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Henry John Long
- Buckhurst Hill
Henry married Fanny Leach in 1859 in Bethnal Green. Both died in Buckhurst Hill. Daughter Mary Ann born 1882. She married William James Graylin in 1915.
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Britten Robert Andrew
- Buckhurst Hill
Robert Andrew BRITTEN married Annie Louisa SAVILLE in 1887. They lived at 43 Albert Street South, Buckhurst. They had at least three children, Winifred 1890, Florence Mary born 1892 and Robert John born 1894. Florence emigrated to Australia, as did Robert (he died WW1). Florence married Linden Stafford Teague in 1919 in Western Australia and Winifred died at age 11.
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St Phillips Forest Home
- Buckhurst Hill
I have found my great grandmother living in St Phillips Forest Home in Buckhurst Hill on the 1891 census. Can any one tell me what this institution was?
Thanks very much.
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HARRIS family of Buckhurst Hill, Essex
- Buckhurst Hill
Hi
Trying to find out what happened to my HARRIS family especially after 1901. John HARRIS was born abt 1841 in Barnet, Hertfordshire and his wife Ann COLLINS was born 1843 in Godstone, Surrey daughter of William COLLINS and Matilda AUTY. They moved to Buckhurst Hill where John worked as a butcher on Queen Street. They had 7 children:
Annie Florence HARRIS (1869 -
William Charles HARRIS (1870 -
Henry HARRIS (1871 -
Elizabeth HARRIS (1873 -
Joseph Frank HARRIS (1875 -
Frederick HARRIS (1876 -
Charlotte Rose HARRIS (1879 -
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
Janine, NZ
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Bollands of Palmerston Road c 1870s
- Buckhurst Hill
My great grandparents Abijah & Elizabeth BOLLAND lived on Palmerston Road in 1871 census, with their daughter Rose. He was a GARDENER, not a domestic one, so does anyone know of any LARGE GARDEN where he could have been employed in that area. Any information about the family or area in the 1870s would be welcome.
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Hale
- Bulmer
Small market gardeners. Daughters: Harriet,Rosamond,Mary Anne,Rhoda. Only son Johnathan. Lived in area c early 1800s. Eldest daughter married James Campin of Halstead, Suffolk
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jiggens bulphan and benfleet
- Bulphan
charles jiggens born 1798 bulphan married to Mary. Had 5 kids charles junior amongst them. he also married a mary and they had A son called Arthur John. he married Sarah ann and they settled in Benfleet. Their son James born 1907.
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Family History
- Burnham-On-Crouch
I am researching Chipperfield and Boosey surnames and history. My grandfather George Chipperfiled and his son David lived and worked in Burnham for many years.
I believe the surnames Yardley and Cundy may be connected.
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Cornish / Willis
- Burnham-On-Crouch
Can you please help. Iam trying to establish the birth place of WILLIAM GEORGE CORNISH who married CHARLOTTE WILLIS in 1826 at Burnham.
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Lee Family
- Burnham-On-Crouch
Barnard Lee moved to Burnham from Great Tey around 1825. Large family, most of which moved away around 1900. Judah Lee stayed and ran a butchers in Tillingham, now a private house. Pleased to hear from anyone connected.
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building history
- Burnham-On-Crouch
i wonder if anyone can help! last year i opened a hair dressers in burnham, 111a station road. i had to completely gut the place and in doing so uncovered alot of history. i know the recent past of the building but what i really want to know is whatwas there before someone decided to put a roof between two buildings. there's a drop kurb in front so i'm guessing it was an entrance to something. if anyone has any picture's or information it would be gratly apprieciated. thank you sally r.
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Artist 'Stebbing'
- Burnham-On-Crouch
I am looking for any information on an artist called 'R. Stebbing' who lived in B.on C. approx 40 years ago, he painted a picture of a Thames barge that my family has. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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COOCH
- Burnham-On-Crouch
I am researching my fathers family.
His mother was Sophia Jane Cooch (born Canewdon)1873. Father was Samuel Cooch born Burnham. (1881 census) brothers Samuel, George, William.Sisters Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Edith,Emily.
Sophia married Frederick James Clark born Burnham 1873. Their children were William, Maud, Guiver, Harold, Wilfred, Hilda, Gladys and Asby (born 1912 Camberwell).
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Bowtell/Boutell search
- Burnham-On-Crouch
My Bowtells or Boutells or Bowtles depending which spelling you take seem to originate from Burnham & Little Wakering.
This is what I've got (in brief)
My Grandfather was Leonard James Bowtell b. 1909 in West Ham
His father Edward Henry Bowtell b.October 10, 1876 in Deptford m. Linda Edith Whitbread b.September 29, 1878 in Poplar
Edwards father was Samuel Bowtell b. Abt. 1843 in Burnham, Essex m. Ann Brown b. 1849
Samuels father was also Samuel Bowtell (sometimes Boutell) b. Abt. 1804 in Little Wakering, Essex m. Maria (unknown) b. 1810 in Canewdon, Essex
That's as far back as I've managed to go so far but I'm desperately trawling the net trying to find someone who can help with any further information.
Nic
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Hempstead / Parchment
- Burnham-On-Crouch
Looking for information on these familys living in Burnham area.Mary Ann HEMPSTEAD b.1817Burnham on Crouch,father John HEMPSTEAD known to be living in Mayland in 1840 a Farmer.James PARCHMENT b.1817 Southminster,Mary Ann PARCHMENT b.1843 Creeksea
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Tiltman Coatguard Death
- Burnham-On-Crouch
Does anyone have any info on Richard Tiltman, born in Burnham (Dengie) in 1806. He was a coast guard and according to the records he served at Bletchington and then Misner Haven where he was drowned some time in 1841 He had a wife called Mary born in 1811 who may have been a local girl and according to the 1841 census they were living at Silver Lane in shared accomodation with two other Navy/coastguards, Thomas Connell aged 22 and John Stone aged 24. Any info would be welcome. Many thanks Jackie
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Ronald Joyce Pipe
- Burnham-On-Crouch
I am writing a book about the fishing industry on the Essex coastline and a name of Pipe was mentioned. I believe he used to fish out of Burnham-on-Crouch. Does anyone know of his whereabouts or can anyone tell me any history about this person?
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Outten Family
- Buttsbury
The Outten family lived in Buttsbury in the 18/19th centuries. Some were still there in 1901. Samuel and Sarah ran the grocers shop. I would be pleased to hear from any present day family.
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outten buttsbury
- Buttsbury
Samuel and Sarah Outten/Outen from buttsbury. I am sure they are related to my husband but not sure. would love to here from anyone that has any info re this
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Stephen Outten
- Buttsbury
Stephen and Eliza Outten 1881 census of Church Lane, Mountnessing. Stephen born Buttsbury & Christened in Mountnessing 17 Sept.1826 son of Stephen and Elizabeth.
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The Wright Fmily.
- Buttsbury
Looking for information on Joseph, hannah, edward,Charlotte Wright who were born in Buttsbury/Stock for my family tree. Would be grateful for any info.Also information on Hannah Hunt,who later became Josephs wife.
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WATTS/SUCKLING.
- Buttsbury
I should very much like to hear from anyone please who has information about Ellen WATTS, who was born in Buttsbury on 8 July 1852, or about any member of her or her husband's families. On 12 February 1871, Ellen married James SUCKLING who was born 24 June 1850 in Stock, Essex. James worked on Lord Petre's Estate as a Sawyer/Carpenter. Thank you.
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WATTS Family.
- Buttsbury
Have you any information at all about members of the WATTS family of Buttsbury, Essex, in and around the mid 1800s please? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Thank you.
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CLARKE CLARK HANCOCK
- Cambridge Town
Searching for birth record Richard CLARK(E), born about 1833, son of Eliza HANCOCK and John CLARK, and any other related information. Mother, Eliza, was stated as "dead" by Nov 1856. I have the Australian records of Richard - my Great Grandfather.
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Whitwell in Canewdon and Prittlewell
- Canewdon
James Whitwell b. abt 1736 in Canewdon marr. Mary Prentice in 1768, then Susanna Sudbury in 1782. Son James b.1768 marr. Maria Merritt. Ten Whitwell children born in Canewdon between 1797 & 1819 including Thomas Whitwell in 1814. Thomas marr.Martha Ann Killworth in 1832 in Canewdon.
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VALENTINE Sarah /James
- Canewdon
VALENTINE Sarah died in 1901/2 and is believed buried at Canewdon.James moved to Great Stambridge with his daughter Ruth Edie aka Edie HAYES.they lived in forge cottage around early 1910s. can anyone give me info.
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Cannot find Torley Birth
- Canewdon
20 May 1855 at CANEWDON James Torley married Eliza Summers. On the marriage certificate James' father was Joseph Torley and Eliza's father was William Summers. I cannot find any information of either family beyond this record Can anyone help me?
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Joseph Hawkins
- Canning Town
Does any one have any information on Joseph Hawkins, born 1835 in Orsett, Essex. According to the 1881 - 1901 census, he was a fishmonger/greengrocer at Hudson Road, Canning Town.
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Clara Skingley
- Canning Town
Looking for anyone with any knowledge about my grandmother, Clara Skingley 1915 - 1943 (approx), born Canning Town. She married Harold Blackman in 1935, a merchant seaman. Particularly searching for her last child, a girl, (not my grandfather's child) who was adopted (by a local family?) after Clara's early death.
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Brooker/Blake
- Canning Town
John Brooker born abt. 1839 Stepney. Died 1894 Bidder St. Canning Town. Wife Cecilia Blake. Children-Cecilia,Samuel,Maria,James,Richard,John,William, all born Limehouse.
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HARVEY
- Canning Town
Any links to William and Cecilia Harvey, children-William John B 1886 Vincent St., Maria 1888c, Mary Ann 1891c, Louisa 1893c, Richard 1894c, John 1896, Emily 1900.
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HUNT
- Canning Town
Seeking links to Robert and Mary Ann Hunt, children-Rose B.1868 Married Henry Huckle, John, Esther 1871 Bromley, bow, Henry 1876 west ham, Thomas 1877, William 1879 Canning Town, Rebecca 1902,Eliza 1885 Wouldham St. married William John Harvey.
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TAYLOR
- Canning Town
Seeking information on John and CINDERELLA Taylor. Lived at St. Johns Road, children- Charlotte Scott taylor 1875c, Mary Ann 1879 Canning town, FAMEBRIDGE b. 1880 19 York St. married Alfred Clerk, Louisa 1887, George 1889.
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Boughen
- Canning Town
My great grandparents, George Boughen (born 1859 Canning Town)and Louisa Florence Wilman (or King)(born c1861 St George E, Middlesex) had 14 children. Not all names are known by me, but I have the following...George (b 1879/80 Canning Town), Francis(b 1881 Canning Town) Elizabeth (Betty), Jack (John...who came to New Zealand early 1900s), Mary Ann (who married a Preen) and Harriet (who married a Thurston...my grandparents). I am desperate to find out more information about these people and their families. PLEASE can anyone help me?
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williams
- Canning Town
looking for descendants of David Williams, his daughter Elvira married Frank Buckley 1869
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holdrook
- Canning Town
I am looking for any information on the holdbrook family, especially John cornish holdbrook who was born in Canning Town around 1880.
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RICHES
- Canning Town
Looking for any information on the Riches family, most of which were born in Canning Town. Francis Riches m. Ellen Shaw, June 1881. They had seven children: Edwin 1882; Frank Elias P. 1883; William 1885; George 1887; Herbert 1889 (died young); Arthur 1892; Alfred George 1895. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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Lapslie
- Canning Town
Am looking for information about Henry Lapslie, born approx 1874, in Canning Town. Married Emma Mac/McDonald and had Emma Lapslie, born 1901, my grand mother.
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dean family
- Canning Town
i dont know if this may be a conection but in canningtown and surrounding area a singing duet by the name of collison and dean they are part of my familybut i have been unable to find out more on them
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Lee - Fry - Stokes
- Canning Town
I am looking for any Lee's in Canning Town, they were a gypsy family. My Fry family came from Canning Town/Custom House area. My Stokes came from Canning Town/Plaistow area.
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KING, HENDERSON, THWAITES, TWATT
- Canning Town
VICTORIA ANN HENDERSON born 1881 ALDGATE,(father PETER CHARLES HENDERSON),lived in BIDDER STREET as child. Married GEORGE KING in 1902,(son of JAMES KING 1848 NORTHAMPTON,this branch goes back to MATTHEW KING FROM BUSHMILLS CO. ANTRIM).GEORGE born 1876 POPLAR,also lived in Bidder st at time of marriage. They then moved to CHARD STREET.He was a deal porter, they had 13 children, she died 1917.My mother was one of their offspring,MARGARET FLORENCE KING BORN 1914, can you help me with others only have JAMES, CLARA & EDWIN, plus a possible GEORGE & VICTORIA ANN.? There was also JOHN THWAITES, Peters stepbrother living in Bidder st, they were both born in Lerwick Scotland.Their mother was ANN JEAN TWATT, have details of this branch back to HENDRY TWATT 1665.Please contact me if you want the details I have, regards Vita.
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