Haddon Rudkin - Coggeshall
I am looking for any info on the Rudkin family, born in or around Coggeshall, Dunmow area during the 1800's especially Harriet Rudkin married to Peter Smith a Gardener/seed man both born Coggeshall.

Hunwick,Hunwicke,Hunwicks - Coggeshall
looking for photos, Names, Notes, anything regarding the surname "HUNWICK" (England) your help! anything is appreciated.

Gomer families - Coggeshall
Looking for any descendants of Frank Edward Gomer and wife Eliza Rebecca (maiden name Spurgeon). Frank was born in 1870 and died 1959 in Cambridge. Wife Eliza was born in 1869 and died 1950. Her last known address was Couval Bungalows Coggeshall. There were many children of Frank and Eliza, but half of them died young. In particular would anyone know of Frank Edward Gomer junior born 1901, or John William Gomer, or Ethel Grace Gomer.

Chaplin Family - Coggeshall
Would be pleased to hear from any Chaplins living in the Coggeshall area. I am looking for information on Henry Chaplin, born 1841 and wife Eliza (maiden name Rose). They had a son Robert born 1873, Back Lane Coggeshall. Robert would have had a step-brother, Frank Edward Gomer born in 1870, died in 1959, and Alfred Gomer born 1866. Alfred died around 1908. Would like to know if anyone has any information on Robert Chaplin in particular. Please get in touch if you have any details.

Information on Hunwick, Hunwicke, Hunwicks family - Coggeshall
I have researched the Hunwick family from Francis Hunwick,(married to Elizabeth Sterns/Harvey)to the present day with some success. I am now keen to find any information about Francis' parents, William and Mary. If anyone has any information about this family please get in touch. I am also happy to share my notes with anyone.

Henry GARDNER - born 1791 ABT. - Coggeshall
I am looking for any information on my great to the power of 5 grandfather. He was born in Little Coggeshall as was his wife Ann maiden surname unknown. He was a Bricklayer and it is possible that his father was Mathias who ran a general building business in the area

Looking for Kezia(h) Lawrence. King family in Coggleshall. Essex - Coggeshall
I'm looking for Kezia Lawrence from Coggleshall circa 1811. Also any King from same area.

Coggeshall, Essex - Coggeshall
* Searching my Sullings family of Coggeshall. I have back to James Sullings born in 1807 married to MaryAnn Crow. * Another researcher's line goes back to John Sullings born in 1746 in Coggeshall, who left England for USA in his 20's. I know one of my ancestors way back went to New York . Now is there any way to find out anything about the Sullings in the last half of the 1700's? Thanks so much. Linda *Also, Nunn and Gould names married into the Sullings line. Linda

Bibby Family - Coggeshall Hamlet
I am looking for any information on my great grandmother Ellen(nellie)Bibby born in 1886 or any of her family, she was born in Coggeshall Hamlet the daughter of Henry Bibby the local coal merchant she married twice to Bertram Finch and then Ernest Root with whom she lived until she died in 1952, they lived in Great Coggeshall at Swan Yard

Philbrick - Coggeshall Hamlet
Looking for more info on Philbrick. Have found John Philbrick 1687 who married Martha Hooper in 1709 could possible have a father Thomas born 1665. He was possible a constable in Great Coggeshall in 1692. Also possible had a son Solyman born 1684. Louise

Frost / Bacon - Colchester
Jacob FROST, s/o Thomas FROST and Alice LASWELL christened Wivenhoe, Essex 12 Jan 1755 married Alice BACON at St James, Colchester 14 April 1790. Alice was buried at Colchester 17 September 1818. Children James and Alice - my direct line is throughJames.

Frost / Laswell - Colchester
Thomas FROST married Alice LASWELL / LASHWELL at St Mary the Virgin at the Walls, Colchester on 26 May 1747. I have only discovered one child so far of this marriage - Jacob christened at Wivenhoe 1755

Smith, Richards, Ledbroke, Cross, Thomson, Miller - Colchester
can anyone uncover these two most elusive ladies for me? both are multi-great grandmother's of mine. Hannah SMITH Birth: 12 DEC 1785 in ,England Death: 30 AUG 1874 in Navarre,Stark,Ohio. on her marriage record, she is listed as Hannah Smith. in family papers written by a grand daughter of hers I have seen her listed as Hannah Thomson and in a cameo on a son-in-law as Hannah Miller. she seems to have no death certificate. I have yet to find her under ANY of these surnames. there is an Anna Smith baptised in Colchester that might be her, but I can't prove or disprove it. I also cannot find Hannah's mother-in-law. Elizabeth RICHARDS Birth: ABT 1760 in ,England Died: after 1803 in ,England there is a very intriguing situation in the Colchester Wesleyan Methodist records that I haven't been able to get very far with. listed right next to Hannah's children is the baptism of a child of Hezekiah Richards. Elizabeth named one of her children Hezekiah Richards Cross. was Hezekiah a brother or an uncle? who were his parents? he married Elizabeth Ledbroke. can anyone help tie this group together and break down my Smith and Richards brick walls?

Essex Hall Asylum For Idiots 1868 - Colchester
The Builder 1868 Vol XXVI . 1st February 1868 088 Colchester - Essex Hall Asylum for Idiots In consequence of an outbreak of fever a new hospital or infirmary has just been erected in the grounds of this institution built of wood interlined with felt and match boarding. It has this recommendation that it can be occupied immediately, whereas had the structure been of brick a delay of some months before it could have been used must have taken place. The building is slated upon two open trussedroofs a layer of felt being placed between the slates and roof boarding. It is 46 feet long by 33 feet wide, and contains four wards, each 17 feet by 15 feet. There are a nurses day-room, and dormitory, kitchen and two of Moules' patent earth closets. The rooms are lighted by windows and lantern lights, the latter being made to answer as ventilation.The hospital has been sanctioned by the Commissioners in Lunacy. It occupied one month from commencement to completion, fit for occupation, at a cost of about £450. Mr Joseph Grimes of Colchester was the builde

Hicks.. - Colchester
WILLIAM HENRY WELLINGTON, Born, Colchester, 1867, believed to have 18 brothers and 1 sister, so far am 5 boys short, can anyone help.

John TALCOTT - Colchester
Seeking info on John TALCOTT son/John TALCOTT and ? WELLS, bn 1562, mr Ann SKINNER, died 1604 at Colchester.

HILLS - Colchester
I am looking for John Hills listed in the Civil Registration for birth, 1852 March Quarter, Volume 4A, p 217.

MATILDA V ALE - Colchester
My g-grandmother was born c. 1857 in Colchester, Essex. According to the 1881 census she had married Charles NEWMAN (born c. 1867, Russia(?), and had two children, Emily Frances (later Hitchcock/Key) and Charles W.A., and was living at 8 Hassard Street, Bethnal Green, London. I have so far had no success in tracing her birth or marriage. Any help (descendants/info.) would be most gratefully received.

Cater - Colchester
my ancestors were Charles Cater and Mary? they lived Colchester and had children Henry & Eliza both baptised 24 Dec 1820,William 10 Sept 1826,James also10 sept 1826,Emma 3 Aug 1828 and Ellen Anne 14 April 1833. Charles junior married Matilda Cross

DAY descendants sought. - Colchester
My 3xgreat grandmother was Lucy Ledger nee Day. She was born about 1792 in Colchester, Essex to currently unknown parents. Lucy married 2-2-1812 in St. Alphage's church East Greenwich, Kent and died 21-1-1877 in Alders, West Wickham, Kent.Her husbandwas the carpenter John Ledger b. 15-11-1788 Beckenham, Kent who died 15-9-1870 in Alders, West Wickham, Kent. Lucy returned to Colchester for the birth of her second child , also named Lucy b. 6-2-1815 (d.17-11-1901, Mrs.John Croxford and later Mrs.Clement Alonzo Bennett). An Emily Day was the witness at the 7-10-1866 Keston, Kent marriage of George William Ledger( b. 11-3-1841 Shirley, Surrey d. 9-8-1906 Chelsea, Middlesex) the second son of Lucy Ledger nee Day's first child John Ledger, the younger (b. 6-2-1813 Greenwich, Kent d. 27-2-1898 Plumstead, Kent)and I suspect that she is some sort of cousin still in touch with the family bloodline or in-law. Lucy Ledger nee Day's children were John (the younger), Lucy, William, Mary, Charlotte(Mrs. John Hewitt), Thomas, James, Anne (belived to have d. inf.),Harriet, Eliza and Ann (my great-great grandmother, Mrs. Nathaniel Walkley ,b. 14-12-1834 Shirley, Surrey emigrated to Victoria, Australia with husband and first daughter arriving 17-1...

johns - Colchester
Info wanted on the Johns family.James Bevin Maurice Johns m Harriet Balls they had 12 children the eldest was Eva Grace born 1894.3 children died in infancy,one son died in the Navy in 1915.

Goater - Colchester
I am looking for information regaring Frank GOATER a sargeant in the Coldstream Guards born 1875 and married to Ellen (maiden name unknown). They had six Children Eric, Phyliss, Vic, Dot, Bill and Nellie. I am hoping to find out the parents of Frankand Ellan.

Garland in Essex - Colchester
Henry Garland (born c.1800) in Colchester, Essex. He married an Elisabeth Wilmot in Kelso, Scotland in 1828. Is anyone aware of any Garland's in the Colchester area in the above period or since.

Grace Rosina Warboys - Colchester
Looking for information about my grandmother, Grace Rosina Warboys, born on November 22nd 1896 to Robert and Maud Warboys at 85 Greenstead Road, Colchester. Maud (formerly Dorman) died of pulmonary tuberculosis eleven months after the birth, on October 31st 1897. Ay nineteen Grace became pregnant and was sent away in disgrace to Bury-St-Edmunds to have her baby; my father, Reginald Harold Warboys, born on July 3rd 1916. She was sent away to be in service in London and was never allowed back intothe family home, but did visit her step-mother's sister, who kept a papershop in Colchester. ('Aunt Flo', who was married to a Vic Phillips.) My father, Reg, was taken in by a Colchester family called Lowe, who called him Jack, and he lived there with 'Nana Lowe', and his grown-up 'sister' Queenie.There was also a grown up brother, Bert. Reg was apprenticed at 14 and eventually moved away to London. I can find no trace of what happened to Grace, except that she was a lady's companion in the 1970's. I would very much like to find where she is buried.

HANSON - Colchester
Does anyone have any information on the surname Hanson from Colchester ?. I have located my ggg grandfather John Hanson as being born here around 1779. He became a sailor on the La Tourterelle during the 18th century before marrying in Scotland and settling in Sunderland.On some census he is called Anson.

Williams - Stanway - Colchester
Looking for Williams family in Stanway. William Williams born 1808. Married Sarah Ann Byham (born 1811) at Greenstead nr Colchester 5th Oct 1827. Son James b.29 May 1845, followed by Caroline 1849 and Ann 1851.Williams - Stanway

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.

Dorothy Young - Colchester
I am looking for information on Dorothy Vera Young who died in 1991. I believed that she may be my cousin on my father's side. She was believed to be married to Ian C Young. I am wondeering if anyone knew and knows if she had children.

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

maud gant - Colchester
looking for any information on maud gant the census for 1901 and 1911 put her birth as 1893 in the district of tendring essex her fathers name is arthur john gant mothers name jane gant nee moules unable to find a birth record can anyone help

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.