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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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PIERSON - Cottenham
Smith PIERSON (1844-1923) was son of James (1814-1883) and Elizabeth SMITH (1813-1845). James and Elizabeth emigrated after 1852 to South Australia with their family John (1840), Ann (1844), Martha (1845), Smith (1849), Emma (1852). Henry 1859 and Esther 1861 were born in South Australia after their arrival.
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Pauley Mary Ann - Cottenham
Mary Ann born 1825 married James Pauley in Cottenham probably before 1849. Cannot find their marriage and would like her maiden name. Any one out there with the answer, please?
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Stukins - Coveney
I am a descendant of William Stukins and Sarah formerly Martin. They moved to Lancashire in the 1870s. Children that moved to Lancashire include:- Joseph (b1853 m A Chattwood); John (m Esther Jackson); Thomas (m1 Lizzie Booth); Sarah (1863) m RichardGreenwood
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Cox - Coveney
I am descended from David Cox, born c.1739, died 1840. Stukins and Martin families also in my family tree.
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Martin/spencer - Coveney
My great great grandfather married a Rosanna Martin from Coveney, his name was John James Spencer, although I think he originated from Lincolnshire, he was living in Coveney at the time of the marriage. Rosanna's mother's name was Jane, I do not have any information on her father. Any information appreciated.
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martins in cambridgeshire - Coveney
I'm looking for descendants of John Charles Martin born Coveney 1857.He was the son of Edward Martin and Alice Poole. He married Sarah Ann Gilbert and they had ten children. Mary 1876, Emma 1878, Edward 1879 Mary Jane1881,George William 1883,Ernest John 1885, Charles Henry 1887, Maud Mary 1889, Alice 1891,and John William 1893.The three eldest were born in Coveney, the next six were born in Little Downham and the youngest in Todmorden.Charles Henry remained in Todmorden but I don't know what happened to the rest of them.
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Charles Houghton and Sarah Ann - Coveney
I'm looking for any information on a Charles Houghton (B:1848 Coveney) and his wife Sarah Ann (B:1852 Welshsdam in Chatteris(?)). Her maiden name was possibly Russell and they might have married in 1876, North Witchford in Cambridgeshire.
They had 4 children: Agnes M (B:1878 Manea, Cambs M: Mr Ingalls(?)), John Thomas/Tom(B:1880 Elm, Cambs, M: Florence), Ada Mary(B:1885 Coldham, Cambs, M: 1908 John James Spriggs, D: 29th Nov 1951) - my direct ancestor, and Mable(B:1894 Coldham, M: Fred Bonnett).
In 1871 Charles was lodging with John Redhead in Welches Dam, Cambridgeshire.
From 1881 - 1891 Charles was married and living at Peartree Hill Road, Elm, Cambridgeshire.
In 1901 He was living with his 2 youngest daughters at 65 Pingle Bridge, Upwell, Norfolk
Please contact me if you have any further information about their ancestors. Thank you :D
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William Lutt c1815-1850 - Coveney
I am interested in William Lutt who, as a minor, married my 3g-grandmother Elizabeth Stukins nee Martin, in 1839 in Coveney. Where was he in the 1841 census? (not with Elizabeth). In 1851 she was a widow although she married a 3rd time later. Where was William (son of John Lutt) born? Any record of his death/burial?
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cox - Coveney
looking for cox's born in coveney in C19 and before - have problem finding an olive may cox born 1899 to albert cox and julia nobbs - she ran away to gedney hill lincs had one child my father-in-law albert charles and then apparently died in childbirth in lincolnshire (holbeach)a few years later - i cannot trace anything further - can anyone help
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Vessey Bartholomew
- Croxton
Bartholomew married Maria Bodger at Croxton Parish Church on 29.12.1714. He does not appear to have been baptised in the church and I am unable to find his place of birth. Help please.
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Chapman Edward c1720-1772 - Croydon with Clopton
Edward Chapman "a sojourner" (ie visitor) married Ann Edgin in Potton in 1746, and thereafter they baptised 7 children in Croydon parish, both eventually being buried here. Am seeking clues as to his and her origins, also would like to hear from any descendants - my descent is through William born 1752
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Holmes And Cross And Hinkins - Doddington
Sarah HOLMES was baptised in 1835 in Doddington Cambridge and she was a daughter of John HOLMES and Mary Anne HINKINS. Sarah HOLMES married William CROSS in 1854 in St Marys Ely Cambridge. Sarah emigrated to Australia. Her children included James CORSS, William Holmes CROSS and Margaret CROSS.
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Hinkins And Holmes And Garner - Doddington
Mary Ann HINKINS was baptised in 1809 in Doddington Cambridge. She was a daughter of William HINKINS and Margaret GARNER. In 1835 in Doddington Cambridge Mary Ann HINKINS married John HOLMES. Two children were Daniel HOLMES and Sarah HOLMES. See alsoentry for CROSS in Ely Cambridge.
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John & Charlotte HAll married 1829 - Doddington
Reseaching HALL family: Christenings, Doddington, Cambridgeshire, England: 1829 Apl 26 HALL, Ann daughter of John & Charlotte HALL, farmer; 1801 Jly 5 HALL, John son of John & Mary HALL; Marriage, Doddington, Cambridgeshire, England: 1829 Feb 6 HALL,John wdr - Charlotte Lockwoods (x) sp BOTP licence wit: Edmund Burton, Phillis Parken; 1846 Oct 26 HALL, Ann (daugther of John & Charlotte HALL) married John Andrew BUTLER (son of Robert HALL). They emigrated from England in 1851 to Indiana, USA withtwo children on Otillia out of Liverpool, England. Entry into USA was through New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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John Andrew BUTLER m. Ann HALL Ocrtober 26, 1846 - Doddington
Searching for parents/siblings of John Andrew BUTLER born February 10, 1824 (or Nov 18, 1815) England and wife Ann HALL born March 31, 1829 in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, England where they were married October 26, 1846. Two of their 9 children wereborn in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, England (George b. May 19, 1848 and Ann c. Oct 15,1850). Ann HALL's parents were John & Charlotte (Lockwoods?) HALL. Ann may have had a sister named Charlotte. John and Ann BUTLER sailed from Liverpool to USA in1851 on the ship Otilla (or Ottillia) and entered USA through New Orleans, Louisiana, April 5, 1861. John Andrew Butler and Ann Hall were my GG-Grandparents. They and their descendants upon arrival in USA 1851 settled mostly in Pike Vanderburgh, andWarrick Counties, Indiana.
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CARLEY, BARNES, GAVIN - Doddington
I am searching for any information on the marriage(s) of Mary GAVIN(S) my great aunt
Mary, one of a twin, was born 11/08/1887 in Doddington Cambs. She was one of 14 children of Rhodes GAVIN & Sarah FISHER.
On the 1901 census she was listed as age 13, living in Doddington and an Agricultural worker.
My mother, now dead, said that she thought Mary had married
i) ? BARNES and a son Alfred was born
ii) Edward CARLEY and a daughter May was born and that they lived in March.
May has since died and a death certificate of a (unknown to the family) man has been found relating to Mary's time.
If anyone has acceess to March Parish records or can throw any light on Mary's marriages I would be very grateful.
I have quite a bit of information on the GAVINS & FISHERS prior to 1901.
Pam
Researching GAVIN, FISHER, SAUNDERS, FULLER, RUDLAND in Cambridgeshire
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Richard Dilly - Dry Drayton
Looking for information on Richard Dilly (or Dilley) born about 1774. I know he married Sarah Morley Booth in 1801 in Dry Drayton. If anyone knows when or where he was born or his parents names etc. Please contact me.
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Jenyns, Webb
- Dry Drayton
Looking for information regarding Thomas Jenyns and his wife Mary (nee Webb), married in 1799 at Dry Drayton, went on to have several children,Thomas,Mary Ann, Harriet, Eliza and Timothy, maybe more children born.
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Symonds - Dullingham
Symonds family in Dullingham, any info appreciated. Thos Symonds is my GGG grandfather
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Moore - Dullingham
I require details of the Moore family, from 1800 onwards.they were publicans, farmers, millers & butchers.
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Symonds
- Dullingham
My great greatgrandfather was George SYMONDS born in Dullingham in 1842. His parents were Thomas and Susan, sibs Emma, Robert,William, Mary, Ann and Harriet.
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MORLEY George 1649-1717 - Dullingham
Seeking the marriage of George Morley from Balsham who with his apparently much younger wife Sarah baptised 4 children here between 1696 and 1701. Anyone come across it?
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pearman - Dullingham
i am looking for any information on the pearman family from cross green dullingham and surounding villages
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James Cock - Duxford
I am searching for the family and ancestors of James Cock born around 1800 in either Duxford or Babraham.
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Sarah Jarrold - Duxford
I am searching for the family and ancestors of Sarah Jarrold born around 1827 in Cambridgeshire - possibly in Duxford
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John Duxford - Duxford
John Duxford, b. 1510 in Duxford. After marriage to Agnes (last name unknown to me) they moved to Ashwell some 15 miles away. I was told he was listed on the 1545 Subsidy Roll at Clothall. I'd be expecially interested to learn about his will.
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East Hatley - East Hatley
William BREED was born in East Hatley around 1852. He married Julie Payne who was 3yrs his junior, having been born in Croydon. Around 1877 the family moved to Hatley St George. Among their children were Alice, Sarah, Albert, Fanney and Catherine.
Any further information would be most welcome.
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Farmers in Elm
- Elm
In 1901 John Cook age 55 farmer was living with wife Lavinia nee Limer, daughter Jessie age 25, sons Frederick age 23 and Henry age 22.Looking for any information or descendants.
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Bailey
- Elm
Seeking any information on the family of Bailey. Uriah Bailey married Elizabeth Kingswood in 1836. He was from Elm and she was from Wisbech. but when? Who were their parents? Any help much appreciated.
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Beagles/Bates
- Elm
Charles Beagles born Welney 1746 married Mary Bates 1768 Welney moved to Elm were their children were born Thomas 1770,Elizabeth 1771,William 1774,Charles 1777,Elizabeth 1779, John 1781, George 1784,James 1787,Mary 1789, Cornelia 1796 and James 1798. Is anyone else tracing this family,much information to share
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Robert (Bob) Linford
- Elm
Does anyone know of Robert(Bob)Linford, Lived at the Cottons in the 1960,s. Went to University up north. My husband would be glad to hear
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The Wilderspin/Whisker Families - Elm
I am trying to contact the above names of any descendants of the above families. I do know that Widerspin is quite common in Cambridgeshire especialy Elm. If anyone has any information please contact this website. I have plenty.
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Elm Parish Church
- Elm
My great-uncle, James Phillips (1864-1951) was said to have been Organist at Elm Church for many years. Does any record exist or does anyone locally know of him?
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Elizabeth Syddell
- Elm
Looking for any info about Elizabeth and her children. I know she married William Simmons in 1877. Childrens names John,Florence, Louisa, Gertrude, George and Annie.
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morton sooley - Elm
I am looking for any persons with the name sooley or morton sooley.My family were born in Elm ,my grandfather was george william sooley born 1886? my great grandfather was george morton sooley born in 1860 and my great great grandfather was named john,although not much is known about john.I would also like to know who george morton sooleys parents were.The last known entry we have for george is in 1885 when he married martha huby and his address is down as 13 whitby street.
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WILLIAM ERNEST HOWARD BILLING - Elsworth
Any information appreciated on William Ernest Howard Billing or family. William was born 1888 and lived at Elsworth. Served WW1 as a Corporal with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry before being commissioned to the Notts and Derby Rgt.
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Brand
- Elsworth
My wife's paternal line come from the Elsworth area, earliest member Edward born 1792 married Elizabeth Glover from Little Gransden. Anyone having any information would be appreciated.
Paul
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Wright, Luck, Day, Goodwin, Piggot, Fensome
- Elsworth
My 4th Great Grandfather was John Wright born about 1775 in Etlisley, Cambs. My 4th Great Grandmother, Sarah Day Wright was born abt 1779 Gravely, Cambs. They were married Feb 11 1800 in Cambs. Their son Samuel was b 1802, Eltisley. Samuel was married twice that I have found. His first wife and child died shortly after she gave birth. Samuel's 2nd wife, Eliza Piggot Wright was b 1810 Gamlingay. They had the following children: Martha b 1829, Sarah b 1831, John b 1835, William b 1836, Jane 1839, Betsy 1842, Samuel b 1845, Mary b 1847. John married Sarah Goodwin Wright who was born abt 1828 Houghton. Sarah had a child before marrying John, her son was James Goodwin, John and Sarah lived in Elsworth and had the following children: James, Phillip, Arthur, Julia and Lydia Wright. Phillip Wright married Hannah Fensome in 1875. Phillip and Hannah are buried at St. Katherine's in Irchester. They raised a large family in Irchester. There children are Arthur b 1877, Erma, John b 1876, Rebecca b 1879, Lydia b 1880, Ellen b 1880, Phillip b 1884, Ada b 1885, Emma b 1887, Florence 1887, George b 1888, Ethel b 1892, Edith b 1894, William b 1896, Lily b 1898. Lily Wright married Joseph Luck. They lived in Irchester and raised 8 children. Joe and Lily and their family immigrated to the US in 1949. I am interested in learning more about the family history and making contact with other relatvies
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Rosin Rosen - Eltisley
John Rosin,born 1806. Married Eliza from Upton. Any references to Rosin/en in this area.
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The Big House - Eltisley
Anyone help with this. Was there a large house back in the early 1900's known to the locals of Eltisley as the big house. Any one know of a family back then by the name of Sewell.
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CHAPMAN William (1752-1816) - Eltisley
William Chapman from Croydon-cum-Clapton married Ann ELLWOOD in Eltisely in 1797 and they baptised 6 children here including in 1809 my ancestor Edward. William died here in 1816 and his widow later remarried. Interested in hearing from any descendants or connections.
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