CHAPMAN Edward 1809 - ??? - Eltisley
Edward Chapman born Eltisely 1809 but at marriage of Gravely married Elizabeth Marratt of Gravely in 1834, and they baptised a single child John in Eltisely in 1835. Elizabeth died only one year later aged 21, after which Edward has disappeared without trace. Interested to hear from anyone who has come across him

Creamer family - Eltisley
I am trying to find the Creamers who lived in Eltisley around 1750 to 1810 to sort out who was the father of my James Creamer born around 1778 and who married Sarah Cade in 1801 James and Sarah moved to the Offords later.

Webb - Eltisley
I am looking for any information on Thomas Webb, born in Eltisley about 1812.He is on the 1851,1861, 1871 and 1881 Census, married to Jemima. He had a small farm and was a miller. His daughter Elizabeth Esther Webb was my great grandmother. Any help to find his parents, etc would be most welcome.

Cross And Holmes - Ely
William CROSS baptised in 1831. Towns associated with family Ely and Littleport. Town incorrectly spelt in some family records subsequently as Ealey. William CROSS married Sarah HOLMES in 1854 in St Marys Ely Cambridge. The HOLMES and CROSS familieshad several marriages between the two families. William CROSS emigrated to Australia and died in 1904 in Australia.

Ely In 1836 - Ely
From Parliamentary papers - Report of the Inspector of Prisons. p 179-181 Ely Franchise Gaol. The prison is situated in Gaol Street the building and site being the property of the See of Ely.... It is made use of for the confinement of debtors, and of prisoners for trial at the Sessions and Assizes. Keeper is 71 years of age and was appointed in 1803 by Bp of Ely Chaplain is a Minor Canon of the Cathedral - salary #60 p.a. Matron - salary #5 per annum. All the parties interested agree as to the necessity of providing a more competant Gaol, but a question has arisen between them, as to the extent of the Bishop of Ely's liability. - whether it is limited only to repairs of the Gaol, or whether it extends to the rebuilding, if required; in fact whether the expense is to be defrayed by the See, or out of the Isle of Ely. This point does not appear likely to be decided without anissue at law, although one of pressing necessity. There exists a practice in the Isle of Ely, of conveying prisoners to and from the Quarter Sessions holden at Wisbeach and Ely, in open carts, hired for the purpose, a...

Ely In 1836 - Ely
From Annual Report of Inspectors of Prisons p 183-186 Ely House of Correction This Prison in conjunction with a Sessions House was built in 1821, at an expense of £11,176 It is also a House of Correction for debtors under sentence of the Court of Requests in the Isle of Ely. Debtors - Courts of Requests, by an Act of Parliament passed 1778 are established in the several hundreds of the Isle of Ely, for the recovery of debts not exceeding 40 shillings, and on non- payment of the same, the defendants are subject to imprisonment in the nearest House of Correction for 20 days, if the debt is under 20 shillings and 40 days if above. By this Actextending over an agricultural district, some of the prisoners are brought to the prisons at Ely and Wisbeach, for distances of 14 or 15 miles, for debts, frequently not exceeding 3 shillings, which are swelled in consequenceof the necessary expenses to 6 or 7 times their original amount.

Thomas Lee - Ely
Thomas lee married Margaret Hull at Ely Holy Trinity c1800 .Royal lee was born 1804 Looking for any Lees from ely or littleport.

Harvey - Ely
We are looking for ancestors of Ely with the name Harvey.

Lowebodger Family - Ely
Edward Lowe of Cambridgeshire b abt 1791. Married Mary Bodger b abt 1791. Son - Wm Bodger Lowe born in Cambridgeshire July 9, 1851 and immigrated to the US in about 1868.

Oakman Family - Ely
I am researching my Family Tree, I am interested in The OAKMAN Family from Ely. I know all the way back from them, but my GGGreatGrandfather Benjimine Oakman ran the BLACK BULL pub with his brother Henry James Oakman. Benjimine was married to MargretPowers.Doe's anyone have old photos of the Oakmans from there, or anything like parish records,paper snippets, anything really. Both brothers lived at the pub and had 22 of them all there at one time. If anyone can help. Kim

Wilden - Ely
My great great grandfather was a Simeon Wilden. I think he originated from Norfolk, but he had settled in Ely by 1884. Any information on any Wildens from the area appreciated.

Nicholas / Rayner Family - Ely
I am looking for information on the Nicholas and Rayner families who lived around Ely. Henry Nicholas married Eliza Rayner in 1869. Their son, Trew, married Fanny Curson. Please help!

Goodbody family - Ely
Rose Maria Goodbody was born in Ely on 15 Jan 1855 - her parents John Goodbody b 1820 Ely d 1877 Ely and Mary Wilson b 1828 Norfolk. Rose had an illegitimate child Alexander Charles Frederick b 11 Feb 1871 in Church Lane, Ely. Alexander was broughtup by his grandmother. Wonder if anyone knows anything about these Goodbodys?

grandad - Ely
my grandad was born in ely in 1903 his name was eric albert haylock and i would like to find more information on him

SMITH - Ely
Searching for any information on SMITH family. Entries from ALUMNI CANTABRIGIENSES: SMITH, GUY. Adm. sizar. at CORPUS CHRISTI, 1683. Of Ely, Cambs.. Matric. 1683-4. Guy immigrated to Virginia and was the rector of Abingdon Parish, Gloucester County, Virginia. Any information would be most appreciated.

Stanford/Stamford of Ely - Ely
Hi, My g-g-g-grandfather was Wyatt Stanford b. 1786 in Ely, Cambridgeshire he married Mary Gotobed 1804 in Ely Holy trinity. they had 10 Children. 3 boys william, Edward and John and 7 girls Mary, Rebecca, Susan, Sarah, Jane, Harriet and Elizabeth. Any info on this family would be great. Wyatt comes from a line of Stanfords that all come from Ely.

Jackson - Thomas - Ely
Seeking information on Thomas Jackson, bootmaker (??), born 1835-36, married to Emma (Emily) formerly of Hempstead, born 1855-56. Thomas moved to Luton, and had family of 5 girls. Any ifnormation would be appreciated.

Lee family of Waterside - Ely
Looking for any descendents of John and Charlotte Lee of Waterside in ELY Cambs.parents Royal and Jane. The family were there from 1841 to 1901 although their children went to other counties. Caroline marr a William LEE in Ely, Sarah, stayed in Cambs, Charlotte in London.William London(my grandad). Ruth London?. Royal Manchester,(died 1956 Cheltenham)Mary Ann(Polly) John died 1877 Charlotte remarried Charles Rayner. had dau Katy? Is there anybody out there descended from them. If so PLEASE get in touch.

legge family - Ely
looking for family of Sidney Colen Legge, who was probably born in Ely, and certainly attended the Kings School there. He would have been born around 1870-1880.

Upsher, Knights - Ely
My great grandfather John Upsher lived in New Barns Road, Ely 1860's on he died at the age of 22, his wife was Harriet nee Knights, they moved to Oakington later and she kept a public house until she died. Anyone with any information, please contact me.

Grandad - Ely
Eric Albert Haylock born September Quarter 1903 District Ely Volume 3b Page 525 buying this certificate will tell you who is parents are. my grandad was born in ely in 1903 his name was eric albert haylock and i would like to find more information on him

Martin, Joseph - Ely
Hi..I'm looking for any information regarding my paternal grandfather Joseph Martin, born 1871 in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The 1881 census as him as 10 years old and worked as a Cotton Operative. His father, being Charles Martin(b.1826) and mother Elizabeth(nee?)1828. Siblings, Elizabeth b.1856, James b.1862, Benjamin b.1864, grandad(b as above) and Sarah, also born 1871. Charles Martin(according to the census) was an agricultural labourer(farm labourer) I would like to know who Charles's family was. I can't seem to get past the 1881 census. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Houghton family - Ely
Hi...I'm looking for the parents and other members of Sarah Houghton's family. She was born in Ely,Cambridgeshire in c1874 married Joseph Martin(nicknamed Jocum, to differenciate between father and son) 1894 in Ely, Cambridgeshire. These were my paternal grandparents. Both moved to Hull, E.Yorkshire around 1900-1905. My father, also called Joseph, was born 10/09/1907 in Hull and had two sisters, Elsie and Mary. I would greatly appreciate any information on Sarah's family.

Wynn - Ely
I am seeking any information on Matthew Wynn who I believe is in the Building trade and was born in Cambridge to a Matthew Wynn and Mother Molly. Any information on any Wynns in the area would be appreciated.

Woolston - Ely
Looking for information about the Woolston family from Ely. GG Grandfather was Thomas Woolston, born abt 1785, married to Elizabeth Hankins. She was the daughter of William and Sarah Hankins. Any info would be appreciated.

Wilson & Company - Ely
I'm looking for information and photos on a firm called Wilson & Co. in Ely, they issued cigarette cards in 1915. I'm looking for the cards too!

colen, sellwood, legge. lawledge - Ely
Searching for info about colens and Sellwoods - Henrietta Colen b. 18.8.1779 and d. 15.1.1874 m. a Sellwood, and was great-great grandmother to Lawledges and Legges. Thanks - Ray

March - Ely
I am searching for any information regarding Thomas march. He was father to Elizabeth who married Charles lawrence at Holy trinity in Ely in 1860. Theyb resided at New barnes at the time of the marriage.

Susan Rutterford - Ely
I am searching for information about my g g grandmother who was Susan Rutterford. I believe she married Henry Taylor, there was a daughter Susan Rutterford my g grandmother. Susan senior then possibly married John English, in the 1891 census they are all living in Birmingham

Few family - Ely
I am trying to trace the history of a Jane Few, she was born in Ely, Cambridgeshire,in 1837, she married George Kingston from Vernham Dean, they had 7 children: Charles b1875,Frank b?,Frederick b1862, Mary b1853, Susan Ann b1860, William b1857 and Sarah b1855. I beleive Jane had a brother called Freddie and played the cornet in the Salvation Army. Can anyone help please ?

SHARMAN FAMILY - Ely
Interested in any details of Sharman family, especially Sarah, born about 1789. Married William Jarvis and lived in Whittlesey. Children include Ann and Thomas. Died in 1866.

LAWRENCE FAMILY - Ely
Looking for GEORGE LAWRENCE born c 1835 in Ely, who married MARY ANN BARNARD born c1841 ATTLEBOROUGH NORFOLK but can't find marriage. They had children William, George, James, Harriet and a JOHN RILEY LAWRENCE who moved to Lancashire WESTHOUGHTON and married Ellen COWBURN

George & Hannah Thorpe - Ely
looking for George & Hannah Thorpe. Their son William was registered at Ely Holy Trinity in 1823. George was a publican. Can anyone help?

Richard Nicholls - Ely
Richard was born in Ely in 1821 I cannot find much more about him. He married Rebecca and according to the 1861 census spent time in St.Neots,Blansom(Hunts)and Waterbeach. Any information in this family would be most helpful

Daintree - Ely
Seeking information on Marmaduke Daintrey baptized at Holy Trinity

I can help - Ely
Ely, Richard Nicholls and Rebecca descendents.

FREEMAN BROWNING - ELY - Ely
Looking for any info on the browning family lived in ely around 1848, daughter's name minnie.

Manesty - Ely
Ann Manesty chr 28/9/1763 Holy Trinity Church, Ely, married George South 28/11/1785 same church. Grateful for any Manesty connections.

Stinton/Cooper/Audus/Mansel - Ely
I am looking for information regarding the Robert Elijah Stinton family. Robert Elijah married Mary Ann Cooper 14 Oct 1813 in Isleham Cambridge. They had 11 children. Mr. Stinton passed 13 Apr 1856 in Isleham and Mary Ann passed 24 Dec 1892 in Ely. one of their children, William Stinton went on to wed Hannah Audus in 1844 in England. They then went to America were Hannah passed on. He them married Hannah Mansel of Donnington Wood Shropshire in Iowa, USA in 1864. I would love to have any info about this family that you would like to share.

George Henry Pearce - Ely
I am looking for help in trying to trace my grandfather he was born in Pendleton, Lancashire on the 22nd. of February 1890. His name was George Henry Pearce and his siblings were called Nellie, Agnes, Ethel, Rose and William. His parents were called George Weeks Pearce and Jane Pool.

any info - Ely
my great grandfatherwas a builder in the late 1800

Golding 1861 - Ely
Anyone know what happened to 1861 Census of Isle of Ely (including town) Can only find film of surrounding villages in Ely Census district. Seeking Deunis Golding (nee Cropley) widow and children also Jmes and Elizabeth (nee Tingay) Golding

Beazley - Ely
Has anyone any information on Alfred Beazley working as a chemist's assistant in ELY about 50 years ago?

See/Ambrose families - Ely
One of my ancestors - Charles See - born 1846 married Mary Ann Ambrose in 1868 in Ely. They eventually moved to Manchester and had two daughters Kate and Elizabeth - one son Charles and an adopted son Walter.Mary seems to have died in Huntingdon in 1910.

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

Oxburgh Family - Emneth
Seeking info on Oxburgh family, Emneth. Morris Oxburgh appears in Birr, Ireland c.1620. Subsequent relation was Hewar Oxburgh, Boveen, Ireland, who died at Aughrim 1691, and sons Henry, Hewar jnr, John and James Oxburgh. Henry executed as Jacobite atTyburn 1716. His son James served in Spanish army until c.1760.

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

John Lynn married Hannah ? - Emneth
John Lynn married Hannah ? St Edmunds ,Emneth 1786 had children John 1793, Elizabeth 1788, William 1790, Thomas 1797, Mary 1800, Anne 1808

bailey-thompson - Emneth
i am looking for dorothy thompson who married john henry bailey 1906 when did she die what was her sons name did she live all her life in emneth who was john henrys mother

Harvey landlord of The Plough Inn - Fen Ditton
Looking for information on William Harvey supposed landlord of the Plough Inn 19th century and his wife Sarah