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Cambridgeshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

Curious Fox Village listings - 295 villages County town: Cambridge Other major towns: Wisbech Origins of Name: Cambridgeshire,Bridge over River Granta , Anglo Saxon/ Brittonic. Isle of Ely, Eel District, An... more

Wilkins of Arrington - Arrington
Would love to hear from anyone who may be researching or related to the Wilkins Family, which originated in Arrington, Cambridgeshire. Both William Wilkins(christened 12 Dec. 1824), and son Isaiah(born 1857 Arrington) and their respective families,later emigrated to Qld, Australia. Any information, regardless of how trivial, would be greatly appreciated.

WILKINS OF ARRINGTON - Arrington
I am interested in the Wilkins of Arrington as they form part of my background family history. I have details back to 1765. Anyone with similar interest in this family willing to make contact?

CHARTER - Arrington
Charter Family INC JOHN Charter, Alfred John Charter, Elizabeth Charter, Arthur Charter,Ernest Charter 1870's

Looking for... - Ashley
Any one who has any information to help with my family tree. The family name was IASON. they lived in and around Ashley 1880 to about 1920.

MORLEY George (c1610-1661) - Balsham
Am seeking the baptism details of George Morley who married Lettice HUMFREY in Balsham in 1633. they baptised 10 childen here and were buried here. Also looking for the marriage of their son George (1649-1717) to some-one called Sarah. After their marriage, this couple lived out their lives in Dullingham.

HUMFREY Martin b circa 1580 m Agnes BURTON - Balsham
Martin Humfrey first appears in Balsham in 1609 marrying Agnes Burton. They baptised 4 children here including my ancestor Lettice, and both were buried here. Am seeking both Martin and Agnes's baptisms.

LIVERMORE RICHARDSON - Balsham
Hello, Is anyone researching the Livermore / Richardson families of Balsham? Thanks, Linda

Norton or Norden - Balsham
Seeking information regarding Isaac Norton born 8th July 1753 at Balsham, married at Burwell on 21st April 1778 to Mary Chapman. I believe that Isaac's parents were John Norden or Norton and Sarah Free. Any information would be gratefully received.

Cambridges In Barrington - Barrington
I would love to hear from anyone who is looking for the name of Cambridge in Barrington. I have lots of information which I would be willing to share.

Prime Family - Barrington
Can anyone help with details of the Prime family, once residents of Barrington. There are quite a lot of the family buried in the Churchyard.Two farms were once owned by the family.

Barrington, Cambridgeshire Look-ups - Barrington
Can do Look-ups for Barrington, Cambridgeshire. BDM's, Memorial Inscriptions (Church & Chapel) and 1851 Census. Please give as much detail as possible.

Allen Family - Barrington
I have traced my family back to John Allen,born in 1710.Several generations lived there,and I believe still do. I am trying to establish if Richman Allen b.1816 was related to me. I think he ran the local pub at one time. If anyone has any information about any Allens I would be very interested.

Allen/Hardman Family - Barrington
I am researching Hardman's in Barrington. One branch has Eliza Hardman married to Richmond Allen and I believe they in turn had a son also called Richmond.

Rev John Matthews Robinson - Barrington
John Matthews ROBINSON Rev. Born on 6 Jul 1804 in. Barbados W.I. John Matthews died in Barrington, Cambridge, England. on 14 Jul 1852; he was 48. Buried on 15 Jul 1852 in Barrington, Church of All Saints. Occupation: Vicar of Church of England. Education: Cambridge University. Religion: Church of England. On 19 Jun 1828 when John Matthews was 23, he married Margaret SPARROW Mrs., daughter of Robert SPARROW & Tabitha JOHNSON, in Chesterton, England. Born on 4 Jan 1805 in Chesterton, England. Margaret died in Barrington, Cambridge, England. on 27 Oct 1890; she was 85. They had the following children: 2 i. Robert Sparrow (Died as Infant) (1829-1829) 3 ii. Haynes Sparrow Dr (Twin) (1839-1930) 4 iii. Robert Alleyne (Twin) (1839-1892) 5 iv. Margaret Eliza (1843-1918) 6 v. Henry Higginson Mr (1845-1919)

Nunns Bartlow - Bartlow
Does anyone have any info re a James Nunn originally from Bartlow Cambs born 1844 - He was a school master and moved to Mid Wales (unsure when)married Mary from Toddington Gloucester also school teacher

Docwras - Bassingbourn
Looking for any Docwra connections in the area. I'm trying to link together several Docwra families so if you have this name in your line please send me a message, you may be my missing link! Cheers, Anne

Parents Of James Deller - Bassingbourn
I am looking for information on the marriage of Catherine Wenham to James Deller/Dellar. James was born about 1910-1811 as he was baptised on Aug 1811. Catherine was born abt 1816. Catherine and James were married in Arrington, on Nov 17, 1834.They immigrated to Canada, where they died. Catherine is the daughter of John and Elizabeth Hall Wenham. James is the son of James and ELizabeth (could be Thurley)Dellar of Cambridgeshire. Most of the info re: Dellar/Deller is from Bassingbourn.Pauli

Theological Library 1717 - Bassingbourn
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Bassingbourn Cambs : 1891 Population : 2,629 - The church of St Peter & Paul has in a room in the tower a theological library left by Sir Edward Nightingale in 1717.

Dellar - Bassingbourn
Frank, Minnie and Frederick Dellar where brothers and sister. Frederick being my grandfather. he lived in esk road forest gate around 1920. looking for any information or other dellar relatives.. i know we did move to london from the bassingbourne cambridgeshire.

Dellar Family of Bassingbourn - Bassingbourn
My connection is with Lucy Dellar (b.1829) daughter of John and Sarah Dellar (b. c1805). Does anyone have any more information? Thanks. Barbara

Boutle or Boutell Family - Bassingbourn
I'm looking for any information about the Boutle/Boutell family. Parents were Thomas and Susan (nee Everett) married at Bassingbourn October 11th 1759. They had six children - John b c1760, James b c1762, Ann b c1765, Elizabeth b c1769, Mary b 1771 and Sarah b c1774. Mary married Thomas Stacey of Steeple Morden at Bassingbourn October 16th 1793.

looking for family history - Bassingbourn
hi i'm looking for any history related to the family surname of billett

Rossendale - Bassingbourn
Looking for details of death of ELIZABETH ROSSENDALE, born 1816 in CAMBS, and married to ALFRED CHAPMAN

Parkinson - Benwick
Looking for Parkinsons of Benwick from 1900 onwards.

Seeking King's - Benwick
Hello, I am seeking information on any King family who lived in Benwick in the 1800's. Any information appreciated. Janet - Australia

GROVES - Benwick
I would like to hear from anyone researching the Groves families of Benwick.

Cornwell Family - Bottisham
I am looking for any decendants of William/Eli/ Asher/Absolom Cornwell born between 1840-1865 in Bottisham.There are two other names one being Emma b.1852? and another being Alma b middle 1800's not sure if Alma is male or female( census show male.)Eli had a son called John (Jack)Travers Cornwell B 1900 D 1916 served on the HMS Jutland and was awarded VC for his bravery.My grandmother was his cousin If anybody has any further info I would be greatful.

Cornwell Family - Bottisham
Trying to establish the relationship between Eli CORNWELL b.1852 son of Samuel+ Elizabeth,and Simeon son of William and Avis (nee SHIP)I am helping a friend prove his relationship to 'Jack' Travis CORNWELL.Can anyone tell me where the non-conformistsrecords are for Bottisham and Lode.

Isaacson (Ison) - Bottisham
I am seeking any information on the Isaacson or Ison family many of whom lived in or around Burwell. Dates include 1400 to recent years. There were many variations on the name including, Iason, Izatson, Ireson, Isone.

HART. William - Bottisham
I am looking for information on my Great Great Grandfather, William HART, who was born c1843. He became a police constable and moved from Bottisham, was living in Croydon with his wife Mary born c1836 (maiden name unknown) in 1881 with their 6 children. Prior to this I do know he lived for a while on the Middlesex/London border. Who were his siblings and parents. Any help much appreciated.

MOTT - Bottisham
Am looking for information on parents of Sarah MOTT b ca 1813/4 in Bottisham Lode, married William Blaydon and lived in Swaffham Bulbeck, children Levy, Nathan, Hilkiah and Noah. Quite likely, but not necessarily, the Sarah Mott baptised Bottisham 21 Feb 1813, daughter of William MOtt and Sarah Taylor) Any help would be appreciated. Glynis - Canada

Pilgrim - Bottisham
I am looking for family information of Thomas Pilgrim (born 1806), His wife Sarah (born 1811) and four children John (born 1833), Robert (1836), Maurice (born 1838) & Rebecca (born 1841). They were recorded in the 1841 Census as residing in Cambridgeshire, Swaffam Prior Bottisham at this time. Robert (my GG Grandfather) emigrated to Australia and married Lucy Howard / Bush, the rest of the family I don't know. Any information I can find, I would be most grateful as apart from the 1841 census information, I have hit a road block.

Beatrice WEDER (Gilbert) - Bottisham
Hoping to find Beatrice Weder from Basle in Switzerland, who was Dr. Gilbert's step-daughter.

Robert Maris - Bourn
I'm looking for William Maris the father of Robert Maris, baptised 12/04/1567. I'm trying to link this family to John Maris (Mayris) of Gt. Shelford, Cambs. 1577 - 1643.

Darlow - Bourn
Looking for a John darlow who baptised in Bourn 26/03/1693

Leader-Chew - Bourn
I am looking for information on the Leader-Chew family. I have Bertram Leader-Chew, born 20th Sept. 1889; father - Robert Leader, farm labourer; mother - Elizabeth, formerly Allen.

SAUNDERS FAMILY - BOURN - Bourn
Philip Saunders b.1797 and d.1857. I am trying to find out information about any brothers and sisters he had. He married Catherine in 1826 in Bourn. Do you know the family or anyone that married into the family? They had 7 children, and nearly 50 Grandchildren, so there's a good chance of a Saunders still living in Bourn.

CHAPMAN John 1835-1916 - Bourn
Interested to hear from any descendants of John Chapman from Eltisely who married Elizabeth Bodger in Bourne in 1855, and they had 10 children variously born in Bourne, Parson Drove and Outwell (where they both ultimately died). My descent is through their son Edward

PETTIT - Bourn
Hi everyone, I'm interested in making contact with anyone who knows of the Pettit family from Bourn. I am particularly interested in the marriage of John Pettit (b.1835) to Mary ???? (b.1847) Thanks very much and happy hunting to all Caz

Kidman c1750 - Bourn
Seeking information re Thomas Kidman, married to Ann nee Butler in 1751. Had 6 children baptised in Bourn between 1752/62.Does anyone know his occupation and any links to the Kidmans in Ashwell, Herts?

Dennis William - Bourn
William born 1814 in Bourn Cambridge married Mary (born 1821)from Brompton Yorks and went to live in Hartlepool. Mary Dennis born in 1855 Does anyone have information about Mary (1821)

EDWARDS - Bourn
Looking for information about Richard EDWARDS b. in Bourn in 1803 and also his wife Elizabeth CATLAY Thanks a lot

MARY JANE SANDERS - Bourn
born in Bourn in 1867.She married my great grandfather Henry Wraight in Kent in 1890. I cannot find her on the 1871 or 1881 census records. When did she move to Kent? Can any body help? I know nothing about her family.

Marshall - Boxworth
Any information on the family of James Marshall b.circa 1786-1846 and Catherine unknown b.circa 1793-1839. Known daughter: Sarah 1823-1889 NSW Australia, married 1853 Thomas Shipp.

MARSHALL of Boxworth. - Boxworth
Hoping someone knows of my gr.gr.grandfather, Thomas MARSHALL, son of Wlm.MARSHALL and Catherine BAKER. Thomas was born 1821, he came to New Zealand in 1854 as a single man. It is thought his older brother was already in New Zealand. If anyone has Knowledge of either brothers I would be grateful.

ANN HARPER/MUNCEY/MUNSEY - Boxworth
Hi there I am trying to track down ANN, the wife of Alan (Allan) MUNCEY / MUNSEY whose maiden name may have been HARPER born around 1765. The Muncey(s) lived in the Boxworth area for many centuries.

Anstey - Brinkley
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Christopher Anstey was born at Brinkley, Cambs 31st October 1724 and died at Chippenham, Wilts 3rd August 1805. An English satirical poet he was the author of - New Bath Guide 1766 etc.

Rawlings - Burrough Green
Researching all the Rawlings from Burrough Green in Cambridgeshire.

The Widow Mary BARON (c1738-1819) - Burrough Green
May ancestor George Price married a widow, Mary BARON, here in Borough Green in 1763. she must have been a young widow as they baptised no less than 12 children here, and both were buried here. Am seeking her first marriage to establish her maiden name and thereby her ancestry.

Aves in Burrough Green - Burrough Green
I am interested in the Aves family who lived in Burrough Green c 1750-1850: they appear to have moved there from Dullingham, and further back the family may have lived in Stechworth and Ashey-cum-Silverley c1650. The Ashley registers I have seen are missing for the civil war period, but the parish is on the edge of Cambs and the family may have moved from Suffolk or another area. There are also branches of the family, who may be related, in Lode and other villages in SE Cambs. Anyone researching this name?



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