Wiles-Colmworth - Colmworth
Looking for anything to do with the Name Wiles in the Colmworth, Bedfordshire area. I have managed to trace back unto the late 1790's and am looking for more information to go further back..... lat name i have is James Wiles born around mid 1790's.

Rev John Cox Cox Edwards - Colmworth
Last heard of Application for Curates Licence Bolnhurst, Beds.(1867) Sp. Maria Hedger Rees (m. 1861) Son, Joseph (1863), Maud (1866), Florence ann (1870. Jospeh died on Empress of Ireland. Stained glass window commemorates in Ecton Village church. Also, poss elder daughter Constance Reah - although mother's name different - Kirsten Hodges????

Summerfield family - Cople
Info on SUMMERFIELD family of Cople between 1690's and 1730's - William SUMMERFIELD m Alice CORBEY 1723 in Bedford, branch moved to Cardington, Cotton End, then Lincs.

Summerfield - Cople
I think i've traced my family tree back to 1896 to a William Summerfield,son Thomas 1739,has any one else got any more info,Sandra

Summerfield family - Cotton End
Links to SUMMERFIELD family of Cotton End from 1750's through to 1860's. Big families, were maybe tenant farmers of Whitbread land? One branch known to have emigrated to Iowa, USA. Lots of info, but more welcome!

Watts - Cranfield
Looking for any info on Elizabeth Watts b circa 1811. Later marries James Bunker in Millbrook, Beds.

Re Reading Room & Library - Cranfield
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Cranfield : 1891 Population : 1,365 - There is a reading room and library.

Lord John Cranfield - Cranfield
Born about 1807. Any information welcome.

Wells & Thompson - Cranfield
I am just starting my family tree...and have a long long way to go. I am looking for any information on either of the surnames 'Wells' Or 'Thompson'. These are my grandparents names. I know that the 'Wells' were travellers and settled in Bourne End, Cranfield in the late 1890's to 1900's. Any info would be gratley appreciated.

OLIVER EDWARD ANSTEE - Cranfield
Any information appreciated on Oliver Edward Anstee or family. Born c1897 and living Bourne End, Cranfield, he served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry from 1915 to 1919.

Ford family - Cranfield
Looking for any information about the FORD or READ families in Cranfield Beds at the turn of the century. Other names are HARPUR/BACCHUS/GOFF. James Ford and Mary Ann Read were my great grandparents.

HARRIS, BIGNALL, HERN, COOPER, AUSTIN - Cranfield
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.

Goodman family - Cranfield
Looking for info about the Goodman family - my earliest ancestor confirmed is Charles Goodman born 1768, wife Elizabeth Gudgeons. I want to find his parents etc if possible. Know he had children George and William - anyone know any others? The family were builders. I know that George's son Josiah became a bit of a philanthropist in Cranfield in later life although he lived in London. I am descended through Josiah's brother Charles.

King family - Dunstable
Looking for any connections or information re the family of William King and Sarah Summerfield of Dunstable (married 1815). Also the family of Thomas William King and Martha Warner of Dunstable (married 1853)

Kenneth Evans - Dunstable
I am trying to find information on Kenneth George Evans, son of Charles Leopold Evans and Bianca Evans nee Nitschke. He was born 1910 in malta and died 1st/april/1995 in Dunstable. Any information is most appriciated.

gresham, Brown - Dunstable
Looking for a William gresham, child of Wiiliam and Martha(Brown) and any other family of above

VICTOR GEORGE ALLEN - Dunstable
Any information appreciated on Victor George Allen (known as George) b 1894 Dunstable and living St Peters St and West St by 1918. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry 1914-1918 but unhappily killed in action August 1918.

WILLIAM NATHANIEL ALLWOOD - Dunstable
Any information appreciated on William Nathaniel Allwood or family. Born 1895 in Dunstable. Father Stephen Charles Allwood was Chief Officer of Dunstable Fire Brigade from 1909 - 1911 but cannot trace family after 1913 although William serves in theBedfordshire Yeomanry and Machine Gun Corps from 1912 to 1919.

LEMUEL RICK IRONS - Dunstable
Any information appreciated on Lemuel Rick Irons born 1892 in Melton Mowbray but later moved with family to Dunstable. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 - two brothers also served in other units. Lived 19 Edward St in 1918. Anything welcomed.

impey - Dunstable
hi i am trying to gain some information on my nans family name impey they originated from this area my nan married my grandad whose name is rance any information on these two names would be great especially impey thankyou

RALPH COOK - Dunstable
Seeking any information on Ralph Cook born Battlesden 1892, Houghton Regis by 1901 and Brewers Hill, Dunstable by 1918 when he served in the Bedfordshire Yeomanry and the RAF.

JOSEPH MICHAEL COOK - Dunstable
Seeking information on Joseph Michael Cook born in Hockliffe, Beds in 1887 and living in the Chalk Hill area of Dunstable thereafter. Served WW1 and after with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry.

Cook/King - Dunstable
I am looking for any info re the family of Thomas Cook and Martha King, who married 1867 in Dunstable. Thomas was a bootmaker.

THOMAS DANIEL GILBEY - Dunstable
Am seeking information on Thomas Daniel Gilbey born Dunstable 1887 and living at High St North, Stuart St and in later life, at 13 Clifton Road. Married Hilda and still in Dunstable in the late 1960s. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry and County of London Yeomanry and Machine Gun Corps in WW1

WATERFIELD - Dunstable
I am looking for relatives of Waterfield family who has connections with East Indies Thanks

Ayre - Dunstable
i am after anyone with information on the ayre family as i would like to build my family tree. i cango back to parents uncles and grand parents but not after them. if anyone has any information on siddy ayre or irene ayre please contact me

Richards - Dunstable
Am trying to trace anyone who knew brothers Alf & Harry Richards. They moved to Dunstable after WWII & worked for Waterlows the printers.

Sidney Charles Green - Dunstable
I am looking for information about my great grandfather,Sidney Charles Green.He lived High st South, Dunstable until his death in 1951.In the 1901 census he is living in Luton,this also records him being born in Tottenham.Any information would be great.

Robert Daniel born Dunstable c.1760 - Dunstable
Robert Daniel married Elizabeth Brewer in Dunstable 22 Apr 1785. They had children Mary, Ann, William, John, Thomas and Martha. I am descended from William christened 2 May 1790 who married Ann from Leighton Buzzard. I would be very interested to heard from anyone with more information about Robert and his family.

SUMMERFIELD/WOOD/FRANKLIN/GROOM - Dunstable
My nan was born Hilda May Wood she married Percy William Summefield from London, Her mother was Ada Emily Franklin,born in Dunstable and her father was Frederick William Wood,he was born in Biggleswade, Percy Summerfield had a sister called Ivy she married a Walter Groom and had a son called Alan, any info would be appreciated.

KENRICK KING - Dunstable
Any information on kenrick king, Luton, Dunstable area.

Giddings - Dunstable
I am looking for information on Frederick Giddingshe was born in Dunstable c1835, married to Elizabeth, had two children Frederick born 1855 and Elizabeth 1853. I can find no trace of him after 1851 census. Has any one any news of him please? Thank you in anticipation.

Franklin(White Horse Public House) - Dunstable
My great grandmother was Ada Emily Franklin b.1879,married to Frederick William Wood.Her family was very well connected to the old White Horse Pub that was in Church Street Dunstable untill it was knocked down in 1960's. I know she had lots of brothers and sisters,if there is anyone connected to this side of my family out there can you please contact me .Sandra

Ellen KING married William Herbert WALKER - Dunstable
This couple married in Dunstable, 1894. Looking for any connections.

Joseph KING married Eliza HOWARD - Dunstable
This couple married in Dunstable, 1856. Looking for any connections.

PIERACCINI - Dunstable
Seeking Pieraccini family. Peter Pieraccini killed in France WW1. He was a member of the Bedfordshire Regiment. Wife Eliza emigrated to Australia with 6 children in 1920.

John Anstee - Dunstable
Looking for any onfo on John Anstee (b about 1813 in Dunstable). Especially keen to find his parents. He married Harriet Ann Knotts (b 1810 Egham, Staines)in Stanwell Middlesex in 1834.

Young - Dunstable
researching James Young b 1831 Aston Clinton Buckinghamshire, straw bonnet blocker & thatcher & onetime innkeeper, married Emma Paul in 1850c . Children all born in Dunstable or Luton Bedfordshire: Maria 1851-1861c, Elizabeth b 1852, James Edward Paul Garry b 1859, Sarah 1862-1960, William b 1864, Charles Edwin b 1869. (James' second marriage to Louisa R produced children Frank b 1874, and Annie M b 1877) . Sarah b 1862 married James Andrew Runcieman 1884 Luton Bedfordshire and immigrated to NZ - Julie

MELSON nee ASHTON-STEELE - Dunstable
I am looking for a lady called elsie shirley gloria margaret maureen ann MELSON who lived in great northern road dunstable in 1942 there were several of the family last known to be living in enfield middlesex in 1947 any decendants named Melson or CYRIL ALBERT EDWARD PARR would love to know where they went after this time thankyou pauline

The 'International' Dunstable - Dunstable
I am trying to find out anything about The 'International' which was in Dunstable in the 1920's, we are researching my Nan's brothers' George Johnston and William Johnston who we believe both died in Dunstable in 1924 and 1925. One of them apparently worked at the International. Any help appreciated.

GLOVER - Dunstable
Can anyone help me? I am trying to trace Robert Glover or his decendants. He is named on my baptismal certificate as my father. I was born in 1939 in Dunstable, and adopted in l941 when I was 18 months old to a couple in Newcastle. I traced my birth mother when I was 50 and cannot seem to have any success at all in tracing Robert Glover or his family. It could be that his family do not know of my existence. I have two daughters and would like to get this information for them. I would greatly appreciate any help.

Edlesborough, Dunstable - Dunstable
Glass Bottle Row, Edlesborough, were thirteen cottages adjoining Broomstick Cottage, behind 8 High Street, Edlesborough, demolished in the 1890s. The Docking Heritage Group are researching a Glass Bottle Row in Docking, Norfolk, and have no idea how the street got its name. Does anyone know why Edlesborough's Row was so called?

Duncombe - Dunstable
Looking for any relations of George Duncombe(my Grt Grandfather) born 1840. Married Sarah and lived in Victoria St Dunstable also Houghton Regis. Children were Ernest b1873, Fred b1871 and became an organ repairer,Harry b1878 and became a policeman,Jane b1866 and I think married an Allen,,Lizzie b1864 (my grandmother who married William Branson)and became a milliner.regards Geoff

alan and lesley hobbins - Dunstable
They both worked at bbc whitecity micrographics unit until 1995 they lived in dunstable. Lesley was lesley greene from essex and they had their wedding in beds. They had a child in february 2004/05 not vcery sure

Stanbridges / Stonebridges - Dunton
Several members of the Stanbridge, later becoming Stonebridge family lived here, probably from the time that Nicholas Stanbridge inherited his father's farm in Stagsden (probably 1640 ish) till Lewis Stanbridge and his wife Sarah (nee Clark) moved toSutton in 1760s. I have several wills which link the Stagsden family to this line.

Stanbridge - Dunton
looking for link from Thomas Stanbridge of Wilstead to his Stagsden ancestors. Possibly he was son of Nicholas. Thomas' daughter, Frances Stanbridge (m. John Whetstone) lived Dunton.

Thomas King of Dunton - Dunton
I'm looking for a Thomas King that was born in 1698 and died there in 1770; buried 31 Jan 1770 at Dunton, Bedfordshire. He married a girl called Sarah, last name unknown circa 1725 and she was born 1704, died 1767 and was buried in Dunton 16 Aug 1767. The only child I have listed is Thomas King born 7 June 1733 in Dunton and died in Little Gransden, Cambridge, England 27 Aug 1790. He married Sarah Townsend in 1758 in Cambridgeshire. I need to know who Thomas Kings children and parents (and descendants) are and the maiden name of his wife. Someone alleged on their genealogy site that this line of Kings goes way back to John King, Bishop of London so I need to prove as such.

old photos - Dunton
Does anyone know where I can find some old photos of Dunton around late 1800's. My ancestors come from the area. The Davi(e)s family seem to have been there from 1700 to late 1800.

Penn family of Dunton, Bedfordshire - Dunton
I am looking for James Penman born Abt 1522 in Dunton, Bedfordshire. His son Johannes Penn or Penman baptised in Dunton Church on 13.3.1557. His sisters Margaretta born 1540. and Jonet Penman b.1648. James,Johannes and Jonet lived there till around 1570 approx, before moving to Edinburgh.Midlothian Scotland. If anyone has a connection to this family please get in contact. thank you.

Gadsden - Eaton Bray
I am a new researcher seeking details of the Gadsden families who lived in and around Eaton Bray, particularly in the 18c and 19c.