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James Cox
- Aldershot
My great grandad James Cox (born Cocks) commited suicde in Aldershot U.D. in 1896 I have just discovered this from his death certificte and would like to find out more, it also says he was a pensioner from The Royal Engineers.
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Beaumont/Aldershot Isolation Hospital
- Aldershot
In 1901 Staff Sergeant Charles Robert Beaumont of Royal Army Medical Corps was the Steward of of the Isolation Hospital at Aldershot Barracks.His wife Eliza (nee Rooksby) and son Charles Robert lived in the hospital with him. Any information of the Beaumonts or the Hospital would be welcome.
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Wiffen/Whiffen
- Aldershot
John Whiffen was a baker in Aldershot in 1891. He died before the 1901 census but his widow Maria lived on there as a dressmaker with several daughters and one son, Walter William. In an earlier census there had also been a son John Charles. Hoping to find connection with Charles Henderson who married Maria Whiffen, sister of John, and memories of Charles who was a City Missionary and Preacher in London c1891-1901. Thank you. Ivy.
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DOWNING LYSLE EDWARD
- Aldershot
Looking for relatives of Lysle b1911 he is my fathers step brother, I have a family mystery which his desendants may have the key. Or John Charles (Jack) His brother 4/12/1906.
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SMITH, JAMES
- Aldershot
I'M LOOKING FOR ANY DESCENDANTS OF JAMES SMITH (TALL ORDER I KNOW) FORMALLY I THINK FROM DUBLIN OR COULD BE OUTER VILLAGES. HE POSSIBLY WOULD HAVE BEEN BORN EARLY TO MIDDLE 18TH CENTURY. HE MARRIED A LUCY QUICK (DON'T KNOW IF THAT'S HER MAIDEN OR MARRIED NAME). BUT I KNOW THEY THEN MOVED TO ALDERSHOT HAMPSHIRE (LUCY COULD BE FROM EITHER IRELAND OR ALDERSHOT?) THEY HAD 4 CHILDREN THAT I KNOW OF, JAMES, RONALD, LUCY (KNOWN AS BIDDY),& CHRISTINE (MY MUM) SHE WAS BORN 1911, DON'T KNOW THE BIRTH DATES OF HER SIBLINGS.I KNOW ALL ABOUT THE CHIDREN OF MY MUM'S SIBLINGS, BUT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW IF THE PARENTS JAMES & LUCY HAD ANY FAMILY STILL AROUND.
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Alton Library
- Alton
Alton Library has the Victoria County History of Hampshire, trade directories, and back issues of the Alton Gazette. It has computer terminals and also sells the 1901 Census online vouchers. It is open from Monday to Saturday - closed all day Wednesday.
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FREDERICK CYRIL HARFIELD
- Alton
I am trying desperately to trace FREDERICK CYRIL HARFIELD. He was born in Ropely Road, Arlesford Hampshire UK. He was born sometime between 1900 and 1933. I know that he was living in Alton in the 1950's. Ultimately I would like to find where he lives now or records of his death if he has passed away, but all other details would also be gratefully received.
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PLOMER
- Alton
I would be very grateful if anyone can give me any info on EDWIN PLOMER he died in 1968/9. He was my grand-father. I know when he died there was a write up about him in the local paper, as he was a photographer/artist.
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Newman family
- Alton
I am looking for family from Alton, Hampshire from around 1830-1860. The name is double-barrelled and part of it is Newman. Unfortunately I don't know the other half. I should be grateful for any help please.Newman family
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Looking for family
- Alton
I am looking for a family that lives in Alto, Hampshire . Her name was Jeannette Sarah Newman. Please help our family in Canada. Thanks
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Corps
- Alton
I am researching the families of Corps residing in Alton Hampshire 1700-1900 and either side of these dates,and their movements after 1900
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beard family
- Alton
I am looking for any descendants from James Thomas Beard born in Gloucester in 1864 and who married Martha Knight at Alton in 1901.I know one daughter Alice married Frank Caswell in 1924 in Alton and their child Frederick married Kathleen Roberts in i952. Any information would be great.
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Arnold's from Alton
- Alton
Information sought regarding my Great Grandpartents, William Arnold and Emma Charlotte Arnold (formerly White) who were living in Alton in 1907. William Arnold was employed as a Coachman. Emma Charlotte White was born 08/05/1876 Stutton Suffolk. They had 2 daughters, Alice Annie Arnold (b. 09/07/1903 Alton) and Dorothy Margaret Arnold (b. 29/06/1907 Alton).
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Harry Clement Arnold
- Alton
Private PO/13839 Harry Clement Arnold Royal Marine Light Infantry died aged 29yrs on 26 November 1914 on board HMS Bulwark. The 15,000 ton battleship was embarking ammunition off Sheerness in Kent when it sufferred an internal explosion and sank without trace. There were only 12 survivors from a crew of between 700 and 800.
My relative was the son of William and Annie Arnold, of Holbourne and husband of Annie R A Arnold, of Victoria Road Alton. He is listed on the First World War Memorial outside the Curtis Museum in Alton and he is also remembered with honour at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
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Liz Green
- Alton
Hoping to find the whereabouts of Liz (Lizbeth) Green, now in her fifties, formerly of Alton and last heard of when working in the Great Western(?) Hotel Paddington London around early 1970s. Just an old friend, Cussy
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Richard Andrews
- Alton
Trying to find info on Richard Theodore Montague Andrews born c1888. His parents were William and Eliza(westbrook) and his brother was Frank William Westbrook Andrews.
His wife was Mary/Ann Duff and had 3 children, Charles, Nancy and Archie.
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Willis Heather
- Alton
Ernest Arthur Willis was born 20/12/1914 in Alton.
Parents, Sidney James and Kate (nee Heather)
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Thorp, John Pratt
- Alton
I am trying to find where John Pratt Thorp was born in about 1787. He died in Alton, Hampshire in 1829 aged 42. There are lots of Thorps in the area - I know he was not the John Thorp of Preston Candover. Suspect he may have been the one from East Meon but need proof.
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Emo family
- Alton
i am researching my family tree, which has a long history in this village. mostly they resided in Tanhouse Lane. i have traced back to 1782 but now need further help. if you can help me in my quest then please let me know.
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Seeking Delphine & Anita
- Alton
I am trying to find my cousins Delphine & Anita Bartlett. Anita married in St Margarets Catholic Church Alton in 1947. They would be in their 70s or 80s now. Grandchildren of Adelaide E NORGAARD nee CHAMBERS. Any clues most welcome Thank you Maureen
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Emo family in Alton/Rogate
- Alton
researching this family in Alton - especially Alfred Harry Emo son of Charles. Also Samuel Emo married Charlotte Pratt in Rogate, Sussex in 1809. Trying to find connection with Emo family of Alton.
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Venthams - Alton, Hants
- Alton
Looking for family ties with James Ventham b30.10.1971 married Charlotte Gates b 12.06.1793. Wld like to trace back to ?his father Thomas Ventham C1773 and grandfather Thomas Ventham C1736 and his wife Sarah Clapshaw C1736 all from Alton. James is my maternal gt.gt.gt grandfather. Many thanks for any info.
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Smith, Stacey families from Alton
- Alton
Peter SMITH m. Martha STACEY 23 Nov 1799 Binsted, near Alton. Their 9 children were baptised at Holybourne. Would like to make contact with anybody connected to these families.
Regards,
Gail
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Meachem
- Alton
Any information please relating to Henry Meachem b. 1870 London, His parents George & Elizabeth Meachem also had 3 other sons Edward, Moses & John & originated from Hampshire.
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Tamson/Nairn. Read
- Alton
Looking for information on Jessie Tamson who married George Thomas Read.1911 at Binsted Registration district Alton.At the time of her marriage Jessie was a widow her father was John Nairn . Georges father was William Read a Miller
Thanks for any help
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Tuersley
- Alton
Interested in the Tuersley family, especially THOMAS TUERSLEY and his wife BETHIA and their six sons who were all army men.
Thank you! Ivy
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george cyril bone
- Alton
iam searching my family tree & looking for any info on george cyril bone born 03/08/1909 died 02/06/1972 married millicent ivy hankin also any info on millicent ivy hankins mother or grandmother whos maiden name was diamond from newton valance alton hampshire
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caswell
- Alton
im looking for anyone with info on the caswell family in alton/farnham. is there a family out there called the beard family?
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Knight / Brown
- Alton
Anyone know about the above local Alton families? Walter Brown married Susan Amelia Knight in Alton Parish church 17th Jan 1914. Witnesses were Henry Richard Knight and Edith Margaret Moreton.
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Banks
- Alton
Looking for a Banks who may have been in Alton after 1904 and who used several forenames including Percy, Augustus, Frederick and Leonard.
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Windebank
- Alton
Seeking information on George Windebank, born 1781 and his son James, born 1804.
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Puflett, stokes
- Alverstoke
Robert Puflett married Sarah Stokes 18o9 at alverstoke. Children:John b 1829,Thomas,Goerge b 1819,Martha b 1821
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Raitt , Taylor, Thorpe, Shirley, Chubb, Portsea
- Alverstoke
Harriett RAITT b 1855 m David Glasier TAYLOR, Charles J A RAITT b 1825 m Harriett THORPE, James RAITT Master Mariner b 1788 m
*Sally CHUBB. Hollis THORPE b 1807 m Harriett COLLIS in 1832 in Warblington . Harriett COLLIS was b in Emsworth abouth 1810. Her mother Elizabeth was also born in Emsworth.
*Sally Chubb's parents William Chubb & Sarah PARRY(b c 1776 Glos.) married in Bridport 1790
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Hockin/g/s
- Alverstoke
James William HOCKIN, born in Portsea, lived in Alverstoke at time of 1891 & 1901 census where he worked as a tailor. He was married to Sarah Goble of Portsea and they had a large family.
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Family Research
- Alverstoke
I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have information on the following families in the Gosport area: Albray; Callahan; Yelland. Many thanks in advance, Jon Nixey
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Huish Family
- Alverstoke
I am researching the Huish family some of whom were sea captains, some in the Royal Navy and some with the East India Co, based in the Portsmouth, Gosport, Alverstoke area of Hants. I understand from old wills that there was a family burial vault in St Thomas's Church, Portsmouth which is now Portsmouth Cathedral. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knows anything about the Huish family and whether or not the resting place of some of the family is still visible in the Cathedral.
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Diddams
- Alverstoke
Looking for Richard, John and William Diddams born in Bursledon but they might have moved here. Note different spelling of surname.
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Colverson
- Alverstoke
Samuel Colverson born Alverstoke mid 1861, married Edith Lake c1881 in Southampton. Any info gratefully received.
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Kendell
- Alverstoke
George Charles Kendell born 1873?
Frederick John Kendell born 1875?
Can anyone assist somebody new to the hobby?
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Abraham
- Alverstoke
Any information required on families with the surname of Abraham in Alverstoke or Gosport, Hampshire.
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colverson
- Alverstoke
my great great grandparents were samuel colverson and edith lake. I am living in Australia. I have info
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CHURCHER-Emanuel
- Alverstoke
Am looking for more detail of parents of Emanuel Churcher.b.1821; Father -John, mother- 'Nancy'? Nancy could be Ann? Emanuel lived at Bridgmary.
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Ansell
- Alverstoke
William Ansell married Fanny Windsor(formerly Wallage) in 1858 in Alverstoke but lived in Gosport. William was a marine and the family moved to Birmingham. William and Fanny had 4 children, Martha (from whom I'm descended), Anna, Richard and Amey. Would love to hear from any descendents
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