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Hampshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Wilkins - Millbrook
Charles Debden WILKINS was born at Melbrook, HAM. in 1838 according to his New Zealand marriage certificate where he was described as a carpenter.I am interested in who his parents were and wonder about the use of "Debden" as a christian name. His mother, perhaps?

DAY FAMILY of Southampton - Millbrook
My great grandmother was Annie Day, born c.1854 in Millbrook, Southampton, daughter of Joseph Day. I have a great deal of information about her descendants which I am happy to share, and would be very grateful if anyone is able to help me research her family.

Nichol 'Nick' Wallace Hunt - Millbrook
Hi, I'm looking for information about my grand father & his family. 'Nick' was born in Millbrook (we believe) on the 29th march 1912.He was married to Lilian 'Lil' Frances Hunt (nee: Spencer)His fathers name was George Harold Hunt. His mother came from Greenock, scotland. Her name was Jeannie grieves Hunt (nee. Holman).They were married in Glasgow 1875 - I'm totally new to this & have no idea where to go next. This is all the info my mother has. Her name is Joyce lilian - their only child. Hope someone out there can help :o) Thanks Sue

Gritts of Hampshire - Millbrook
William Gritt b c 1805 married Eliza and lived in and around Shirley and Millbrook. He was a hawker but many of the extended family were chimney sweeps. Looking for any information about any of them.

FOSTER Margaret - Millbrook
Looking for any information on Margaret Foster b.c.1775 probably at Millbrook, Southampton. She married George Ingram b.1775 Salisbury at Millbrook 4 August 1812.

Mousehole Lane, Millbrook - Millbrook
My grandfather was born in the cottages now under the Tesco carpark. Can anybody help with pictures and the Page family. circ 1900

Blake/Young - Millbrook
I am researching the family of Henry blake (groom) and Stephen Young (pork butcher). Both families lived in Millbrook in the 1860s. Particularly interested to find info about Florence Blake. She was the granddaughter of these 2 men and born c1887

Bell Spa Court - Millbrook
My greatgrandfathers home was in Bell Spa Court. Millbrook. Can anyone tell me if it still exists and if not what is there now?

BRIGGS - Millbrook
Searching for parents of John Briggs born ca 1705 and living at Millbrook,Southampton. Said to have taken part in 1745 rebellion

Denton-Cox - Millbrook
I am researching the Denton-Cox family which may also be recorded as Cox. I am particularly interested in Albert and his wife Ellen Jane (formerly Lockyer). Albert was the son of George and Clarissa who Left Abingdon for Millbrook in 1863. Ellen Jane is rumoured to have left her husband and Albert is said to have died around 1936. The family were originally curriers.

Dorothy Rushworth nee Beare - Millbrook
My Auntie left southampton to Australia i think about 1947-50 probably by ship with her Husband Les E Rushworth and 4 Boys Antony 1947, Michael 1935,Patrick 1936,Robert 1937.She ended up in NSW and Married i think to A Bert Blomar and lived in a retirement home Emmaus village Hostel NSW then Had a leg aputated and died not long after around 1995i spoke to her just before she went down to surgery have have not heard of her since,i have tried looking for her residence on the net ,a people search but nothing has any one any ideas what to try next could she have been buried in Sydney? how do i look ?Please help thanks David

Traveller's Joy -milton - Milton zz
I am interested in any information regarding the Traveller's Joy Inn, Milton on the island of Portsea particlarly if it relates to the SAVAGE family. Thomas Savage ran the inn in the 1820s and it seems that Savage's had a connection with the inn forat least another 20 years.

Cox/Prince - Milton zz
Looking for any Cox's or Prince's before 1800 in Milton

The Comptons Of Minstead - Minstead
The Comptons of Minstead go back to Sir Thomas Compton, younger brother of William 1st Earl of Northumberland.Any other Comptons around from Hampshire? See Burk's Landed Gentry 1952 ed. page 508

Woods Phillips -- Minstead - Minstead
Looking for ancestors and family of James Woods, b Lyndhurst around 1782. James d 1849 aged 73 (so b. abt 1776) according to his tombstone, but the only James Woods b in Lyndhurst is s/o Robert Woods and Mary Philips, b 1782. Is this the right family? What is the connection between Frances and James? Robert and Mary were married in Minstead in 1770 and they had 6 daughters as well as James.

BROOMFIELD - Minstead
Trying to establish a link between my Grandmother, Ada Minnie BROOMFIELD,(1867/8 - 1943) and John Broomfield/Bromfield b. abt. 1645/50, died 1705. Majority of the family born and lived in Minstead.

Edwin Loder - Minstead
My g.g.grandfather Edwin Loder m. Anne Bundy in Minstead in 1840 they had at least three children, Charles, Sarah and John. Does anyone know where they lived or what Edwins occupation might have been? Any info much appreciated.

Augustus Charles Wyatt - Minstead
I am looking for details about Wyatt, he was born in London about 1863 and a good watercolour artist. He married Kathleen Sapwell in the parish Church 1899 and one the witnesses was Frederick Golden Short also famous local landscape artist. He lived in Mill House Minstead, had a son Kenneth born there. I am interested in how long he lived in the district and any useful info. Many thanks, Marion

Minstead area - Minstead
I'm trying to find someone who is researching the family of Joseph Loader married to Ursula Roud or Hursley Rond. They lived at West Wellow, close to Minstead and Bramshaw. In the 1881 Census the family were at Berchinwood Farm West Wellow. Trying to trace their son Lewis Loader b 1870 who was a Police Constable in London as shown in the 1901 Census, married to Emily Charlotte Coxhead (born Newport Isle of Wight), they had 2 children shown in the 1901 Census. Any help appreciated.

GOLDEN Nathaniel and James - Minstead
Nathaniel was baptised 6/7/1783 in Hordle, Hampshire and James 5/1/1776 in Boldre Hampshire. Both sons of spinster Ann Golden. Sometimes surname spelled Golding and Goulding. Any knowledge of Ann's parents would be appreciated.

william and charity walton - Minstead
m 1739. Any info. on his siblings or parents appreciated. All their children were b Lyndhurst, as were subsequent generations.

Halloday Family - Minstead
My 4 x great grandmother Ann Halloday was born in Minstead in 1760 and married there in 1781 to Edward Cheyney. She was the daughter of John and Anne Halloday (nee Lock). John was a churchwarden at All Saints Church, Minstead and in March 1779 he signed an agreement to hang three bells in the tower at Minstead. John and Anne also had a daughter Sarah born about 1767 and a son John born about 1769. I would be really pleased to hear from anyone who has connections, or knows anything about this family.

charles jones - Minstead
looking for the parents of charles jones born minstead 1803. his wife was rebecca with children were mary, ruth, rebecca,george and charles.living atnew soun minstead in 1861 he was a yeoman.any information gratfull.conected to brusher(harry) mills family

rebecca hiscock - Minstead
looking for grandparents and greatgrandparents of rebecca hiscock born 1803minstead her parents were george hiscock1771minstead and sarah.later on rebecca1803. went on to marry charles jones and had children mary,ruth,jane,rebecca,john,1843and george.any infomation would be welcombe.

john soffe - Minstead
looking for grandparents and great grandparents of john soffe1795 parents were joseph soffe1761 and martha whitehorn.later on john soffe1795(woodside)minstead married rebecca gain.had jane,charles, ann etc.any imformation welcombe.

BROOMFIELD/BROMFIELD - Minstead
Hi, Researching the Broomfield/Bromfield family who originate from the New Forest area. Connections with Minstead go back to my 8th Great Grandfather John Bromfield (1650-1705) who had 5 children - William, Thomas, John, Elizabeth and Margaret. My line descends from his son William Bromfield (b.1670) & Mary Jarvis then to Robert Bromfield (b.1704) & Susan, then Matthew Bromfield (b.1740) & Mary Axford. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Charles Jones - Minstead
b abt 1803, Minstead m Rebecca, b abt 1803 Minstead - children (from 1861 census) Sarah Charles John, - trying to verify if this was Mathew's brother. Father Thomas b abt 1778 m Ann b abt 1785

Knowltons - Minstead
Does anyone have any info on Catherine Knowlton b. 1730 believe she may have had a brother Richard b. around the same time. Am looking for their parents, etc.

Maria Kent - Monk Sherborne
Maria Kent married at Monk Sherborne in 1837, to George Palmer of Basingstoke. Her parents were David and Phoebe Kent Any details about her grandparents, please.

White Lion - Monk Sherborne
Trying to find whereabouts of his pub, owned by the Leavey family in the 1800s. Is it the same pub which later became The Mole?

Tiller - Moordown
I am looking for info about Henry Tiller (bn abt 1829 Wimborne, m Eliza Hayter) who had a number of children (Thomas, George and Samuel plus at least 3 daughters), born in Moordown or Holdenhurst. Who were his parents, etc?

Complin - Morestead Farm - Morestead
Would be interested in any information on Morestead Farm. My g-g-g-grandfather John COMPLIN born 1802 Tichborne s/o William & Sarah COMPLIN (nee ADAMS), died 14 Feb 1837 Morestead, lived at Morestead Farm. He owned some of the land and leased some from the Bishop of Winchester (according to his will) and his occupation was Farmer Yeoman. Does Morestead Farm still exist?

Sweetzer - Mortimer West End
Daniel Sweetzer b 1847, Carpenter, m Ellen Ford 1869, Father was George Sweetzer. Help with lineage as there are many Georges of approx same age in Mortimer area but think his father was George m Martha Whistler

Fox - Mottisfont
John James Fox born 1803.wife Mary Ann Jepson born c 1807 Middlesex I have Fox family from this area back to 1680

Hurst family - Mottisfont
Does anyone have any details of the Hurst families that lived Mottisfont, Romsey, Broughton areas in late 1700 , early 1800's Thanks

SILLENCE FAMILY FROM SPEARYWELL LANE MOTTISFONT - Mottisfont
We have details of the Sillences back to 1806 but it gets a little confusing with so many Robert Sillences! Does any one else have details about this family so we can compare info,especially before 1806? Thanks very much

baker - Mottisfont
does anyone have any information on george baker b.1834 mottisfont wife jane.b,1833 southampton, his mother sussannah baker.b1801 combe bissett wilts. trying to find the name of his father. and place of marriages.

thomas mills - Mottisfont
looking for parents of thomas mills born 1804 mottisfont hampshire he married ann stote of lyndhurst.there son was harry(brusher)millsborn emery down lyndhurst.any imformation gratfull.

Berry's Pond - Mottisfont
Has anyone heard of Berry's Pond in Mottisfont. Is it just a pond or were there buildings there where my relative (surname Olden) could have been a servant at the beginning of the 1900s.

barham-day - Mottisfont
Any information on the Barham family before 1780 would be appreciated, Anne

Eliza Fanny Morris - Mottistone
On 1861 census Eliza Fanny was 1yr old with her siblings George, Emma, Sarah Anne. She had 3 illigitimate children (father not known) and all lived with her parents William (from Mottistone)and Harriet at THORN PL, ST. LAWRENCE VILLAGE and Whitwell on the Isle of Wight. When she was about 30 years she seems to have disappeared. One of her children was my Grandfather who became a policeman and eventually resided at Wickham Nr Fareham Hants. Her siblings were George, Emma and Sarah Anne. Did she die? or marry? Are there any descendants of her other children who may still be living on the Island and have any information to help me in my search?.

Wheeler family - Nately Scures
I am looking for any information of Charles & Sarah Wheeler who lived in Hook Street Nately Scures through 1851-1881 censues. They had daughter Lucy and son John. Lucy baptised at Nately Scures 1839. There appears to be two Charles Wheelers in the area. It states on census Charles born Heckfield. Does anyone know of this family. Lucy Wheeler married Robert Appleton. Thankyou

Bookers - Neatham
Looking for information or descendants of Emma and George Booker who married 25 December 1860.

LANE - Nether Wallop
Any information please on Stafford Moore LANE. The son of Stafford Moore LANE Snr and Louisa nee FUTCHER, Stafford was born in the Devizes area of wilts in 1859. He had four older sisters, all born Swallowcliffe, Wilts. In both the 1881 & 1901 census he is found (unmarried) at the Racing Stables of John DAY at Nether Wallop, Hants.

Jackman Family - Nether Wallop
Any information on the Jackman family, traced back to Benjamin Jackman who married Dorothy Chittie 21st September 1657 and his brother William Jackman who married Cahterin Broads 6th July 1657.

Gilbert - Nether Wallop
Searching for ancestors of Henry George Gilbert, son of Joseph and Phoebe Gilbert, born at Nether Wallop in 1837. I have seen evidence that the great grandfather of Sir W.S. Gilbert, Playwright came from the same village, and would like to see if there is a link.

Strong - Netley
John Strong 1823 s/o Isaac and Ann nee Clifft

Gale, Young - New Alresford
My 2xGreat Grandfather, Aaron GALE b1803, married Elizabeth YOUNG c1825. They had 7 (that I know of for certain)children. They immigrated to Tasmania, Australia, in 1853, leaving their 3 eldest daughters: Elizabeth GALE who married Matthew H. MOSS.Jane GALE who married William N. HULBERT. Ellen GALE who married David VINCENT. My Great Grandmother was their 4th daughter, Emily GALE was one of their 4 children who immigrated with them The 3 elder children were born in Eldon, Kings Somborne. If you think there may be a link, please feel free to get in contact :-) Merry Christmas

Gale - New Alresford
I am descended from Edmund Gale b 1779 Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hants. Sons down the line are William, Digby William, Digby William, Ewart Edmund William my Grandfather. Digby William came to Australia with 7 children. I have much infor on this family.

FREDERICK CYRIL HARFIELD - New Alresford
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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