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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...
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Lawrence/ Shuker
- Tydd St Giles
Thomas Lawrence (a baker) m Mary Leaford Shuker at St Giles Cambridge on 16-2-1819.Their son William Henry came to QLD and m Sarah Chant. Any members of the family still in the area? Thomas and Mary had other children and Ithink William was the only one who emigrated.Any info would be great.
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John Noble Grange or John Noble
- Tydd St Giles
1891 census Isle of Ely, John Noble Grange shown as head, daughter Mary b. 1886 my grandmother she married Wilfred Lawson using the last name Noble.
Mary did not acknowledge the Grange name? Only relatives in family I heard of were a sister Annie who had a daughter-in-law Gwen and a grandson Stephen Grundy. Any info greatly appreciated.
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Upwell - Upwell
My gg grandmother was Elizabeth Bossingham. Her were married in Upwell, moved to Wisbech and later Walsoken. Her mother was a Watkinson and her paternal grandmother was a Stevenson - all in Upwell. I'd love to hear from anyone who finds these names familiar!...Dawn in Australia
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Failes Family In Upwell, Plus Mary Ann Parlett (1771-1860)
- Upwell
Searching for info on my 6x great-grandfather John Failes, died Upwell 1746, and his son Robert Failes, died Upwell 1790, and his son Henry Failes, born Upwell 1769 and married Mary Ann Parlett in Upwell, 23 August 1791. Henry's 6th child James was born Upwell 24 April 1803. I've no documentary proof for any of these events and would really appreciate any confirmation or other details.
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Bridgeman - Upwell
My g/granfather was William Bridgeman ,born Upwell, 1825.He married Elizabeth Hutchinson in 1842.I cannot find any record of William's parents. Any lead would be helpful.
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Reeves Of Rollingham - Upwell
My ancester William REEVE (married Lavinia BOOR) lived at Rollingham/Ralingham hall in Upwell - would love to hear more about the place and the people.
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Coatton Courten - Upwell
I am seeking information contact with persons researching Courten Coatens in Upwell, in particular Thomas and Matha Coatton produced 3 sons and a daughter in Upwell between 1791 and 1799
the sons John,Thomas and Robert. The Daughter Ann died as a small child. Robert is believed to have moved to Thorney.
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Benjamin Johnson - Upwell
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.
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Upwell - Upwell
Looking for any information relating to relative of mine born 1820 John(Jack) Gray/Grey. Christened at Upwell church ? year. Any living relatives in area, where did the family live etc.
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KEMP
- Upwell
Looking for information on the KEMP family. William b.13/6/1819, d.27/5/1879.(m.Mary Ann ?) Children Thomas b.1/6/1844.Frances b.10/10/1845. Mary Ann b.7/6/1847. Elizabeth b.26/2/1849.Sarah Ann b.16/11/1850. William b.30/5/1852 d.29/10/1872.Susannah b.13/3/1854.(m.George Dack)Harriet b.3/9/1857. Help needed in finding dates of death.
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Burling, Emmerson, Wye - Waterbeach
Looking for any info on George Burling whose daughter Janet married Frank Emmerson. George Burling was born circa 1846 married Harriet Wye also from Waterbeach.
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Frear family in 1800's
- Waterbeach
I am researching the family of William Frear who lived in Station rd at the 1871 census. His daughter Phebe/Phoebe is my great grand mother.
William 71 was married to Mary 67, and one son Charles 22 was living at home and Phebe and her new husband Charles Palmer were living there too.
She had at least one older sister who was already in Australia and was encouraging them to move out, with promises of work and accommodation.
I am looking for any other family members or descendants...
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Howlett Family
- Waterbeach
I belive the John Howlett that was born 1741 who lived in Cottenham was actually born in Waterbeach to parents Oliver Howlett and his wife Mary nee Christmas. I have not ben able to find a birth for him in either village. Has anyone else found that they are part of this family I would be glad to hear.
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Jenyns
- Waterbeach
Looking for information regarding Thomas Jenyns Birth about 1773.
Married a Mary Webb at Dry Drayton in 1799, also the birth of their Son Thomas Jenyns at Waterbeach in 1809
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Thomas Markham - Waterbeach
Lokking for information about Thomas Markham who married Susan Pedley in 1788. I have nothing on Thomas's parents, so anything would be helpful
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Thomas Markham b. 1824 - Waterbeach
Looking for more information on another Thomas Markham, born 1824 who married Sarah Doggett in 1841 in Waterbeach. They emigrated to Australia and he died in 1896 and she died in 1889.
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John Burling married Ann Manning 1855 - Waterbeach
I am looking for information regarding my great grandparents married in Waterbeach 1855 and migrated to Sydney Australia on board the "Thames" also Ann's Brother William Holmes Manning and his wife Mary Ann Frost.
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Frost Samuel - Waterbeach
Believed born around 1740 Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. Married Eliza Goodenough ca 1769.
Grandson Edward Frost born 1821 arrived Australia 1852
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carters - Welney
i am looking for info on a john and harriet carter who lived at manea fifties but they i dont know if this is an address or a place near cambridgshire, all i know is they were born in welney in norfolk they have three children in 1881 penelope aged 6 and george is 5 and fred who is one i am looking for information on george because i believe he is my great grandad and want to know when and where he died and if he came to bury lancashire to father two children george and frank if anyone can give me any info i would be grateful or tell me where to look i havent got a clue about looking and would love to find out about my ancestors thanku heather
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Minett & Collis families - Welney
If anyone is in the process of doing research regarding the Cambridgeshire 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.
Her family were from the WELNEY area, so anyone with links to this family would they also please contact me.
Any information would be most appreciated.
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Watson - Wendy
Looking for relatives of Michael Watson, who married Phoebe Lawrence in 1805 in Reed, Herts. Members of the family lived in Wendy, Bassingbourne, Croydon and Melbourn.
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MYNOTT
- West Wickham
Looking for any information or descendants of the MYNOTT family who resided in West Wickham in the 1800's.
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Page Dickerson West Wickham
- West Wickham
Mary Page b 1860s? was my maternal grandmother's mother. She was Daughter of John Page b 1820 & Elizabeth Dickerson b1824. Mary was a single (never married I believe) mother and she had 3 children out of wedlock. They were Albert, Rebecca (my grandmother)& Henry Page. I understand that all children may have had the same father. His name may have been David and he may have spent long periods at sea. Would love to know more if anyone can help.
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Marsh
- West Wratting
I would like to hear from anyone who has information on an Abraham Marsh and his wife Ann Cole mid.1700's also Abraham Marsh and wife Susannah Saggars early 1700's. Dates, any information on them would be appreciated.
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VALE - West Wratting
Researching the decendants of James Vale born c1795 West Wratting married to Ann Cracknell born c1800.
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Marsh Family West Wratting - West Wratting
Interested in any information on my gtx4 grandfather John Marsh born 1787 West Wratting (or Weston Colville?) who married Anne Clarke 1806 at Weston Colville. Interested in any Marsh families from West Wratting, Weston Colville, and surrounding villages.
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Abraham Marsh
- West Wratting
Abraham Marsh birthdate August 16 1747 died Febuary 18 1812
Ann Cole birthdate October 10 1752 they were married April 25 1773.
Abraham Marsh birthdate December 14 1708.
Wife Susannah Saggars birthdate November 22 1718
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DEER - West Wratting
Is anyone researching the DEER family of West Wratting? George Missen DEER married Alice RICKARD 1821 and their children inc John, Priscilla, James, Maria and Susannah. The last three named went to Australia and John went to London.
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Elizabeth Day & Family
- West Wratting
Looking for information on Elizabeth Day 11/4/1858 & her family. Her parents were Henry Day c1820(Weston Colville) & Mary Ann Day c1820(Thurston, Suffolk). Elizabeth's siblings were Rebecca c1844,Hannah c1849, Henry c1851, William c1847,Frederick c1864 & Isabella c1862. Any help much appreciated.
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Oliver family
- Whaddon
I am trying to trace back the Oliver family from the Whaddon area. Joseph Oliver married Mary Hewitt in June 1774. But now I'm stuck. Any ideas?
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Boon Boone Baxter Francis Brighty Jagger - Whittlesey
BOON BOONE BAXTER FRANCIS FAMILY
My ggggfamilies born and bred in Whittlesey in the late 1700s. Have Boon(e) Whittlesey St Mary and St Andrews PRs and will be happy to share information. I am searching for more info on above, and also in-laws BRIGHTY JAGGER(Northampton) GOUDE.
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WEST / JONES Families - Whittlesey
Happy to make contact with any persons interested in the Genealogy of the WEST family 1800 to 1900. My unmarried 2Gt Grandmother Sarah WEST had 4 daughters with Richard JONES (a labourer) abt 1850.
All 4 children in Whittlesey Workhouse in 1861, without their parents whose deaths or whereabouts I have been unable to trace.
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DRAKE FAMILY - Whittlesey
I am descended from Thomas DRAKE,born 1819 who married Jane THOMPSON sometime before December 1846 when their daughter Elizabeth was born. Their son Tom DRAKE was my great x 2 grandfather. He married Rose Hannah GROOMES on 7 November 1878. My great grandfather William DRAKE was born on 28 September 1879 in Whittlesey and married Edith Jane PHILLIPS (born Castor, Northants, on 29 July 1885) on 8 November 1905 in Whittlesey, St Mary's. My grandmother, Edith Evelyn DRAKE, was born on 4 April 1910 in Windmill Street, Whittlesey. She married my Grandfather, Glenis Royston MOTE in Whittlesey, St Andrew's, on 26 December 1931
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Pask and Underwood - Whittlesey
Seeking information about John Pask and Maybell Underwood who married in Whittlesey in 1840. Both came from Whittlesey. John's father was William Pask and Maybell's was William Underwood, carpenter.
Chris
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