Burton, Hunt - Chatham
Seeking information about my ggg grandparents, Thomas Burton and Ann nee Hunt. Thomas was born Scotland c.1802, Ann in Chatham in 1803. Thomas was a Greenwich Pensioner, worked as a prison guard (possibly on a hulk?). Both died in Chatham Union Workhouse, Thos in 1864, Ann in 1866. Information about Thomas's parentage very welcome, please. Thomas worked (1861) as a labourer at "HMDG" Any info about HMDG very welcome also!

Sadlier - Chatham
Looking for information about the Sadlier family in the Chatham area

BACON - Chatham
I am searching for 5 BACON BURIALS (I have details of the deaths) in the period 1847-1855. The names are (in chronological order): Matthew, Emma, Matthew, Catherine and Sophia Although all the deaths occurred in Chatham I have reason to believe that the burials may have been out of the county.

BACON - Chatham
Does anyone have any information that may lead me to the place of birth of MATTHEW BACON (probably b.13.03.1774) who died 09.06.1849 at Chatham. He married Catherine Coleman (of Bedminster, Somerset) on 13.05.1805 while working in Portsea, Hampshire but they were resident in Chatham by 1813.

Wellard of Chatham and Newcastle - Chatham
William Wellard CHAIRMAKER(born 1815) and Henry Wellard (his son born 1853) CABINETMAKER moved from Chatham to the Westgate area of Newcastle on Tyne between 1861 and 1871. Does anyone know what industry links these 2 areas? Could it be shipbuilding? Henry moves back down to Kent after his marraige to Frances Julia Jobson and is still a cabinet maker by 1881 census. By 1891 census 2 of his children are in the Workhouse in Newcastle and he is a boader in a house in Chatham and a widower. Why? Can anyone tell me anything about the local history of either area that will help me to understand my ancestors movements? Thank you

Chatham - Beckett - Chatham
Beckett Family Circa 1800. I am looking for any information on the following family. Thomas Draper Beckett 1820, brother of James Francis Beckett 1816 & William Beckett 1814, were all born in Chatham. Son of Thomas Beckett (Shipwright) & Mary Ann Beckett. Thomas D Beckett moved to Southampton whereby his son Walter James Beckett 1853 married into the Circus. The family may have come from Faversham.

URSULA ADAMS - Chatham
Any info for URSULA RUBY ADAMS (born 1906) daughter of HENRY ADAMS (died 1917), mother ? Irish, buried in Ireland? She became URSULA SHIRAISHI in 1932. Had estranged siblings. Strong Irish connection.

James Hunt born 1863 Chatham Kent - Chatham
I am trying some information on a James Joseph Hunt born 1863 in Chatham Kent. He was a Gunner in the Royal Artillery and was married to Lucy born in Malta. James is believed to have died in Malta around 1904,

GIBBS - Chatham
looking for any descendants of Derek Gibbs b 1926 married a Joan Towner in Chatham, they had 3 daughters Carol,b1953,Pauline b1955 and Julie b 1958. Joan Towners parents were Frank Towner and Olive Lawrence from Hastings any information would be appreciated

Robert Chapman - Chatham
I am searching for information of Robert Chapman,Master Mariner born abt. 1831 - 1833.The Guildhall Library, London identifies him in the Ship,s Captains register as born in Chatham. No trace of this birth or parents has been found. All subsequent searches by myself links him with Fife in Scotland but again no trace of the birth found. He died on 9 March 1884 aged 52 years at sea whilst captain of the Ship Frank Carvill. Any help appreciated.

Sayer - Chatham
Anyone with information about Winston Churchill Sayer or Nellie May Sayer nee Lindsey.Winstone,s mothers maiden name Lewis.He was born Milton Sittingbourne 11.10.1914.Nellie born Strood,1917.She called her self Helen.She died 14.9.1971.Any information much appreciated.

TAYLORS from Chatham - Chatham
I am looking to find information on any Taylors in Chatham. My Grandfather was called Richard Taylor and his Father was called Ernest Taylor. Ernest Taylor was either an Able Shipman, Leading Shipman or a painter. If he was the Able Shipman he was the Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Taylor of Ramsgate; husband of Caroline Louisa Taylor of 63 Duncan Rd., Ramsgate, Kent.

HARRIS/O'CONNOR FAMILY - Chatham
Looking for descendants of Stephen Harris c1854 and Ellen O'Connor, daughters Rose c1877 and Kate c1880 both born in Chatham. Stephen was a fishmonger, wife Ellen found on no census, also lived in Dover,Gravesend and in early 1900's West Ham, London. Any info appreciated.

Woodcock/ Grand mother to me - Chatham
Does anyone who visit the grave yards in the Canterbury area please keep your eyes open for my grand mothers grave her name was Mrs Woodcock. Died somewhere between 1970-1980. Husbands name Albert Woodcock. Lived in old arms houses next to the railway line in Canterbury itself. If anyone has any information please contact.

Old Barn Inn, - Chatham
Information sort on the Old Barn Inn in High street Chatham. My family were the proprietors of the inn for some time between 1860 -1880. DE

Blackman and Wooley Families - Chatham
Tracing the family of John Thomas Blackman and Ann (Wooley) Blackman who lived in the Chatham and Brompton area all their lives. All children were christened at St Mary the Virgin Chatham. children: John Thomas; Annie married Edwin Coward; Thomas William; Clara married Henry Hawkes; Sarah Elizabeth married Frederick Beeden and then Alfred Hodges; John; Richard James; and James William. DE

COWARD - Chatham
Tracing the family of Edwin Coward who married Annie Blackman in 1891. Family lived at one time in Willmott St, Chatham and had a daughter Rosie Sophia Coward bc1898. Any information appreciated. DE

mayes - Chatham Kent - Chatham
Looking for any relations of my late father's brother Leonard who was a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy and also won the MBE - believe he had three children - 2 sons and 1 daughter and one of the sons was possibly called David.

Chatham - Chatham
I am interested in any English's born in Chatham or the surrounding area.

Rixson/Rixon - Chatham
I am interested in any Rixson or Rixon born in the Chatham area.

Oaklands,Chatham - Chatham
For years I have walked past a beautiful Victorian detached house called Oaklands in the Maidstone Road ,Chatham,Kent,and have been fascinated by its history.Does anyone know who lived there in the past?

Woodger - Chatham
I am descended from Sarah Woodger and Joseph Melville.Joseph was a shipwright at Chatham Dockyard.Sarah had many children,Jabez,Harriett,Alfred,Eliza etc.Any Woodgers out there?

Thomas Lane - Chatham
Looking for Thomas lane b. in Chatham Kent in 1799 ,father was William and mother was Sarah, he later became a sailor

Noding - Chatham
Emily Noding aged 65 is buried in St Marys Churchyard Chatham, 19/8/1891 born c 1826, she was from Luton. Also buried there Charles Noding aged 65 from Luton, 8/12/1887, born c 1822, does this help anyone? The majority of the Gravestones in the churchyard are unreadable now

John George Clift - Chatham
I'm looking for any info on John George Clift (b1838)married Eliza Evernden (b1844)in 1863. John was son of James Clift & Mary Burgis. As far as I know John had 3 daughters(Eliza, Mary Ann & Annie) & 1 son John Charles.

Harvey Family - Chatham
Looking for info on following Harveys:- Ann Harvey b1854 m Harry Broomfield Richard Harvey b1855 m Margaret Bushnell Osborne John Harvey b1864 m Emma Burrows

Colvills in Chatham - Chatham
I'm searching for info on William Colvill of Chatham. He married Ann Mason of Frindsbury on 19-8-1796.

Alexander & Collings families of Chatham - Chatham
Looking for details about Martha ALEXANDER and Thomas COLLINGS who married in Chatham in 1810. We know her father was a calico printer from Crayford, Kent, probably born in Scotland. Thomas & Martha moved to London and Thomas worked as a Cheesemonger in Lambeth/Newington/Southwark area. What we dont know is who Thomas's parents were. We think they came from Stoke Gabriel, Devon but this isnt certain. Can anyone help? Also, is there any site that gives online access to the Biships Transcripts for Chatham? Thanks all, Claire in Australia

Malcolm Reeves? - Chatham
I am looking for a half brother that i know has been looking for my dad David Reeves (Gillingham) i know his name is Malc but don't know if he took my dad's last name or not. I alsso know that Malc has left a letter at Dad's favorite watering hole! Please get in contact you have brothers and sisters!

mayes - Chatham
Searching for any info. on the family of my late Uncle namely Chief Petty Officer Len Mayes (O.B.E) believe the family lived in Chatham - Kent at one time. There were three children, one of whom was called David who was also in the Navy

James Tidd Cottingham - Chatham
Would like to find out more about this man who was born in Chatham 1820 joined the army(87Foot) whos father was Ambrose Gallard Cottingham married to Sarah Williams Tidd in 1817 in Chatham.Lots of gaps to fill.

Lovatt/Brennan - Chatham
My g/g/grandparents John LOVATT and Ann nee BRENNAN lived in or around Chatham in the 1850s/60s. John, born at Newport Pagnell, Bucks, in 1809, was a private in the 37th Regiment until discharged about 1851, then appears to have been an officer's servant. Ann was born in Co Tipperary in Ireland about 1810 in a village called Monroe (I understand there are at least 5 such places and I don't know which one she came from). They may have met when John was posted there but seem to married about 1840-3. Known children of this couple were John born about 1844 , Sarah (my g/gmother)1847, James 1849 and Thomas 1850-John born in Sunderland and the others all in Chatham. I'd like to know when and where this couple were married and also when they died, and /or any other information.

tidd family - Chatham
Looking for information regarding one Sarah Williams Tidd around about 1817 to 1823 living in the Chatham area married to Ambrose Gallard Cottingham had two sons William Tidd Cottingham and James Tidd Cottingham

Willis Family - Chatham
I would be interested to hear from anyone with information relating to any of these families. Edward WILLIS married Elizabeth PALMER in Chatham on 18 July 1803. Edward was a Shipwright employed at the Chatham Dockyard. A son, Henry b. 1805 married Susan LEE on 3 August 1833. Daughter Jane b. 1811 married James WAY on 6 August 1833 & daughter Mary Ann b. 1821 married Gilbert PLEDGE in 1843

Church in Chatham - Chatham
Can anyone tell me the name of the Church - now demolished - which stood on the L/H side of The New Road travelling from the viaduct towards Luton Arch. It was where the one way system from The Brook and Chatham High Street now emerge

Chatham and the medway towns - Chatham
I was brought up and lived in chatham all my life as my father frances kirsopp was born there but the family had moved to chatham beacause of employment in the dockyard but my gran mary rust was born in the borstal prison because her father was a prison warder there I would love to share my family history

William Robert Barnes and Augusta Irwen Angus - Chatham
My Great Great Grandparents came from Chatham in Kent. William Robert Barnes says, at their marriage, in 1837, in Chatham Parish Church,that his father was William Barnes, a fisherman. Augusta's parents were John and Mary Angus. John Angus was a carpenter from Scotland. William Robert and Augusta go on to have six children: Augusta Irwin, Maryann, Ann Sophia, Sarah Hannah, Julia and William Robert. William Robert senior describes himself as a painter at all these births and at the marriages of all his children, except for the two marriages of his son, with whom he lived for much of his life. In 1872, he is described as an artist and in 1884, he is an inspector of works. At his death in 1900, he is "formerly an inspector of painters London and Chatham and Dover Railway Pensioner". Has anyone come across this family? Do you have any more information? Kristin, London.

Bush Family - Chatham

THEOBALD, STEPHENS - Chatham
Reginald Theobald b.1895,Chatham killed in action 1918. Son of William and Jessie Theobald of Chatham. The family were tobacco manufacturers. Am searching for anyone who knows of him, or in particular, his sister Jess, who married Harry R. Stephens, (in 1915, Medway) they had two sons (I believe) Harry G and Reginald A Stephens. If you are a descendant of these Theobalds or Stephens I would be interested in swopping information with you.

John Wilson Harrison - Chatham
I am interested in the SURNAME of JOHN WILSON HARRISON'S wife. John was born Chatham, Kent about 1816. He married an Ellen (surname unknown) I have a marriage certificate for a John Harrison and Ellen Cannell who were both 21 years of age when married, and both had been married before. Ellen was a widow and John a widower. The John and Ellen that I am researching had the following children: William b 1836, John b 1838, Thomas b 1840, Mary A b 1842, and Ellen b 1843. All born in Liverpool, Lan, England. William was the Master of a Ragged School and married a Martha (surname unknown) Their daughter Ellen (1843) died on the 23 Nov 1892 at Saint James Road, The Mount, Liverpool. My query is I am not sure if I have the correct Marriage Certificate, and if John’s wife was a Cannell .If you think there is a connection I would be more than happy to fill you in with all the relatives in Australia. Ellen (b.1843)Eventually married a George Shapland. Regards Bob

Warden George Frederick - Chatham
Looking for the origins of George Frederic Warden, postman according to the 1851, 1861 census his place of birth is Chatham Kent. He is not connected to the Chartham Wardens. Searches of the Chatham parish registers have failed to find his record of his christening. He married Elizabeth Oakley at East Barnet Hertfordshire (1829), children were Charles William, John, Fanny, Mary Ann, Jane , Thomas, Frederick, Elizabeth, George William, Henry and Robert.The family moved from East Barnet to Friern Barnet Finchley area in 1841. George Frederic died in 1863, Elizabeth in 1862.At the time of Elizabeth's death George and Elizabeth were living apart. Only Henry and the girls remained in England. Charles, Thomas, Frederick, George and Robert all came to Australia. John's passage was paid but he never arrived. would like to contact any descendants of those who remained in England.

More christening info please - Chatham
Looking for any information at all on this Christening: CORNER Edmund 10 January 1808 Chatham Kent Father: Robert CORNER Mother: Elizabeth Is there any more information on the mother or perhaps a record of their marriage? Kind Regards Leanne

MARTIN born CHATHAM 1897 - Chatham
Does anyone know of ALbert George Martin B. 1897 Chatham to Albert & Emma nee BIss & married in 1922 to Elizabeth or Edith Frances Hazelton b.1900ish Kent?(her Father was Albert Alfred Haselton of Rochester b.1872) ALso Alberts' Son Charles Ernest MARTIN b. 1926 Chatham? Alberts widowed Mother married William Marshall in 1911. I'd reallly like to hear anything of this Family, thankyou.

taylor - Chatham
trying to find any info on an ethel taylor of chatham kent.she was married to a richard john pittock they lived in courtlodge road.. thankyou

hunt family - Chatham
A pocket watch passed down through family from John Hunt 1792-1869 to grandson John born 1836 and his son John born 1862 and eventually to John Eugene Hunt died 1945 and all the John's in between. My great grandmother Eliza Mary? was from Chatham and we think her family may have had something to do with (coal) boats. Her son was my grand dad albert William Fillmore Hunt and the family ended up living in Tooting London. Anyone got any info or connections to any of these?

Wall Family - Chatham
Would like to contact anyone searching the John Wall & Sarah Fridy family. John Wall b. 8 Sep 1771, d. 29 Apr 1855 Canterbury, Kent. He m. Sarah Fridy (b. 23 Feb 1777, d. 15 Jan 1862 Bidston, Cheshire)on 10 July 1798 Boughton-Under-Blean, Kent. Children: John, Thomas Young, Sarah Elizabeth, Mary Ann, John, Henry, Henry, William G., Henry, George, Richard, & Charlotte. Associated names are Charing, Filmer, Summerfield, Bennett, Anderson, Mercer, Salt, & Rudd.

Church Family,Chatham, Kent - Chatham
My ancestors come from Chatham, Kent in England. My great-great grandfather was James Church who got married in Malta in 1866 to Maria Piacentini. His father was James Church from Kent who was married to Marianne. I could not go any further than that. Would appreciate any info regarding Church family from Kent.

Woollett/Costello family - Chatham
George Woollett married Mary Ann Costello. They lived at 32 Skinner Street Chatham in 1908. Marys parents Bernard and Isabella Lundy lived at 18 Mill Lane Chatham 1888. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Julie

Aindow Family - Chatham
I am looking for information on any Aidow mmembers who lived in Chatham but have the Address of my G G Grandadad Anthony as cossack street in 1861 and Slykates hill in 1886. His occupation was Hawker. What was the area like in this time. Many thanks Helen

Woodger - Chatham
Now reasonably sure of ancestry back to John & Hellen. John was Parish Clarke of Addington mid 1600s. Fairly comprehensive tree of Woodger descents from then.