Peter/Willyam Goffe - Dedham
Would appreciate any information on Peter, who married Elizabeth Balcom b.1588, or their son, Willyam,a.1585-1627, married to Alice Strawe. Willyam and Alice's son, William, emigrated to Virgina and is my ancestor. Thanks very much.

Searching for birth details - Dedham
I am looking for birth details of my grandfather William Ephraim Tapsfield Cottee, born approx 1888. Married in Dedham 05-11-1911 to Elizabeth Julia Hunnaball.

Ellen Rosa Hart - Dedham
I have just found my gggr grandmother, who emigrated to Canada from Dedham, Esses, and died i\there apparently in childbirth in 1843. I am looking for information on her family, and possibly her husband John Woolner from this village.

Edmund SHERMAN - Dedham
Seeking info on Edmund SHERMAN, son/Henry SHERMAN, bn 1548 at Dedham. In 1570 at Colchester he mr Ann PELLATTE who was bn ca 1552 at Dedham.

Bradbrook, Samms, Hughes, Redgwell, Giles and Chenery - Dengie
Interested in hearing from anyone researching families of ... Sarah Giles who married Charles Chenery in Tillingham in 1841. Thirza Hews (Hughes) b 1812 in Burnham who married John Redgwell in 1831. John Samms who married Charlotte Bradbrook in Burnham on Crouch abt 1830. (I have info to share too)

Emmens,Polley, Creasey - Dengie
looking for any information on EMMENS, POLLEY, or CREASEY from Tillingham, Burnham, Bradwell, Maldon or Great Baddow areas

Cole in Doddinghurst - Doddinghurst
Researching Cole in Doddinghurst, Kelvedon Common, Navestock & surrounding area especially pre 1800. Also Davey, Riley, Saltwell.

Bannisters Doddinghurst - Doddinghurst
John Bannister born Doddinghurst and Sarah Daniells John, son of William Sarah, daughter of James married Grays Essex 1874 any others intwith interest please contact

Gibbons in Doddinghurst - Doddinghurst
Information on Thomas Gibbons, hay dealer, in the late 19th century and early 20th century. He had 9 children and employed many men in the fields. He is buried in Doddinghurst Churchyard with his wife, Kathryn.

Re Library At The Spa - Dovercourt
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Dovercourt Essex : 1891 Population : 2,727 - The Spa has a pump room and library etc.

Cox Family - Dovercourt
I am seeking information and can exchange details on Louisa Adelaide Cox who lived in my house in Tasmania in the 1870/80s. She married George Deas Inglis,and they moved on to South Africa, Capetown in the early 1900s and died there.

John & James Shephard - Dovercourt
John (Jon) Shephard (spelling may vary) born c1800 Essex married Rebecca Rowland Parents to to James Shephard born c1821 Dovercourt married Mary Ann Clark 20 March 1844 Shottisham Suffolk and had 4 children, Robert, William James, Eliza and Susanna. Have got stuck at John and Rebecca - any information - Rebecca's parents may have been David and Elizabeth Rowland (Lawford,Essex)

WICKHAM Family - Dovercourt
Looking to share information on the WICKHAM family who resided in Lt. Oakley, Gt. Oakley, Harwich, Dovercourt and Ipswich from mid 1700 onwards.

Hucks/Hux, Sporle - Dovercourt
I am interested in James Hux (Hucks) born about 1754 Harwich. He married Mary Sporle about 1777. They had 8 children Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, William, John, Philip, Susannah.

Banksea Catholic childrens home - Dovercourt
Does anyone have any information about the above home? My mother was sent there in 1911, from Southwark South London. I would like to be able to find out more detail about the home. Many Thanks.

Bennett family - Dovercourt
I am looking for information about Russel William and Louise (nee candael) Bennett, who were living at 37 Nelson Road, Dovercourt in 1950. I am trying to trace the Candael family, who came from Antwerp early in 20th century, and any descendants.

COTTINGHAM, Lewis - Dovercourt
I am looking for the details of Lewis Cottingham and his ancestors. He married Sarah STEVENS, daughter of Francis Stevens and Sarah MACDONOUGH. He was Executor and beneficiary of Francis Stevens' will 30th October 1854 Death Registration of Lewis Cottingham : Mar quarter 1856 in the Essex District of Tendring Volume 4a Page131. Alec

Bloomfield and Quilter - Dovercourt
Looking for Quilter in Rochford and Dovercourt Essex.

Knowledge of Dovercourt - Dovercourt
I have a fair bit of knowledge about the towns of Harwich and Dovercourt. I can't do look-ups, but I may be able to help with your research in other ways, specially if you are from outside the UK.

Saveall,Haves - Downham
Any information on these two families from West Hanningfield, Downham, Runwell Wickford would be appreciated.

Warricker/Worricker - Downham
Would anyone have any information regarding the Warricker/Worricker/Warwicker families from Downham, Essex

Corkett search - Duddenhoe End
Seeking info on ancesters who arrived and married Easter Mon 1762, but from where? agricultural labourers walked miles perhaps! Family lived in village for over 100 years till moving to Battersea as bakers 1888 approx.

CORKIT-SMITH - Duddenhoe End
Gilbert Corkit married Mary Smith 13th April 1762. His son John married Ann Wombwell 26/5/1803. Their son Abraham Corkett married Ann Jeffrey 15/2/1834 produced a large family including my grand father Nathan Corkett. Three of his brothers went to Australia Jonah, Simon Peter, Abell; I am now in contact with descendants there.

Fincham - Earls Colne
Searching for parents of William and Ellen Fincham circa 1840 onwards. Daughter, Verena married George Horsley, Coggeshall.

Scillitoe - Earls Colne
Emma Horsley born Coggeshall married to Ernest Scillitoe of Earls Colne in 1886. Children Florence,May,Ada,Ethel,Bertie,Geoffrey and Edward. Details of anyone connected in 18/19/20c

SCILLITOE - Earls Colne
Hi, I was wondering wether anyone might have been able to trace the Scillitoe family further back than c1740. I would love to be able to confirm who Thomas Scillitoe's (c1740) parents were. Thomas Scillitoe married Hannah Cook c1767. Any information, family stories etc would be so appreciated! Id love to hear from anyone connected with this family :) Thanks, Tamara.

Brown - Earls Colne
I am seeking info on Mary Brown and Edward Fincham who were married at Earls Colne, Essex Dec 26, 1735.

Tiffen - Earls Colne
I'm looking for Alexander Tiffen and his wife Mary (Ramsey?). Born in 1800 Alexander was a butcher. I am looking for any record of him and his family listed as being from Earls Colne. Children were George 1827, Maria Ann 1834, Alfred 1821, Frederick 1831 and Robert 1834.

Samuel Hale - Earls Colne
Searching for parents of Samuel Hale born Earls Colne,Essex 1794.

Hull,Hales,Williamson - Earls Colne
Searching for anyone related to the Hull Family from Earls,Wakes,White Coln, also from Great Tey, Coggershall and Colchester. The Hull family have been in Earls Colne since 1600s and married into the Hales and Williamson families 1800s. Other connections through marriage are: Pennock, Ladham, Blackwell, Raven, Sadd, Bartholomew, Scillitoe, Bull, Clitter, Chaplin, Pudney, French, Osbourne, Sharp(e), Pitts, Rayner, Revell, all from Essex Villages in this general area. Some Hull families from this area of Essex moved to Durham, Middlesex,Canada, and to Australia.

Saunders, Lewsey - Earls Colne
I am looking for any information on Thomas Saunders b1791 and his wife Susannah Lewsey b1791. They were married in 1813 in Halstead, Essex and lived in Earls Colne. Other names married into the Saunders family include Owers,Levett,Brewer,Scillitoe,Cook,Maynard and Raven. Any information gratefully received.

Ellis pedigree - Earls Colne
I have researched the Ellis name in Earls Colne and White Colne up until the mid-twentieth century when my line ceased and members moved elsewhere.

William Jarvis - Earls Colne
William Jarvis born abt 1811, Married Elizabeth Constable 11.6.1831 Sevenoaks Kent. After marriage went to live at Stanstead Kent. He was a shoemaker and a farmer.

Cooper - East Ham
Robert george COOPER was a shopkeeper at 137 White Post Lane, East Ham in 1901. His brother John Wesley was also living in East Ham at that time. Robert married Rose BROWNING and John married Florence HILL. Trying to locate the other brother, SidneyAlbert COOPER. All three boys were born in Brighton in the 1870`s.

Pickett - East Ham
Looking for information about my great grandfather's family. Joseph Millins Pickett lived in East Ham, Essex at the time of the 1901 census. He was born in 1856 in Pett, Sussex. He married Emma Elizabeth Eyles in 1879 in Battersea where they livedat least until 1882 and had two or more children. By 1901 he had moved to East Ham, Essex and is shown married to Louise E. Pickett with four additional children, and working as a self employed accountant.

Ivey family - East Ham
my family came from East Ham and Dagenham London.My father Richard George was born in 1904. My mother lily Ivey nee Burns was born in 1907. My father had a sister called Florence. My grandfather was Richard George Ivey as well. This is all the information I have at the moment. Any help would be appreciated.I have married into the Mortlock family.

Penfold - East Ham
Searching descendants of William Penfold and Ellen (nee Newman) married in Bedhampton, Havant in 10/1871. They moved to East Ham in mid 1870s. They had 10 children - William (1872 Havant), Sarah Ellen (1874 Chichester), Eliza (1875/6), Elizabeth (1877/8), Mary (1880), Ellen (1881/2), George (1885/6), Harry (1886/7), Annie (1889/90), Louisa Maud(1893). The last 8 children were born in East Ham.

Alfred Richard Browne his decendents - East Ham
Searching for information regarding family members of ALFRED RICHARD BROWNE, born 26 Jul 1867 Bromley St Leonards - printer compositor, and his wife HARRIET BROWNE (NEE FLOYD) born 1867 born in Mile End Old Town My last batch of certificates hasturned up some good news. Alfred Edward Browne's eldest son Alfred Richard marriage certificate was found. I found the marriage certificate of 1888 Marriage 25 dec 1888 - parish chuch stepney alfred richard brown age 21 - 26 grovenor st - fatheralfred ed brown - stoker harriet floyd age 21 - 26 grovenor st - father william james floyd in presence of henry p campfield & alice floyd (sister) checking the 1891 census I found the young couple as BROWNE in Mile End Old Town with onechild Matilda A Browne. I also checked the 1891 census for FLOYD and found Harriets parents with a girl with the surname BROWNE. After narrowing it down I decided that the Alfred and Harriet Brown in East Ham must be the correct ones. They lived at 94 Southborough Road (Manor Park) East Ham in 1901. Parish church St Mary The Virgin Little Ilford. (E12) - I can find the street - must no longer exist. The census shows that Alfred & Harriet had three children ! Dorothy Maud Browne, born Bromley...

Norris - East Ham
Seeking contact with family members descendants of George Albert Norris deceased pre 1960 Profession a Bricklayer. He'd lived most of his life in London and was a true Londoner. Any details would be most welcome, thank you.

Payne - East Ham
George Payne was born about 1899 in East Ham. (Parents James and Alice Payne). He probably became a publican in the East End. Any information would be welcome. Any descendants?

Matthews/Harrison families/ Meekcomb - East Ham
Looking for anyone who can help with the above families. My G/Grandfather Robert Matthews married Emma Meekcomb, children Frederick, Beatrice, Daisy, may, Jesse, Ernest (my grandfather).Apparently Robert and Emma were furniture dealers in Balaam St Plaistow. Ernest married Nelly Harrison in 1920 in East Ham.

Baker Family - East Ham
Any information on the Baker family living at 62 Sherrard Road, East Ham in 1901. Edward William and wife Annie and children Edward Albert, Edith, Sidney and Florence.

Browne in Little Ilford - East Ham
Alfred Richard Browne lived at 47 Lawrence Avenue in 1920-21. His daughter Dorothy aged 31 in 1920 was still unmarried.

Wood - East Ham
Looking for anyone with connections to the family of Henry and Ada Wood (nee Deeming) who moved to East Ham in the early 1900`s. Several children including my Grandfather, Thomas William Wood born in 1894. Family connection with the railway and omnibus services, Henry was an inspector in both areas during his working life. Related to Coombes and Baxter - the latter had a florist/greengrocer business in Manor Park during the 1970`s

Scanlan family - East Ham
I am looking for information relating to the marriage of Frederick Ernest SCANLAN b. 1886 to Constance Markham CHALLIS in 1908 in East Ham. Would be interested in details of any descendants.

Benjamin Bradlaugh Hackshaw - East Ham
I am looking for any info on my great grandfather who was born in East Ham approx 1849-1853. I believe he married Mary McCollough from Galway Bay Ireland. Had 7 children, one of whom was my grandfather, Henry Herbert Hackshaw.

George Martin Pizzey - East Ham
I am looking for any information regarding George Martin Pizzey born 1835 at East Ham Essex

Holloways of East Ham - East Ham
My Holloway family goes back to the begining of the Parish registers in East Ham. Obviously a lot of marriages took place but not always at the East Ham Parish. Therefore I do not have the bride's maiden name in some cases. I am particularly trying to trace the maiden name of Barbara who was born in Hailfax Nova Scotia CANADA in 1796 who married William HOLLOWAY around 1813-15? Many of my direct Holloway relatives were called George or particualy William. My family ran the White Horse Inn on and off for several years. Fred HOLLOWAY came to Australia in 1881. I would love to conact anyone who may be able to provide me any information they may have collected on this family and I too can elaborate in more detail the facts I have.

Day Family/East & West Ham ,Newham - East Ham
Looking for my second cousin Gary J.Day born in 1965 Gary is the son of Henry Robert Day(dec.2003) and Margaret Rose Elizabeth Finn. Gary had a sister June who was born in 1968. I would appreciate to hear from anyone that has any knowledge of this family.UPDATED SEPTEMBER 11,2007 UPDATE NOV 7TH 2007 Gary and June's mother Margaret was remarried in 1976 to an Alan Charles Ford. I would like to hear from anyone who knows of Margaret,Alan,Gary or June.

Seeking info - East Ham
1446 William Pontifex of London, nephew of Sir Roger Celle, chaplain of St Albans. Celle's will dated 1446 names his nephew as above. William Pontifex, a priest, of St Christopher's church, London, and chaplain of St Mary Magdalen, East Ham, Essex. Inducted the vicar of West Ham in 1511. Will proved 10 July 1518. To be buried in churchyard of St. Mary Magdalen. Niece Agnes Guge, her husband Thomas, their sons Thomas, John, William.