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Cornwall UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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matthews /north - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am researching my g.grandparents Robert Matthews and Frances North. She was possibly born in Cornwall abt 1857. They were married in Australia and had 10 children. Hannah, my g.mother was born 1881.

BENNETT - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Elizabeth Bennett of Cornwall sailed to NZ and was married in Christchurch in 1882 to Charles Smith. They settled in Pleasant Point in South Canterbury. I am interested in any information on her family in Cornwall, and where she lived etc. She and Charles were one set of my paternal great grandparents.

Kate+Thomas Paull Francis - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I would appreciate any info with regard to the surname Francis. My grandmother is Muriel Florence Tatton nee Francis and her mother is Florence Francis (unsure of maiden name) b. 1901 in Cornwall England and died 1968 in Cape Town South Africa. Florence (my great grandmother) m. Charles George Wright Tatton (prev.Tatton-Eggerton). Florence Francis parents were Kate Francis and Thomas Paull as per her death notice. I am willing to share any info

Mary Light - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for information on Mary Light mother of Francis Light b1740 the founder of Penang, also wish to find out if Francis had any siblings. I believe his father is William Negus.

carpenter - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
searching for any information on john carpenter approximately born 8th april 1667 illogan.also john carpenter born 1788 illogan married jane edgecombe john died in 1835.

Moffatt - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for info on Thomas Moffatt, born 1838 in St Colum Minor Cornwall. I would like to know if he married twice, and the name of his second wife. He migrated to Australia in 1902.

Harris, Matthews, Bawden, Penrose - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am doing family tree research. Harris/Matthews/Mathews/Bowden/Bawden families from Cornwall. My dads father was Frederick John harris Born in Cornwall 1885 + - am battling to trace info. He came to S.A 1909+-. Frederick Harris Married Ada Matthews in the September, 1910 Redruth, Cambourne area in Cornwall.I have established that Frederick John Harris's Father's name was Frederick John Harris as well and lived in Pool and worked on the mines. Witnesses at the Marriage were William Charles Richards and Eliza Jane Matthews (nee Bawden) Ada Penrose's parents were James Matthews/Mathews born 1862 and Eliza J. Bawden. James' father was Robert Mathews born 1835. (Roberts'other children were Robert, Elizabeth, William, Annie and Albert.) My dad's eldest Sister Dorothy May was born in St Just + - 1911 Fred J. (Junior) my dad's brother born in Redruth 1912. Ada's parents lived in Redruth at Innes/Inys? road in 1910 my dad always used to talk about Innes road. My dad also chatted about Plymouth he was born in South Africa. Dad was a Carpenter by trade. Fred Junior an engineer James the younger brother was a blacksmith and they all worked on the Mines in this area. Ada Penrose's Mother was Eliza Jane (Bawden) & father was James Penrose Matthews. His father was Robert Matthews born Penzance or Madron. That is all the info I have. Could anyone assist with any information please.

Stevens & Brotherhood - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Any information on James Andrew Stevens born Abt 1817 that came to Australia in 1837 on the Navarino,Married Mary Brotherhood or Mary's parents William & Hannah Brotherhood

Tangye, Trengrove - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for Tangye and Trengrove relatives

SPARGO - FOXALL - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Frances Foxall was born in Bridgnorth ca. 1854 to Thomas Foxall and his wife Eliza. Thomas was a tailor by trade. Frances (Fanny) married John Spargo of Cornwall April 20, 1878, in the parish of Aston county of Warwick in 1878. The two emmigrated to the US with their 11 month old daughter Frances Mary in September of 1879. Frances Foxall had a rich history that involved widowhood and remarriage to John Spargo's Brother Nick in 1884. Nick's disappearance in 1899/1900 left Frances and daughter Marry in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. Mother and daughter returned to Frances' family in Bridgnorth 1899/1900. I'm looking for what happened to Frances (Fanny) and Mary after their return to England

Densham, Coustis, Custis, Pelham, Mance - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Christianna Coustis (born c1829) married John Densham (born c1821) around 1852 in Truro. They were Quakers who ran away to marry. Had son Samuel Densham. Christianna later married Thomas Pelham. They had one daughter in Dorking _ Jane Eliza Pelham. After Thomas died, Christianna married William Mance. I am looking for anyone in Dorking, Wandsworth, Surrey, or Cornwall and Devon researching any of these surnames

Kate Haley & Arthur Rowland - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Kate Haley(Hailey) b.1864 Venn Cornwall. Married Arthur Rowland in 1882. Had a son called Edward Edgar b.1887 Tooting. Kate fostered 3 boys with the surname LYNN. Ernest, Arthur & Richard. Would like to hear from anyone with connections.

William & Elizabeth Hocking - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I'm tracing descendants of William (b 1805?) & Elizabeth (nee Frances) Hocking. They had 4 children, Stephen, Amey, Susan & Richard. I believe they were from Newlyn (St Enoder). They sailed to Pt Adelaide, South Australia in approx. 1848.

Port Isaac - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Does anyone have any information on Samuel Adams born 1783 in Port Isaac, Endellion. The family came to Lambeth in London in the 1800s. Are there any other Adams family members related to Samuel out there? Any info would be appreciated. Thankyou

John Francis Light (Penang) - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
John Francis Light (baptised 15.12.1740) - Mother Mary, father William Negus (not married), grandfather Colonel Francis Negus, brother William (2 years older) died in infancy. Any information about descendants of Mary? Wondering if any connection with my ancestor William Henry Light (21.05.1857 - 20.04.1890). Family later lived in Preston Candover, Hampshire.

RICHARDS - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Hi, I'm looking for information regarding the Richards family. John Richards was born abt 1800. his parents were John and Rebecca. He was apparently a builder,an engineer/engine smith and was in the British Navy at some point. He marr Jane NUTEHILL?(her parents Tobias and Davinia) They had 4 children- Jane Ann, Rebecca Elizabeth (1836-1916)marr John Charles EYRE, John (1836 -), Benjamin (1844-) Family went to NSW, Australia in 1849 aboard the vessel "Julindor".

James Bennett or Bennet - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
James Bennet or Bennett born Cornwall around 1840 later migrated to Australia any info. greatly appreciated

kessell - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for the parents of Elizabeth Kessell born 1846/7 in Penstrange I know her father was Stephen Kessell. In 1864 she marreid a Joel Whitford, but by then her father was dead

Averitt, Averett, Avery - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for any information regarding Christopher Averitt, born 1590 in Cornwall who emigrated to Virginia in 1630. Any information regarding his parish, parents, village, etc.

Jane Ralph / Arundell - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for anything relating to Jane Ralph born 9 Aug 1685 in Grade and married Henry Arundell in 1703 in Gwinear

Nicholas/Badge - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for information on my mother, Elizabeth Violet {Frances?} born december 4th 1909 presumably in St. Erth, and on her ancestors. Her maiden name is unknown to me, but could be Nicholas or Badge. Her father, I was always told, was a deep-sea diver. She married my father, a Dutch sea-captain by the name of Lucas ten Kleij in 1947.

Lampshire - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Trying to find info on Abram/Abraham Lampshire who married Amanda Beard, and their daughter Mabel who married Charles Tucker. All from Cornwall or Devon regions.

James Williams married Mary Prideaux - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for anyone who has information on James Williams bn 1827 or Mary Prideaux bn 1836. They were married in Cornwall in 1856.They are my gggrandparents.

Charles Woodhall Mitchell - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Charles Woodhall Mitchell, born Cambourne? to William Henry Mitchell and Ann (nee Stevens). Ann and William then came to Ballarat Victoria Australia about 1865? Then to Maldon, Vic, Australia. Charles parents were born, William in Cambourne and Ann in Quinear? Cornwall. Charles is the brother of my great grandfather Joseph Mitchell, ( Joseph born in Maldon, Vic, Australia) Other surnames associated with this are Medlin and Temby?

William Henry Mitchell - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
William Herny Mitchell was born 1836 in Cambourne, Cornwall, England. His parents were John Mitchell and Sarah (nee; Temby) Mitchell. William married at the age of 21 years, to Ann Stevens on the 14th of September 1857. William died in 1889, in Maldon, Victoria, Australia aged 53 years. (another possible death date is 7th of january 1899?). He is burried in a family grave in the Maldon cemetary, Castlemaine/Loden district. Would love to find out more about his life in Cornwall, employment, family-tree etc..thanks.

Stevens and Mitchell children - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
The Mitchell’s we’ve traced so far to Cornwall in England. Cambourne and Qwinear. My Great Great Grandmother Ann Mitchell (Stevens) was born in 1839 in Gwinear, and her husband William Henry Mitchell my Great Great Grandfather was born in Cambourne in 1836. They are said to of had a total of 10 children of which my Great Grandfather Joseph Howard Mitchell - born 1876, was one. He is said to be the youngest. The rest, as far as we know, are as follows:- Mary Melinda - dead before 1896? Ellen Jane - born 1861? Allen Steven - dead before 1876? Ellen - born 1864 Annie - born 1869 Elizabeth - born 1871 Charles Woodall - born 1874 and Joseph Howard. Because of the very small script writting on the certificate that I got this information from, some names and dates may not be correct. This is what we are now seeking to find out.

penberthy - Cornwall (County, CON, England)

Newlyn East - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I'm researching Elizabeth Ann Brabyn married Richard Gumb Landry in 1876 before coming to Australia

Long - Cornwall - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Am looking for any information on James Long (born c. 1806) in Cornwall married to Johanah (also born c. 1806 in Cornwall, but no knowledge of maiden name). They had children called William (b. c. 1826, St Austell), Richard (b. c. 1836, St Ewe) and Elizabeth (b. c. 1839, St Ewe). There are probably more children but I cannot find them. Any info greatly appreciated.

Williams, Grenfell marriage around 1855 ?Cornwall - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Am looking for information on Selina Grenfell and Thomas Williams marriage around the 1850s. Selina comes from St. Just in Cornwall. I cannot find any informaton on Thomas's background and need the marriage certificate. I can trace them after 1871 when they moved to Manchester any help would be appreciated.

Trying to link Graham - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
St George Cemetery St George, Queensland, Australia Graham, Francis, no dates. Would like to find his ancestory or see if he is link to ANY of William Henry Mitchell or Ann Stevens family.

Rich - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for the Rich family which I think originated from Cornwall. I am looking for Arthur Rich abt 1782. His son henry abt 1817 m Louisa jane Nicholls. And their son william john Rich abt 1850.

Dorrington - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for information on Edwin Dorrington was born in Lands End England Dec 5th 1848 or Dec 7th 1847 Death Oct 13 1942 was 93 when passed away. He is my 3x great grand father and we have no information besides he came to America when he was a young boy. He told everyone he was from Lands End, England. Thank you for any information.

george family cornwall - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
searching for info on a sarah jane george and her family.she was born in about 1837 possibly in penzance or pongany. father john george mother sarah?taylor. any info gratefully received

ancestryof bassett billman and boundy - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
any imformationwould be great my ancesters came to australia in the 1800the three names are intertwined in marriage.william emma jane were farmers in colant they had 2sons and 1daughter. robert billman married eliza boundy they had3children marriage wasin 1868billman in bendigo victoria australia my grand mother was enid maude bassett before marriage to john edward billman was 1899 marriage st pauls church bendigo victoria australia they had 5cHILDREN EDITH MAUDE (MY GRANDMOTHER) TWIN ROSE DENHAM LUCYJANE WILLIAM ALBERT MARSHPARENTS LUCY BURGESS and WILLIAM JOHN BASSETTHOPE YOU CAN UNTANGLE THE WEB REGARDS

SLOGGATT - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Thomas Sloggatt married Margaret Rawle c 1820 - known children - Adelaide, William, Helen, Lydia, Thomas & Elizabeth. Living in Camelford. Son William married Sarah Elizabeth Hall in 1851 and came to Victoria Australia

Peter Rooke - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Please do you have any information about Peter Rooke b.C 1890. Believed to have been a tin miner in Cornwall before changing his job to a coalminer in the Newcasle area. May have lived in the St. Just area - but this has not been confirmed.

Congdon - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for Congdon family history after 1800's in Liskeard area. Particular interest in any John, Thomas, Albert, Joseph or James CONGDON

Sandercock's - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
can anyone help please ? looking for a Mary, Sampson and Elizabeth Sandercock. Mary born in South Letherwin and her siblings in Frewen. On the 1881 census she is 21 and a widow her name is now Ruse and she has 2 boys.Sampson and her sister now called Elizabeth Wilson are here as well. They are living in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire. The boys Richard and George were born here. On the 1891 Census she is married to a William Fox and they have more children together. William and Mary are my great grandparents. Does anyone know of her and why did she end up living in Yorkshire. Many Thanks Janet

william h renfroe - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
looking for information know his parents were nathan renfroe and eliza he was born dec.1847 twelvehead cornwall england was married to jane bird 1883 in burbley lancashire england need info on his parents and grand parents thanks

Wilson - James - Australia - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for any information on James Wilson who married Martha Ann Bustard/Bostock near Tenterfield, N.S.W., Australia in 1873. They had at least 2 sons. William b.1874 and Charles b.1876. Martha was the daughter of Charles Bustard(later changed to Bostock)Transported to N.S.W.as a convict in 1840.

ARTHUR or ARTHURS of Cornwall - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Searching for info on the ARTHUR or ARTHURS family of Cornwall. John Arthur b. 1773 England married Mary Ann Robins in St. Denys, Cornwall in 1810. She was born in Cornwall in 1785 & both John & Mary Ann’s parents names are unknown. John was a discharged Soldier from the Royal Sappers & Miners in Britain. He & his wife Mary Ann along with their 7 children, all born in Cornwall between 1813 & 1828 arrived in Canada & settled in York (Toronto) in about 1832. Sometime about Oct. 1832 he was given a land grant of a parcel of Land in the Township of Innisfil in the County of Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. The family settled in the village of Shanty Bay where they spent the remainder of their days until their passing in 1863 & 1867.Their son Henry Haughton Arthur b. 1813 married Isabella Webster in 1843 in Shanty Bay, Ontario, Canada. Any bit of info on the ARTHUR or ARTHURS family or ROBINS would be most helpful. Regards, Susan

John Toms - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for the parents of John Toms, born C1798 in Advent, Cornwall. He married Mary Stacy in Saint Genneys and had 2 sons John and Francis.

Govetts Cornwall - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for any information on james Govett 1621 Married to Elizabeth Foote born 1625 from St Germans Cornwall. There children were Margery, Radigand,Thomas 1642,James 1646,Thomasin 1658,and Mathew 1662 who married Mary Sowden Any help would be much appreciated

Robert Larcombe b.1811 - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I would like to contact those interested in the Larcombe family that migrated to Australia in the mid 1800s. My Robert Larcombe is shown to be born c.1811 in Cornwall, arrived in Australia c.1842. He settled, married and died in Goulburn, New South Wales, a monumental/stone mason.

Roskilly - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Looking for the name George Roskilly. Left Cornwall 1870's

Williams - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I'm looking for info on my grandmother Elsie May Williams born june 1904 Cornwall england as far as I'm told. She had got married to Gilbert George Braund Dec 1926, Then came to canada. Elsie had passed away Sept 28 1953 in Toronto, Ontario. Dont know anything else on her. Any one with info on her can you please help me out. Thank you

Thomas Williams - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am looking for Thomas Williams. He left England on Feb. 18, 1717 and arrived in Boston, Mass. on April 17, 1717. He was a physician and taught Latin. He soon moved to Georgetown, ME. It is stated that he said, "I left England while the gooseberries were in blow; the snow was still deep when I got to Boston; I longed for England then and many time after." If anyone has any infomation on him, please let me know. All I know is that he came from England. I don't know what part of England, though.

BrittonTheresa mary - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
Would like any Information On Theresa Mary Britton born approx 1870 Married Samuel Lord in Australia approx 1890 and died 1921 Perth West Australia. Any info on Britton family would be good. Samuel is the son of John Lord b-1839 in Cornwall and Olivia Vivian b-1838 also of Cornwall.They married in South australia 1860. John Lord father is George Lord b-1816 who married Jane Turner b-1816

STEPHENS/ROWE - Cornwall (County, CON, England)
I am wanting any information on my ggg grandfather Alexander Stephens was married to Mary Rowe born late 1700, I know that thy married at rosemundy 10/10/1818 near St Agnes, and that they had witnesses by the name of William Rowe and Nany Kestle Martin and that Alexander's profession was a smith (blacksmith) ? I know they had a son Samuel Rowe Stephens born 1819 in Cornwall, on Samuel married Martha Lloyd then migrated to Australia to Campbells Creek in Victoria


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