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Hertfordshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Worboys - Ashwell
I am interested in information about the Worboys family. My gr gr gr grandfather James Worboys was born here c 1814. He married Mary from Steeple Morden, Cambs and they lived there, but I know nothing about his origins.

GOODCHILD - Ashwell
Descendant of Goodchild family from Ashwell. I have copies of the parish registers and willing to help anyone. Would also appreciated any further information on the Family. Thanks

Thomas Saunder Charter - Ashwell
I am looking for any relatives of Thomas Saunder Charter born in Ashwell about 1834.

Goodchild - Ashwell
My husband is descended from the Goodchild family. His great-grandfather was Thomas Goodchild born in Ashwell in 1851, son of Emily Goodchild.

John Spencer and Simon White - Aston
Looking for the ancestors of John Spencer b. Aston,Herts 1802 d.Radlett,Herts 1884 and Simon White b.Aston circa 1786.John married Simon's daughter Elizabeth White 8th June 1833.John is my gg grandfather and Simon my ggg grandfather.Any information however small will be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Peter L.

Aston End - Aston End
Emma Pate was born here about 1849. Married Henry Bennett in Aston 1875. Both moved to Worcestershire around 1877. Does anyone know the surname PATE?

Males - Ayot St Peter
looking for information regarding the Males family William and Mary and their children john born 1831 Thomas born 1833 (later emigrated to Australia) and Emma born 1836

Looking for McIIvaine family info - Ayres End
Has anyone herd of the family name McIIvaine from Ayre Ireland? I am not sure what area of Ayre they come from. Can anyone tell me how large the Ayre area is?

Walker family - Baldock - Baldock
I have researched my family of Walker back to Baldock, 1660, have knowledge of the name being in the town in the 1580's, Vicar in 1410 was a Walker too. I am seeking to find how far back the Pirton Walkers can be traced and to see if we can get thetwo families back to a common root.

STEER & WYLIE in Baldock - Baldock
My great great parents are William STEER born c1820 place unknown, and Ann WYLIE born c1831 Baldock. They married in Baldock on 20 August 1856 and within a few years had moved to Hastings, Sussex. I have some information on the Wylie's but absolutely nothing on the Steer's, so any information would be welcomed. William Steer's father was also named William, and was a Painter & Glazier. I now know from a DNA test that my William is connected to a STEER family from Gravesend, Kent, and also further back to the STEER's from the area of East Kent, West Surrey, and no doubt North Sussex, as all three counties meet and there are many Steer families. I am now looking into families of that area.

William PATE/Ann SQUIRES - Baldock
William PATE married Ann SQUIRES in Baldock 12/1/1786. I'm descended from their daughter Sarah chr Baldock 30/6/1805. William may be the son of Thomas PATE and Mary BIDNAL or Thomas PATE and Anne SHATBOLT. Can anyone take this branch of my family back farther?

Ann SQUIRES - Baldock
Ann SQUIRES married William PATE in Baldock on 12/1/1786. I can't find any other SQUIRES in the area. Does anyone know where she came from?

EDWARDS and HARRIS 1800's - Baldock
Emma EDWARDS married my 2 x great grandfather Nathan HARRIS in 1856 in Baldock. They were living in Little Hadham in 1859 when their son William was born. Please get in touch if you are researching this family.

Pate and James Family in Baldock. - Baldock
My ancestors John Pate and Mary Ann James came from Baldock. Do you have the names Pate or James in your family tree? Maybe we can exchange information.

Roberts, Twyman, Martin, Whiltshire - Baldock
Arthur Roberts 1887-1979 had two brothers Charles and Earnest and a sister Iris (when married became Martin). Arthur married Lydia Twyman 1897-1934 they had two children Ronald 1918-2005 who died last week and Eileen 1921-2002 my mother who died Jan 02. My great grandparents lived in Baldock and there is a cousin of Arthur called Samuel who D1956, he married Rose who D1955 they had 3 children Margaret, Eva and Ernest. Margaret and Earnest moved to Royston, Eva died a spinster in 1952 from appendix. Margaret married she became a Whiltshire do you have any info to help me trace my family?

Lee - Baldock
I am looking for any information about Joshua Lee born in 1831 in Baldock, Herts. I believe his parents to be Richard and Sarah Lee.

Taylor -Baldock - Baldock
Trying to find info about Elizabeth Taylor- widow on all available census records- born c1796 and died c1875. No idea to whom she was married.Three daughters that I am aware of - Susannah born 1827 married William Campkin (Born Clothall), Catherine and Sarah.

Ellis-Emily - Baldock
Info. needed on Emily Ellis, born 18/9/1863 at ?Weston, Baldock Herts. Mother Susannah - no named father.

Scoot Family - Baldock
I am trying to find the maiden name of my GG Grandmother Martha (b:1857 Baldock) who was married to Thomas Scoot. They lived at Turnpike Road, Baldock and had many children. Walter C Scoot (my G Grandfather) plus Harvey b1880, Frederick b 1886, Frank b 1897, Edgar b 1900 plus some sisters, although I have had trouble getting info on these.

Carter Gilbert Fordham - Baldock
Trying to find more on Jeremiah Carter born about 1760 who married Ann Gilbert born 1765 in Baldock, on 26 OCT 1784 in Baldock, Hertfordshire. They had children John Carter b1786, Elizabeth Carter b1788, William Carter b1789 and Mary Fordham Carter b1792 all in Baldock. Can anyone tell me who Jeremiah's parents were?

Cooper or Cowper - Baldock
Looking for any information about the family of William Cooper and Elizabeth Brown who lived at Pond Lane, Baldock. Their daughter Elizabeth, who always signed herself Cowper, professed to be related to the poet's family. We are trying to trace the link. Can you help? Elizabeth married a John Chapman, from Maulden, Beds, and they lived in Linton, Cambs.

SEAMORE - Baldock
I have an Ann Seamore born 1792 in Baldock.married John Huet.Father William,mother Kitty.Anybody have any connections to these people? Dorothy-Australia

Hemmings - Baldock
Interested to trace the name Hemmings in Baldock and nearby villages Bygrave, Norton, Clothall, &c. Also Cox.

Baldock Woolnough / Suffolk Woolnough Missing link - Baldock
At the top of our family tree is James Woolnough c 1799 we believe from Baldock Hertfordshire and wife Elizabeth, birth and sir name Unknown. They had 7 Children William, Mary Ann, James, John Artis, Robert, Elizabeth, and Jane They are all from the Area of Baldock Hertfordshire. We are Unable to go any further back untill we find a connection with James Woolnough c 1799. James father was also believed to have been called James c 1777 d 1831 and his wife Elizabeth mills? but I can not find a link to confirm this Can any one help us find this connection to Suffolk : ) Thanks

Chapman- Barkway - Barkway
Interested in any references to Chapmans pre 1600 from any parish records or other sources

DELLOW/FIELDING/CATLEY/HYDE/NEWMAN - Barkway
Several sets of ancestors married and lived in Barkway in the period from 1730 onwards. Do you have any connections? Charles CATLEY m. Mary NEWMAN in 1738. Benjamin CATLEY m. Sarah FIELDING in 1775. Thomas DELLOW m. Mary CATLEY in 1797. Thomas DELLOW m. Sarah HYDE in 1828.

Robert Beecroft - Barkway
Researching Robert Beecroft (DOB 1806) and family. The 1881 Census shows him as a coachman for Hariet Clinton living at Cokenach House, Barkway. He was married to Anna Polard who fails to appear on any Ancestor census.They had 2 children, Adelaide (DOB 1837) and Robert (DOB 1846). He also had 2 brothers George (DOB 1804) and William (DOB 1813). I would be most grateful for any further info.

James Chapman - Barkway
Has anyone any knowledge of James Chapman, born 1783 in Barkway. He was a haybinder and married Eleanor born 1778 (surname unknown) from Thriplow in Cambs. In later life they both lived with Robert and Sarah Agus in Tottenham and were listed as aunt and uncle

HAGGARS HAGGERS - Barkway
Researching my ancestors the Haggars/Haggers originating from Barkway herts. Thomas Haggar b 1848 moved to Balham in Surrey in 1875 m Emma Smith b 1853 Lane End West Dean Gloucestershire both are buried in Coleford cemetery Gloucestershire. William Haggar b 1822 Barkway Herts m Ruth Malyon 1846 at Buckland Herts. George Haggar b 1796 Barkway Herts m Susan Flack no information. Thomas Haggar b c1770 Barkway Herts m 1790 Mary Knights no information. Any information appreciated thanks.

MARIA DRAGE m 21/10/1822 Barkway to THOMAS BLACKABY - Barkway
Thomas and Maria were then found in 1841 in Aftonfield,Bishops Stortford with a large family, all in the shoe making trade. I would be grateful for any information which could take me back to and beyond their births abt. 1801 and 1806.

Dawn Elizabeth Barkway - Barkway
Does anyone have any information on Dawn Elizabeth Barkway, I know she was in Rhodesia around 1964 on a British passport. Would like to know if she went back to england and if she married and had any children.

CATLEY - Barley
James CATLEY m. Alice -------- in Barley, Herts in 1709. Looking for confirmation and more details.

Heyden - Stewart - Barley
I would welcome any information on David Heyden born c.1825 at Barley. He married Mary Anne Stewart at Thriplow 1852 and emigrated to Australia on board 'Childe Harold' March 1853. They sailed with 2 children Joseph and Eliza. These children may belong to David from another marriage as a Joseph Heyden died 1860 aged 19yrs born Barley to David and Anne. David Heyden died 1861 aged 36yrs father named as James mother unknown.

BRIGHT - Barley
Seeking information regarding Abraham & Jane (nee Howard) left Barley for Australia on 'Ravenscraig' March 1855.

Jacksons of Barley - Barley
Seeking any information about whether any William Jacksons are buried in Barley. I've recently tracked the family to this location following some old census returns. In the late 1870's/early 1880's, my Jackson ancestors moved to London. I'm keen to find out what drew them here, and whether any other descendants are still in the Hertfordshire area. Further investigations show that my first known Jackson ancestor, Joseph Jackson (born abt 1798) originated from Essex (Little Chishill). If anyone can help, please let me know. Joseph married (about 1824) an Elizabeth Clarke (or Hale)if that helps at all and they had 6 children that I know of, all born in Barley, Herts.

Howard - Barley
Interested in anything about the Howards of Barley plus anyone connected to them.

Mosely, later Moseley - Barley
I am seeking information regarding John Mosely, born @1795 in Barley. He moved to the St. Pancras area of London before 1841 with his wife Jane ___ who was probably also born in the Barley area. He is listed in the 1841 census as being a coach painter. If anyone has information regarding church, cemetery or other listings I would be most appreciative of receiving such!

Whitlock hertford - Barley
i am looking for Henry Whitlock bn. 1670 not sure which village ,also if possible his parents.Would be pleased at any help.

The slater family - Barley
I am looking for any information on an Edith Slater, born in 1883, who married a Arthur john Knight from Therfield in the summer of 1908.

Fielding family - Barley
Thomas born 1849 his wife Louisa nee Biscoe born 1851.Children were Herbert born 1873,Florence born 1875,Lilian born 1877,Lizzie 1879, Horace 1881, Frank 1888, Percy 1891, Elsie 1892, Dorothy 1893. Its believed the sons emigrated to Canada (I know for certain Percy did) The story in the family is that one of the sons died by falling down an open manhole on board ship on his way to Canada. My grandmother was Elsie. I would welcome any information on any members of the family.

Charles/childs - Barnet
I am interested in anyone with surname Charles or Childs born in Barnet, Herts between 1850 and 1880.

Family Research - Barnet
Please see Chipping Barnet entry

Williams Family-8, st Stephens Rd - Barnet
Searching for any relatives of Bessie Ada orRose,Phyllis,Hilda,Jack,Stanley Rees and William Edward.All children of John(police constable)and Rose Gwendoline Williams(nee Pyke).Especially Bessie Ada,my grandmother who is on the 1934 register with John Alfred Williams.I think Stanley Rees died in 1982 have seen a gravestone in the cemetary opposite St Stephens Rd.His wife was Edith Grace who died in 1986.Also found Jack Williams in same place with wife Frances from Lowestoft but couldn't read thedates.Any relatives please come forward!!!! Nicky

Wyatt - Barnet
I am searching for information on my g-grandfather Frank Edwin Wyatt. The only information I have is that he was married to Alice (approx. 1910), they had three children - 1 son (Lionel) and two daughters (Audrey and Muriel) and lived on Wood Streetin Barnet. I think Frank Wyatt died in the 1950's.

Fisher Herbert - Barnet
Looking for information re Herbert Fisher living on Milton Ave in Barnet (1940-1980)

James Tomlin - Barnet
James Tomlin Baker/pastrycook at Rising Sun Inn 83 High St. BArnet. He was born 1859 St. Albans married Ellen Louisa Allen from Suffolk. My ancestor is his son Ernest Frederick b. 1887

Weatherley Joseph Henry - Barnet
Joseph was born at Barnet Common in 1868, he joined the army at age 14 and stayed for 12 years, married shortly after, his father Joseph was born 1845, does anyone know about his mother Mary Ann Norman.

Barnet, Herts - Barnet
George W and Naomi Newby Lived at 93 New Road, Barnet. Herts. From around 1880 to 1950. Children included Susan, Florence, Laura, Nellie Charles and Fred. Anyone with any information please let me know.

Marriage look up pleease! What is a creed register? - Barnet
John Williams to Rose Gwendoline Pyke.John was a Police Constable.Around 1900-plus

Cecil Charles Roller - Barnet
Need to find any relatives of this gentleman who lived at 64,Haslemere Road Barnet in 1939


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