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Cambridgeshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Martin - Swaffham Bulbeck
My gg grandfather Julius Martin was born in 1834. His parents were Charles and Elizabeth (nee Seamor). Julius had brothers - Charles born about 1832,Robert born about 1837 and William born about 1841. Elizabeth died approx. 1844 and Charles remarried Phoebe..... Julius moved to Australia in 1856. Looking for descendents of Julius's brothers Charles, Robert & William.

Rolph, Rolfe Swaffham Bulbeck, Bottisham - Swaffham Bulbeck
I have researched my family history back to John Rolph and Esther Malling married at Swaffham Bulbeck in 1791. Their son George was born at Swaffham Bulbeck in 1802. George married Charlotte Farrow in 1825 at Bottisham.Any one else researching the same families?

James Harding - Swafffham Prior - Swaffham Prior
Married Eliza Wells Sept 27 1843 in Swaffham Prior. Son George Pledger Wells Harding born July 1st 1843 ie before married, but any other info eg James's parents, date of birth, place etc would be appreciated.

Anderson Fuller - Swaffham Prior
Anderson Fuller was my great grandfather, born at Swaffham Prior c1840 to Thomas Fuller & Elizabeth (maiden name not known). His siblings were Amy, c1831, Susan, c1832, Elizabeth c1834, Robert c1836 & John c1838. In 1841 & 1851 censuses he was at Swaffham Prior but in 1861 he was no longer there. I have a photo dated July 1861 taken at a studio in Regent St, London. He married in 1865 at St George's, Hanover Sq. London W.1, he & his wife Elizabeth Watson(b. at Beamish, Durham) are shown as servants in Curzon Street, London. In 1871 he's shown living at 32 Salisbury Street, Marylebone, London, as a grocer & in 1891 also, with children Ernest John,b 1872, Herbert B. (1873), Gertrude - my grandmother - (1877, Oscar (1879) & Thomas (1880). Does anyone have any details about the Swaffham branch of the Fullers, please?

Over, Cambridgeshire - Swavesey, Swavensey
Names: Gilson

Chapman, James born January 1874 - Swavesey
James was my Grandfather and married Ada . They had Sidney, Gladys, Laura, Vera, Gwen,Cecil,Lillian and Reg. They subsequently lived in Peterborough. James parents were Joseph Chapman (farm labourer) and Emma Chapman (nee Bree from Over)

Pryor Family - Swavesey
My great grandfather John Pryor was born in Swavesey in 1849. He was the sixth child of Joseph (an agricultural labourer) and Elizabeth (nee Reynolds). The other children were Elizabeth born 1835, Ann born 1837, Joseph born 1841, Ruth born 1844, Samuel born 1847 and Thomas born 1852. The family lived at High Street in 1841, Church Street in 1851 and Joseph and Elizabeth died respectively at 3 and 5 Deans Terrace in the 1890s. I would love to hear from anyone with a connection to this family.

Turnley/Trundley/Edwards/Earl - Swavesey, Swavensey
These are the main names I am researching in Swavesey, I also have many names that have married into these families, especially Turnley/Trundley. Any information regarding these names would be appreciated.

Saker Family - Swavesey, Swavensey
I am trying to find out some information on my Grandmother, Dorothy Elizabeth Saker born around the early 1900's. Loved to hear from anyone who knows anything.

CRISP - Swavesey, Swavensey
I am researching my family origins, CRISP in Swavesey ; going back to Samuel Crisp, (1791); other descendants BURGIS, BEST, FINLAY ;and Robert (1786), possibly his brother; other descendants MITHAM. Family of farmers / butchers / inkeepers.

Thurley - Swavesey, Swavensey
Can anyone assist me with any information on early (1700s) for Thurley/Thirley/Thurlow marriages, descendants etc in Fenstanton or Swavesey. Thanks in advance. Ray

Mortlock - Swavesey, Swavensey
Seeking information about the Mortlock family who lived in Swavesey from 1750 (or before)until early 1900's, In particular, any information regarding Thomas Mortlock, who married Sarah Kidman in Swavesey in 1752. Many Thanks

William Henry Papworth - Swavesey, Swavensey
Looking for the parents of William Henry Papworth, born in Anney Wood, East London, 1895, married Mary Ann Elizabeth Clarke. Possibly from a Swavesey family or nearby.His father was also William, a Thames pilot, born ? where. Thankyou for help.

Lookng for Fear's - Swavesey, Swavensey
Im looking for any information regarding Elizabeth Gilson (nee Fear) born 28 Jun 1840, parents are John(born 1789) and Sarah (Born 1799.

Papworth of Swavesey - Swavesey, Swavensey
I would be interested in hearing from anyone with connections to the Papworth family of Swavesey. I have them going back to John Papworth and Mary Anderson who were married in the village in 1757.

Father Was A Farm Baliff - Thorney
BETSEY TOYNTON (TOINTON) was born at THORNEY in 1836. She was the daughter of JOHN KNIGHT TOYNTON & MARY BACON, She had a number of siblings. BETSEY moved to BOSTON,LINCS where she met & married the widower ENOCH BARWICK & they raised four Children. HANNAH TOYNTON born circa 1845 was the younger sister of BETSEY. HANNAH married HENRY SHARLAND of WINCANTON,SOMERSET & they raised a family in LONDON.

Researching all Masengarbs - Thorney
I am researching all Masengarbs and varients in this area including families they married into. I would be interested in any mention of the name however small.

Courtens - Thorney
I am seeking contact with persons decended from Robert (Coatton) Courten who spent most of his adult life in Thorney dying in 1884, Born in Upwell 1799. His sons included Stephen William and James and Daughter Martha amongst others

Gibbs of Thorney, Cambridge - Thorney
Jameas Gibbs b.1866. Father David.Mother Eliza nee Marshall.Owned 105 acres with an English Drove Farm House on it.Siblings were Minnie,Albert E,Leonard,Horace.James married Eliza Beeney 25.5.1891 came to Australia 1891/92.Any information would be great.

Forvargue (& variants) - Thorney
I have been researching this French Huguenot line for ages but am having some diffiulty in separating the families. Would appreciate hearing from anyone reserching the French Huguenots in this area.

Hensman - Thorney
any hensman records in Thorney especialy John bn approx 1795

Henry Paling - Thorney
Henry Paling was the brother of Ada,Annie one known only as tan and a few more whom I do not know yet but my great grand-mother was Annie Henry was born about 1850-1860 ,or if anyone has any info onn the Paling side i would like to know. they were born as far as I know in Cambridgeshire

Spriggs - Thorney
I am looking for information about my grandfather's family. He was John Thomas Spriggs, lived in Whittlesey around 1900 and was born in Thorney around 1883. His father's name was James (farmer).

Fosters Thorney - Thorney
George and Mary Foster and their son Charles and family moved to Nottingham.George and Mary later moved to Eye Northamptonshire.Charles and Ellen had eleven children,William b.Whittlesey 1866,George b.Thorney 1867,Mary Ann b.Thorney 1869,Fanny b.Walton 1870,Frederick 1876,Charles 1878,James 1880,Samuel 1883,Ellen 1885,Herbert 1887 and Mabel 1891 born Nottingham

Calling all Mazengarbs - Thorney
Any info regarding the name Mazengarb & variants. I am descended from Isaac & Mary (Little Wigborough, Essex) and would like to know if there is a connection with the Massingarbs who came from France and settled in Thorney. Will gladly swap info.

Palmer - Thorney
Any information on Matthew Palmer married Mary Olding in 1800 Thorney

John W Baines - Thorney
I am looking for anyone who has any connections with John Baines whose mother was Harriet Baines who married a John Moren or Moran and after he died married a John Harrison and moved to Durham

Foster Charles born abt 1848 - Thorney
married ellen? of thorney? father george foster mother mary ? moved to nottingham abt 1865?

Bird family Nutsgrove - Thorney
I am looking for any information relating to the BIRD family who lived at No 3 Nutsgrove, Thorney in 1926. They were tennant farmers. My mother was born there.

Spriggs - Thorney Toll
I am looking for information about my grandfather's family. He was John Thomas Spriggs, lived in Whittlesey around 1900 and was born in Thorney around 1883. His father's name was James (farmer). He was the only one of the family to leave the area and went to London and started up a horse haulage and then a truck haulage business

Stewart - Heyden - Thriplow
Any information on the marriage of Mary Anne Stewart to David Heyden of Barley Hertfordshire would be welcomed. Mary Anne was christened 18-9-1831 to parents James Stewart and Amey Blanks.

Pryme/Prime family in Thriplow - Thriplow
Researching the Pryme/Prime family in Cambridgeshire. Any help appreciated to connect the family from Thriplow and surrounding villages.

Thriplow - Thriplow
Looking for Eleanor possibly born Travis or Gunning born 1778. Married James Chapman 1783 from Barkway in Hertfordshire. They were aunt and uncle to Robert Agus and Sarah Agus and lived with them in Tottenham in later life. Has anyone any clues as to Eleanors' ancestry.

Mills Blows Toft 1847 - Toft
Elizabeth Mills born 1847 in Toft, Cambridgeshire. Brothers, William born 1839, Littleport, George born Toft 1845, Sister, Susan 1849 Toft. Parents were Clementina also known as William or Clement Mills born 1817 Kingston and mother Sarah Blows born 1817 Littleport. Grandparents were Richard and Catherine Mills and John and Elizabeth Blows Kingston. Elizabeth Mills married Walter Mills son of Edward and Ann Mills and they had ten children. Eliz., Fred, Harry, Lily, Louisa, Richard, Rose, George Richard. Walter died October 1, 1902. Any information would be appreciated. We have pictures and information to share with you.

Joseph DICKERSON, Blacksmith - Toft
My great, great grandfather, Joseph Dickerson born 1775 in Gamlingay, was the blacksmith at Toft in 1841. Unfortunately his name was incorrectly entered in the census of that year. He had two sons, one of whom, Joseph followed his father as the Toft blacksmith.Joseph Snr. retired to a small farm in Stock Green, Caxton. His daughter, Sarah Lam Dickerson married Thomas Scott of Haslingfield.I would be very grateful for any information on Joseph's wife or parents.

Rayner - Trumpington
I am looking for information on John Rayner who married at Trumpington in 1842.

Scott Shorey - Trumpington
Arthur Scott b 1868 Trumpington Cambs m Edith E Shorey b 1871 Ludwell, Near Shaftesbury. Child James E Scott b 1889 Cambridge.

Thomas Fisher - Trumpington
I am looking for the birth of Thomas Fisher around 1821 in Trumpington his father being George Fisher. I would be grateful to hear of any related names. Many thanks

Henry White - Trumpington
We are researching Henry White .b 1842 Trumpington married Sarah b.1840/41 Children Mary White b. 1866/67 Trumpington *** Eliza White b. 1863 Trumpington, Sarah White, Elizabeth White b.1868 Trumpington, Henry and Sarah White lived most if there lives in Trumpington Henry White's daughter Mary White married our Thomas James Crump in 1890 Mary died in 1900 at 35yrs Mary and Thomas Crump had three children. Sarah White married Daniel Edward Cowell he took part in the nile Expedition of 1885. We would like to learn more about Mary White's family. any information about the White family would be great

GREEN - Turves
Some of my GREEN ancestors came from Turves - 1800s

Payne In Tydd, Cambridgeshire - Tydd St Giles
I am interested in anyone who knows anything about my grandmother. Her name was Phyllis Payne who married George Mittlestadt in 1945. We believe she may of had a child prior to the marriage named Megan. I would be grateful for any information thatanyone has on my grandmother, grandfather or possible aunt. Anything at all. We would really like to contact Megan if she is out there somewhere. Thanks.

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.

Albery-Ernest Henry - Tydd St Giles
Ernest was a miller and baker in this area around 1897. He was married to Florence Woods. He originated from Graffham, Sussex.

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

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.

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.

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.

Coatton Courten - Upwell
I am seeking information contact with persons researching Courten Coatens Coatons 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.

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.

Setchfield, Russell - Upwell
I am researching the above families they lived in Upwell and surrounding villages. Deborah


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