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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

Warren Cambridge - Cambridge
Seeking decendants of William Warren b Bushey Herts 1833 who's wife was Haidee Robinson.Children were William Charles, Maud S, Beatrice Elizabeth, Haidee A, Minnie, Dora N, Henry P & R.onald P. William was the Publican of the King Charles 1st Pub in Castle St. in 1881.Was Ex R.A. Army pensioner.

BILTON - Cambridge
Looking for relatives or information on William Bilton (a baker) & Nellie Bilton (nee Bowman) children Irene,Dorothy,Terence, Jack (2 born later) Left UK for Australia early 1900's. William Bilton born Catherine St, Cambridge1906

Nixon Family - Cambridge
My ancestor, Thomas Nixon(1776-1835), and his son William Nixon (1812-1886) my gt gt grandfather,had a bakery and confectionery business located at 26 Petty Cury, Cambridge. Iam trying to find more information about this business in the 19th century. Is anyone able to help me with leads or Suggest where Ican find historical info on bakeries in Cambridge? Peter

1851 Census POOLEY CLARKE - Cambridge
Searching further details on the lodger, Richard CLARK(E) aged 19 years, living with Elizabeth Ann POOLEY, hatmaker, in Cambridge at 1851 Census

Wilmot - Cambridge
Researching Wilmot family of St Edward, Cambridge. John Wilmot married Ann Miller, St Edward 7 Jun 1789, they had a son William baptised 21 Apr 1791. Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks

KUROWSKI - Cambridge
Researching JOSEPHINE KUROWSKI. In 1871 & 1881 census shown as teacher at a ladies boarding school run by the Misses Thorndick 35 Bridge Street Cambridge. Josephine was born in London 30-8-1852, christened St Martins in the Fields 11-9-1853. Her Father was Joseph (Jozef) Kurowski who married her Mother Ann Amelia Conolly, in London, 2-11-1851. Ann Amelia died during first quarter of 1855. No trace has been found of Josephine until her appearance in 1871 census, equally nothing known after 1881 although the boarding school had disappeared by 1887.

Hawkins/Loakes of Cambridge - Cambridge
My geat great grandfather was a tailor in Cambridge in 1841. He died at the age of 46, the same year his last child (of 8) was born. His wife Susan (nee Loakes ) worked as a college servant & bedmaker. Their daughter Elizabeth Frances was my great grandmother. Does anyone have any knowledge of these families?

Skeggs Miller - Cambridge
I'm looking for any information on the Skeggs family (from Huntingdon). Particulary Fanny Skeggs born c. 1823. I think her father was Thomas Skeggs and her mother was called Ann (surname unknown). Fanny was married to John Miller they lived in Cambridge and they had several children all with the surname Skeggs Miller. In 1871 I find Fanny Skeggs in the Cambridge Union Workhouse with a son called Phillip Skeggs while the rest of the family are all still living together in Cambridge. Does anyone know why?

Pledger family - Cambridge
I am looking for the Children of Robert and Rachell Pledger, 1696--1719, who were married in Cambridge, St Botolphs, 1696, any help welcome, Eileen.

FISON - Cambridge
Searching for the lineage and ancestors of JEANEATTA SHIELLS FISON b.1817 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire d.Dec 1882. Married to Rev. MATTHEW ANDERSON COLLISSON b.1807 Dublin,Ireland d.18 OIct 1863 in Highbury, Middlesex..Children born in Birmingham, Warwickshire (1) Charles Collisson b: 1842 (2) Henry Matthew Collisson b:106Dec 1843 d:1884 Chicago,Cook County, Illinois (3)Samuel Collisson b.at.1845 (4)Edith Margaret Collisson b.1946 (5)Sydney Garbett Collison,Rev.b.1847 married to Sophia 1860-son M.B. Collisson (6) Eveline Houston Collisson b.1861...All information welcome.....

RIPLEY - Cambridge - Cambridge
I am looking for any descendants of Charlotte & John Frederick RIPLEY of Cambridge. They had 9 children between 1865 & 1886, all born in Cambridge. In 1901 John & Charlotte were living at Madingley Mill, Madingley St Mary. The eldest daughter - Mary Elizabeth - was living at 73 Mill Rd, Cambridge with 5 of her brothers and sisters. The other 3 had married and were living in their own homes.

Dewe Mathews - Cambridge
I am looking for information on The children of Thomas Mathews b1828 at Bucklebury, Berks. He married Bessie Cossins b1834 and moved to Cambridge where their children were born. They were Caroline b1859, Arthur b1861 a Cambridge graduate and headmaster, Janet and Mary twins b1862, Beatrice b1865, Kathleen 1866, Victor b1868 a bank manager, Harold b1870 a dentist and died in WW1 and Eleanor b1872.

Mr F (Frank) Harris - Cambridge
I am looking for any information about the above who was living at 34 Shelly Row, St Peters Street, Cambridge in June 1923

Melbourn / Cambridge - Cambridge
Looking for ancestors/ infomation of William (born abt 1792 St marys the less)and Mary Melbourn, married bet 1805 - 1816. Children include Jeremiah b.1822/ William b.1814 Robin ? Elizabeth? Unica? Mary died in 1822 (buried Great Shelford)/ William married Denne in 1827.

Jarrold / King - Cambridge
Seeking information on Eliza Jarrold (1802-1853) and her husband John Martin King (1803-1844) in Cambridge

Shelton - Cambridge
3 Tompsons Lane, My great great great grandfather Henry Shelton was a tailor. He died in 1850. He was married to Eliza Potter, She was a bedmaker and died in 1853. they had 3 children Norman Rufus and Louisa,

John William ROBSON - Cambridge
John William ROBSON was born in 1800 Cambridge. Son of George Robson and Frances NICE. I am happy to exchange information about either families.

Rippingale , Robinson - Cambridge
Edward Charles Rippingale married Beatrice Wood of Blackpool 1908. Any information please.

irwin - Cambridge
James,John and Robert Irwin moved to Cambridge from Kings lynn around 1830-40. I would be interested in exchanging information about the family.

Gurner/ Walton - Cambridge
I am looking for information on the Gurner family based mainly in the St. Andrew's the Less area of Cambridge. In particular I am looking for info on Mary Ann Gurner 1850 my gg grandmother.She is listed living with her grandmother Mary Gurner 1798 born in Haslingfield and the surname is often spelt as Garner. Any information on the Walton family also from St Andrew's the Less would be appreciated.

CHARLES MATTHEWS/ELIZABETH LAMING - Cambridge
Charles Matthews married Elizabeth Lamming charles was born in Victoria street littleport cambridge nxt stop on train to downham market ,ely, can anyone help with infomation about the matthews family of littleport charles was born 1850

Cambridge - Cambridge
I am a local historian of the Cambridge area with extensive records of my own and access to all Cambridge libraries, archives etc. I'm delighted to offer free advice and guidance so as to keep the brain box ticking over

Thomas Ely?? (1725-1782) - Cambridge
I am a direct descendant of Thomas Ely. He left England to come to America in approx. 1750. He settled in Virginia. He met an Irish Girl, Elizabeth Jane Smith on the way and married her. They had 12 kids, which hundreds of years later ended up with me. Here si the problem, None of Thomas Ely's descendants here in the US can find out a thing about him before he came over here. Who were his parents? Where was he from? What did he do? If anyone has any information on This man (Born in 1725 in England), please let me know. Thank you!

Pritchard WW1 - Cambridge
Looking for info related to JOHN WILFRED PRITCHARD 5085 RGA or RA awarded the MM, volunteer. whose address was in Coventry 1914-1918 or onwards, but was possibly in France 1916. Married to widow Mrs Annie Harris in Coventry, Warks/W.Midlands. Mr Pritchard and Annie had a son John Pritchard.

Fitzroy Arms - Cambridge
Can anyone help please with information regarding the Fitzroy Arms in Cambridge. I am looking for any details, picture, its address, Is it still there? Has it chaged its name. the licencees were Walter Hall and his son Peter was born there in 1929 many thanks Ken

Symonds - Carlton
I am interestd in any connection to the Symonds family in Carlton c 1800.

castle camps - Castle Camps
my family originate from castle camps i have gone back to 1591 but have got stuck we have agers pettit mynott free cowell and many more all married into the pettit family can any one help we have ruggles and ballards and lagden and sawyard and greygoose

Andrews/Killingback - Castle Camps
I am interested in hearing from anyone with an interest in these names from Castle Camps.

Thomas Free Castle Camps - Castle Camps
Hi I have been reasearching my family tree and have just found out that my great grandfather was Thomas Free born in Castle Camps, Cambridge around 1856. He married Caroline or Carrie Lane from Abergavenny, Wales. This Thomas Free married in Wandsworth, London, and had three children (that is all i have found so far) Clara Free, Rosie Free, and Thomas Philip Free (my grandfather)who was born in 1898. Any information about the Frees in Castle Camps Cambridgeshire would be appreciated.

Hoye of castle camps - Castle Camps
Anyone researching Zephalonius Hoye b.3.9.1592, siblings Eliz.b.1589,Helen 1594,James 1597 d. Stetchworth 1657,Thomas 1600,Francys 1603, Alice 1609? Also James b.13.11 1636,d.Wixoe 20.8.1706

Wallis - Castle Camps
Am looking for information on Lloyd Wallis who was my grandfather's brother to complete this branch of the family tree.

Leonard to Alefounder 1722 - Castle Camps
James Leonard married Elizabeth Alefounder in Castle Camps Cambridgeshire they had four children . Does anyone have any connections please.

Fred Leonard or William Andrews - Castle Camps
Anyone with information on Fred Leonard or Williams Andrews or their families please get in touch.

Chapmans, Doe - Castle Camps
castle camps, anyone with an interest?

BAKER FAMILY - Caxton
MY GREAT GREATS WERE WILLIAM BAKER AND CAROLINE PAPWORTH MARRIED 27TH NOVEMBER 1856 AT CAXTON CAMBRIDGESHIRE. HELP WITH ANY INFORMATION APPRECIATED.

smith chappell - Caxton
any information on the smith chappell family or gurner families around 1848 onwards would be appreciated

Webb/ Docura - Caxton
I am looking for any information on Thomas Webb and Jemima Docura, who married in the Caxton reg. district in December,1838.Who were their parents, and siblings? The name Docura has several variants

Hemington Famiy Of Chatteris - Chatteris
Robert Hemington Born abt. 1760 died probably in Chatteris. He married Eleanor Jude 1758-1827. They had 9 children born between 1779 and 1798. I have information on seven generations of their descendants. I do not have information on where Robert was born. D. Rankine

Newell - Chatteris
Frederick Robert Newell born in public house Cross Keys in Market Place Chatteris c1860.Father Robert Newell Married to Sarah DOWNS, he may have been marr.more than once. Its Posible Robert Newell was born in Norfolk.

Re Literary Institute - Chatteris
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Chatteris Cambs : 1891 Population : 4,587 - Has a Literary Institute in Park Street.

Morton - Chatteris
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Hesther MORTON was baptised Chatteris 14 July 1801. Her father was an army surgeon, so kept moving. Where and when was he born?

Christopher Gunton - Chatteris - Chatteris
I would appreciate any information regarding Christopher Gunton born 1790. Married to Sarah Ostler and who had 8 or 9 children living in Chatteris

Morris family of Cambridgeshire - Chatteris
My greatgrandfather was born in Cambridgeshire between 24th may 1884 and 24th may 1885. His name was George Herbert Morris. His father was Thomas Morris (mother Jane Morris, maiden name unknown). George married Ethel Ann Cawthorn at Chatteris, Cambridgeshire between 1905 and 1907. Ethols Parents were Fred and Mary Jane Cawthorn (nee Phillips). George and Ethel migrated to Australia about 1912. Any information about these people or their ansestors in England would be appreciated. I can provide anaustralian history if needed.

Lea Family - Chatteris
Has anyone connections to George Lea died May 15 1931 or his wife Elizabeth Lea ne Walker died also died May 16 1931. I believe their funeral was in a local paper. Their dauther Ada Lea was my mother I have traced the family back to late 1700 in Calne in Wiltshire.

ERNEST FRANK GOWLER - Chatteris
Seeking information in respect of Ernest Frank Gowler born 1887 and living with his wife at London Road Chatteris by WW1, when he served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry and was later commissioned to the Bedfordshire Regiment. Anything appreciated.

Are you connected to these names - Chatteris
Have a Mary Delph who married George Lea 1840 her parents were mother Mary Delph/ne Cousin father Richard Delph Richards parents John Delph and Sarah Lythell have you these name in your tree and do you know who John's parents are and also Sarah.If you have would love to hear from you

CHARLES INGRAM - Chatteris
Seeking any information on Charles Ingram, born Sawtry, Hunts and living in Chatteris from 1901. Born c 1894 and served Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 - any details welcomed.

Mary Kidd to Ellery Parr - Chatteris
Mary Kidd and Ellery Parr were married 1697 Does any one know if Mary Kidd came from Chatteris/Exning,and are there any relatives out there connected to her.Ellery Parr was born in Chatteris 1673

Michael Graves - Chatteris
Married Caroline Purkis from Mildenhall, Suffolk in 1819 at Ely Holy Trinity Church, Had at least 10 children. Unable to find date of birth or death But know his wife was a widow by 1851. All descendants we have be able to trace resided in Chatteris, Cambs. He also appears in the Pigots Directory 1830 as a Shoe & Boot maker working in High Street,Chatteris. anyone with information please get in touch.

Lea family - Chatteris
I am trying to determine the name of my great grandmother. My great grandfather was George Henry Lea, born on 5/8/1875 probably in Chatteris, Cambs. All I know is that his wife's name was Jane (she is listed as a mourner on his parents obituary) and that they must have married sometime between 1902 and 1910, when their son (my grandfather - Alfred Ernest) was born. I just can't find any record for their marriage!! If anyone can help, I would be most grateful.



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