Carter,Burrough Green - Burrough Green
in the 1881 census Richard Carter(1833-1905) and his family were born at Borro Green, I think this is probably Burrough Green. His daughter Caroline,born Westley Waterless,(1862-1944)married James Jennings (1859-1938)of Stapleford and were our great-grandparents. Any details appreciated. Thanks

Burrough Green and District Community Archive Group - Burrough Green
The Burrough Green and District Community Archive Group has only recently formed and is collecting genealogical and historical information regarding the villages of Burrough Green, Carlton, Brinkley and Westley Waterless. If your family originates from these villages or your have photographs and information we would love to hear from you.

Webb, Brown, Pledger, Swann - Burrough Green
Hi,I am looking for information on any of the names of Webb, Brown, Pledger or Swann that lived in Borrough Green, especially those that remained in Burrough Green after the 1901 census. Sue

Ball Family - Burwell
My ggg grandfather Nathan Ball(wealthy farmer)was born in Mildenhall 1753,he married Mary Fitt of St.Ives in 1780,and lived in Burwell for many years, he died in 1805 at Burwell. His eldest son Nathan Jeremiah was an officer in the RN. His daughter Mary Ann married John A Watkinson, they were my gg grand parents.The next daughter married a Mr Holmes of Newmarket, and their youngest son was Edward Fitzball, well known dramatist and playwrite. I would like to exchange information on the Ball family.

Isaacson (Ison) - Burwell
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.

Marsh of Burwell - Burwell
Interested in my gtx5 grandmother Ann Marsh "of" Burwell. She married Oliver Carter 11 Oct 1770 at Burwell. Ann possibly died at Burwell 1804, burried 16 Aug 1804. Any information would be appreciated.

Norton from Burwell - Burwell
Trying to find out who was father of John Norton born 1842, Burwell, married to Sophia Parr born 1844. 1881 census says they lived at Reach High Street, Burwell. Farm Labourer.

Chapman,Fuller & Layton - Burwell
Chapman & Fuller families from Burwell and other local villages. The family of David Layton of Wicken ( lay Baptist preacher). My Grandfather Charles Chapman is on Burwell War Memorial.

Norton, Parr, Whitehead, Peachey, Bird, Crane, Parmenter, Badcock - Burwell
Seeking any information on the families of Norton, Parr, Whitehead, Peachey, Bird, Crane, Parmenter, Badcock from Burwell, Reach, Cheveley and surrounding area. I have some information on these names if anyone is looking for them.

Warren - Burwell
Seeking information on William Warren, b1831, and his wife Hephzibah, b1836. They were resident at 149 North Street, later at Goose Hall Cottages. They had 11 children born between 1855 and 1880. Would be grateful for any help or info.

Bridgeman family - Burwell
I am researching my great,great-grandfather - Jonathan Bridgeman b. 1835 in Burwell. He was married to Charlotte (nee Edwards) who came from Blythburgh, Suffolk. Their son, Walter William Bridgeman, b.1861, left Burwell and joined the Metropolitan Police. I would like to contact anyone else from this line.

Larkins - Cambridge
My G G Grandmother was Caroline Larkins and she was born in the 1860's in Cambridge, her father was a shoemaker and the family lived in Bridge Street. When Caroline married she became Mrs Single and moved to Sandy in Bedfordshire.

Charlotte?? - Cambridge
I am looking for my g.g.mother's surname on the 1901 census(age37) she was born in Cambridge. She married John Adkins and they lived in Slade Green kent in their early married life , they had 2 girls Mary Ann and Matilda. John died in 1893 age 53. INthe 1901 census Charlotte and the 2 girls lived in Crayford kent. (on the 1891 census Charlotte's age was put as 31)

Cambridge 1836 - Cambridge
FRom Parliamentary papers 1836 - Report of the Inspector of Prisons p 175-179 The Spinning House Cambridge - House of Correction This establishment situated in St Andrew's Street was founded by Thomas Hobson in 1628, for the purposeas expressed by him in the endowment "of setting the poor people of the University, and Town of Cambridge to work, and for a House of Correction, for correcting unruly and stubborn rogues, beggars, and other poor people which shall refuse work, and to provide wool and flax for their occupation" In the year 1822 the sum of #1,600 was laid out in alterations. The University make use of their allotted portion of the Spinning House for the inclusion of prostitutes, who are apprehended by the Proctors; they are taken there generally at night. The Vice- Chancellor attends in the morning and the prisoners are brought before him. A Proctor is present, and information is taken without the formality of an oath, and the offenders dealt with by sentences of imprisonment for periods not exceeding two months or discharged upon admonition. The unfortunate females are only s...

Plague At Cambridge 1575 - Cambridge
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 13 PLAGUE AT CAMBRIDGE 131 1575/09/13 Dr Andrew Perne to Lord Burghley 2 pp 136.6 ... The University is hithertoo thanks be to God,free from the plague,notwithstanding it is to be feared some inconvenience will ensue by reason divers have died of the plague in this Sturbridge Fair time,and that Mr Mayor with some other of the freemen of the town of Cambridge have licensed a certain lewd person to make great conventicles and assemblies by day and night for the roasting of an ox whole in Barnwell:notwithstanding that I and all the heads of Colleges and divers of the wisest of the town have commanded the fellow called Beest,a decayed merchant of London not to roast the ox in this dangerous time to the great peril of the University and a great multitude of the Queen's subjects assembled at Sturbridge fair.Which request I did earnestly make unto Mr Mayor that for his part he should not give licence to Beest to attempt any such dangerous enterprise which might be an occasion of great wickedness through such great assemblies,both...

Charles Matthews - Cambridge
Can anyone help me,my husband's great grandfather was born in 1848,in cambridge,that is all we have on the 1881 census,we know little of his family,he married a elizabeth in 1869, thanks for any info

Charles Matthews - Cambridge
PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP,MY GRANDAUGHTER IS DOING FAMILY HISTORY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL,AND WANTS TO DO A FAMILY TREE. CHARLES MATTHEWS WAS 51 ON THE 1901 CENSUS,ON THE 1881 CENSUS,IT HAD HIM BORN IN CAMBRIDGE,ON THE 1901 CENSUS IT HAS CAMBRIDGE THEN(LITTLE?)CAN ANYONE HELP ME IN WHAT THIS MEANS,CAN ANYONE HELP ME SEARCH FOR HIS BIRTH INDEX NO,SO I CAN PHONE AROUND FOR HIS BIRTH CERT,THANKS YOU WILL MAKE A LITTLE PROUD IN HER CLASS.

Ann And Charles Matthews - Cambridge
seeking any infomation about ann and charles matthews in the parish of holy trinity and st andrew the less,on the 1851 census ann and charles were 36 & 35,they had a son charles in 1851 in st andrew the less,can anyone please give me anymore infoif they have it.

George And Sarah Fenton - Cambridge
George - shoemaker Sarah - Maiden name - Sarah Wadham Perkins Married St Andrew the Less 1848 George was first married Susannah Todd (d. 1844) and had 2 children Any information welcome

Waite - Cambridge
mill road, cambridge, any info. welcomed

Sampson - Cambridge
I am looking for any information on the Sampson family who lived Barnwell/ Mill road area of Cambridge City Centre.

Parr, Charles Richard - Cambridge
I am tracing my greatgrandfather, Charles Richard Parr born in 1876. Charles left the UK at a young age, aboard a ship and ended up here in NZ where he married and had a family. Charles had an older sister, Julia (who never married) and an older brother, Frank that I know of. His mother died when he was about 4 and his sister Julia raised him. Any info would be gratefully appreciated as he is proving just a wee bit elusive.

Pryke - Cambridge
Joseph Pryke married Elizabeth Holcombe at St Pancras, London in 1842. They moved to Cambridge where Joseph secured employment as a college servant. They had 7 children, William Emmanuel (my g grandfather), Elizabeth Jane b 1845, Joseph John b 1846,Henry Thomas b 1848, Fredrick Holcombe b 1849, Francis Norman b 1849 and Kate b 1851. I would like information and to make contact with any descendants

Loates Family In Cambridge - Cambridge
Any information welcome on the Loates, Loats, Lots et.al families in Cambridge any period and any connection with those in parishes away from town

Scotter - Cambridge/east Coast Areas Of England - Cambridge
Looking for information, for family history research, on the surname "Scotter" - all dates - in Cambridge or any areas on the east coast of England.

Langford, Muncy or Thresher - Cambridge
Looking for any info on the following: David Muncy (1788 - ?>1851) Blacksmith married to Susan ? (1782 - >1851). Children; Ann Muncy (1822 - >1901) m- <1841 to Mr Thresher: Daughter - Clara Thresher (1845 - >1901) m - to AlfredLangford Alfred (who was a clerk) and Clara Langford had 2(?) children: Rosa Ann Langford (1866-1945) Edwin Charles Langford (1868 - >1887 (witness at Rosa's wedding) Thanks

William Mason b. 1781 Cambridge - Cambridge
Does anyone have information concerning William Mason, b. 1781 in Cambridge (I assume) Cambridgeshire, England? William emigrated to the United States and died in Clifford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania December 21, 1850. He is buried in the Elkdale Baptist Cemetery, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. He married Burradelle (Borrodelle?) Jackson Barber in 1805. Their daughter, Sarah Burradelle Mason, is one of my ancestors by virtue of the intermingling of the Mason and Fuller families in Pennsylvania. Any leads?

Clayton stray - Cambridge
In the 1901 Census for All Saints, Matlock, Derbyshire I found Elizabeth Clayton age 65 born in Cambridge living as a Boarder with the Barber family at 49 Wellington Street. I hope this helps someone

Emmings - Cambridge
John Emmings born 1846 in Cambridge married Martha Unwin from Impington in 1864. His father was John Emmings born c 1811, married to Mary Jane Press in 1839, her parents ( William Press and Susannah Wells). Children of John and Martha Emmings were Frederick, Charles, William, Ellen, Arthur, Martha,Thomas,Henry, Elizabeth Ester ( my Grand mother). They lived in the East Road area of Cambridge, in 1919 they were caretaker's at St George's School. Where are all the Emmings ? I have found some of Arthur's family, I would be thrilled to find some more.

Morgan / Wright - Cambridge
William Morgan Married Lydia or Elizabeth Wright in 1854/5/6. In Cambridgeshire .son William Wright Morgan Born c. 1856 In Cambridgeshire.Then went to Australia.

THE FORESTERS INN - Cambridge
Looking for information about The Foresters Inn Public House, 75 Burleigh Street, Cambridge in mid to late 1800's and present state (if still standing!). My ancestor, EDWARD CARTWRIGHT, was publican there at time of both 1881 & 1891 Census. Any information about the Pub' and / or descendants of Edward and his wife ELIZA CARTWRIGHT would be useful in my family history research.

the Rabbit Inn - Cambridge
any info on the Rabbit Inn owened by Richard Edwards in 1850's and then by his daughter Mary Ann Edwards and husband Henry Nixon(famous cricketer of the 1870's and my g.grandfathers brother. The Inn was situated in Gold Street .Cambridge

John Thurston - Cambridge
My Grandfather was Frederick Arthur Thurston. Fred was a College Gate Porter at Trinity College Cambridge. His last add was Mount Pleasant Cambridge. Died in 1944 after marrying for the 2nd time to Emily Skinner, nee Claydon. Fred does not have a Birth Cert. but his marriage (No 1) was to Minnie Harding in Cambridge in 1894. His 1st marriage cert states his father was 'John' a Baker from Chelsea, London. I need to trace this 'John Thurston' to continue the family tree backwards. Any help wouldbe obliged. From Roy

smalleys in Cambridge - Cambridge
Am researching All Smalleys in England . My Direct ancestor William came from Cambridge but am looking for all Smalleys As they also came to Australia settling in Victoria and Queensland .I am in Australia

HOBSON IN CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge
John Hobson b.1813-d.1899 born in Histon, Cambridgeshire and moved to Cambridge. He married twice, first to Frances Ely in 1841 and secondly to Susan Hannah Frowhock in 1857. He had two children by his first wife and 8 by his second. I know that he worked as a cook in Magdalene college and that he lived in Shelley Row, Cambridge. Can anyone tell me how to get more detail on any of this please.

Priziborsky, Pearce, Ashman - Cambridgeshire / Essex - Cambridge
Looking for descendants of Priziborsky (changed to Pearce) family. Originally based in Cambridge (well known hairdressers c 1925-1930). I am grandson of Ronald Pearce b.1905 and Winifrid May Ashman b.1902. Would also like to contact friend/relative of the late Ian "Pubby" Hunter having noticed his interest in Priziborsky.

Lowings family of Cambridge - Cambridge
Hi! If anyone is looking for info. on Lowings family who lived in St. Andrew the Less area of Cambridge from early 1800's, I would love to hear from you and perhaps we can help each other. Thanks Lynda

Thurston/Freeman/Wayman/Flack/Freestone/mansfield - Cambridge
Any information on Albert Thurston c 1862 married Sabina Wayman c1882. Albert born Cambridge, Sabina in Kingston, Cambridgeshire. Also any info on above names in Cambridge.

SWAN & LINSELL - Cambridge
In 1811 Sophia SWAN married my 3 x grandfather Samuel LINSELL in St. Benedicts Cambridge. They spent their married life in Wethersfield, Essex. Her father was John SWAN whose wife was Francis. Would love to contact any researching this family.

Cambridge - Cambridge
I am looking for any connection to the family which lived at 1 Nelson Street Cambridge, from early 1900 until 1945

George Jones - Cambridge
Looking for George Jones born 1897 or 1898, married Hilda Parsons in Cambridge in 1940, but was down as a widower. If anyone knows anything about his previous family to fill in my family history gaps, would be much apprceiated Samantha

Temple-Smith - Cambridge
.Looking for relatives of temple-smith family living in Luton Beds uk. Sons Vernon, AlfredVivian, daughter Bessie. Herbert, Walter and Raymond. All born in or near Elstow Beds. Mother Bessie nee Salisbury, Father name unknown he left family date unknown. Alfred Vivian was my father born 1895 at Elstow.

WHITTLESEA/PARKER/VERNEY - Cambridge
RACHEL PARKER VERNEY BORN 1845 IN WHITTLESEA CAMBRIDGE MARRIED JOSEPH LOTE OF ALDRIDGE STAFFS IN DECEMBER 1863. ANY INFORMATION FOR THE PARKER VERNEYS , OR INDEED THE PARKERS OR VERNEYS(!) OF WHITTLESEA WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKYOU.

Daisley Family - Cambridge
searching for Mary Watson nee Daisley who lived Thoday Street in the early 1920's. She was my mother in law Mary Howlett nee Daisley grandmother. Mary Watson had several children before she married.One of her sons Stephen married Ivy Beagles and was Mary Howlett's parents. He was killed 1916 and never saw his daughter. Stephen had a pidgeon loft in the garden of Thoday Street,he had brothers Richard,Albert and Percy I think that there was also a daughter Annie who married a soldier.

William Foster of Cambridge - Cambridge
Looking for William's parents. He was born in Cambridge in 1802.

Orphanages/Childrens Homes - Cambridge
Looking for Childrens Homes in Cambridge from 1905. My Gt Aunt (Violet A. Day) was placed in a Home on the death of her mother in about 1909. She stayed there as pupil and later as a housemother/teacher until she retired. Any help tracking down the home would be appreciated. I think the Home may have been in the St Andrew The Less district.

Fenton - Cambridge
Have just seen an entry for the above in the Orphans section. George Fenton was my 3x Gt Grandfather. Could supply more information.

Lyon James Samuel - Cambridge
James Samuel Lyon born 1852 Sheffield. Superintendent Mechanical Workshops 1884-1890.Lived at Clarendon Road,St.Andrew the Less.Anyone tracing the family tree ?

Gravestock,Lee,Stevenson,Seabrook - Cambridge

DOO family at Cambridge - Cambridge
Tracing the family of Holmes DOO (1793-1852), St Sepulchre parish, married Harriet PORCHER. Children Rhoda (married name REVIS), Harriet (m. PETTIT), Susan (m. MALTBY), Frances (m. DRIVER), Elizabeth (m. SCOTT), Marianne (m. THURSFIELD & SMETHURST) William and James DOO. Some descendants in Australia and New Zealand. Pls contact me if you are connected. Mark.