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W F Trump
- Bristol
I'm trying to track down W F Trump of Bristol or area surrounding. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. I simply own a car he first bought in 1965and would love to find out some of it's history. Thanks in advance. Adam
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Onesiphorus Norman
- Bristol
looking for any information on Onesiphorus Norman of Bristol. Born possibly early 1700's.
married to Sarah. Father of Richard.
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Risca,Monmouthshire and totterdown,Bristol
- Bristol
please can you help looking for information regarding Philip Charles Gibson,born aug 1870 believed to have a daughter in the Bristol area,Philip lived in Monmouthshire, Risca for a couple of years died 1942 in totterdown bristol any informstion would be very welcomed.
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HENRY NOBLE
- Bristol
Henry Noble br 1838. On 1861 census father James 1796, mother Elizabeth 1796. St Philip& St Jacob, Gloucestershire. By 1881 census Henry is living at Cripplegate with wife Eliza and two children. His occupation listed as Baker. My research interest is dau Elizabeth Sarah Rufus nee Noble 1858-1892,last add Hoxton,london
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Hallin
- Bristol
info on Hallins of bristol
Thomas hallin born 1818.Farrier Royal marines.married Maria cordoroy in Portsmouth.Thomas died in Portsmouth.Any other Hallins still living in Bristol who could be connected?
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Smith - looking for info.
- Bristol
I am looking for information on some relatives that I believe came from Bristol. Their names are Donald and Ada Smith, these names I got from the back of a photograph. Their son is named William Smith (possibly a middle name of Daniel) and according to the Saint John, NB, Canadian census of 1911 William came to Saint John in 1897, he was born in 1872 and married an Ada Reid. I believe that Ada's parents were Mary (Boyd?) and Gideon (Andrew?).
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Alfred Coles
- Bristol
Alfred Coles, born 1811 at Shoreditch, London, son of James George and Elizabeth Coles, married Maria Hoy, nee Wallis, in 1843 at Bristol, had 2 children: Jane born 1845 and Elizabeth born 1848 at Clifton, Bristol. Widowed in 1848?, remarried to Sarah Timothy Jamieson, nee Fiford, born Portsea, in 1850 at Bristol, and had 2 further children: Emily born 1851 and Charles Alfred born 1855 at Clifton. Lived at 29 Conduit Place, Bristol in 1861; 112 Upper St Michaels Hill, Bristol in 1871. Moved from Bristol to Roath, Glamorganshire between 1871 and 1881; at 92 Elm Street, Roath in 1881 census. Alfred died at Roath in 1884, and Sarah died 1889. Would appreciate any further information.
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Curtis from Bristol and Chewstoke
- Bristol
Do you have any connection with the Curtis family from Bristol from 1800 - 1880?
My Henry Curtis was born about 1804 in St Philips and St Jacobs Bristol Parish. He married Elizabeth Davis, and was the landlord of the Steam Engine Public House in Bristol in the 1850s and 1860s. They lived in Avon Street, and Gas Lane. Looking forward to hearing from you if you have any information on the above.
Thanks
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John Hill, Bristol
- Bristol
John Hill was born 1813 (est) in Bristol.He was married to Jane Thomas in London in 1834 and they had two children, John and Elizabeth. He was residing in Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1855. He was a Bootmaker in London and in N.Z.
I would really like to know more about where he lived in Bristol, the names of his parents and any other relevant info.
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Bristol and Cornwall
- Bristol
Hello
I am trying to trace my great grandmother Albertina Phelps (had a sister Blanche who married a Frederick Cotter) believed to be from Cornwall, UK and born December 1874. She lived at 3 Clarence Place, Kingsdown Bristol c1915 and then Portland Cottage, Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol 8 and had four children, Sidney (my grandfather) b1895, Lillian Blanche b c1901, George b? and Gladys Evelyn b1910. She married George Watts (maybe from Wiltshire). I can find no trace at in the UK census lists. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
Garry
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griffith family
- Bristol
DANIEL GRIFFITH baptised 25/12/1803 ,st.john the baptist, bristol.
parents BENJAMIN and ELIZABETH
were there any other children of benjamin and liz ?
any info on this family, daniel married in soho 1826
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George Taylor Mills- Mills lemonade
- Bristol
I am looking for information about Geroge Taylor Mills who, I think, at one time owned the Mills lemonade factory near the Bristol tramway teminus . He was born in 1823 and married to Elizabett(?). The only census reference I can find to him is in the 1891 census when he is described as a retired mineral water manufacturer. My family is descended through his son Henry Mills, who was an 'articled water maker'
Any information on the Mills family or the lemonade fatory would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Nicola
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Angle/Rex
- Bristol
Am looking for parents of jane Angle born 1822 Bristol, marr Charles Rex in 1840 of Dundry. Betty
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Lyon
- Bristol
James Lyon born in Jamaica 1790 lived at Clifton,Bristol 1818 to 1852. Married Frances Mary Kemp b. London 1797, daughter of Mathew Kemp of London Cornhill. The children were Samuel b.1818. Mary Elizabeth b.1821 and two others. I am interested to hear of any one else with these names in there family tree.
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Kemp
- Bristol
Ebenezer Chapman Kemp b.1772 Calcutta. Daughter Anne Rice Kemp married Samuel John Lyon 1845 in Bristol. Anne Rice Kemp was born in 1821 in Calcutta. I would like to hear from anyone researching the family
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William Andrews and Wife Mary
- Bristol
Seeking information for William and Mary Andrews who resided in Redcross St Bristol in the early and mid 1800,s.They had 4 sons: William,Thomas,James and John.Are you related,if so,send a message.
Regards.
David.
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Jefferies-Jeffries-Jefferys
- Bristol
looking for any information on parents & or siblings of my g.g. grandfather James Benjamin Jefferies born Clifton Bristol 1832. Married g.g.grandmother at Bunderburg Qld Australia 1879.
Faye
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Okey Davies
- Bristol
John Thomas Davies,was a Llanarthne, Carms. lad made good after he moved to London and became a licensed victualler. He married an Amelia Okey, b Bristol 1859 in St Pamcras, 1880. There was a Tom Okey at my grandfather Davies' funeral in 1963. Any Okeys or Davies of Llanarthne about?
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Richard Luke Barry
- Bristol
Hi,I'm looking for any information on Richard Luke Barry born 1826/28 Bristol to Richard and Jane (no maiden name known) he was sent to Western Australia as a convict, I'm not sure but I think I saw an address for him 15 Christmas St Bristol he was sent sentenced 1849 and arrived in W.A. 1851. Any info would be greatly accepted.
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Charles Llewelyn Ivens
- Bristol
Looking for connections with Charles Llewelyn Ivens born in Clifton,Bristol in 1854. He was vicar of Emmanuel Church, Leeds and married his wife, Alice Rayner, 21.09.1883. He was the son of Charles Fettiplace Ivens and Henrietta Louisa. He was living in the Bristol area at the 1861 and 1871 census records, in 1881 was living in Leeds and was the vicar of Emmanuel Church. In 1891 and 1901 he was living in Sowerby Bridge and was the vicar of Christ Church.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ann
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Quin Family
- Bristol
Looking for informatin on Hilda May Quin Lived in
Hotwells Bristol DOB 1905
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Chubb,Davis,Poulter
- Bristol
My line-John Chubb(Dock Master-Bristol),had a daughter named Lydia.Lydia married Thos.Davis(Bristol),they had a daughter named Diana Chubb Davis.Diana Chubb Davis married Thomas Poulter(Poulter & Son Station.)They had a daughter,Lydia (b.1846),married Thomas JESSAP Hancock. My direct descendant is Lydia Hancock.Thomas was the son of Walter Brown Hancock,and Anne Jessap-children of Walter and Anne included Sarah(1832),Mary(1837),Walter Fisher Hancock (1837-1854),George (Oct.1839,d.10 weeks of age),(2nd)George(1841),Thomas Jessap(1843),Robert Millington Hancock(1850).Thomas Jessap disappeared @1900,and we've been looking for him,for many years.Have never found a trace of Thomas.Would love to hear from any of the descendants of Walter (Brown) and Anne (Jessap) Hancock.It's been a mystery,for so long,that any connections that I can make would be wonderful.Thanks.
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ROOKE
- Bristol
TRYING TO FIND RAYMOND ROOKE. HE MARRIED IN BRISTOL IN 1965. I THINK HE WAS IN THE FORCES.
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.
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Baker
- Bristol
Baker family looking for information on Joseph Baker born in Bristol 1768. Married Elizabeth Weyermann in 1797. Joseph served in the navy and died in 1817 at Presteigne, Radnor.
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Hannah and Joel Langdon Lewis
- Bristol
Hi Im looking for any information on Joel Langdon Lewis married to Hannah Highman Bailey in Bristol and they had about 13 children. Some of the names were Robert William Thomas Lewis (my great great grandfather), Hannah Lavinia Lewis, Madilda Lewis, Amelia Lewis, Harriet Lewis, albert Lewis, Edward Lewis, Walter Lewis & Joel Langdon Lewis. They lived in Bristol and a few of the children were born in West Harptree and Clifton between 1847 -1865. My grandfather Robert married Emily Abbott in 1880 Shorditch, London. He had 13 children (12 girls and 1 boy also called Robert). Please feel free to contact me if you recognise any of this information.
Cheryl
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WIDGERY FAMILY
- Bristol
Iam looking for the family of John Widgery b.c1816 Bristol m. caroline lowb. c 1820 3 known children Emily,Frederick,William emigrated to NZ c. 1860s.
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WALKER
- Bristol
I am looking for any connection to Thomas Walker b.1840 Bristol. Believed to have emigrated to N.Z. in 1860s with family members m Emily Caroline Widgery in NZ. Thought to both have come out on same ship.
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ADA VEAL - CLIFTON- BRISTOL
- Bristol
I am looking for my greatmother ADA VEAL she was born in the Clifton area. She married CHARLES NICHOLLS in 1884 at the Bristol registry office. They had ll children in all 5 were born in the Bristol Area. Which is where they living in 1891 census. 1 in Weston Super Mare and 5 were born in London. Where they were living in the 1901 census.
If anyone has any information about ADA VEAL I would be very grateful.
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CHARLES NICHOLLS-THORNBURY BRISTOL
- Bristol
I am looking for my great grandfather CHARLES NICHOLLS he was born in 1863 in THORNBURY, BRISTOL according to the 1891 & 1901 census. I have not been able to find him on any other census or find a birth record for him. He married ADA VEAL at Bristol Registry Office on the 24th August 1884. They had 5 children when they lived in Bristol, 1 in Weston Super Mare and another 5 when they moved to London.
I have found a CHARLES NICHOLLS in the 1881 census in a "Boys Home" 8 Broad Plain St Pauls & St Jacob OUT, Bristol, but I am unable to find out anything about the Boys Home.
If anyone can Please help me with any information on Charles Nicholls or the Boys Home I would be very grateful.
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Looking for John Reynolds of Bristol
- Bristol
Looking for John Reynolds that married Elizabeth MOssom (daughter of Rev David Mossom). Below is her tombstone. She was born about 1722 - 1724
St. Peter's Parish Church, New Kent County, VA.
HERE
Lies interred the Body of
ELIZABETH, wife of Mr JOHN
REYNOLDS, of the City of Briftol
Marriner, & Daughter of the Revd
Mr DAVID MOSSOM Rector of this
Parifh, She Departed this Life
December the 24th 1754
Aged 30 years
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Hawkins Bristol UK
- Bristol
Looking for information on George Hawkins b. 1822 Bristol parents Joseph (occ. sailor) and Caroline. Emigrated to Australia and married Margaret Sheehy in Jan 1857 Ballarat Victoria. Was previously married and had 4 children by this marriage. Any info on the first marriage or George's parents appreciated.
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Henry Crease/Creese
- Bristol
Looking for any information on Henry Crease/Creese in Bristol.Wife Eliza and daughter Mary Ann who was baptised at St. Philip and St. Jacob 1835.Henry was a farrier and at this time is down as living at the Dings.Had died by 1841 as wife and child are in the Forest of Dean and Eliza was a widow.Would appreciate any information any one might have.
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Palmer
- Bristol
Looking for Laura Rose Palmer (nee Loxley) who married William Palmer 1896 GRO Bedminster. 1901 census shows them with 2 children, Winifred & Reginald in Bedminster area.
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LOXLEY
- Bristol
LOXLEY: Looking for details of Jessie Loxley born 1879 in Castlebar, Eire. On 1901 census he is shown living with sister, Rose Palmer in Bedminster.
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bristol
- Bristol
looking for any tyler born 1800-1900 born and lived in frenchay, stapleton, bristol and surrounding areas
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CALEB HISCOX
- Bristol
Looking for birth of Caleb Hiscox c1800 in Bristol. He has been found on census in Dudley, Worcs, with family.
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Reed, Charles Henry
- Bristol
Charles Henry Reed worked as a porter at the Talbot Hotel, Bristol at the time of his marriage in 1916, he had been wounded and discharged from the Devonshire regiment, with a metal plate in his head. His father, James Reed was listed as a soldier. Charles H disappeared in about 1918, his wife never heard from him again, his son never knew him. At the time it was thought that he had gone back to the army. Leaving his wife in Reading. Looking for clues.
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HOCHEE or GEORGE
- Bristol
Any details re- the Hochee family, James Hochee a Surgeon in London & Emma whose daughter, Florence Emma Hochee born in Finchley in 1872 married John Clement GEORGE, born in Stoke Prior in 1846. They married on 3rd June 1919, Clement was 26 years older and subsequently died within 2 years of their marriage. They lived in the Clifton area of Bristol. Any info. on either would be appreciated.
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Alsop
- Bristol
Hello. my husband had been working on a house and found a flyer under the floorboards. It says Alsop & Son Complete House Furnishings. This shop is advertised as being in Broadmead and Lower Unions Street - the trams stop right outside!! Is there any Alsop's out there that know of relations who ran such a shop. I can send you a picture of this flyer. I don't know the date the shop was there but have asked a couple of local historians.
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William Vaughan Jenkins
- Bristol
Does anyone know anything about:
William Vaughan Jenkins dob 23.07.1871 - father George Jenkins, mother Elizabeth Jenkins formerly Vaughan. The address was 14 Clifton Place Bristol in the sub district of Saint Philip and Jacob.
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Richards, Joseph
- Bristol
Children of Joseph Richards, born between 1848 and 1868 in Bristol - Frederick R., Samuel W., Arthur J., Emily A., Florence H., Ada M., Frank George, and Ernest. Any information about the future of these children will be gratefully received.
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Ellen Green
- Bristol
Trying to find information on Ellen Green who was born in Bristol about 1865. Ellen who went by the name of Nellie had a sister called Polly. Ellen/Nellie married Henry Hill of Cardiff where she died in 1947.
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Watts Family
- Bristol
Hello I am trying to trace my great grandfather George Watts b 1876 d1939 (painter and decorator, believed from Wiltshire) he married Albertina Philp (who had a sister Ada Blanche (married Frederick Cotter) believed to be from Lanteglos, Cornwall and born December 1874. They lived at 3 Clarence Place, Kingsdown Bristol c1915 and then Portland Cottage, Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol 8 and had four children, Sidney (my grandfather, who married Rose Bladwin) b1895, Lillian Blanche b c1901, George b1905? and Gladys Evelyn b1910.
The son George had a son Brian Watts who I believe may still be living and in Bristol. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Garry
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Turner Family in Bristol
- Bristol
William and Esther Turner's daughter Edith was born in 1874. She was 7 years old in 1881 census when the family lived in St. Pauls. However she cannot be found in 1891 although only 17. The rest of the family were still living in London Road until 1918. Also searching for descendants of David Jesse Turner in Fishponds Road, Bristol.
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Smith Redcliff William
- Bristol
Born 1862 in Bristol. He married elizabeth Rundle in
1897 in Bristol. The son of Robert William and Elizabeth Selina Candy Smith.
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Elizabeth Unk
- Bristol
Elizabeth unk was born in Bristol Avon 1812c married William Knight. Has anyone any information about this person. Regards Carol
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Parker
- Bristol
Searching anyone connected to Walter, Ella and Henry Parker who were in the Muller Orphanage, Bristol for apx 10 years in the 1880's. Walter was alive in 1936 as he attended an aunt's funeral in Bexhill. Ella later lived in London and believed married Robert Robson in the vMedway area.
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Robert Suxpitch Carter
- Bristol
Looking for info of Robert Suxpitch Carter whose father was Thomas Carter & Charlotte Carter nee Whittle of East Budleigh 1826. Thomas & Charlotte had 13 children all of who survived? One of whom was Robert. Anybody else out there related to any of these children.
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