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Cambridgeshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Lythell - Ely
Information needed on James Lythell b. 1816 d. Jul 25, 1897 m. Mary ?? b. 1819 d. Jan 4 1889; Chdn: Rebecca...m. William Parsons Sarah...m. Frank Moxon 4 chdn James...2 chdn William...4 chdn at least Richard William b. Aug 18 1846 d. Jun 8 1900 m. Ellen Cranfield b. Jul 24 1852 d. Jun 4 1938

frederick charles nicholas - Ely
frederick charles nicholas, believed to have been born in the ely area around 1915, left the area and joined the circus around 1930. we are looking to confirm this information and any other info on his family from around and before this time, many thanks.

Mortis. Mortiss? - Ely
Information needed about Robert Mortis, father Francis Mortis, mother Sarah Burrage? Robert born in Ely around 1840. In 1861 census he was stationed in the army in Scotland (Leith Fort).

Scott of Ely - Ely
Robert and Eleanor Scott, my GGGG grandparents were Governor and Matron of the Ely House of Correction in 1841. I am descended from their son Henley Barlow Scott who became a solicitor's clerk. He married Sarah Ware Clay about 1835. Robt. and Eleanor may have had a son (nephew,g'son?) called Brownlow. Anyything of interest on these families would be appreciated.

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

Racey family - Emneth - Emneth
I am researching the Racey family from Emneth, the furthest I have got back is to Robert Racey born 1732, I wonder if anyone else is searching for the Racey's who could pass on any info?

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

Reynolds Family - Fen Drayton
My 3 x great grandparents Thomas and Hannah (nee Offley) Reynolds lived at Johnson Street, Fen Drayton at the time of the 1841 census. Thomas was born in Fen Drayton in 1764, and although he was about 77 years old he was described as an Errand Man! His parents were William and Ann Reynolds, also of Fen Drayton. I would be very interested to hear from anybody connected with this family.

PARBLES family - Fen Drayton
I have an interest in the PARBLES family, especially if anyone can help me with Robert PARBLES b.1836 in Welney, Norfolk but later lived in Fen Drayton with the family of Robert and Elizabeth DING. He married local girl Emma Golding in 1858. The 1871 census shows them living at 7 Honey Hill. They had been married 13 years by then but do not seem to have had any children. After 1871 they disappear - can anyone help me with any information about them after 1871?

Parsonage Of Fordham 1588 - Fordham
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 3 Page 327 No 672 Thomas Hemingway and Anthony Bartlett, Yeomen of the Queenís Confectionary to the Queen. May 1588 Two petitions referring to leases in reversion of the parsonage of Fordham, Cambridge, andof the mansion house of the parsonage of Bradborne co Derby

Greyhound Inn and the Turner family. - Fordham
Looking for any information on the Turner family who kept the Greyhound Inn, Market Street/Station Road at the end of the 1800s especially Robert (Publican) and daughter Rebecca (Lilian). Any information would be appreciated.

Harvey of Fordham - Fordham
any information of ancestors or descendants of Richard Harvey b abt 1773 married Ann ??, d Fordham June 1846. Five children Edward, Esther, Frances, Thomas and Kitty. I am descended thru Edward

Harvey /Brown - Fordham
William Harvey m Mary Brown 03-04-1769 in Fordham Cambridge shire. Their daughter Elizabeth m Joseph Shuker aft 09-08-1797. Any info gratefully received.

Cambridgeshire, Fordham - Fordham
Looking for any information on the Hills family who lived in Fordham during the early 1800s. His name was George Hills and was married to Elizabeth Aylard. There were four children, Ann- 2/6/1821, John Hills, April 2, 1823, George Hills, Sept 12 1824, and Mary Hills, August 14, 1826. Any help would be appreciated.

Turner - Fordham
I am looking for details of Frederick Turner (married to Caroline?)born 1853, who migrated to Lancashire in the 1870s.

Withers, James Reynolds, poet - Fordham
I am planning on writing a dissertation on James Withers and his poetry. I would be glad of any information on him, his work, of the village of Fordham in the time he lived there. He was born 1812 and died there 1892.

Ward - Fowlmere
Hi my gggrandfather was from Fowlmere apparently and I was just wondering if anybody has any connections or info on the family. His name was Stephen Ward and his wife Harriett they came out to Aus in around 1850. Thanks and bye for now Nola in Aus

Wedd Family History - Fowlmere
Wedd family history including a family tree going back to the sixteenth century and beyond. Anyone with an interest please contact us.

Sherwood & Perry - Fowlmere
William SHerwood came to Fowlmere sometime before 1811 with his wife Elizabeth (nee Smith). They had four children William (1811-1811), Charles (1812-1880), Jane (1815-1889) and William (1818 - )at Fowlmere. Charles Sherwood married Mary (nee Perry)of Fowlmere in 1833 in Fowlemere and had a large number of children. I am one of these descendents. I am interested in any connections to either of these families.The second child of Charles and Mary Sherwood was Charles who migrated to Australia before 1868.

Bateson - Foxton - Fowlmere
Am interested in hearing from anyone who may have a connection with the surname Bateson, Beaumont, Barnard, Whitney, Whittby in Foxton, Cambridgeshire England,

Rayner - Foxton
Who married John Rayner in 1842. All I can tell you is that she was from Foxton, Cambridgeshire, born 1823. Any information would be great.

WAKELING/OAKMAN - Foxton
Can anyone do a look up for me, I am trying to trace a Lucy Wakeling who married Thomas Oakman at St.Lawrence Church in 1821. Foxton parish records are not available as yet, and on their marraige entry it should say if Lucy was a Spinster,Widow or whatever. I can not find her anywhere,not even in birth records. She was born about 1806 thats all I know. Can anybody help me.... It may even need a visit to the Church for assistance, I live in Kent so would not be able to look myself. Thankyou

Wakeling/Oakman - Foxton
Lucy and Thomas were married on the 20th October 1821 but microfiche does not say whether she was a spinster or widow. No other Wakelings listed for Foxton. Lucy's death isn't recorded but Thomas's is (1869). Banns only go up to 1818 on fiche. 8 children found in baptisms.

Bateson - Foxton
I am interested in the Bateson family of Foxton and Fowlmere. Specifically I have connections so far with John Bateson m Sarah Wrigt and their sons William Bateson m Hannah Harwood and another son Elias b 1768 m Ann Pink. William and Hannah had a son William b c1808 who married Elizabeth Barnard b c1805. They married in Foxton 25 Dec 1826 and had children - Josiah b 8 Oct 1828, Thomas and Sarah that I know of, perhaps two Thomas'. Josiah m Elizabeth Newman 27 Dec 1848 in Foxton . They had two daughters Hephzibah b 8 Nov 1849 and Lettice b 18 June 1852 before emigrating to Australia. Any information re connections or help with further dates etc would be greatly appreciated.

Worland - Foxton
Looking for links to joseph Worland born 12:09:1813 or around this time in Foxton.Sailed from Burkenhead, England 29th September 1856 Arrived Geelong, Australia on the "Arabian", 27th January 1857. married Elizabeth (betsy) Cooper, 1854 @ Parish of Foxton, Cambridge England any info would be greatly appreciated Andrea.

Cooper - Foxton
Looking for information on Elizabeth Cooper-born 1826 Foxton. Parents where Myhill Cooper & Amelia Cooper. As of the 1851 census Myhill was deceased and Amelia was 61, making year of birth 1790 aprox. She was the publican of what was refered to as the "White Horse". Please let me know if you have or can get any information on this family. Thanks heaps Andrea.

Hurrell - Foxton
Are you a Hurrell descendant from Foxton, Harston, Newton. 1650-1850 ish. Please contact me. Related surnames from this period, Lilly, Greenhill, Singleton, Serjeant, Webb, Swann to name but a few,

Holmes 1820-1840 - Fulbourn
HOLMES John son of Richard/Letitia HOLMES born 1824 migrated Aust 1849 HOLMES Richard innkeeper Six Bells Fulbourn 1808-1819 HAGGER Letitia dau of Stephen/Elizabeth HAGGER born 1785 Fulbourn

Betts / Kefford - Fulbourn
Searching these surnames. Betts to Australia 1850's.

Chapman - Fulbourn
Mary Annie Chapman born 1855/56-1947 Fulborn, Cambridgeshire, later lived in Over and married George Norman, later still lived and died in Croydon, Surrey. father William Chapman.

Re Working Men's Institute - Fulbourn
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Fulbourn Cambs : 1891 Population : 1,807 - Has a Working Mens Institute with a library and reading room.

Hancocks Of Fulbourn - Fulbourn
Looking for info about Isaac Hancock born 1880 and George Hancock born 1848, Father of Isaac. Isaac had: brother, John, Born 1868; Sister, Elizabeth, born 1869; brother, charles, born 1872; brother, George, born 1873; sister, Sophia, born 1878;Mother also called Sophia, born 1847, in Fulbourn.

Howard - Fulbourn
James Howard married Mary Barker 1834 at Fulbourn. They had Hannah 1840, James 1847 and William Samuel 1855. I am looking for ancestors and decendants of this family.

Furbank history - Fulbourn
Came to Australia in 1852 on board Bussorah Merchant

Buttriss/Pratt - Fulbourn
Any one researching the Buttriss family in Fulbourn. William, John Donald and their sister Mary Pratt came to Australia 1854.

Rule Family in Fulbourn - Fulbourn
Looking for anybody researching the Rule Family in Fulbourn, I think all Rule's in that village will be part of the large Rule family I am researching

Wilkinson - Fulbourn
I am trying to solve a Wilkinson" problem (of there being two families!). Charles Wilkinson (born 1842) left Laughton, Essex to live in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire. There, he had several children one of whom was 'Charlie). I am trying to find out whether 'Charlie was my ancestor. Does anyone have this family in their tree and can tell me anything about them? Val

Gamlingay - Gamlingay
The Apthorp family lived in Gamlingay from around the late 1500's. They spread out to many surrounding villages and counties. One branch went to Pomfret USA and another to Boston MA USA. Grizel Apthorp married Barlow Trecothick in Boston Ma, and they came to live in Addington near Croydon Surrey. . Rev East Apthorp left Boston MA and was vicar of Croydon Surrey UK and then retired to Cambridgeshire where he died. There is an APTHORP* One name Society.

Many Names In Gamlingay - Gamlingay
INterested in the following names Richardson and Larkin from 1730+. Craven from 1770 + Russell from 1730+ , Curtis from 1760+, Jaques from 1820 and hopkins and darlow from 1800+ Alsoe looking for George Cole born 1851 and Naomi Croot born 1857

Peters - Gamlingay
My PETERS family were from Gamlingay, if there is anybody else researching this family I would love to hear from them, I have quite a bit of information about them. Thank you

Smith - Gamlingay - Gamlingay
William Smith b abt 1858. Fathers name George Edward Smith occupation - Groom. Searching for any family of these Smiths.

Mark Young b.1874 - Gamlingay
I am researching my mother in laws tree. Her maiden name is Young and her Grandfather was born in Gamlingay and later moved to Rolleston, Staffordshire. Does anyone have any information about his family etc. Many Thanks

Wilsons - wheelwrights and Baptists - Gamlingay
my paternal line is the Wil(l)son family from Gamlingay . Any contacts welcome , Have been able to get back to the 1700`s but have been unable to get back any further .

BREARLY - Gamlingay
Looking for any details of the BREARLY/ BRYARLY family who lived in this area. Ann Brearly married William Villiers and they had a son called Edwyn in 1851.

John Lowing - Gamlingay
My great-great grandfather was born in around 1799 in Gamlingay and moved to London where he spent his life as a gardener. His father, also John, was an agricultural labourer (unsurprisingly!). I would very much like to hear from anyone who can relate to them.

Julia Papworth,nee Judd or Judge - Gamlingay
First Wife of William Papworth,Carpenter,died Gamlingay,12th.November 1847.Age 35years.Any further info much appreciated.

Sarah Salt - Gamlingay
Had 2 children,Henry Francis & Julia.Married William Papworth,Biggleswade 30th July 1848.Sarah's Fathers Name was Thomas.Sarah,William,& family emmigrated to Australia,1854.Any further info greatly appreciiated


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