburn house painter
- Woburn
looking for info on walter james garner charles born woburn 1845 he was a house painter and married emma robinson approx 1868 she was born manchester 1848 who was walter's parents any info no matter how small gratefully recieved
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EDWARD ABBIS OR ABBISS
- Woburn
Information appreciated on Edward Abbis(s) of Speedwell Farm, Woburn who served Bedfordshire Yeomanry and Machine Gun Corps 1915 -1919
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Davis Samual
- Woburn
trying to trace the family history of Samual Davis baptised 21/01/1740 in Woburn. Married Mary date unknown and had 1 son Samual baptised 29/5/1764 at Woburn who later married Ann Gale in Colmworth on 26/11/1791. Trying to trace any brothers or sisters of Samual Davis (bap. 21/01/1740). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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teagle
- Woburn
trying to find more information about William Teagle b abt 1801 and wife Hannah Perry m. 5/3/1820 living in woburn
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William Henley b. 1782
- Woburn
William born 1782 (upholsterer), and his wife Ann (nee White) and their younger son William Ralph born 1810, all disappear from the records in Woburn some time after 1810. The elder son John Henley (tailor) turns up in Brighton sometime before 1836 when he was accepted into the Salem Chapel as a member. Where were all the family in this 26-years gap - and how did John come to be in Brighton ?
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Knight
- Woburn
William Edward Knight Born 1905 Chipping Norton Oxon. A Gamekeeper on the Woburn Estate in the 1960's.He had two sons. Any info appreciated.
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Andrew Henley
- Woburn
Andrew Henley (listed as 'Endley' in the parish register) married Mary Langford in 1733 in Woburn. However, no trace before then. Where did he come from ?
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Hudson
- Woburn
Looking for information on the ancestors of John Thomas Hudson (b 1862).
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Woburn Hospital WW1
- Woburn
In Woburn parish church, near where I live, there is a memorial to soldiers, nurses and doctors who died at the hospital set up in Woburn by the Duchess of Bedford in WW1. Also there is an excellent historical exhibition in the Heritage Centre. If anyone is seeking info on such people I would be happy to try to help.
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Featherstone Woburn
- Woburn
Searching for Henry Featherstone born Woburn around 1820. Also Sarah Robinson possibly of St Paul parish Bedfordshire. This couple parented a child Henry Robinson born 1841.
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Robinson Henry
- Woburn
Looking for birth details and parentage of Henry Robinson born Woburn Bedfordshire 1841. Mother Sarah Robinson ? father.
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Elizabeth Robinson 1850's
- Woburn
Searching for father of Elizabeth Robinson born around Ridgemont, Woburn, Bedfordshire in early 1850's. Mother Sarah Robinson born 1816 in Ridgemont. Elizabeth later married Thomas Miller. Other children of Sarah Robinson were Charles Robinson born 1837 and Henry Robinson born 1842.
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Robert Salmon
- Woburn
Looking for info about Robert SALMON 1763-1821. He was employed by the Duke of Bedford
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William Edward Roger Freeman
- Woburn
Owner of the Pub Wheatsheaf, brewer, wine, spirit, and corn merchant, Market place, from
Also the, grocer and chemist, agent to the London assurance company High street. He died in 1876 - aged 71 leaving a family that I would like to trace.
Thanks for looking Tim.
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Polly, Nancy,Pat ,Stevens
- Woburn Sands
I am tryng to trace any information on three ladies who lived together in Woburn Sands in the 1930's. I assume they were either sisters or related through marriage and born around the 1870's. I can not find them on the census. Many thanks.
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David Norris
- Woodside
David Norris (born 1857) of Woodside, Beds, married Sarah Stanbridge (born 1861) of Markyate, Herts. The 1901 census of Markyate shows them with 6 children. Anyone with information of David Norris' parents, please?
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Ensbury & Haynes
- Wootton
Looking for any information on Arthur ENSBURY who married Emma HAYNES in 1884 in Wootton. Also their children: Edward b. c1885 Wootton, Albert b. c1887 Wootton, Violet b. 1889 Wootton, Eric William b. 1890 Kempston, Percy David b. 1894 Kempston andEllen May b. 1897 Kempston.
Many thanks.
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Burraway
- Wootton
Wanted - Any information on the Burraway family who lived in Wootton from the early 1800s up to the present day.
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WEST
- Wootton
I am looking for the birth of Catherine West in Wootton circa 1800. She married James Ayres about 1840.
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William Hedding and Susan Emery
- Wyboston
Seekings information on the descendants of:
William Hedding
Born 7 Sep, 1789 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Married 9 Jul, 1810 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Died 25 Aug, 1848 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Buried Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Christening 26 Mar, 1790 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Occupation 1824 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Parents William Hedding Snr and Elizabeth Crow
Wife Susan Emery
Born 1786 Blenham, Bedford, England
Died 7 Aug, 1825 Wyboston In Eaton Socon, Bedfordshire, England
Buried 10 Aug, 1825 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Christening 1 May, 1786 Eaton Socon, St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England
Parents William Emery and Danah Thomas
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Leonard HEDDING
- Wyboston
After details of : Leonard Hedding b. 30 Mar 1812 in Wyboston. Died 17 Apr 1876 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Married Mary Ann Mills 6 Aug 1839 in Witney, Witney, Oxfordshire, England. (B. Jan 1814)
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Thomas and Anne
- Wymington
I am looking for information on a Thomas Dickerson born 1715. married Anne who was born 1719, They were married about 1740
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Chamberlain Family
- Yelden
searching for parents/family of James Chamberlain born about 1769 in Yeldon and married Ann born about 1773 in yeldon. Children John christened 23.8.1795 Yeldon, William christened 17.6.1798 Yeldon and Mary christened 12.5.1805 Yeldon. William born 1798 married Sarah Burry of All Cannings Wiltshire and lived there with children Anna? and Joseph who was born 1840. 1881 census shows Joseph living in Lacock Wiltshire with wife Edith and many children.
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Anna May Hamilton Smith
- Yelden
Have you come across Anna her Uncle was Curate of Yeldon from 1881- 1901 his name was Charles Howes Smith Rector and Curate of Yeldon,Anna was my Great Aunt and she seems to have disapeared from the scene aged 16,after 1891 Census.he had a son Thomas Alfred Howes Smith who was a Solicitor until 1949 in Chesterfield.regards David.
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John Denyer 1755
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
John Denyer, 29 Jun 1755 Surrey, Bedford
John Denyer, 15 Jan 1786 Elston, Bedford
Thomas Abbott Denyer, 4 Jul 1830 Harper St. WM, Bedford
John Henry Denyer, 5 Feb 1861 No. 38 Gwyn St. SP, Bedford
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Marston
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
My ancestors with the following surname live around Bedfordshire area Marston,Cranfield,Luton and Amphill. My g grandparants are Alfred Whittington and Susan Rust.Would like to hear from other people with possible links.
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Wingrove
- Bedfordshire
John Wingrove arrived in Australia as a convict in 1825 having been tried in London in 1824, stated his native place as Bedfordshire. However,suspect may have been born in London area. Possible brother, Frederick, also a convict to Australia. Possible parents, David and Mary. Looking for ANY possible information. Thanks
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BEDFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
I am seeking to obtain information in respect of any men who served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry, especially during the period 1900 - 1920, with a view to publication. All contributions will be acknowledged and attributed. Offers of medals, photographs, ephemera etc also greatly appreciated.
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William Wright
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Can anyone help knock my brick wall. Am looking for any information on William Wright B. abt 1855/56 in Warwickshire, Had children, William b. 1883 Annie b 1885, Marjorie 1887. Annie was born in Epsom Surrey and William & Marjorie were born Melton Mowbray. I have them as living in Chiddington, Surrey 1891 then Cardington Bedfordshire, 1901. Marjorie married Albert Greenway in 1909 and moved to Canada in 1911. I have no information on her family or her mother. Is anyone else looking for this family and could help me.
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THOMAS HOW/ HOWE
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Looking for the birthplace/ year of Thomas How/ Howe. He was born about 1775-1780. He married in 1802 in Essex, then brought his family to settle in Harrold, Beds. He is shown in 1841 as being born in Bedfordshire, but I can't find him! Any help welcome!!
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Eliza Langley
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Eliza Langley m Robert George Collier ? BEDFORD about 1825-1830. Children born in India Bombay.Rosina, b.1836. Caroline, b.1837. Topkin Adelaide, b.1841. Isabella Eliza, b.1843. Caroline m Peter Watson and ret to England. Like to find out more about this family.
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aunt looking for aunt
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Hello ou tthere i am from Italy and i am trying to find a part of my family which i have no idea where they are all i know is that they come from Halifax and there names Amanda.L Steven.M and Maria.E Csorba mothers name is Karin and last thing i have seen is Amanda has been on searching for her fam on line in the year 2005 so that means that they are looking for use aswell if anyone does know them please tell them that i am on line looking for them
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Gray and Lenton Family
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Would love to hear from anyone you has a connection or knowns the Gray Family who lived in Wilden.Information I have is Ebenezer Gray married Maria Lenton b 1808 she died at the Union Work House Bedford 1869.They had 2 sons as far as I know Ebenezer and Henry b 1839.
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Myers - Bedfordshire
- Bedfordshire (County, Beds, BDF, England)
Trying to find information on Emily Jane Myers born 1868 Bedford had a brother Arthur born 1890 and Percy William born 1899, he was killed in the first world war age19. Parents were Arthur Myers and Elizabeth Nottingham. And any information on Myers surname.
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