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Essex UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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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 Evans/Colchester c1808 - Colchester
I am trying to find details of ggg.grandfather John Evans. Can only find him on 1841,1851 and 1861 census when he was a Tailor in Middlesex/London born in Colchester about 1808 Father a Clerk also John Evans. Not much to go on cannot find when he died but know he married Ann Holland in 1837 in St. George in the East and had quite a few children many died young as did his wife. Any help appreciated.

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

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

Lily Bacon nee Scott - Colchester
Has anyone any information on Lily Bacon nee Scott, born in Ramsey, Essex in 1866. Her parents were Lucy and William Scott who were born in Hemingstone 1826 and Ashbocking 1821. She married John Bacon on the 4th April,1891 and he was at that time a private in the Norfolk Regiment based in Colchester.

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.

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.

Thomasin Warner - Colchester
She was married to James Bate(s) at St Martin Colchester on 4.4.1700. I am looking for both their parents?

Eliza Welham - Colchester
She married Thomas William Greenleaf, a bootmaker,at All Saints, Colchester, on 25.12.1845. Witnesses Thos Barrett Wilkinson & Catherine Eldar. I am looking for Eliza Welham's parents

Sarah Lester - Colchester
She married Thomas Greenleaf at St Marys, Colchester on15.5.1785. They had 4 children William, Thomas, James & George. I am looking for Sarah Lester's parents and ancestors.

Thomas Greenleaf - Colchester
Christened 7.11.1790 at St Mary, Colchester. Married Hannah ??? c1815 at Colchester.I am looking for Hannah's surname and ancestors.

Mary Kemp - Colchester
She married John Greenleaf at St Mary, Colchester on29.9.1751 I am looking for her parents and ancestors.

Elizabeth Clark - Colchester
She married John Greenleaf at St Marys Colchester on 21.5.1700. I am looking for her parents and ancestors.

John Greenleaf - Colchester
Born c 1765 married Elizabeth Clark at St Marys, Colchester 21.5.1700. I am looking for his parents and ancestors.

Ambrose - Colchester
Looking for details of Ambrose family in Colchester at beginning of 19th century.

Can you help - Colchester
Looking for details of John & Jane (Godfrey)Drane son John was transported to Tasmania in 1825.John Jr.was born in either Colchester or Thaxted.His occupation was ploughman

SALMON - Colchester
TRYING TO FIND AN ELUSIVE SALMON, ACCORDING TO A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE I HAVE FOR MY UNCLE EDWARD SALMON 1930 (known as Ted)who was born 1904 in Colchester where his father Edward Albert Salmon was stationed in the army, this is where i have the problem i can not find a birth for 1904in any records including the G R O the only one that fits the details i have was Registered in Sunderland. the marriage certificate names his father as EDWARD ALBERT SALMON deceased occupation ELECTRICIAN I HAVE NO OTHER DETAILS FOR HIM EXCEPT I BELEIVE THE FAMILY MOVED TO lIVERPOOL ABOUT 1914, DO ANY OF THESE DETAILS RING ANY BELLS WITH ANY ONE

Hitchcock and Belcher - Colchester
I am looking for ancestors of John R. Hitchcock who was born 1814 in Essex. he came to the states in 1846 and lived in Hardeman Co., Tennessee an later moved to Tippah County, Mississippi. He married Emily Belcher, also from Essex. He died March, 1870 in Tippah County, Mississippi in the states. Emily was born in 1816 died 1887 in Mississippi. He and Emily had 8 children; Emily, b. April 26,1836 in Essex, she married Charles Wesley Davenport in Saulsbury,Tennessee May 12, 1859, d. in Tippah Co., Ms. on May 12, 1928., Ellen Hitchcock, b. 1836 in Essex, m. F.L. Foster April 02, 1879, she died ? in Benton Co., Ms., Clara Hitchcock, b. 1841, Essex, md. William Herd Redfern 10-16-1879, my greatgrandfather. He and Clara are buried in Cannan Cemetery in Benton Co., Ms., Caroline, b. 1842 in Essex, never married and died 1877, Cannan Cemetery, Benton Co., Ms., Louisa P., b. 1846 in the State of Tennessee, md. T. W. Beaty December 24,1872, Buried Benton Co., Ms., Thomas W., b. 1853 in Tennessee, md. E. F. Brown, buried Benton Co., Ms., Fannie J., b. 1853, Tippah Co., Ms., md. J. C. Johnson 1874, Benton Co., buried Cannan Cemetery, Susan Flora, b. Oct. 10, 1879, Tippah Co., Ms., md. T. J. Roffe 1879,burial unknown. I have a photo of a woman, assuming she was his mother, made in Colchester. It is a cabinet card picture made by William Gill in his studio. I would like any info from anyone that has any knowledge of this Hitchcock Family and also the Belcher Family. Please contact me. Thanks Carolyn

death of jane gant - Colchester
can anyone help me find the death date of jane gant nee moules born marks tey 1872 and lived at 23 sheepen road colchester in 1922

publicans - Colchester
Does anyone know of any records to search for publicans in colchester.

Finch family from Colchester - Colchester
I am looking for any information about a william Finch born in Colchester about 1806-1809, He married a Diana(?) William died 1896. Any information about any Finch family from Colchester???

Perry Family Possibly Quakers 1700's. - Colchester
I am looking for a Thomas Perry (Parry) who came to the U.S., Philadelphia, in the early 1700's. He is found in a doc. from a quaker Two Weeks Mtg. that he was transferring from colchester, Co. Essex, England. His decendants or family decendants live in New Jersey and Pennsylvania after that.

looking for - Colchester
If anyone knows of my cousin Sheila maiden name Evans please tell her Angela is still looking for her and would love her to get in touch Thank you

Cyril Rattenbury - Colchester
Looking for anyone who knew Cyril Rattenbury, son of my great aunt Edith Chambers or Rattenbury. Cyril was born in Edmonton, Middlesex in 1914 and died in Colchester in 1998.

WOLLASTON - Colchester
Searching for details about WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON (1772 Colchester-1838 Colchester), the son of WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WOLLASTON (1749-1795) and PATRICIA SALLOWS. William Jnr spent much of his life in India where he married ANNE MENDES. He also married ELIZABETH BISHOP.

fitzpatrick - Colchester
i am trying to trace either roseanna or patrick fitzpatrick living in aldershot in 1954=1958 and in colchester in 1961 or there abouts

raison family. - Colchester
Hi;Iam looking for information on Sylvia and Eric Raison.I have been in New Zealand for the last 30 years and have lost contact with them.Eric used to work in Woods.and i believe Sylvia his sister married an Ivan Sole.Any info; on iether of them would be most welcome. Thanyou.

Dalton/ Cook - Colchester
I am interested in the family of William Dalton and Ellen Cook. Their children were William (born 1883), Ethel (1886), Thomas (1888), Ernest (1889), and Jessie (1892). There may have been more children, but those are the only ones that I know of. Any information would be appreciated.

Waller/Rowbottom - Colchester
We just found out we are related to Mr. John Waller married to Elizabeth Rowbottom, he worked in the Stanhow mine. My great grandmother was Mary Waller born March 2 1894, in Stanghow, she had a son Bernard William Waller in Guisborough on July 1 1911 out of Wedlock, and don't know his fathers name, We are looking for any information about the Wallers or Rowbottoms


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