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WAGSTAFF - KIMM - NICHOLSON
- Boreham
My Gt.Uncle Christopher Nicholson born 1866 Margate married Emma Wagstaff nee Kimm. - Emma had first married a widower from Gt. Baddow, but he died quite soon afterwards. Emma came to Margate where she married Christopher Nicholson. Other members of the Kimm family, born Boreham, Essex, also moved to Margate.
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PARKES
- Boreham
Need information on James PARKES, born Oxborough, Norfolk about 1810. Employed by New Hall Convent School about 1851-81. Wife Lucy (surname?) Their large family was raised in Boreham area. James died 1886. Need any information on this family.
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Smee - Boreham
- Boreham
Robert Smee and his brother Thomas were transported to Australia. I am searching for their parents or siblings, if any.Their native place is listed as Boreham.
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Popps
- Boxted
Looking for Popps from Boxted & surrounding areas, including Nayland Suffolk.
I have lots of info to share
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potters farm&strutts lane
- Boxted
anyone have any information of above old maps etc and does anyone have a photograph of carters farm at boxted which is now a vineyard
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George Spooner b1842
- Boxted
George Spooner b approx 1842 in Boxted, Essex, married Annie Dale (b Co Cork) in Stepney, London 1868 & had 9 children. Oldest Walter Bruce b 1870, youngest Sydney Robert b 1886 was my gf.
George's parents James Spooner b approx 1802 Great Horkesley & Sarah Goldacre (b Brightlingsea); he had 8 siblings all born in Boxted, Essex between 1831 and 1844 (James, William, Robert, Martha, Emma, John, George, Charles & Sarah Ann). Interested in any info especially about George & his children.
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PAGE at Boxted & Langham
- Boxted
Tracing family of John PAGE (born abt 1804), farmer at Woodhouse farm in 1841 and 1861, also farmed at Ingham in 1861. Married Eliza PAGE in 1824. His son John PAGE ( a cattle dealer at Langham), 1832-1907. Other children born between 1825 - 1852. Pls contact me if you can add info.
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Ansell, Hardcastle
- Boxted
Looking for relations of Gertrude Alice Ansell who married George(not too sure of name) Hardcastle. They had three children, Nellie, Madalene and George and lived in Ilford at one time around 1890 onwards
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1944 -1954
- Boyton Cross
I would like to hear from anyone who can remember anthing about that area for that time especially the two old army camps and the Cross Keys.
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Cross Keys
- Boyton Cross
would like to hear from anyone who used to drink in the cross keys between 1969 & 1978.
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Polley
- Bradfield
Researching parents & siblings of Thomas Polley born 1836 in Bradfield, Essex. He married Alice Old born 1838. 1881 census shows him living in Sunderland and occupation Mariner. Would like to hear from anyone with information on the Polley name.I have a fair bit of information from Thomas & Alice upwards and I am more than willing to share this.
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Elliston
- Bradfield
I'm looking for information on the Elliston family from Bradfield, Essex. Mary Ellison was born about 1808 in Bradfield. Her son Henry was born about 1839 and married Emily, born about 1841 from Washbrook, Suffolk. She died about 1894. Their daughter Ada Emily Elliston was born about 1865 in Ipswich (my Great Grandmother)
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OFFORD
- Bradfield Heath
Look for information about Robert OFFORD/ORFORD bc 1816 and William OFFORD bc 1865 married to Eleanor BIRD bc 1868, both of Bradfield
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Coote
- Bradwell
I am researching any Cootes from the Bradwell area
late 1700's +
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Nunn Family
- Bradwell
I am searching for any information on George Nunn born circa 1756 He married Ann Wyborn at Tillingham 2 Oct 1781 upon her death he married Mary Haughton at Bradwell 7 March 1787, I would particularly like to find his parents. I have a wealth of information on the Nunn family.... mainly Blacksmiths of Essex and I am interested to include links with Tillingham Dengie Steeple Burnham and Prittlewell concerning Nunns
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MOSS - Bradwell
- Bradwell
My G/G Grandfather William J Moss was listed on the 1881 census as born in Bradwell, Essex although then living in London. He was age 57 and had a daughter Annie - age 18 living with him. Would anyone have information on his 1823/24 birth please.
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Whent
- Bradwell
Researching Whent's / Went's of the Dengie Hundred area
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Maxey Tombs at Trinity Church
- Bradwell
I am seeking information on the descendents of the Maxey family entombed at Trinity Church in Bradwell. My direct ancestor, Edward Maxey left London around 1680-90 for Virginia.
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Coote
- Bradwell on Sea
I am researching the COOTE family from Bradwell on Sea. I have John Coote Married Elizabeth Moss
from Southminster in 1809. Daughter Martha born
1820 one of 6 Children. John may be the Son of Samuel & MAry Coote.
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cowlen
- Bradwell on Sea
I am researching the Cowlen family from Bradwell on sea.Grandmothers maiden name was Shinn (Hagar)
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Barber 1808-1853
- Bradwell on Sea
Looking for the family of John BARBER b.1808. Son of John & Mary Barber. Born & christened in Bradwell. He married Jemima CLARK in Thorpe Le Soken in 1833 & lived in Lawford until his death in1853. He was a carpenter.
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Elizabeth Hoy
- Bradwell on Sea
Does anyone have any info on my Gt-Gt-Gt-Gt-Grandmother, Elizabeth HOY b.c.1756 in Bradwell-near-the Sea (aka Bradwell on Sea)? I understand that she married Thomas LAY on 30/09/1777 at Saint Nicholas Church, Tillingham, but I have not managed to find out who her parents were or when she dies,
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bradwell on sea,tillingham areas
- Bradwell on Sea
i would be grateful for any info on these families.the critchell family,originally thomas critchell c1797 from dorset was a coastguard.his children born in essex,and then moved to sussex where he continued to be a coastguard;
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SCRIVENER
- Bradwell on Sea
I'm looking for any information to do with the Scrivener family from Bradwell on sea, around 1750-1900. They also married into the Quy family.
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golden handley hart .everett
- Bradwell on Sea
looking for ancesters or details of family of siblings of John Hart and Ann Everett, who married in Bradwell, who married about 1844 in Bradwell, and eventually emigrated out here to Australia, with children Golden Handley Hart and John
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Lingwood
- Braintree
I am looking for some connection to Braintree circa 1300s for the name of Lingwood as a grant of arms was awarded there around this date and would be interested in any historical connections to the name LINGWOOD either there or the area of Danbury Essex
Many Thanks Roger L
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Challis
- Braintree
James CHALLIS b. 1761 in Rivenhall, & married to Elizabeth HAYWARD from Bocking, lived in Braintree where their six children were born - James b. 1786, Elizabeth b. 1787, Sarah b. 1789, Susannah b. 1791, Jane b. 1794 & Philip b. 1796. Would be interested to here from anyone with a connection.
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Abbott, Mclauchlan
- Braintree
My Great Aunt, Agnes McLauchlan, married Edgar Abbott in 1909. He was a manager at Courtaulds or Warners Silk Mill. Does anyone know anything about him?
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Campin/Bale
- Braintree
Seeking info on ancestors/descendants of John Campin a farmer in Essex in mid 1800s. He had a daughter Mary Ann who was born at Black Notley c1826. She married a Richard Bale at Southwark on 30/05/1852
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Cowell - Sutton
- Braintree
Looking for any connection to Cowell and Sutton families in Braintree - William Cowell (B @ 1848) married Caroline Ann Sutton (B @ 1848)
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Noble
- Braintree
Looking for a George Noble born in Braintree or Colchester early 1800. He had a son James, who died of smallpox aged 15. A son Noah who died before 1882. Noah had a son called James who was a basket maker in Upper Orwell Street Ipswich, James married Sarah Ann Buckingham (father was called Edward Buckingham) in Ipswich on December 24th 1851, James Noble had a son called George Arthur, a labourer who lived Victoria St.Ipswich, he married Ellen Garnham also of Victoria Street,Ipswich on 29/01/1882, her father was Abraham Garnham) I am trying to find Noah Noble (my great grandfather) who his father was. I would be pleased with any information.
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Cater, Digby
- Braintree
William Cater married Maria Digby in Chelmsford Sept 1843,both were born in Braintree c1826-7. Family moved to Leek Staffs in 1850's. Seeking BMD details relating to their parents.
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Enness
- Braintree
Searching any Enness connections in and around Braintree, Bocking, Woodford, Woodford Bridge, Leyton, Leytonstone, West Ham areas, and Australia.
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Looking for Digbys
- Braintree
I'm looking for info re Joseph Digby, a weaver who married Mrs Sarah Barnes in June 1817 and had, I think, 6 children including Josiah, christened Apr 1821.
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ernest leslie burton
- Braintree
hi does anyone have any information on the birth of my grandfather who was born and registered in braintree hes fathers name is frank burton from witham, so if you have any information on ernest leslie burton that later moved to north london
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Makin
- Braintree
Can anyone remember the Braintree Mental Hospital,is it still there? Did anyone out there ever work there. My Grandad put my Nan in there Lottie Louise Makin (nee Farrow) she died there in abt 1973
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CASTLE OR CASSAL
- Braintree
William CASSAL or CASTLE, born Braintree <1808>. In 1851 was living at Godmanchester, Hunts, and was an Umbrella maker. At some stage he was in Royston, where a daughter Patience was born 1839. His wife Elizabeth born Cambridgeshire.
Can anyone tell me more about CASTLE OR CASSAL family in Braintree around 1808, I would love to find William's parents' names. SheilaT
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David Boyton
- Braintree
Born 1844 in Braintree, Essex. Married Harriet ? also of Braintree. One of their daughters, Florence K., married George Rolands, also of Braintree. Any information about the immediate family of David, Harriet and their descendants would be very welcome.
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Chapman
- Braintree
I am looking for any information on Joseph Chapman borne in braintree Essex, about 1843 wife Emily brith 1843 in Bocking. Move to Sunderland Co Durham, then to Blaydon on Tyne, Co Durham
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Braintree-Gage
- Braintree
Looking for any info on William Gage, publican, who had son Alfred, born c 1844 Braintree. I am trying to find William's wife's name. Thank you.
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Braintree bread baker
- Braintree
Hi,
I'm looking for any information concerning Aaron Breed b. c1795 and his family who lived in Braintree, Essex. He was a master baker from 1823-1856 living at The Square, Great Square and lastly, Pound End. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Andrew.
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Root Vessey
- Braintree
I am looking for my Ada Amelia Root. Daughter of John & Mary She was born 1878 in Braintree, Essex .
Her siblings were Florence Emily,Edith Lilian & Alice M. Root Ada married my grandfathers brother Charles Vessey in 1899 Dartford Kent Ada & Charles Vessey had one known son Stanley Charles b. 1908 Is there anyone who can help me. Most appreciated
Diane
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Whittakers of Braintree
- Braintree
Lookng for any information on Hannah and Elizabeth Whittaker born in Braintree circa 1800
Hannah married a William Potter, moved to Middlesex
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Robert & Hannah LAVER
- Braintree
Interested in information on family of Robert LAVER (1762-1833)m Hannah FAIRHEAD March 1789 of Braintree. Parents were Robert & Henrietta (1743-1830) LAVER. Had children Ann (1791-1881), Robert (1793; m. Elizabeth KEY), Elizabeth (1796-1875; m. William BARNES) and George (1798-1879). George m Martha Hannah ANDREWS (1807-1848) dau of Issac (1774)& Ann (abt. 1770-1832) ANDREWS. Issac was son of Issac ANDREWS and Sarah BRENTNALL.
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Waller
- Braintree
Anyone connected to or know about:
John Waller, St. Catharine's, Cambridge, 1664-1667. M.B. 1667. Said to be son of John Waller, clothier, of Braintree, Essex. Said buried
at Newport Pagnell, Bucks., Aug. 6, 1723.
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valentine and couzens
- Braintree
my valentine family is from canewdon and braintree area . they orginated from norfolk. we have a cousin w. couzens still alive from that area.
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Henry Gibbs, b 1818
- Braintree
Publican, believed to have run the Ship Inn in the High Street. Any information on Henry and his family or his ancestors would be greatly appreciated.
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