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Collins, William
- Farcet
Looking for family of William Collins born in Farcet in April of 1839.
Any help would be appreciated.
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NICHOLS & TINKLER
- Farcet
I have Alfred Nichols married to Sarah Ann Tinkler in June 1/4 1866. My interest is in their daughter Clara who married William Brown, they were my GGrandparents. If anyone has any info on the NICHOLS or TINKLERS of Farcet please let me know.
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RIMES (RHYMES) /ARNYAL/
- Farcet
Susannah Rimes b. 1773 was the gt grandaughter of John Rimes and Elizabeth Arnyal. Does anyone have any links with this family? Has anyone any idea where the name Arnyal originates?
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Quincey, Smith, Osborn
- Farcet
Edward Smith was born in Farcet 1807 he married Mary Quincey (daughter of William & Elizabeth) in 1839 and had eleven children as far as I know.
Their daughter Mary Ann Q married Thomas Osborn.
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scott/farcet
- Farcet
i am looking for any info on alfred scott born early 1800's on his son's marr.cert.1862 his occ.was policeman presumably in farcet but not sure where he was born.his son alfred marr ruth collins daughter of william and mary rimes all from farcet.
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Percy George Johnson
- Farcet
I was going through some old photographs of my grandmother, Olive Bower (Johnson), and I came across an old photograph of her brother, Percy George Johnson, in uniform (WW1).
Private, 403, 1/1st Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalion Died 13-05-15, aged 19. Born and resident Farcet, enlisted Yaxley. Son of George William Johnson and the late Esther Johnson. Buried in Farcet Cemetery, Hunts, Grave 85.
I would really appreciate it if you can provide me with any information about him and the other Johnson family members mentioned.
I know my gran also had a sister Lilian, but that is about it.
All the best,
Alan
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SEE in FENSTANTON
- Fenstanton
FREDERICK SEE was born in Amner (?) Norfolk abt. 1808, and married MARTHA STEVENS, born in Fenstanton in 1830. Martha's father was JOHN STEVENS, and her mother SARAH ASPLIN. Martha and Frederic had four children that I know of: HENRY c1831 who married an ELIZABETH born in Westminster; FREDERIC c1835; MARTHA c.1838 who married ROBERT ARCHIBALD HILL of Clerkenwell; and CHARLES, c1841 who was Witness at Martha's marriage. The See family seems at least partially to have moved to London. Martha was my great-grandmother. Any information on any of these families gratefully received.
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Judson in Hilton & Fenstanton
- Fenstanton
My Judson ancestors from Hilton and Fenstanton emigrated to the USA in the 1850s. They settled in Ann Arbor Michigan. Would like to hear from anyone with ties to the village and interests in the Judson surname.
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Abbess in Fenstanton 1802
- Fenstanton
Would like info on James Abbess (Abbyss, Abbis)b. 1802 in Fenstanton. He married Elizabeth Joice from Fen Drayton. They later lived in Needingworth, Hunts & had children: Lydia, Susan, Ann, Emma, John, Thomas & James.
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thurley
- Fenstanton
Can anyone assist me with any information on early (1700s) for Thurley/Thirley/Thurlow marriages, descendants etc in Fenstanton or Swavesey. Thanks in advance. Ray
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Fenstanton- Hodge
- Fenstanton
I am trying to find info on a Thomas Hodge 1805 fenstanton or surrounding areas, any info pls would be great, he married Sarah Beldam and had 3 children John,Elizabeth and Rhoda who died at a young age.
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goodfellow
- Fenstanton
looking for details on my grandfather's family. he died in Hull age89 but the rest of his family stayed around this area.his twin sister ellen,brothers amos and joseph never married to my knowledge but would like to know more about them, also his mother ann. i know his father died in st neots union workhouse age 48, where they all resided at that time.
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HALL in Fenstanton
- Fenstanton
I have been able to trace my family roots to Fenstanton, where at least three generations were born. Can anyone help me trace any further back than 1791?
Known family members are as follow:
John Hall born ca. 1791 married to Elizabeth * born ca. 1801
Son Matthew born ca. 1828 married to Jane (also from Fenstanton) * born ca 1827, died 1850.
Matthew remarried Louisa * born ca. 1839 in Banbury, Cheshire.
In all Matthew had 7 children:
Henry John 1847, Robert 1850, Elizabeth 1855, George 1852, Mary Jane 1862, Harriet 1863, Louisa 1857 and Lomas also 1857. All dates ca.
Henry and Robert were by the first wife, Jane.
Henry married Precilla Smith born ca 1854 in Brampton, Huntingdonshire. The couple moved to Aston, Birmingham, where they had four children:
Matthew John 1847, Clara 1873, Ada 1878, Mary Jane 1881.
If anyone could provide further information, my family would be very gratefull!
Thanks.
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James Witherow
- Fenstanton
I am looking for details of James Witherow, son of James Witherow and Jane Bull.
He married Rachel Piggott on 2nd Oct 1851 in Fenstanton. They had a son Charles born c 1852
Rachel later married her sister in law, Susanna Witherow's, husband in St Ives in 1866. I am trying to find what happened to James or his younger brother William.
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William Walker
- Fenton
William Walker was my great grandfather and he was born in Pidley about 1825/6 he married a Sarah Markley in 1845 in Upwell in Norfolk. On his marriage certificate his father was given as
James. I have been unable to trace William's birth and wonderif anyone else maybe connected to the Walker from Pidley. I do know there are quite a few with that surname but any help would
be welcome
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Charlotte Sharpe
- Godmanchester
Charlotte Sharpe, born about 1804, father Joseph was a butcher. Anyone researching this lady? I have info to share.
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Mason
- Godmanchester
I am looking for details regarding the Mason family. My great Grandfather, William Andrew Mason was born in Godmanchetser in 1863. I know his father Luke died between 1863 & 1881 and also that William was lodging with Frederick and Alice Murphy at the West St Shop at the time of the 1881 Census. Frederick Murphy was a Wheelwright and William was his labourer. Any info on either family would be appreciated.
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SIDNEY HERBERT ABBOTT
- Godmanchester
Any information appreciated on Sidney Herbert Abbott, who served Bedfordshire Yeomanry 1914 to 1918 and was commissioned into the Bedfordshire Regiment in July 1918 Killed in action 4.11.18 and commemorated on the local war memorial.
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FREDERICK HOLLINGTON
- Godmanchester
Am seeking details of Frederick Hollington of Godmanchester, Hunts born 31.1.1869 and served in the army from 1888 to 1920,half of which was with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry. Any information other than service details appreciated.
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Susan THODAY
- Godmanchester
Born in Godmanchester 1840 married Edward Taylor Isaac ASHTON, Her parents were John Thoday & Sarah Cook
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James
- Godmanchester
We are curious to know how and when the surnames James and Lavender became linked in Godmanchester as there are two William Lavender James in our family. Are they linked through Mary Ellis. A Katharine Ellis was buried with a William Lavender. Any Ideas?
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William Gadsby
- Godmanchester
I am looking for the parents of William Gadsby probably born 1804/1805 Godmanchester who married Phoebe ? would like to know her name as well. They had a daughter Jane Gadsby who was born 1831/1832 Godmanchester - she married William Temple Ramply.
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Valentine Family of Godmanchester
- Godmanchester
Looking for the family of Thomas Valentine and his wife Lydia Limmage who resided in Godmanchester from the 1889 to 1899. Thomas Valentine was born at Brampton, Hunts 12 Jun 1853, died at Godmanchester 3 April 1897. Lydia Limmage was born about 1868 at Godmanchester and died there in 1899. They had three children at Godmanchester: 1. William, b. 1889; 2. Ada Florence, b. 22 Apr 1891; and 3. James Charles, b. 4 Apr. 1893. In 1901 census William and Ada are orphans in the Huntingdon Union Workhouse and James is a patient in Guys Hospital, Southwark, London. Would like to find them and decsendants.
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William Limmage, Godmanchester
- Godmanchester
William Limmage b abt 1721 Godmanchester married Mary Fletcher c 18 Oct 1724 Godmanchester, Hunts date of marriage 5 Oct 1746/7...I am looking for Williams parents...or any information known on him thank you
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Garner of Godmanchester
- Godmanchester
My ancestor William Garner was baptd 1811 at Godmanchester, son of Thomas Garner (c 1790 - 1817)and his wife Mary Ayres. He moved to London and in 1837 married Mary Willets; they lived in the Holborn area and he was a tailor. Their children were Thomas 1838, William Borne Garner 1840, Mary Ann 1841 - 44; John b & d 1843, John Edward 1844, Edward c 1846, Mary Ann 1848, Ebenezer (!) b & d 1850 and Alice 1851. Interested to exchange information.
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Corbey - Downing marriage 1735 & family
- Godmanchester
Edward Corbey married Elizabeth Downing at Godmanchester on 5 Oct 1735. I am looking for any information regarding the birth, deaths and parentage of this couple. They had four children: Mary (1736-1739), John (1738-1738/39), Alice (1739-1739), and Fawnia (1750-1817).
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Mehew - Clingoe marriage & family
- Godmanchester
Thomas Mehew married Hellen / Ellen Clingoe on 10 Feb 1713 at Cambridge, Cambs. They resided at Godmanchester after the marriage. I am looking for the births, deaths and parentage of this couple. The had five children at Godmanchester: William (1718- c.1720), John, (1720- ), William (1721- ), Samuel (1723- ), and Anne (1725- ).
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Alice Brudenell
- Godmanchester
Alice was my Gt Gt Grandmother born in Godmanchester to Samuel Brudenell - I think born in Nottinghamshire - and Elizabeth Lister. I am trying to trace more details about Samuel without success - can anyone help?
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The Smiths
- Grafham
I am researching the history of the Smith family. Has anybody any information on John Joseph Smith who I believe left a farm occupation and may have joined the Midland Railway as a stableman?
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The Cooks
- Grafham
I am searching for details of Solomon Cook born about 1802 who married Phoebe Cunnington born on 29th June 1806 they married at Catworth on 8th April 1823
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BIRD, CLITHEROE
- Great Gidding
Seeking any further details of the birth of George Bird, married in 1803 in Great Gidding to Mary Clitheroe from Benefield Northants. There are no records of George having been born in the village. George and Mary's children included Ann Bird, born 1809 and William born 1811.
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Williamson
- Great Gransden
Looking for any imformation re.Samuel Williamson born 1811 approx.in Grt.Gransden married a lady called Anne from Little Gransden.Thank you
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williamsons
- Great Gransden
Looking for any information on Williamson my family name,i believe they origanated from this area.Any little info would be very very helpfull to me in building family tree.Thank you
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Elwood Timothy c 1585-1640
- Great Gransden
Seeking informayion as to the parentage of Timothy Elwood and also details of his marriage to Goodith (Judith?) circa 1616 They baptised 8 children here 1617 to 1634 and were eventually buried here. The next five generations of my Elwood ancestors remained here, until Anne Elwood married away in 1797. Also interested to hear from any connections.
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HARRY MEDLOCK
- Great Gransden
Am seeking information on Harry Medlock who was born and lived in Great Gransden. Harry was killed in action whilst serving with the Bedfordshire Regiment in September 1916. Any information on him or family appreciated.
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Great Gransden
- Great Gransden
Looking for information on Thomas and Jemima Webb.
Thomas was a miller and farmer of 10 acres on the 1881 census. Son Stephen is 25 and unmarried. Daughter Elizabeth Esther Webb married Edward Hardie on April 7th, 1875, at the Parish Church.
Elizabeth and Edward moved to Bromley-by-Bow, Middx. where he was a police sergeant.
He was killed on duty in 1877.
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Anthony Chandler C.1700
- Great Paxton
I'm seeking descendants of Anthony CHANDLER and Mary SOLE of Great Paxton, believed married there 10 April 1732.
Anyone looking for/found a connection to the same line?
Would be interested to hear from you.
Cheers, Anne
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Sarah Briggs
- Great Staughton
Looking for Sarah Briggs born 1833 in Great Staughton or any information on the following Harper Family: Sarah married John Harper born 1831 who was from Offord Cluny. They married June 1853 at St Neots, Huntingdon. Had 6 children George, Hannah, Richard, Emilie, Minnie and Agnes
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HAWKINS family in Great Staughton
- Great Staughton
Looking for the ancestors of Joseph Hawkins. He was born in Great Staughton, in early 1800s. He married Elizabeth Crissell but died before 1837. They had one daughter, Elizabeth Hawkins, in about 1835. Does anybody have anything at all about the Hawkins from Great Staughton? All help greatly appreciated.
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SARAH NEWMAN
- Great Staughton
Looking for any information on Sarah Newman born c1815 father William Newman a general labourer. Sarah married William Mehew 07 Dec 1840 at All Saints Parish Church Broughton Huntingdonshire where she was working as a domestic servant. Couple lived in Kimbolton. One census entry gives place of birth as Lymage Farm? Any information appreciated.
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Aubrey, Roland
- Hail Weston
A farmer married to Gladys,son Rex,married to Lidi with daughters. Other Aubreys - Herbert Charles and John.
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