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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

HOWLETT - Newmarket
Looking for any information on the HOWLETT family from Newmarket, particularly my GG Grandmother Sarah Elizabeth Howlett born 1839, father John Howlett.

Waugh /Arnull - Newmarket
A photo I have of Reginald Arnull son of Frank Greenall Bland Arnull and Meta Maria Adele Fanch of Taarback Denmark and John Waugh are pictured with a lady called Ida Arnull. Does anyone know who Ida was married to? Please help if you can

Langham - Newmarket
I am looking for any information on the Langham family or the Hills family. They all came from Newmarket and the surrounding villages.

Richardson Optician - Newmarket
A.A Richardson Optician late of Newmarket Suffolk. Any information of birth,parents,etc. Known to have been able to speak Swaheli.Which suggests connections to Africa.

Howletts of Newmarket Ontario - Newmarket
Deperatly looking for information on this family. I keep hitting a brick wall. Can someone please help me!!!!! Thomas Howlett, Male, B: ABT 1825, England, D: September 05 1900, Queensville Cemetary, Queesnville, Ontario, Canada + Jane Bower, Female, B: April 10 1841, D: January 20 1920, Queensville Cemetary, Queesnville, Ontario, Canada 2 Fanny Howlett, Female, B: ABT 1863, M: February 04 1885, Queensville, York, Ontario, Canada + Colin Hopper, Male, B: ABT 1857, M: February 04 1885, Queensville, York, Ontario, Canada 3 Emma Hopper, Female, B: ABT 1892, M: July 08 1912 + Robert Samual Cole, Male, B: ABT 1884, M: July 08 1912 2 Cecilia Howlett, Female, B: ABT 1865 2 Charles Howlett, Male, B: November 19 1865, M: November 30 1897, Mt Albert, East Gwillimbury Twp., Farmer + Cora Bell Traviss, Female, B: July 29 1872, M: November 30 1897, Mt Albert, East Gwillimbury Twp. 3 Albert Howlett, Male, B: May 04 1898 3 Effie M Howlett, Female, B: February 14 1900 2 George William Howlett, Male, B: July 20 1866, D: December 11 1916, Queensville, York, Ontario, Canada , M: March 10 1897, Carpenter + Mary M Eves, Female, B: August 09 1876, D: November 04 1943, M: March 10 1897 3 Etheline C Howlett, Female, B: January 29 1899, D: January 08 1977 3 Albert Ross Howlett, Male, B: January 12 1901, Sharon, Ontario, Canada + Gladys Adelthia Grace Miller, Female, B: December 18 1899, Ontario, AB 4 George Howlett, Male, B: ABT 1920, D: BEF 1940 4 Jean Bernice Howlett, Female, B: September 23 1924 + Robert Jons Pritchard, Male, B: June 05 1923, Newmarket Ontario 3 Adith Howlett, Female, B: December 1902, D: August 01 2000, Ada + Leslie Farnell, Male, B: May 05 1903, D: December 18 1959 4 Violet Farnell, Female + Aylmer McAdam, Male 4 Living Farnell, Male 4 Living Farnell, Female 3 Evelyn Pearl Howlett, Female, B: July 10 1904, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, D: August 03 1937, York County Hospital, Newmarket (Queensville Cemetary), M: September 25 1930, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada + Percy Draper, B: December 19 1907, D: 1993, M: September 25 1930, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada 4 Marie Pearl Draper, Female, B: July 18 1931 + Barry Rich, Male 4 Doreen Ruth Draper, Female, B: July 29 1934, M: April 11 1953, Eglinton Avenue Baptist Church + Harold Edward Northey, Male, B: November 08 1931, D: November 10 2001, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, M: April 11 1953, Eglinton Avenue Baptist Church 3 Mabel Howlett, Female, B: April 1906 + Courtney Glassey, Male, B: June 21 1901, D: April 10 1974 2 Emily Howlett, Female, B: ABT 1869 2 Robert James Howlett, Male, B: ABT 1874 + Cassie Unknown, Female, B: ABT 1822 3 Walter James Howlett, Male, B: December 19 1908, Newmarket Ontario , D: February 21 1909, indigestion since birth and convulsions 1 hour 3 Milton Howlett, Male, B: ABT 1911, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Herbert George Arnull Emigrated - Newmarket
Herbert George Arnull was born in Newmarket November 1871 thought to be the son of Charles Arnull and Annie. He is later found to be in Australia married to a widow Agnes Lyons who first husband Ernest Lyons died about 1901. Agnes was turned away with her son William John from her husbands home who were in the horse breeding world.She later married Herbert George Arnull in 1906. William was brought up in the name of Arnull.Other siblings are Dudley, Fred, Nancy,and Agnes Annie.Please make contact if you have any connections.

Jack or John Joyce - Newmarket
Looking for information on Jack or John Thomas Joyce (from East End London?) who was a race horse owner - family history connects him possibly with a Gold Cup winner circa 1923. Possibly spent some considerable time in Newmarket and may have settled there.

Collis - Newmarket
If anyone is in the process of doing research regarding the Mildenhall or Newmarket area and has found a birth entry for a HENRY COLLIS born c1831, would they please contact me. Henry on his census returns put his place of birth as either Mildenhall, or Newmarket, so has created a lot of confusion regarding his correct place of birth. He married a RACHEL/HARRIET MINETT in Ely in 1849, so anyone with links to this family would they also please contact me. Any information would be most appreciated.

Nudd Family - Newmarket
I am looking for any information about the Nudd family of Newmarket, Suffolk. The family lived in Newmarket St Mary from about 1801 to the present day. Would love to hear from anyone who knows about this family. - Jacky

Icewell Hill - Newmarket
Looking for any photographs of Icewell Hill in Newmarket before the redevelopment to flats. In particular Folley Cottages. Also any pictures of Ruses Yard and Grovenors Yard.

CHAPMAN - Newmarket
Looking for John Chapman, a Cabinet Maker, born about 1810. He had died before the 1861 census. He married Betsy Porter in Newmarket St Mary in 1830. Cannot find his exact birthplace due to the missing 1851 census.

Elmer - Newmarket
Hi, I am looking for any information on the surname Elmer in Newmarket. Before Newmarket they came from the village of Barnham.

Harry Pitt - Newmarket
Hi, I am looking for information on Harry Pitt. He originated from Monmouthshire. He married the widow Catherine Elmer nee Webb sometime after about 1906. He worked, I think,for the Harry Wragg stables.

Moule - Newnham
John Moule b.c1830 was the son of John Moule who may have died in 1853. John jnr was born in the parish of St Mary the Less and became a printer.I cannot trace either John on the 1841 census but have found John jnr on the 1851 where he is a boarder with a family still in Cambs.

Newton,Cambs - Nr Wisbech - Newton
I am researching my great grandfather Isaac Rose born in 1862 in Newton ( d 1955 ). He married Margaret Patten and had 9 children my Grandfather ( Albert) being the youngest born March 1901. I have potentially found Margaret's parents / relatives in Tydd St Giles in the 1881 census as publicans - Robert W Patten, his wife Margaret and mother Eliza - my mother thought she (remembered a link to a publican). They are most likely related but do not have details yet. Any help is this would be greatly appreciated

PEARSON William - Newton
Looking for any information on William a farmer in Newton He married a Sarah Goodson in 1855 he was a 50 year old widower.Sarah was 38 when they married she was from Leverington.They arrived in Australia 1856

Harradines In Oakington - Oakington
I am descended from a family of Harradines that lived in Oakington CAM throughout the 1800s. I have done a fair bit of research including census and parish registers. Please contact me if you are also descended from these Harradines so that we canexchange information.

Upshaws/Upshers of Oakington - Oakington
My father and grandfather lived in Oakington, Cambridgeshire. My grandfather was born in 1890, any other Upshaws out there?

Rose Hawkes - Oakington
I am looking for any information on a Rose Hawkes who may have lived in Oakington. She married my great Uncle Jack Upshaw, they use to run a small holding with my grandfather Arthur Upshaw probably around the 1930's. Please contact me if you know of these people.

Wimpole Parish - Old Wimpole
Old Wimpole is really an area not a village, although one or two houses still use it as a postal address. I hold census and parish register information. I am willing to do simple look-ups on local names.

LYDIA RULE - Old Wimpole
Looking for date of death of LYDIA RULE b 1807 in Wimple and married Wm WILKINS in 1823

Prime Family - Orwell
The Prime family were farmers in Orwell and Barrington. Related to the Day & Miller families of Orwell. Can anyone help with the family history?

Miller Family - Orwell
Rhoda Miller married Joseph Prime in Barrington in 1831. Came to Victoria, Australia in 1852 as Assisted Immigrants. Can anyone help with more details?

William Ward - Orwell
William Ward born 1814, Orwell. His wife Emma Giddins died in 1850 at childbirth. His second daughter Harriett (born 1863) travelled to Australia with cousins (Giddins) at the age of 14.

Breeds and Gills - Orwell
I am researching two inter-related families from Orwell, the Breeds and the Gills and would be interested to share information. I have extensive family trees for both.

Outwell.Cambs - Outwell
Looking for any information or descendants of Vivian George Yallup Robb, born 1909 in Outwell, The son of Josiah Robb and Edith Hannah nee Yallup. Also any information as to when Edith may have died.

Chapman Edward 1856- - Outwell
Seeking contact with descendants of Edward Chapman born Eltiseley married Outwell 1877 to Elizabeth Goodale, had at least 11 children (reputed to be 21!) including my ancestor Clara.

Benjamin Johnson - Outwell
Am looking for any information on Benjamin Johnson,my 3x great grandfather. He lived in Moulton,Lincs post 1830 but according to the 1861 census was born Well,Norfolk abt 1803. I don't know if this is Wells-next-the-sea, Upwell, outwell, or somewhere else with Well in the name.He married Sarah Morris in Lincs in 1838 and was a farmer of 60 acres in Moulton,Lincs.Any information appreciated.

Rayner - Outwell
I am searching for details of the rayner family I have managed to trace back to John Rayner born 1814/1818 who was married to Sarah born 1812 Wisbech district. In 1891 they were living in Outwell, Cambridgeshire/Norfolk.

SMITHS AND GRIGGS - Outwell
I'm looking for info on any family called Griggs or Smith based in and around the Outwell area in the late 19th century. My Grandmother was Agnes Smith b29 May 1899, and her parents were George Smith and Elizabeth Ann Griggs.

Daniel Atkins/Adkins - Outwell
Daniel Atkins born Outwell 1853/55 I am his GGGgrandaughter cannot find his birth records

Peake families of Outwell - Outwell
I am trying to find any information on Simon Peake of his family, he was born about 1799 in Outwell. I belive his aprents are burried in Outwell, in a private grave yard? Dave.

Norman Family - Over
1781-1876. Norman family of Croydon, Wandsworth, and Over, Cambridgeshire. Main line is Blanche (1876-1962), George (1852-1947), William (1820-1889), John (1781-1829).

Uttridge Family - Over
1728-1824. Uttridge family of Over and Swaversey, Cambridgeshire. Main line is Martha (1824), Thomas (1779-1856), George (1728-1814).

Cook Family - Over
I am trying to trace back my family and find new branches my branch is Charles cook (b 1890) who married Mary Smith (b 1892). They were both born in Over.

Richards Also Wells Dines Tookie Garside - Over
I am descended from the Richards family of Over (who were butchers) Wives were Dines / Tookie/ Wells / Garside They settled in the early 1900's in Tottenham.

Bree, Chapman - Over
Emma Bree of Over married Joseph Chapman.Born aprox 1843 in Dunstable. Any info please

Disbrow/Desbrow - Over
We are looking for parents of John Disbrow (born 1795, died 1838 in Over) who married Alice Webb (born 1801) on 15.08.1819 in Over.

Turnley/Trundley/Trundler/Warren - Over
I am researching the above families and have lots of information on other names that have married into these families. Any information would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any connections.

Disbrow,Desborough, Disbrow, Webb, Britton - Over
Update, Alice Webb married John Disbrow, he died in 1838. Alice remarried in 1846, William Britton any info appreciated

LOLLEY, SMITH, THODY in OVER - Over
Looking for ancestors of Mary Lolley and William Smith who married in 1725 at Over. Their daughter Elizabeth Smith was born about 1735 and married Robert Thody in 1756. Also looking for Robert Thody's ancestors. Help!

SHELTON FAMILY - Over
Ann Shelton b. about 1783 in Over. She married William Tabbitt of Needingworth in 1807 in Warboys, Huntingdonshire. Does anyone know her ancestry?

Thody - Over
Looking for ancestors of Robert Thody. He married Elizabeth Smith in 1756 in Over, both shown as 'of this parish'but not 100% sure if he was born in Over. Does anyone have details of the Thody family in this area at start of 1700s? All help gratefully received!

William SKINNER - Over
Does anyone have any idea who William Skinner's (b.1817)parents are. I have a first name for his mother - Sarah b. abt 1774, but cannot find his father's name. William had a brother Robert and a sister Mary.

Asplins in Over - Over
I'm researching the Asplin line in Over that includes John Asplin b:C1700 who married Ann Bridgeman.

Help offered - Over
I live in Over and have been researching village and family history for many years. I have a large amount of information which I would be happy to share with anyone who has an interest in the village or particular families.

Three Fishes Pub Welches Dam - Oxlode
Ted Smith was the landlord. Son Albert married Francis Bedford. She was born 1888 Sawtry. Any info would be welcomed. I don't have any details apart from my grandmother.

Atkinson - Pampisford
Edward Buchan Atkinson, his wife,Georgina, sonsEdward Buchan and John came to Pampisford after the 1914/18 war as Edward, the son, had been discharged as unfit after being a prisoner of war. They lived in the Red House. Was this a pub?

Bruce - Papworth St Agnes
William Bruce, born 9/26/1886 in St. Agnes Paxworth, Cambridgeshire. Any information on him or his parents will be appreciated.

Henry AMPS - Papworth St Agnes
Henry AMPS born c 1660 living in Papworth St Agnes in 1695, moved to Papworth Everard, died PE c 1705 age 45. Any information would be welcome. I have a complete AMPS one name study from 1700.



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