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Cullum - Doughty - Adstock
seeking information on a ---- Doughty Cullum of Adstock. Relation to the Cullum family of Wheatley, Oxford. Also seeking an Ada Doughty Cullum, same family, born in Brentford in 1907. Thanks

Loosley, Alscot - Alscot
Richard Lowsley (copyholder, d. 1636), is the "Elder of Alscott". In 1777, the Loosley family is still living there (Richard Loosley, see 1777 Rate Assessment), but by 1786 he had moved to Longwick. Has anyone else got Alscot Loosleys in their early trees?

Flexman - Amersham
Looking for info regarding Hannah Flexman, married to Thomas Taylor, they had a son called George in Amersham (Coleshill) in 1839.

William Scott - Amersham
I am looking for information on William Scott who lived in either Amersham or Chesham Bois, as referred to in his will of 1851.

Weller - Amersham
William WELLER established a brewery in 1771 or earlier. He died in 1802 and bequeathed the brewery to three of his sons: John (1759-1843), William II (1764-1843) and Joseph (1766-1857). Joseph emigrated to New South Wales. When John and William II died in 1843 the brewery passed to John's son Edward (1790-1850) and William's son William III (1797-1859), then to William's sons William IV (1840-1908), Edward (1843-1890) and George (1844-1929.) They owned about 120 public houses and supplied others, becoming the principal employer in Amersham. The business was sold to Benskin's Brewery following George's death in 1929. I have further details of brewery, and also of Weller family back to 1542.

LINE / LEE Families - Amersham
Happy to make contact with any persons interested in the Genealogy of the LINE family 1580s to date. My 3Gt Grandfather William LINE married Charlotte LEE (Father Richard LEE) at Amersham in 1803.

Great great grandparents - Amersham
Looking for any information on James PENN (b c1800 Amersham) who married Frances SANDERS (b 1795 Shirburn)

Ayres, Hatch, Pursey families - Amersham
I am researching my Ayres, Hatch and Pursey families all of whom lived in the Amersham-Penn-Winchmore Hill-Coleshill area from at least the 1730s. My g-grandfather William Ayres was a blacksmith in Amersham High St from about 1880 until about 1907: his son Thomas was a barber in Whielden St from abt 1905 to 1950. My Hatch ancestors included three generations who owned the Whielden Gate chair factory from 1849 to 1945 (it was located near the old Queen's Head on the Wycombe Rd: it is now a picnicsite). My Pursey ancestors included three generations that ran The Plough Inn in Winchmore Hill from abt 1870 until 1953.

frederick abel - Amersham
looking for any infomation on frederick abel born c1847 amersham bucks.any infomation greatly appreciated

Parslow - Amersham
Any info on the family of John Parslow c1860 of Amersham (or Common), father Wm c1831, gratefully received

Hobbs - Amersham
Gilbert Hobbs aged 30 and a Coal Merchant lived with wife Fanny aged 31 abd daughter Viola aged 4

LEAPER - SHARDELOES - AMERSHAM - Amersham
Joshua Leaper, bailiff/estate manager at Shardeloes about 1700. Any further information on him or family gratefully received

Lt.Col Charles & Audrey Prior - Amersham
Does anybody know anything of a family in Amersham in the 1930s, Lt. Col Charles and Audrey Prior and their three children Anne, John, and Anthony. They are distant relations of my wife and we would love to establish contact.

Bates - Amersham/ Amersham Common - Amersham
I am trying to trace details of my 3gt.-grandparents, William Bates (born about 1820 in Amersham), married to Sophia Bates (born about 1825, also in Amersham), and if possible, their forebears.

William Spooner c1806-bef1869 - Amersham
I am looking for the parents and siblings of my 3rd great-grandfather William Spooner, born c1806 in Amersham. He married Sophia Cox in 1831 at Great Missenden and they lived in Amersham until at least the early 1860's (I have details of all their children).

Pictons family - Amersham
Looking for information on the picton family from amersham in particular sarah born 1821 and her father william and mother ann parrot born 1792.

WALKER FORD - Amersham
Looking for families. Mary WALKER married John FORD at Amersham in 1754

slade - Amersham
Looking for information on the Slade family who were blacksmiths in Amersham 1800's. Charles and Emma c1824 who lived in Coleshill are as far back as I go. They were my G.G Grandparents.

Paul Line 1701-1755 in Amersham - Amersham
Paul Line was a Butcher he lived in Amersham 1701-1755. Does anyone have any more information about him?

William Line 1733-1755 in Amersham - Amersham
William Line was a Butcher he lived in Amersham 1733-1755 Does anyone have any more information about him?

COX - Amersham
Looking for information regarding Elizabeth COX who married George SMITH in Amersham c1886.

Amersham shop 1930s - Amersham
Does anyone know if Rupert Joyes had a shop (probably drapery) in Amersham during 1930s?

Bailey/Elizabeth Porter - Amersham
Looking for any info on Lizzie Bailey(nee Porter) who married in Amersham between april/June 1921 to a Mr Bailey. She had brothers one who was James Alfred Porter married Lily Foxon in 1923 and one who went to Canada. Think she had a daughter Mary?Her brother James had two daughters May and Lily Her father was Alfred Porter and after he passed away his wife married a Ted Preist and they lived in Bulstrode Park? Buckinghamshire.So far have been unable to trace any member of this family any help would be appreciated

French Family - Amersham
Trying to trace descendants of Lewin and Rose French - as far as I know, 3 children. Nellie, George and Jim (full name Stanley James). Nellie is believed to have married a doctor. George disappeared but Jim is believed to have stayed in the Amersham area with his wife Dorothy. Any information gratefully received.

William & Sophia BATES both b. Amersham 1820s - Amersham
Seeking dedicated Researchers interested in the family of William and Sophia BATES. Both were born in or near Amersham BUCKS around 1820 and 1825 resp. Their son was Joseph BATES and Joseph's son Harry George BATES married Eliza STREETON at Hemel Hempstead (Boxmoor) HERTS 31 Mar 1906. Harry migrated to Queensland in 1907 and his wife followed in 1911. They settled near Proserpine, Queensland, and have descendents. Eliza died at Brisbane in 1934 and Harry died at Proserpine in 1960. Any info on William and Sophia's families appreciated.

Penn - Amersham Common
searching for birch in penn bucks have got back to 1840 but have hit a brick wall any help would be welcome.

Surname TURNER in Amersham - Amersham Common
Is anyone researching TURNER in the Woodrow area of Amersham please.Have some details but looking for more.Any help appreciated.

Rance in Amersham - Amersham Common
I am tracing the family Rance. My ancestor Amos Rance was born Amersham Common in about 1837. His children were William (my lineage), Robert, Walter, Mary Anne. Any descedents of those children would be of interest

Lemming of Amersham - Amersham on the Hill
Looing for information about the Lemming family of William Lemming, a pork butcher, born 1852 Amersham, died 11 March 1912 at his home 'HOLLY BANK", Amersham on the Hill. Son of Anthony Lemming born abt 1821 and a wheelwright by Occupation who died 1881 in Amersham. William's wife was Emily Vass (born abt 1850 in Clapham Surrey). Their children were William, Rose Emily, Alfred, Albert, Clara, George & Edith. The children were born in either Middlsex or London. I am particularly interested in George but any information about the family would be appreciated. Contact Kerry

Ashendon - Ashendon
Searching for details of early (Pre 1750) instances of Ewers in Ashendon

TUFFNEY - Asheridge
Rosetta Tuffney b1848, Asheridge. Trying to find anything about her,parents, siblings,date of birth.

Bedford - Asheridge
KINGSTON BEDFORD abt1803 trying to find anything about parents and siblings

John & Samuel Ware - Asheridge
Looking for any information about John and his son, Samuel Ware who farmed / owned Asheridge Farm in the late 1700's to early 1800's. Happy to exchange what information I have.

Bierton, Butler, Kent - Aston Abbotts
I'm researching the Bierton family from Aston Abbots and their forebears.

Bierton - Aston Abbotts
I am looking into the Bierton Surname of Aston Abbotts Buckinghamshire. I have just come across a newspaper artical of Edith Gertrude Bierton born about 1906 died aged 55 years, single woman, house keeper to a local Doctor by the name of Pearson (Aylesbury), they appear to have got a faulty electric Kettle which poor (Gertrude) as she was known, got a scewer and tried to mend. She was electrocuted. Her Funeral took place according to burial register Aston Abbotts on the 29th April 1961 age 55years, she was sister to Arthur J. Bierton of Aston Abbotts, he identified her. Locals remember a Jim Bierton, who died about 20 years ago, and think that Edith Gertrude was his sister.

Bierton, Kent, Caddery/cowdry, Carter - Aston Abbotts
I'm researching the BIERTON family from Aston Abbots and their forebears. Martha b.1852, daughter of James and Phillis (nee KENT) BIERTON, moved to Sheffield where she married John HOWE from Bincombe, Dorset. Thomas and Philis are mispelled Biceton on the Sheffield 1881 census. There are stories of the first James Bierton who was a foundling left at the entrance of Bierton Parish church with a wad of money in his basket. Has anyone else heard this tale? Please ignore earlier message.

Matilda Hedges - Aston Abbotts - Aston Abbotts
Looking for details of the family of Matilda Hedges born C1874 married Tom Stanley C1894 any help would be most appreciated.

Spicer - Aston Clinton
Joseph Spicer born 1840 son of Benjamin Spicer. Any Info?

smith - Aston Clinton
Am searching for any info on the family of JOB SMITH b 1845ish Aston Clinton, married Mary Ann Slade 1863 (she was born Weston Turville) He seems to disappear after this date and the whole family seem to disappear after 1891! Were they travellers? Any info, however small, greatly appreciated -I am his ggggranddaughter.

Nicholls - Aston Clinton
Hi, I am looking for information on Thomas Nicholls born around 1741 who married Elizabeth Castle (or Castel). I am particulary interested in Thomas's parents.

Baldwin and Kinge - Aston Clinton
William Kinge b. 1515, married Cecily (?) b. 1519. What is her last name, who were her parents? Their dau Alice was b. 1539. She married Henry Baldwin in 1555. What else can someone tell me?

Chibnall - Astwood
I have a list of 100 Chibnalls (including some Chibnal, Chibnale)which start in the late 1500's. Few of these are verified with original records, but originate from Visitations etc. Mostly Bucks then Beds.

Bates - Aylesbury
Descendants of Benjamin BATES born circa 1833 in Aylesbury. He was a son of Francis BATES and Susannah READ. This Benjamin BATES married Elizabeth ORSMOND in 1855. Benjamin BATES emigrated to Australia and died in 1882. His wife Elizabeth ORSMOND wasa daughter of Thomas ORSMOND nad Elizabeth CATTERNS or CATTARNS.

Library Institute Of 1880 - Aylesbury
From Cassells Gazetter c1896 Aylesbury : 1891 Population : 8,922 - The Library Institute a gift of Lord Rothschild was opened in 1880 in Temple St.+ a Working Mens Club of 1887.

Elliott - Aylesbury
George Elliott (b.1834/7) married Eleanor Janes(christened.1846)at Ivinghoe. Information about their family please

Bernard - governor - Aylesbury
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Sir Francis Bernard born 1711 ? died at Aylesbury 16th June 1779. A British lawyer and politician, colonial governor of New Jersey 1758-60, and of Massachusetts Bay 1769-69.

Glenister / Dwight / Elsden. Lye Green, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Aylesbury
Im looking for information on Maria Glenister (nee?) who was 74 in 1901 and a widow living with her daughter Mary Dwight and her children David J, Ben, May, Rose M and Violet Dwight (my great grandmother - married William C Elsden) The family livedat Lye Green, Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. I believe Rose M married a man called Charles Strand and Ben married a lady called Gladis or Gladys. They had two children, Ron Dwight and Alan Dwight. Ron married Shirley (nee ?) and I believe moved toSouth Africa. Alan married Carol (nee ?) but may have got divorced. If anyone has any information or is descended from any of these people, please do get in touch so that I can fill in some of the blanks!

ELLIOTT and GINGER's from Aylesbury - Aylesbury
All Ginger families from late 1700s on and Elliott's from Walton Green/Aylesbury mid 1800's

Jacksons of Walton Green - Aylesbury
Looking for info on what happened to Alice Jackson, born Walton in the 1870s, daughter of John Jackson and Mary Ann Phillips. Alice's siblings were Eliza and Walter.

Butler - Aylesbury
looking for Anthony Butler born 1838 parents possibly Elizabeth and Benjamin


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