RUSH - Colchester
Looking for ancestors of William Rush of St. Botolph's, Colchester. He was born c. 1589 and died 1641. He was a cutler and his descendants are well documented and include Sir William Beaumarice Rush (1750-1833)

BANNOCK - Colchester
WOULD BE HAPPY FOR INFORMATION ON ANY BANNOCK IN THE COLCHESTER AREA. ANY OTHER SUFFOLK OR ESSEX INFO WOULD BE A PLUS.

Wiltshire/Willsher - Colchester
I am looking for any info on my Grandparents Arthur Frederick Wiltshire & Beatrice May Willsher i know Beatrice was (b)Pot Ash Farm Grt Coggeshall 1893, father was Fratter Willsher, mother was Sarah Willsher nee Groves, Arthur was from Southamton. They lived in Clay Lane Colchester and Thorpe Rd Weeley.Marriage details are my main interest. Thanks, Derrick.

MARJORAM - Colchester
Do you have a Mahala Marjoram in your family history? I'm searching for relatives of my Gt.Grandmother and great Aunt. My great aunt was Adelaide Emma Marjoram (daughter of James Marjoram and Ann Amelia - nee Swain). She was born 23.11.1853 in Maidstone, but was married on 15.10.1877 at St. Leonard's Church, Colchester to Henry Smith (who also came from the Maidstone area - Tovil to be exact). Witnesses to the marriage were: 'H.S.' and 'E' Marjoram together with an Alice Marjoram, a James Marjoram and a Mahala Marjoram. I'm keen to know why Adelaide should have been born in Maidstone, married a Maidstone man, but the ceremony took place in Colchester.

Charles Dunt (b 1815) - Colchester
Looking for information on the Dunts of Colchester. Charles was born in Jamaica, but brought his family up in Colchester. The eldest son moved to West Ham, where his son (my great grandfather) was born and lived. Charles was a tailor. No idea who his wife was (her name wasn't on the 1871 census).

HUMM - Colchester
Descendants of Abraham Humm Generation No. 1 1. Abraham1 Humm He married Amelia. Child of Abraham Humm and Amelia is: + 2 i. James2 Humm, born January 15, 1815 in Colchester, Essex, England. Generation No. 2 2. James2 Humm (Abraham1) was born January 15, 1815 in Colchester, Essex, England. He married (1) Eliza A.. She was born 1813 in Ardleigh, Essex, England. He married (2) Sarah. She was born 1832 in Oakley, Essex, England. Notes for James Humm: In 1861, James ws married to Eliza, in the 1881 census James is now mrried to Sarah & Samuel is living with them. Eliza appears to be either a live in nurse or remarried More About James Humm: Christening: June 11, 1815, Lion Walk Meeting House-Independent, Colchester, Essex, England Occupation: 1861, Bread Maker and Biscuit Baker Residence: 1861, Barrack Street, St Leonard, Colchester, Essex, England Children of James Humm and Eliza A. are: + 3 i. Frederick3 Humm, born 1847 in Colchester, Essex, England. 4 ii. James Humm, born 1840. More About James Humm: Occupation: 1861, Sack & bag Merchant Clerk 5 iii. Eliza Humm, born 1843. More About Eliza Humm: Occupation: 1861, Dressmaker + 6 iv. George Humm, born 1849 in Colchester, Essex, England. + 7 v. Henry Humm, born 1852 in Colchester, Essex, England. 8 vi. Samuel Humm, born 1853 in Colchester, Essex, England. More About Samuel Humm: Residence: 1881, Barrack Street, St Leonard, Colchester, Essex, England Generation No. 3 3. Frederick3 Humm (James2, Abraham1) was born 1847 in Colchester, Essex, England. More About Frederick Humm: Occupation: April 9, 1890, Assistant Foreman Child of Frederick Humm is: + 9 i. James Frederick4 Humm, died January 13, 1955. 6. George3 Humm (James2, Abraham1) was born 1849 in Colchester, Essex, England. He married Sarah. She was born 1852 in Nth Walsham, Norfolk, England. Notes for George Humm: Family History Library Film 1341433 Public Records Office RG11, Piece/Folio 1793/22 page 8 More About George Humm: Residence: 1881, Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, England Children of George Humm and Sarah are: 10 i. Lilly4 Humm, born 1874 in Colchester, Essex, England. 11 ii. Alfred Humm, born 1877 in Colchester, Essex, England. 12 iii. Wilfred Humm, born 1880 in Colchester, Essex, England. 7. Henry3 Humm (James2, Abraham1) was born 1852 in Colchester, Essex, England. He married Maria. She was born 1855 in Ardleigh, Essex, England . More About Henry Humm: Occupation: 1881, Clerk Residence: 1881, Hythe Hill Colchester, St Leonard, Essex, England Children of Henry Humm and Maria are: 13 i. Winifred4 Humm, born 1878 in Colchester, Essex, England. 14 ii. Mary Humm, born 1880 in Colchester, Essex, England. More About Mary Humm: Residence: 1881, Hythe Hill Generation No. 4 9. James Frederick4 Humm (Frederick3, James2, Abraham1) died January 13, 1955. He married Edith Alice Lines April 9, 1890 in d/p 245/1/30 essex records office, daughter of William Lines and Mary. She was born March 31, 1876 in Colchester, Essex, England, and died May 15, 1957 in St Mary's Hospital Colchester Essex England. More About James Frederick Humm: Military service: # 5459 Private 5 R.G. Regt. Halifax Nova Scotia Canada Occupation: Musician Children of James Humm and Edith Lines are: + 15 i. Dorothy5 Humm. 16 ii. Grace Victoria Humm, died April 23, 1909. 17 iii. Authur Humm, born May 13, 1899. + 18 iv. Henry Percy Humm, born June 16, 1901. + 19 v. Winifred May Humm, born August 28, 1904 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died September 16, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada. + 20 vi. Cyril Claude Humm, born November 13, 1906. + 21 vii. Violet Humm, born March 15, 1912.

SALMON - John Cuthbert - Colchester
John Cuthbert SALMON b: 1844 Colchester ESX. m: 1869 Hendon MDX to Charlotte Emma WALLIS - had the following children: all born West Derby Cuthbert John b:1870 Mary Isobel b:1871 Maud Charlotte b:1873 - well known Artist - Stanley b:1874 John b:c.1878 )twin Charlotte E. b:c1878)twin. John Cuthbert SALMON was a well known Landscape Artist - family lived in Gyffin, Conwy, Wales. He died 1917. He was my gt gt Uncle. Trying to trace the family, would appreciate contact with descendants

PAWSEY - Colchester - Colchester
Seeking information about PAWSEY families living in/around Colchester circa 1800. Linked to 'my' Pawsey family are papers relating to an appeal against the orders of removal of ANN PAWSEY and her children from St James Colchester -dated March 1807. The papers mention ABRAHAM PAWSEY whose baptism took place in Coney Weston, Suffolk. I'm really keen to research this in more detail so any little snippets will be much appreciated.

tamar born late 1780sst james colchester - Colchester
married to robert watts later james watts lived in ardleigh and halstead and pebmarsh i dont know maiden name /lookup bapt or birth please/

BRETT - Colchester
I am searching for any information regarding Minnie Brett born Boxing Day 1882 in St Boltoph Parish, Colchester Union Workhouse. Her Mother was called Ellen Brett ( Father unknown ). Ellens parents were possibly Amelia and William Brett of Colchester. Ellen had a brother called James Brett. If you have any information regarding Bretts in Colchester - please e mail me. Thank you.

Henry J & Mary A Haxell - Colchester
The above couple had a daughter in 1854 named Mary Ann Emma HAXELL. At the time of her birth Henry Joseph HAXELL was a grocer and they lived at Crouch Street, St Mary at the Walls, Colchester. Mary Ann Emma's mother's maiden name was KING and her parents' names were Philip Hicks and Eliza KING. Henry Joseph HAXELL died in 1858 aged only 26 and I can't find what happened to his wife. I know his daughter married Thomas ADLINGTON in Kensington in 1875 but there is no sign of her between her birth and then.

Walter Callaghan - Colchester
I am looking for any information on Walter Callaghan.He was born in Colchester in about 1851. His parents were Hugh and Julia (maiden name Martin) Callaghan and on 1871 census he was a police constable and on 1901 census he was a coal factory manager. Any informaion would be very welcome, especially regarding his time at the coal factory or later.

CLARKE Colchester - Colchester
I would welcome any information about Charles William CLARKE married to Elizabeth. Charles was a baker in East Street Colchester from 1840s to 1870s when he moved to West Ham/Leyton. They had many children including Frederick Charles, Joseph Sargent, James and Christopher. He also had a brother Thomas Henry Clarke who was a baker in Chelmsford married to Ann and had children Elizabeth Sargent, Christopher amongst others.

Joseph B Payne - Colchester
Is anyone able to tell me more about my Great Grandad born on 12th February 1829 and Christened at Saint Nicholas Wesleyan Methodist Chapel,Colchester. His Father was Joseph Payne and his Mother Mary Maria Payne.

Pitchell - Colchester
Searching for Pitchell ancestors in Colchester and London areas. Currently 1800's but any Pitchell information welcome. Particularly Thomas b.1800 approx. and married to Sarah nee Studd, b.1804 parents of Charles b.1846 Myland or Mile End.

cousin - Colchester
trying to find my cousins sheila evans married name smith and john thomas evans born 1940

Pressney - Colchester
Looking for Pressney.... The farthest back we go to is Colchester with John Pressney born about 1806. His Son was John Abishai born in 1850, London. John Abishai immigrated first to Canada and then to the U.S. and settled in Kansas. We have good records from then on but we don't know much about the Pressneys that stayed in England. Cassie

Burrows - Colchester
My Great Great Grandfather John Burrows was born in Colchester 1808 would like to find who his siblings were.

Balls (Ball) - Colchester
Searching for Golding Balls, tailor, son of Samuel and Hannah born Colchester and christened St. James Colchester Dec. 1830, one of nine children born to Samuel and Hannah. Any information greatfully received. "S" sometimes dropped from name.

WILLIAM BACON born c1819 - Colchester
According to 1851 census WILLIAM BACON was born in Colchester, Essex c.1819. He moved to Marylebone/St Pancras and married ELIZA born c1818 of St Pancras. Does anyone have any details of William Bacon pre 1851? Thank you.

ancestors of samuel/william fisher - Colchester
looking for details for my great-great-great grandfather samuel fisher born aroung 1810 in West Bergholt also his son William born around 1838. Both were employed as thatchers or haycutters on spreading oak farm

CURTIS - Colchester
William Bertie and Alice Emily CURTIS (nee COOPER) moved to Colchester in the early 1900's. My grandmother Iris Evelyn, one of 7 children, was born in 1911, and married Charles Herbert ROBINSON in Colchester in 1934. The family is most intrigued though about William Bertie, believed to have stood as a liberal MP at one time, also believed to have worked in Canada before the birth of his first child Bertie Cooper and his marriage.

roof - Colchester
does anyone know of a mr and mrs dennis and denise roof beleave they are living in colchester area for last 3 years

Wire, all - Colchester
In retail trade up until early 20th century

Brooklands Colchester - Colchester
I am trying to research the history of Brooklands Colchester but cant find anything out i would be very greatful if there is any body out there that can help me thank you kindly

John Bawtree Terry - Colchester
Who were the parents of John Bawtree Terry? He was born 29 Dec 1785 in Colchester, Essex.

Church details - Colchester
Two questions :- 1) Is there an area of Colchester called Golden Hill ? possible army depot ? 2) Marriage at The Parish Church in the Parish of ? GILES, Colchester in the County of Essex 1867 Can anyone help ?

cundy family - Colchester
i am searching for my ancesters, robert cundy was sent to australia on the convict shio lady harewood in9/5/1932 his name may have been robert candy and he may have changed it to cundy after he has finished his time he was my great great grandfather i am despertly searching for his pearents name.

Colchester Barracks - Colchester
Does anyone know how I can find out which Regiments were stationed at the barracks Colchester in 1861? I don't know the name of the barracks involved (I believe there were a number at that time). but my Gt. G.Father, George Frost, was stationed there as a 17 year old on the 1861 census. Regards; Derek

Pereira / Mitchells - Colchester
I am looking for a Robert Henry Periera, born 1903 Lambeth. Married Ethel Florence May Mithchell quarter july-sept 1928. born Colchester. Ethel had twin girls born Colchester 1931 on 26th December. Joan Margaret and Miriam Florence. There was possibly a brother Robert H.W. born 1929. As i am the daughter of Joan Margaret and would like to know if i have family in that area. I would also like to know about the mother and father of Ethel or any related family in the Colchester area.

Perry - Colchester
Interested in PERRY in Colchester 1800's. Told they were descended from Huguenots. Earliest I have is Simon PERRY born about 1775 place of birth unknown.

Henry Morton - Colchester
Information I have is that Henry Morton born ca 1812 Colchester Essex England died 1874 Maitland NSW Australia. His parents names were George Morton & Alice ?. He married my GG Grandmother Elizabeth Crow 1865 Maitland NSW Australia. Wedding Certificate says he was a widower when he married Elizabeth. I do not have any info on a wife before Elizabeth but assume he married in England before coming to Australia. Death Certificate says he was in NSW Australia 28 years at time of death so it is assumed he came to Australia ca 1848. Looking for any connections out there.

St Leonards - Colchester
I am looking for details of William Ambrose and Martha Bird who married on 7th June 1812 at St Leonards, Colchester.

Wootton Colchester - Colchester
I am looking for any information on Charles Wootton b around 1812 Colchester. Father Thomas Wootton occup Clerk. Charles occup Nail Maker lived and married in B'ham. Ist wife Mary Ann Wilson, pos b Colchester. 2nd wife Sarah Trevitt. Both marriages took place in B'ham can't find any record of his birth in Colchester, but on census that is where he was born. He also lived in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the USA and Wolverhampton. Any info much appreciated

Mary Bates - Colchester
She married John Greenleaf at St Mary Colchester on 11.7.1722. I would like confirmation that her parents were James Bates & Thomasin Warner?

Martin - Colchester
Does anyone have any information about Thomas Martin - born 1849 in Stonham Aspal, Suffolk. He was the landlord of 'THE GRAPES' Public house in Mersea Road, Colchester Essex from around 1875 until around WW1. Arthur Martin took over as Licencee after him. Thomas was my grandfather's brother. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who is connected or knows this family.

Wootton - Colchester
I am looking for any members of the Wootton family who lived in the area of Colchester from 1750-1850 Many thanks

George Cranfield born 1816 - Colchester
Searching for evidence of birth/baptism of George Cranfield born 1816 Colchester & the names of his parents. Married Sarah Wadley 1840 East Donyland, father shown on cert as Richard, occupation haycutter. The only Richard I can trace married Anne Perry in 1795 but they would both have been aged 52 when George was born - rather late in life I would have thought , particularly for the lady! Has anyone come across a parish entry please?

RUTTER - Colchester
I am looking for any members of the William RUTTER family whose ancestors were born in Stradbroke, Sfk in 1858-90 and may live in the Colchester area now. William was a baker and confectioner. Relative in Canada would welcome genealogical information.

Kempton - Colchester
Researching Manasseh Kempton, Colchester Essex. He was aboard "Anne" 1623, to Plymouth Mass.

Linnet/Linnett Family - Colchester
I am tracing my family and have reached a halt in Colchester with William Linnet born 1766 Colchester. He married Phoebe Pettit. They moved to Little Clacton at some point.They had 6 children- William.Sarah,Phoebe,Thomas,Robert and Mary. Thanks

davies ,arthur thomas - Colchester
looking for info on my grandfather arthur thomas davies born in colchester c1877 or his sisters beatrice e born c1875 and edith a born c1876 and by extension my great grandfather thomas davies born c1850 in what looks like st bennets london in 1901 census.both father and son were scalemakers in colchester.thomas,s wife appears to be called lumia but most unusual so could be wrong.any info on these or other members of the family would be very welcome thanks

William Amsden - Colchester
I am looking for informationa about a William Amsden, born in Colchester 1594, christened in St. Nicholas church. Wife's name was Rebecca. Or any other Amsden family in the area.

Clouter - Colchester
seeking information about Richard Philip Clouter and family. He was in 7th Queen's Own Hussars and was in Colchester area for about 15 years, remaining there after completion of service until his death in Jan. 1895.Married Agnes Burns of Falkirk.8 children, Edwin (d.Bloemfontein 1900),Richard B.1877) Agnes, Rebecca ("Amy"),Emily,Esther,William Jubilee (b.1886)and Alexander Octavius (b.1888).Agnes died 1890.In August 1891 he married Mary Ann Stamp.One son Robert who joined the navy and then settled in Southend.William Jubilee is in 1901 census as boy soldier at Colchester.What happened to him after 1901?

HASKEW - Colchester
I'm looking for any information available about Emily Haskew who died in Colchester in 1914. She was born in Liverpool.

Aston / Magillivray - Colchester
Aston family were farriers c 1900 in Colchester and Tendring. Gertrude Aston m Gammage from Leicester / Northampton.

John McQuillen - Colchester
Am trying to trace a John McQuillen who said on the census he was born in Colchester around 1802/3. He married a Sophia Fowler in Stepney in 1830 and died in 1879 in Mile End Old Town, London. Am desperate to trace his parents names as trying to link the family back to Ireland and the trail has gone cold. He sometimes used McQuillan.

Churches in Colchester - Colchester
Marriage of Mort / Burke in Colchester.

John Henry Manning - Colchester
John Henry Manning was orphaned Mar 1919 and lived in Colchester 144 Harwich Road. Can anyone help me find who looked after him? Do school records exist for this area? I have more info on the rest of the family if needed.

Brookes - Colchester
I am looking for the family of Harry Brookes. He was in the navy during the second world war. In 1946 he was killed in a accident aboard his vessel. Harry was my godfather and I like to know about his life in Colchester.