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.

LEONARD THOMAS GREEN - Bedford
Seeking information in respect of Leonard Thomas Green, one of the Green family who operated a grocers shop at 87 High Street, Bedford for many years. Leonard is believed to have been born c 1880 and served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry during WW1. Any information greatly appreciated

Cardington/Carrington - Bedford
Im am trying to locate information on William Merrill. William was a sergeant major in the 16th regiment of foot and served in India. He died in the Royal Hospital Chelsea 1897. I have found info pertaining to his stay in the hospital which states he was born in Cardington Bed.From the records from the Fencible Villiage here in NZ, it stated that William was born 1802 circa Carrington Bed, at first I thought this was a typo, but then found a possible military record, which also stated born Carrington.All records state that William was born in Bedfordshire. Is there or was there such a place called Carrington ?, I have not been able to locate it in Bedfordshire on any maps Ive looked at, old or new. I do have other info on this family line, and some unproven family lines researcher by another person, for more info just ask.

EDWARD ARTHUR FREAME - Bedford
Am seeking details of Edward Arthur Freame born Bedford c1899 and serving in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry during WW1, when his address was 65 For End Road. Any information appreciated.

Dora Buckell - Bedford
Dora Sophia Buckell and her sons lived in Bedford in the 1880's.

HOWARD - BROTHERS - Bedford
Am seeking details in respect of two brothers who served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1. Cedric Stewart Howard was born in Wolverhampton area (Willenhall ?), attended Bedford Modern School, and was killed in action, after being commissioned to the Bedfordshire Regiment, on the Somme in 1916. His brother Granville Martin Howard also attended Bedford Modern School and after initially serving with the Beds yeomanry, transferred to the Royal Fusiliers. Any family/personal information appreciated.

CRUMMIE - BROTHERS - Bedford
Seeking details in respect of brothers Eric Raymond Crummie, born Bedford c 1895, and Mark Henry Crummie, born Bedford c 1894. Both served in the Bedfordshire yeomanry in WW1, when they were both living at 43 Ampthill Street. Any information appreciated.

HENRY CHARLES JOHNSON - Bedford
Am seeking details in respect of Henry Charles Johnson, born Bowes Park, London in 1896. The family had moved to Bedford by 1914, when Henry served with the Bedfordshire yeomanry and the Royal Engineers. His address then 3 Firbank Road, Bedford. Any information appreciated.

Isabella Gentle - Bedford
Looking for any info for Isabella Gentle Born 1793 Ashwell, Herts. she had 3 sons Thomas Gentle born 1832 ....John Gentle born 1833 and Samuel Gentle born 1843 all in Bedford...father or fathers not known !!

Inskip, Papworth - Bedford
Am researching descendents of Charles Papworth (born abt 1838, Sutton, Bedfordshire) and wife Emma Papworth (maiden name unknown, born abt 1833, Cople, Bedfordshire). Also researching descendents of Harry Inskip (possibly born in Bromham, Bedfordshire abt 1862 and wife Eliza Inskip (maiden Papworth, born abt 1859, possibly in Potton, Bedfordshire).

Cardington, Beds. - Bedford
Cardington is a village on the outskirts of Bedford. It is most famous for the two airship sheds (still there) where the R101 flew from.

ARCHIBALD WILLIAM CORNWELL - Bedford
Am seeking any details for Archibald William Cornwell born Shefford, Beds c1890 but living in Bedford by WW1. Address was 21 St Johns St by 1918 and he may have run a shop/milk bar at the premises until the 1950s. Son Archibald Kenneth ?

Hutson Family - Bedford
Trying to trace John Hutson Born:1841 in Bedford..He was a Bricklayer by Trade...His wife was Sarah(Last name unknown )she was born in St Lukes London also 1841 They had 4 childres born in London...Any help appreciated...

family tree - Bedford
Looking for people who may be related to the following families from bedford WHARTON (Carlton), PAGE (Ravesden,Bed, Gamlingay, Cambs and Hail Weston, Huntingdon), DEW(Biggleswade and Blunham), SLATER(Kempston), PORTER(Risley), BARLOW(Ravesden), COLBERT(Eaton Socon), RUTLAND(Upper Gravenhurst), WHITBREAD(Kempston), BRADSHAW, BROOKS, BOWLES, BREWER. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

John Hutson/Sarah Maryann Strong - Bedford
I am researching my ancestors John Hutson born 1841 and Sarah Maryann Strong born 1841. They had a daughter Sarah Maryann Hutson who married my great grandfather Charles Augustus Smith. I would love to make contact with anyone else researching this line.

looking for anyone with this surname St. Rose - Bedford
I live in london. i am searching for anyone with the surname St.Rose. i am trying to trace my ancenstors and those who were enable to tell me about my family, have since past away. if anyone can help please get in touch.

School - Bedford
I believe my mother attended a private school many years ago in Ashburnham Road Bedford. Any info on this school would be much appreciated

Stanley St - Bedford
Many years ago my grandfather ran a tobacconists shop from No 33 Stanley St. I would love to know who lives there now and if it has been changed much over the years.

Doctor John Jenkins - Bedford
Doctor John Jenkins was born 12 Feb 1774 in London, Middlesex. He died 30 Aug 1852 in Bedford, and is apparantly in the cemetary there. He was married to a Sarah (last name unknown) who was born 4 May 1772 in Stepney, London, Middlesex. She died 1 Aug 1851 in Bedford and is also buried there. They had 10 children, all of which I believe were born in other locations, but Mary and Eliza both died in Bedford. If anyone could help me with information that would be great!

BAVINGTON - Bedford
I am looking for information on Herbert Thomas Bavington born 1879. Herbert is my great grandfather and I am told he had a butchers shop in ST PETERS STREET, Bedford. Herbert's uncle was John Bavington (born 1871) and I am aware of a John Bavington running a butchers shop in Bromham Road, Bedford but am unsure if they were related. The line of Bavingtons I am researching originated mostly from Lower Shelton, Marston Moretaine and Lidlington. Herbert's parents were Alfred and Ada Bavington, nee Wooding (married 1876). His grandparents were James and Mary Ann Bavington (married 1856). His great grandparents were John (born 1803) and Hannah Bavington. I'd love to hear from anyone connected and with info on the Bedford Bavingtons. Many thanks. Becky

Help needed finding Spencer/Ratcliff - Bedford
I am searching for information on relatives who lived in Bedford. My Gran Edith Ratcliff Nee Spencer was a publicans daughter at the Bell Hotel Queen's Park Bedford her sisters were publicans at The Cricketers and the Carpenters Arms. One sister was called Mabel Thomas and had a son Trevor who lived in London. This was all before 1948 & possibly a bit after. Edith last lived at Bushmead Avenue before ending her days in a hospital around 1980. Her husband Kenneth Ratcliff died young in his early 50's I believe around 1950. He was in The Gordon Highlanders during the 2nd world war stationed in Bedford. They had 3 sons, twins Robert (my Father) & John & Roy who was the youngest. I would be grateful if anyone can help me.

Samuel and Christiana DERBYSHIRE and family - Bedford
Samuel DERBYSHIRE, born 1832, Spondon, Derbyshire. 1881 census address: Midland Hotel, 141 Midland Rd, Bedford. Seeking descendants of children of his second marriage (to Christiana HUDSON at Crambe, North Yorkshire, 1859): William; Joseph H.; John Samuel; Sarah Jane; Charles; Christiana; Charles Frederick; Sarah; George Edwin; May Victoria (she married Charles Edward JAMES).

Syms Covington - Bedford
I am an ancestor of Syms Covington born in Bedfordshire approx 1809 married Eliza Twyford 1841 in Stroud. Anyone with family history or has any information please contact me.

MILLINGTON family - Bedford
Searching for information on the Millingtons from bedford St Pauls area. Joseph Millington was born there in 1734, parents Joseph Millington and Ann. Does anyone know where the elder Joseph was born, or Ann's maiden name?

Francis Herbert - Bedford
Francis Herbert was born in Bedford in 1803, son of Henry herbert and Elizabeth Hills. He married Sarah Gibbs from Freshwater IOW in 1830. They had 10 children - George, Charles, Edmund, Frederick, Alfred, Sidney, Laura, Mary, Clara and ALice. He was a solicitor in Chelsea. If these names are familiar, please contact me. Pippa

Powell and Bates - Bedford
As anyone information on the Powell or Bates family The Powells were Thomas Powell married to Mercy Jolliffe and Thomas was a signal man on the railway. James Bates was a carpenter and lived in Stanley st.one Powell daughter married name Jeffries the other Graham.

Harris, Busby Read - Bedford
Ethel Busby-Read born in 1906 married Alfred Harris born in 1909? in London in the 30's. Children Doris, Ronald, Olive, Robert, Stanley, Brian & Raymond. Moved to Bedford during the 2nd world war. Alfred worked at London Brickworks and Ethel was a homemaker. She had a brother George who has recently passed away. We know that on Alfred's side, not sure if it was his father or grandfather, married Ada Woost. We know next to nothing about our ancestors so if someone could be of assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.

Chichester-Miles, Wright, Catlin, Ridley, - Bedford
Herbert was the eldest of 8 children born in the St. Cuthbert area of Bedford in 1895. He went to school in Goldington Road. We think his father was born John Herbert Miles in York. His mother was Louise Sarah Wright. We have never found his birth Certificate.

hines/rayner - Bedford
i am trying to find information on the hines and rayner family from hockcliffe , my great great grandfather was samuel hines he was born 1852 . samual married eliza rayner born 1855 the daughter of john rayner 1808. the hines family later moved to kent .if any one is related to my late ancestors i would be grateful for any information , thanks denis

SIMMONS - Bedford
searching for family of anyone named Simmons. I have researched the tree back to c.1760 and it is very interesting, particularly John Simmons born 1786, lived Chandos Street, had 9 children. one of which is my GG Grandfather.

Millard - St Pauls & St Marys area Bedford - Bedford
Seeking anyone with connections to Millard family in Bedford, particularly in St Paul's and St Mary's area in late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Oxley nee King - Bedford
I am seeking information about Edith H Oxley,nee King and children if any, sister of Bessie, born in Manchester in 1880 but living in Bedford until her marriage. Also any information on her mother Eliza King died Jan 1823 in Flitwick. Edith living in Restoring in 1823

King - The Windmill and The Bear - Bedford
I am seeking information about relatives of Charles King b 1813 landlord of The Windmill and The Bear, his son Edward King b 1847 Bedford, also licensee at The Bear. Also Martha King,nee Major, second wife of Charles, born 1835 in Hannington, Northants and first wife Elizabeth King nee Smith, also born Hannington

Frederick William Grace - Bedford
Seek contact with any descendants of Frederick William Grace, born St Pauls, Bedford about October 1883. He had brothers Alfred and Arthur. At Derby in 1909 he married Emma L M Tedder and they had children Frederick William Grace born 1909, Mabel Jennie Grace born 1911 and Eva Constance Grace born 1915. Frederick senior was killed in WW1.

ROBERT GEORGE COLLIER - Bedford
born in Bedford. Served in army at Bombay. m ELIZA LANGLEY 1822. Bedford. 5 children b in INDIA. ROSINA, b.30 May 1836. CAROLINE, b. 19 Dec.,1837 (traced).TOPKIN ADELAIDE, b. 22 April 1841. ISABELLA ELIZA, b. 11 Feb., 1843. Any information, please.

Cheshire - Bedford
Searching for information on Ben Cheshire who had a shoe/repair business. He was my Grandfather Clement Cheshire's younger brother.

Simons 1841 - Bedford
Looking for info on the Simons family (Leonard and Amelia) in 1841 census - were in Bedford 1836 but by 1851 living in Northampton. Cannot locate between these dates or on 1841 census.

Brightman - Bedford
Looking for relatives of Arthur Charles Brightman, born in Bedfordshire in 1886. Father was Hugh, and had a butcher shop. Arthur was a Bengal Lancer and served in India. After the service he toured the world,visited relatives (the Pearces) in Minnesota, stayed & married and raised his family. He died in 1967. He was my Grandfather. Thanks.. Becky

ANY PACKS FROM BEDFORDSHIRE - Bedford
i AM LOOKING FOR ALL THE pACKS THAT LIVED AND MARRIED IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND SURROUNGING AREAS. AND OTHERS THAT MARRIED INTO THE pACK fAMILY. Bolton, Burton, Harpers, Howards Nottingham Worboys. any one with information on these surnames would be appreciated.

Mayhew - Bedford
I am trying to find any details about the Mayhew family. My Gt Grandfather was William Mayhew married to Mary Ann Wootton and they had 4 daughters

Chelsom - Bedford
Does any one know of a Jack Chelsom who was married to Mary Ann Wootton in the early 1890's, they had a son called Walter Jesse. I can find no details of Jack on any census and my Gt Grandmother (Mary Wotton) remarried in 1897 to my Gt Grandfather, so what happened to Jack? He was in the 16th Bedfordshire Regiment, thats all I know.

Sydney Charles Saxby - Bedford
Looking for info on Sydney who was born in Bedford and may have married Hannah Bolton and emmigrated to either Chile and/or Argentina in or around 1898.

neal/neale Bedford - Bedford
Interested in Isaac born 1792 Battlesden wife Hannah, and son James b. Bedford. St. Pauls 1823.Any info on this family would be welcomed. Thanks in advance

STEWART, Edward James - Bedford
Looking for any info on Edward James Stewart (b. abt 1838 Calcutta, India) appears on 1901 Census as Indian Civil Servant retired living in Bedford. Wife Emma (nee Hayes), children - Edward, Violet, Edgar, Emma, Malcolm, Haldene.

Syms Covington - Bedford

Wiggins/How(e) family - Bedford
Hi,I am looking for information on a Thomas Wiggins who married Catherine Howe in 1844 Pavenham and immigrated to Australia in 1856 with 4 of their children. Thomas's father was William Wiggins who married an Ann Smith in 1817 also at Pavenham. Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated.

Saunders Jackie - Bedford
I have several photographs of Jackie Saunders. They were taken in Bedford in the early 1920's, Jackie would then have been about four years old. My Grandmother had his photograph in her locket so he must have been special to the family in some way. If anyone has any information about Jackie or the Saunders family, living in Bedford at that time, I would very much like to hear from them.