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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

Asplins in Horningsea - Horningsea
I am researching the Asplin family line that included Amos Asplin born 1868 in Horningsea.

bowers Horseheath, wicken - Horseheath
I am looking for info on Bowers who lived in Horseheath in 1800,s. Also Salmon, Pettit, Dyson. Some are connected to The Camps, Wicken and Burwell. The Bowers name changes going further back, Boar, Bore.

Woodley Family - Horseheath
John Woodley was born 1805 in Horseheath, Cambs. I would appreciate any information about John's predecessors and siblings. Thank you. Barry

Pettit of Horseheath, Cambridge - Horseheath
Maud Pettite born appr. 1522 married Lewis Flack, they lived in Horseheath, Cambridgeshire and had two children John Flack 1545 and Audrey Flack 1547. These two ancesters are at the top of my tree. Do they match with anyones family tree.

George Ashman - Horseheath
Looking for anybody else intersted in George Ashman and his family. Only his 2 older children were born in Horseheath, the younger ones were born in Cowlinge.

Unwin - Impington
Martha Unwin c1842, married John Emmings c1864 at Impington. Her father was Timothy Unwin c1817, mother Sarah A Unwin c1818. They lived at Impington. Martha was my g grandmother, she had a brother Josh Unwin. Seeking any information on the above.

Tillbrook(e) - Isleham
Any Tillbrooks still out there with ancestors from the Isleham area. Wm Tillbrook was born 1821 to Wm Tillbrook and Peggy Bacon, moved to Ireland then Sheffield.

Thorpe - Isleham

Diver Family - Isleham
Researching - Eva Annie DIVER's (1883-1979) (my great grandmother) family. ====================== She married George William HARDING in 1913. Her parents were Joseph DIVER (b. May 1859) and Eunice TURNER (b.July 1858). Her sisters and brother (in order of age)were : Mercy Mary DIVER (1885-1945; Mildred Marian DIVER (1889-1988) and Ruben Stevenson DIVER (d.1894) In April 1916 Mercy married Walter David CORNWELL (d.1916). Their grandparents were: * James DIVER (b.1831/2) & Mary SMITH (b.1833/4) (m.1855) * Mark TURNER & Sarah BROOK (m.1941) and known great grandparents were: * James DIVER & Mary TABRAHAM * James SMITH & ? Any links to any of this are of interest.

Diver And Drake - Isleham
Jane Sheldrick Diver married Arthur Drake in 1893. Arthur died in 1953. I am interested in the Diver connection, as I am in the extensive Drake Tree.

Brook - Isleham
The brook family were in Isleham back to the late 1600s. There were also Brooks at West Row, Mildenhall, just across the Suffolk border from the early 1800s, but they were Nonconformists. Any connexions?

Joseph Pamment - Isleham
I am researching Pamments from Isleham and surrounding villages in Cambridgeshire. Joseph Pamment married Elizabeth Toleworthy on 25 August 1794 in Isleham and they had at least one son also called Joseph born 1803. Joseph married to Elizabeth may have been born in Isleham or possibly Linton about 1772. Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Moores In Isleham - Isleham
I'm interested in the MOORE family.There are a significant number of them in isleham on the IGI going back to early 1700's.Theres a martha moore who married benjamin DIVER in 1801. Also an elizabeth moore who married a benaiah PAMMENT in 1850. I'm specifically interested in william and charlotte moore who had at least 3 children between 1814 and 1820. One of them William Dalton Moore is my gg grandfather who raised his family in Cheshire.

Starling - Isleham
From Australia I'm researching the Starlings of Isleham. I THINK I have them back to abt 1605. Would be pleased to hear from anyone following same name.

Osbornes - Isleham
I have many Osborne ancestors who lived in Isleham in the 1800's. The names I have at the moment are Charles, Nathan, Mary, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Demaris, Samuel, Rebecca, Susanna and Thomas. Any information appreciated.

Isleham Peytons - Isleham
I am descended from the Isleham Peytons through Portia Peyton and am looking for information about them as well as other descendants.

BENTLEY Francis circa 1560-?? - Isleham
Francis Bentley (baptism not found) married Ann Dokes (baptism not found) here in Isleham in 1585, and they baptised 7 children between 1585 and 1607. Ann was buried here in 1628 as "wife of Francis" so he was still alive then. Am seeking his burial and am also interested to hear from any descendents, especially anyone who has gone further back via parish chest, wills etc.

Tilbrook.Emily. - Isleham
William Tilbrook b Isleham 1821 is listed in 1881 census with Emily Tilbrook 4(grand-daughter)b Hong Kong(my great grandmother).I am unable to find who her parents are,or how she came to be born in Hong Kong. Any info greatly appreciated.

Death Family - Isleham
I am looking for anyone with connections to the Death family, 1710 - 1850 in the areas of Cambridge/Suffolk. ie; Francis Death 1718c - Robert Death 1742c -Thomas Death 1756c - Francis Death 1787c Also their wives, Amey Dunn 1722c - Mary Eaves 1755c - Susannah Ginn 1792c. Their are many children from these marriages and I am trying to construct a tree. The family originated from the Isleham areas.

Whitehand,Houghton families - Isleham
William Whitehand married Susan Houghton they came to Australia in 1848 with children. I am after local info on the families and any thing on William parents James Whitehand and Sarah Partridge.

Diver families of Cambridgeshire especially Isleham area - Isleham
The Diver families of Cambridgeshire are of great interest to me. Especially the family of John Diver b. abt. 1802 in Thetford-Fakenham, Norfolk, England and his wife, Rebecca Gates b. abt. 1801 in Hempton, Norfolk, England. Their children: Charlotte b. 1820, Elizabeth b. 1822, John b. 1824, Joseph b. 1828, Rebecca b. 1830, Martha b. 1836, and Benjamin b. abt. 1839 were all born in Isleham. I believe their son, John Diver b. the 1st of August, 1824 in Isleham is my great great grandfather, John D. Dever. I think he changed his name after entering the US in 1851. Also, I think that James Diver married to Mary Tabraham (I believe she was previously married and had a son, Henry Tabraham.) is the son of John Diver and Sarah Fincham.

Browns of Isleham - Isleham
I have found traces of the Browns dating back to Robert and Margarett in 1684. Thye had at least 5 children and my descent is from the youngest, James baptised on 15 November 1697. I would like to hear from anyone with information to exchange.

STINTON Family - Isleham
I am looking for information regarding the Robert Elijah Stinton family. Robert Elijah from Saint Edmonds married Mary Ann Cooper 14 Oct 1813 in Isleham Cambridge.

David Baker - Kennett
David and wife Emma Jane were living at Kennet ,Cambridgeshire when Herbert David was born 18/04/1883. He was listed as a porter on G.E.R. I wish to know of other Bakers living in Kennet at the same time.

Ranns in Kennett - Kennett
i am trying to find the ancestors of Thomas Ranns, born Kennett around 1790. He married Honour Belsham, in 1815.

Fison family 16th C. - Kennett
Looking for info. on F. family in K. before the 1550's. I have wills of Simon (d. 1508), John (d.1552) and James (d.1560), also names of non-family witnesses and legatees.

SMITH FAMILY - Kennett
would like to hear from anyone connected to the family of Ernest William Smith who married Alice Lawrence in 1914 and lived in Kennett most of his life. He was also well known in the gundog world as a judge I believe. As far as I know he lived at Kennett Hall cottages and was a gamekeeper.

Kingston, Cambridgeshire - Kingston
Richard Mills was born in Kingston, Cambridgeshire in 1791. He married Catherine (surname unknown) who was born in Scotland in 1786. They lived in Kingston, Cambridgshire. Their children were Clement who also went by the name of William born in 1817, Edward was born in 1823 and daughter Matilda was born in 1826. Clement was my ggg grandfather. He married Sarah Blows (1817) the daughter of John and Elizabeth Blows ( 1781) also of Kingston, Cambridgshire. Sarah had a brother Willliam Blows born in 1811 in Kingston. Any information on these families would be very appreciated.

Kingston 1760 Richard Mills Jane Rutter - Kingston
Looking for a Richard Mills born in 1760 who may have had a son Richard born in 1790 in Kingston, Cambridgeshire, England. Richard (1790) mother's name was Jane. I believe it may have been Jane Rutter who was born in 1764 in Bourne, Cambridgeshire and died in 1799 in Kingston. Richard (1760) remarried after her death. Children may be David Mills 1795, Mary Mills 1796, Ann Mills 1784,Jane Mills and Charlotte Mills 1798 all born in Kingston.Cambridgeshire. Any help would be appreciated.

Taylor , William - Kirtling
Born c1851 in Kirtling,Cambridgeshire, children Rachel,Charles, Rose, Thomas. Wife Mary A Barrow c1852 born Woodditton. William's parents Barzillai,c1814, and Susan Taylor. Seeking any information on the above.

NASH James c 1700 - ? - Kirtling
James Nash first appears in my family tree baptising two children in Kirtling - Sarah (1728) and Hannah (1730)with his wife hannah, and thereafter they disappear, so I am seeking help in identifying his baptism his marriage and burial and his wife's burial. His daughter Sarah married in Kirtling in 1748 to Thomas Tweed and thereafter moved to Cheveley

SYMONDS Kirtling - Kirtling Green
I am interested in the Symonds family who were in Kirtling late 1800s/ early 1900s In particular descendants of Thomas and Caroline Symonds and their daughter Phoebe

Miller / Green - Landbeach
I'm searching ancestors & decendants of William MILLER (b 1833 Landbeach, d 16 Oct 1922 Unknown location. Father James MILLER) and his wife Mary Ann GREEN (b 24 Apr 1833 Landbeach, d 28 Nov 1901 Unknown location. Father William GREEN). They married 3 May 1854 in Chesterton Cambs, and emigrated to NSW Australia I believe sometime before 1855/56, but definately before 1863 as their daughter Mary Ann was born in Australia in 1863. They had 10 children: William John (1855-1856), John (1856-?), James (1858-1903), William (1861-?), Mary Ann (1863-1942), Joseph (1866-?), Sarah Jane (1868-1877), Rebecca (1870-?), David (1873-1874), and stillborn female (1878). If anyone can provide any more info, please contact me! (also see LITTLEFIELD / MILLER under Droxford, Hampshire)

Cooper in Landbeach - Landbeach
Looking for descendents of Benjamin Waldock Cooper and wife Ann Rowell

Landwade St Nicholas - Landwade
Seeking any information on the Blythe family living at Landwade at the end of the 19th/ beginning of the 20th century at Mill Cottages or about Landwade itself.

Cotton Family of Landwade, Suffolk - Landwade
Seeking information on any descendants of the Cotton family that lived in Landwade Manor from about 1428 to 1850. The last Cottons to own/occupy Landwade Manor were as follows: Sir John Cotton MP for Cambridgeshire between 1764 and 1780. His son, Admiral Sir Charles Cotton (d1812) and finally Sir St. Vincent Cotton and his brother Alexander Cotton (b 1804) who sold Landwade Manor in 1854 when the Cotton family association with the manor and the parish ended. Seeking male descendants with Cotton name from this line to participate in a DNA study of the Cotton Family.

Stubbings - Leverington
Michael Stubbings and before him Brton Stubbings were in this area. Do you have any knowledge of these people -there in 1881

Holland - Leverington
I am looking for any information on Robert and Caroline Holland (Both born in Norfolk and then married in Wisbech) there children: Robert, Johnathan, William, Charles, Sarh A, where born in Leverington 1852-1865

Tegerdine (s) - Leverington
Interested in any and all tegerdines born arround this area. In particular, exact addresses and relationships, families and census data

WEST FAMILY - Leverington
Richard West married Alice Ward 1800, Leverington. Children Caroline born 1801, William born 1803, Sarah born 1806, John born 1808, Rachel born 1811 and William born 1815. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Bridget Berry - Leverington
I have traced my female line back to Bridget Berry, who married Jeremiah Hills in Leverington in 1768. Their daughter Martha Hills married John Aney in 1795, and their daughter Susanna Aney married Thomas Smith in 1818. Does anyone have any more information on these families? 'm having trouble getting further back than Bridget. Jeremiah died in 1772 and Bridget Hills later married a Mr Bell.

Pratt - Leverington
looking for details of the wife of Charles Pratt DOB1799 and last known as living in Leverington at the time of the 1881 census with his daughter Ann and grand children Charles, Eliza and Edith.

Thomas Smith - Leverington
I'm looking for any information on Thomas (1792-1873) and Susanna (1796-?) Smith and their daughter Sarah (1821-1870), who married William Sallabank in Wisbech in 1850. Susanna was born in Leverington, Thomas in Chatteris, Sarah in Spalding. I have Sarah and Susanna's mitochondrial DNA, and I would like to trace Susanna's ancestors.

WISE - William b 1813 - Leverington
I am looking for the WISE family. William WISE b1813 in Leverington married Charlotte LEE in 1838 in Holbeach in Lincolnshire , but all children born in Leverington . Elizabeth b 1839, Jane b 1840, Charlotte b 1841, John b 1843, Sarah b 1846, William b 1848 Mary b 1853 (Married John William MARSHALL and lived in Ashton under Lyne ) and Isaac b 1854) Any descendents still in the area?

Stubbings - Leverington Common
Michael Stubbings and before him Brton Stubbings were in this area. Do you have any knowledge of these people -there in 1881

James Strange B 1811/12 - Linton
james strange b linton 1811/12 married Ann ? could be Wallen but have not seen this name myself.

Cockerton - Linton

ROWLERSON/RAWLINSON - Linton
JOHN RAWLINSON m. ELIZABETH PAMENTER in 1801 & one of their sons - THOMAS b. 1804 moved to Hackney & m. ELIZA BASSETT. They had several children of whom GEORGE was one. he m. HARRIET CLARK WATKINS in Islington in 1869. BERTIE ROWLERSON was one of their children and he m. CLARA FLORENCE HOWARD (my grandparents).

rowlinson/churchman - Linton
reuben churchman and Sarah rowlinson lived at 20 high street linton in the 1940/50s any info?

Sarah Louisa Dawson - Linton
Looking for information on identity of her REAL father. Sarah b. 1849 in Linton Cambs. Mother Hannah Dawson b. 1825 Kings Lynn - who worked as seamstress with Prince of Wales household etc in Sandringham house. Sarah married Alfred Oldfield from Manor Farm Grimston Norfolk on 19.4.1871



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