Britannia Ironworks - Bury
Does anybody have or know of sources of information on the Britannia Ironworks in Bury Huntingdonshire. The works stood on the site of the present Foundry Way and Brands Close. Before that the "B Paks" Vegetable packing plant was on the site. Kelly's directory lists the owners as Hughes & Kimber although there is also a reference to Armitages Foundry. I now have a little more information on the Armitage side of things. In the 1871 census an Abraham Armitage, aged 50, born in Grantham Lincs is listed. His occupation is given as Engineer comp' 8 other (5 apps). His wife Ann was also aged 50 but she was born in Bury Hunts.(could she have been a Hughes or a Kimber) they had 5 children Amoss,Mary E, Annie U, Harry H, and Abraham B. By 1881 he is still living at Bury but his occupation is Iron Found ...chist Out Of Employ. (he could have retired as he is now aged 60). Living with him are his wife Ann and two sons Harry H aged 23 listed as "Engineers Son (Out Of Employ) (No Occ)" and Abraham B aged 23 also Engineers Son (Out Of Employ) (No Occ).

George Smith born Bury - Bury
I am looking for information on one of my Great Grandfathers, George Smith. According to 1841, 1851, 1861 and 1881 census he was born at Bury, Hunts. in 1819 or 1820. He was cab driver. He married Hannah ???, his first wife, born March, Cambs. John Gourlay, Melbourne, Australia.

Beharrell family - Bury
I am researching the Beharrell family from Bury and Ramsey area of Huntingdonshire, would like to hear from anyone doing this name

Twelftree or Twelvetree(s) - Bythorn
Male members with this surname were village carpenters from around the mid 1600's. Interested to hear from anyone who can trace their ancestors back to Bythorn or Keyston in Huntingdonshire.

Catworth (great) - Catworth
Names: Pashler

Great Catworth - Catworth
William Farey or Feary, born 1776 Gt Catworth and married to Mary Bassett, born 1785 Swavesey. Have lots of family info which I am willing to share, but would like to find history of his children other than my g-g-grandfather John, born 1806 in Easton.

Day / Taylor - Catworth
Any information on Albert Day born Leighton Bromswold about 1900 and subsequent marriage to Mildred Maud Taylor.

Bugby's of Great Catworth, Hunts - Catworth
I am looking for any details of the Bugby's and Cave's of Catworth, Huntongdonshire. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mason - Catworth - Catworth
I am searching for any information on the Mason family who lived in and around Catworth, Hunts, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Drury - Colne
My Henry Wilmott of Houghton, HUN married into the Drury family of Colne. I have found him with his wife and mother-in-law Susan Drury on the 1901 Cenus in Yorkshire. Would like to make contact with anyone intreseted in exchanging info on this family.

Ellis - Colne - Colne
I am looking for connections to the Ellis family who lived in Colne Huntingdonshire. The earliest record I can find is for William Ellis 1776, he was married to Elizabeth Limmage. Elizabeth's father was William Limmage born 1750. William Ellis had a son named Joseph Ellis 1813 who married Ann Hide 1820. There daughter was Sarah Ann Ellis 1847, who married James Goodley 1846. Thanks Lesley.

Enfield or Infield - Colne
Looking for the ancestors of Sarah Enfield/ Infield. Sarah was born about 1814 in Colne, and married Simeon Dunkling, also from Colne. If anyone has any details please email me.

Epey/Epee/Epy - Colne
Looking for anyone who has any info on the above family, Ruth Epey married George Vawser Darby in Colne in 1829. Thank you

Whetstone of Colne, Huntingdonshire - Colne
The children of Jeremiah and Esther WHETSTONE were born at Colne, Huntingdonshire between 1819 and 1829. The parents and children immigrated to Canada by 1852 where they settled in East Nissouri Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. The children were Elizer, Mary Ann, Josiah, Hezekiah, John Harper, William and Abraham.

Whittlesey of Colne - Colne
I am looking for Whittlesey's (various spellings) who lived in Colne in the early 1600's, paricularly a John Whittlesey.

Branson - Conington

Edward Smith B 1817 Bourne Lincs M Maryann Ruff Peterborough - Conington
Edward and Maryann resided at Fen Farm, Connington, Hunts. Their children, Edward (son of previous marriage to Charlotte ? who died in Sawtry), Stephen John b 1844 (my ggrandfather), George, John Thomas, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Maryann. I am willingto share data with anyone who can link with this family.

William Fairy - Conington
William Fairy & wife Ann lived at Porter's Lodge, Conington Castle with chidren;John,Jane(Mobbs) Mary Ann(Swinton), William, Sarah, Joseph, Betsy (Burgess) George. They scattered after the 1870s. Family in NZ would like to share info. I have heaps!!!

Mash family - Conington
Looking for ancestors of Mary Mash, born about 1725 in Conington. She married William Tabbitt in 1746.

Ibbott Family - Coppingford
researching Jane Ibbott born Coppingford 1832 parents John and Mary siblings Mary, William, Elizabeth, John, Joseph and Robert.

COX family from Covington and Catworth Area - Covington
I'm looking for details on Cox's from the Covington and Catworth areas. I am particularly interested in finding the parents of Thomas Cox born around 1786 who married Rebekah Baker and later Elizabeth Warner of Titchmarsh, I've so far been unable to find any details of Thomas, though from the 1841 census I know he wasn't born in Huntingdonshire.

Cherry / Diddington - Diddington
LOOKING FOR FELLOW RESEARCHERS OF JOHN CHERRY AND HIS FAMILY FROM DIDDINGTON. HE MARRIED MAY EATS 1804 AND THEN SARAH CAVILLER 1826 , 13 CHILDREN ALTOGETHER. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE JOHN CAME FROM BEFORE DIDDINGTON HUNTINGDONSHIRE, PRE 1804 , NOT BORN IN COUNTY.

Headley - Earith
Headley family lived in the village from mid 1700's to 1870.Interested particularily in Elizabeth who married Thomas Richardson (later of Royal Hotel Kettering) 1820-1895.

JOHN JACKSON-REBECCA STEBBINS SMITH - Earith
Seeking information on the John and Rebecca Jackson family. John born in Earith around 1827. Most of his children born here too: Thomas, Catherine, Rhoda, William, John, Harry (b.Chatteris), Kate (b.Chatteris)

Headley - Earith (Hunts) - Earith
deatils sought on ROBERT HEADLEY b abt 1830 Earith, Huntingdonshire and married Susan from Southeny, Norfolk. Had at least 8 children, first birth in Feltwell Fen, Norfolk, all others born in Earith

Fairey family - Easton
Members of Fairey family sought, descendants of John (1806) and Thomasin. Have lots of family info which I would be happy to share.

Fairey family - Ellington
Researching the family of Amos and Annie Fairey, most of whom were born in Ellington in the 1860s and 1870s. Have plenty of info and contacts with descendants, but still missing some details.

Mardling Maudlin - Ellington
Mary Mardling/Maudlin was born abt 1806. She married John Wise, who was born in Ellington,Huntingdon, 1803.

Thomas Abbott - Ellington
I am trying to find information about the parents of Thomas Abbott born in Ellington C.1803. I believe his brother Joseph lived in nearby Brampton. His mother may have been called Elizabeth.

Smith Nee Bird - Ellington Thorpe
Searching for details re. Florence BIRD of Ellington Thorpe born approx 1890. The Bird family lived in the 3 thatched farm cottages (still there) in the Thorpe - know one relative was "Uncle George" - and Florence married JOE SMITH of Huntingdonshire an itinerant farm worker who came into the village prior to the first world war. Joe Smith is mentioned on the Ellington church plaque of those who served in the 1914-1918 war. The couple moved into one of the cottages and had 4 children Charlie, Gertrude Florence, Gerald and Ron (Gerald was my father in law who died just last year). The family left the village approx. 1931/32. Another family in the village at the time was the KINGS (dad talked of Hazel King whose father served withJoe Smith). It is a very small village so anyone who has any connections with it should know something.

looking for king family - Ellington Thorpe
king joanne,hazel currently of county durham area.my late father,john charles king.younger brother to hazel king,who is still with us.there family home was ellington thorpe,huntingdonshire.approx 1920 - 1995.i believe there are other family members still currently living around or in that area.anyone with any information on this family would be much appreicated

Atkins - George - Elton
Born approx 1833, married Mary Page from Holdenby, Northamptonshire. Migrated North approx 1870 to become a Ironstone miner near Middlesbrough. He was my Gt Gt Grandad

Judge And Religious Writer - Elton
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Sir John Bayley was born at Elton, Huntingdonshire 3rd August 1763 and died near Sevenoaks, Kent 10th October 1841. An English jurist and legal and religious writer. He became a judge of the King's Bench in 1808, was removed to the Court of the Exchequer in 1830 and resigned from the bench in 1834.

Rowlett the Giant Blacksmith - Elton
It has been said to me that one of our ancestors a man named Rowlett baptised in 1800 was a blacksmith in Elton. No information is forthcoming and I cannot find anything. I have also been told he was a blacksmith in Tansor and in Fotheringhay. I doknow there have been blacksmiths in Fotheringhay by the name of Rowlett but at the the moment I am against that stone wall.

Weldon - Elton
I am trying to track down the off spring of John Weldon & Elizabeth (Cox) who lived in Elton. They died in 1862 (John Aged 67) and 1860 (Elizabeth Aged 66). My ancestor was a John Weldon born in 1825. I believe these are the parents but I cannot prove it through. I have seen the gravestone in Elton Churchyard.

- Elton

WAITE, SHELDON in Elton, Hunts. - Elton
JOHN WAITE married his second wife ELIZABETH SHELDON 3-11-1816 Elton, Huntingdonshire. John born c1781, place unknown. Elizabeth bapt 4-8-1793 Elton. John and Elizabeth had six children, all bapt in Elton. MARY ANN WAITE 1817 (married WILLIAM LANGLEY 1839 Elton), SARAH WAITE 1819 (buried 4-5-1827), THOMAS WAITE 1822(married HANNAH SURRIDGE 1852 Hardingstone, Northants), JARVIS WAITE 1824 (married FRANCES SMITH 1846 Elton), WILLIAM WAITE 1827 (married ELIZABETH BETTLES 1854 Morborne) and another SARAH WAITE 1830. Cannot find John's first marriage or his birth/bapt in Elton or surrounding villages in Huntingdonshire. Elton is right on the Hunts/Northants border, so maybe these events occurred in Northants? The following variations of the surname have all been used for various ancestors: WAIT, WAYT, WAYTE and even WYATT.

Spriggs - Elton

Elton/Chinnor connection? - Elton
The National Burial records show the name Limming or similar buried in All Saints,Elton,Huntingdonshire. Does anyone have a connection in their family research between Elton and Chinnor in Buckinghamshire?

Basketmakers - Eynesbury
My gggrandfather was Amos FREEMAN a basketmaker born about 1819 in this village. His wife was Martha MASON. Any info. welcome.

MIMS/MIMMS - Eynesbury
John & Lydia MIMMS(nee ENDERSBY) had 11 children here between 1788 and 1806, all but one survived to adulthood. Their son James was my 3x gt g'father. he went to Southwark, but other branches of the family stayed in Hunts/Beds/Cambs. Does anyone connect with this family?

JOHN FREDERICK ALLEN - Eynesbury
Any information appreciated on John Frederick Allen b 1893 and living Eynesbury, or family of same. Served Bedfordshire Yeomanry WW1 and wounded October 1918.

WALTER JAMES STRACEY COOK - Eynesbury
Seeking any details of Walter James Stracey Cook born 1894 and lived Eynesbury (or family) Served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry in WW1 but transferred to the Liverpool Rgt and was killed in action in November 1917.

CROWFOOT/HOLLIS Marriage - Eynesbury
John Crowfoot& Anne Hollis were married in Eynesbury Church 23rd August 1819. Witnessed by John Hollis..John's occupation is listed as Shoemaker/Cordwainer...The births of 6 children are also registered at Eynesbury...Anne Hollis was born in St.Neots...Thanks, Sue Ellen

tracing family tree - Eynesbury
I am trying to trace any member of the brace family who reside in or around Eyensbury My great great grandfathers name was george brace married to susan. My grandfathers name was John and he was born in 1869 and was married to Jane Croft at st neots in July/Sept ??? my father was born in Kettering Northants where I was also born I now live in North East and would be grateful for any assistance by any members living in these areas regards George

FREDERICK JAMES HOWE - Eynesbury
Am seeking details of Frederick James Howe born 1893 in Eynesbury. Lived Luke St in WW1 when he served with the Bedfordshire yeomanry. Any information appreciated. Believe brother served with the Bedfordshire Regiment.

ARCHIBALD VICTOR WHITTEMORE - Eynesbury
Am seeking details in respect of Archibald Victor Whittemore, born Eynesbury c 1892 and living in Luke St in WW1 when he served with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Possibly known also as Joe Whittemore. Any personal/family information appreciated.

Thomasin Lawson, Dixey or Voss - Eynesbury
Entered as Thomasin surname Lawson in Spaldwick parish record of her marriage to John Fairey, but appears in other places as Voss or Dixey. She was born in Eynesbury in 1808. Can you please solve the mystery?

edward howard - Eynesbury
My paternal grandfather, Edward Sudbury Howard was born in Eynesbury, St Neots, circa 1865. He is shown on the 1871 census as a visitor to William and Mary Knight at Eynesbury. His father, William was born in Carlton-on-Trent and his mother Mary Elizabeth nee Willmore was born in St Neots. Any info re the Willmore or Howard family history would be much appreciated. William was a shoeing smith and, until moving to Nottingham Edward, at 16, was a blacksmith.

Dilley - Eynesbury
I am trying to trace the family of George Dilley born Eynesbury in about 1800. George moved away and married Elizabeth from Wiltshire, with their first child, John, being born in Bristol. A John Dilley born in Eynesford in 1807 named 3 of his sons, William, John and Thomas, as did George. I feel therefore they must be related. There were several other Dilleys born in Eynesford in the 1851 census. Can anyone provide a link with George ?