Charles Brown - Cowden
I am looking for any information about my great grandfather Charles Brown. His date of birth was 6th June 1857, and we think he was born in Cowden but have been unable to trace his birth certificate. We think his father's name was Jonathan and his mother Frances, and believe there were other siblings. If anyone can help me pin down Charles to a birth in Cowden, I have a lot of information about his later life and possibly that of his siblings. Many thanks. Kate

tully's - Cowden
Hi Has anyone information on the Tully's that lived in Cowden in the 1700's. I was wondering if they moved to Brasted before maybe being the Tully's of Tudeley, Kent. cheers Rosemary

William Ashby - Cowden
Loking for information on maternal great great grandparents, William Ashby (b:1859) and Barbary Ashby(b:1861) (Nee Holmes) on the 1901 census they were living at Polefield Cottages Cowden - can't find them before. Getting more confused every day!

Chesson Genealogy - Cowden
Have information on Chesson family, Cowden Kent and Eastbourne, circa 1840 to 1900; ie Thomas Chesson born 1844. Would like to find others interested in Chesson

Gibb/s Connections - Cowden
George Gibb b. 1749 East Grinstead living Hever m. 1773 Cowden Martha Cole b. 1760 d/o George & Martha nee(H)Umphry of East Grinstead. Looking for descendants.

Ivy Bridle/Tucker - Cowden
Anyone have information on Ivy Bridle who worked for the Colonel at Cowden House in Kent around 1950. Or on her death in the 1970's. Ivy was born a Tucker but given to her mother's sister to bring up when her mother died, hence the surname Bridle

Baldwin - Cowden
Searching details of Baldwin family in Cowden and Holtye

Hooker - Cowden
researching any relatives of John and Ann Hooker nee Burfoot who lived in the village in 1851. They then moved to East Grinstead for the next 20 years

Underhill/Wickenden - Cowden
John Underhill born Cowden 1620 married Ann Wickenden on 8th July 1644. Any information about these families please? Peter

Vousden in Cranbrook - Cranbrook
I am looking for info on Richard Vousden who lived in the Cranbrook area around the 1880's. His only surviving son was Walter Vousden, who married a Eliza White a native of Staplehurst. They moved to Eastry in 1890.

Foreman Birth At Cranbrook - Cranbrook
Emma Elizabeth Foreman was born at Belle Vue House Cranbrook in 1895. Her father, Ensor Walter Foreman was from Kent and her mother from Sussex, where they had married in 1893. They don't appear to have stayed in Cranbrook for very long.

Roberson Family In Cranbrook And Bodiam Sussex - Cranbrook
Richard Robersonbc1765 married Elizabeth?, Isaiah Roberson b 1815 married1840 Mary Farley b1818. Other children Obadiah Roberson b1829,Emma Roberson b1813, Henry Roberson b1808, Rachel Roberson b1818. All from Richard's second marriage. First Marriage was to Mary? about 1786, children are David Roberson b1787,Richard Roberson b1791,William Roberson b1793,George Roberson b1795, Mary Roberson b1797, John Roberson b1798, Ann Roberson b1800, Benjamin Roberson b1804.Isaiah and Mary Roberson moved toSydenham Kent then later Tonbridge Kent.

Weller - Cranbrook
Alexander Weller and Elizabeth Dence married at Cranbrook 5 November 1565. Sons Dence (1566-1619), Richard (baptised 1568 or 1574 or 1575), John (1569-1623), Stephen (1576-1635), and Alexander (1580-1612.) Daughters Agnes, Elizabeth and Katherine.(See also Weller entries in Rolvenden and Warbleton.)

Bourne - Cranbrook
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the Rangers - Cranbrook
I am researching my ranger ancesters from Cranbrook, the earliest confirmed being Joseph b 1822.In the early 1900s there was a street or line of houses called "Rangers Row" Does this still exist ? Thanks, John R

cranbrook - Cranbrook
looking for any information on christopher stepney marshall and his parents. he was born in 1914 in cranbrook in kent .parents were william and ethal marshall

BARNES - William - Cranbrook
Interested in William Barnes (m) Harriett ? and immigrated to New Zealand 1841 with 5 children. Children all christened Cranbrook 1827-34. Would love to hear from fellow Barnes researchers. Valerie

Judge - Cranbrook
Would like information on the Judge family 'a family worthwhile' who lived in this district around 1850. Their daughter Sarah married groomsman, William Manwaring and was apparently 'cut off'. The couple came to Australia with their many children in1857.

doubell and ferminger at cranbrook - Cranbrook
hi am looking for info on the marriage etc of william doubell born in hawkhurst, and agnes adelaide ferminger. they were married in 1854 cranbrook. their children were charles and albert doubell. any info at all would be helpful thanks maz

goldsmith family - Cranbrook
we are looking for any information in finding John Goldsmith ,baptism parents etc. He was married in Cranbrook to Mary Fuller in 1708 and they had 5 children John 1709 D1722. George 1712. Mary 1714, Hannah 1724. John 1727. but then we are stuck. any help appreciated

messenger - Cranbrook
I've found a few Messengers in the 1800's in this area, and would be interested if anyone has any certs or census data. In particular relating to George Messenger and Sarah (Horton)

Marshall, Groves - Cranbrook
THOMAS JOHN GROVES married ELIZABETH MARSHALL in 1866 and had a daughter MARTHA ANN GROVES (1868-?)who married GEORGE WELLER (1866?-?)... If you can fill in the blanks then I'd be most grateful

Marshall Gurr - Cranbrook
My Great-Great-Great-Grandfather HENRY MARSHALL married HARRIET GURR in Cranbrook area in 1846 (Cranbrook V 177) Henry's father was JAMES MARSHALL, but who was his Mother? Harriett's parents were JAMES GURR and SARAH ELDREDGE. Can anyone supply their parents names?

Tooth (originally from East Grinstead?) - Cranbrook
John Tooth and Sarah Knight had quite a large family all born in Cranbrook between 1767 to 1777. I believe John and Sarah married in East Grinstead, Sussex in 1765. One of their children, another John Tooth was of East Grinstead parish when he married Martha Tye in Cranbrook in 1803. A proportion of Tooth's stayed in Cranbrook but some went to Australia. I have quite a lot of info but plenty of gaps too.

Charles Seymour - Cranbrook
Searching for Charles Seymour and Sophia Dungey,family moved around.Charles was a carpenter,had several children circa 1805-1825 Anyone know when Charles born and his parents names,family ect anyone with links to this family? please get in touch as have family info but lots of gaps.

Frances Quaife - Cranbrook
She was married (?) to James S. Thornton. They had two children Tom and George. At one time she lived in San Francisco California. Her marriage would have been about 1850-1853. She returned to Cranbrook area in about 1854 (?) Is there any chance her marriage may have been recorded locally? Most public records in SF were destroyed by the great fire (1903).

Cranbrook Station - Cranbrook
I believe my great uncle Frederick was Station Master at Cranbrook in the 1920s. Can anyone offer me proof of this please?

Mary Bonnick - Cranbrook
Seeking information about Mary Bonnick, b. abt. 1727. She married William Jenner in abt. 1748

Boorman abt. 1520 - Cranbrook
Looking for the parents of John Boorman abt 1546-1629, broadweaver.

Mary Dennet - Cranbrook
Mary Dennet married Alexander Boorman before 1605. Any information welcome.

Draynor/Whimset - Cranbrook
Would appreciate any information on Mary Draynor who married Thomas Whimset (Wimsett) on 26 March 1695, or on either family before this date.

Peende/Pyndel/Pende - Cranbrook
Alexander Peende was probably born before 1530. He had five children, four of whom married Boorman siblings. Any information on either family before this date would be great.

SARAH BOORMAN - Cranbrook
sarah Boorman was my ggggg great grandmother possibly born 1739 Cranbrook/Tonbridge. I have not been able to find any information on her parents or siblings. Would anyone be able to help me? Margie

BARHAM, JENNINGS & PAY familes - Cranbrook
Researching several family lines (Barham, Jennings & PAY) that have connections with Cranbrook.Do you have any links?

Dobells in Cranbrook - Cranbrook
researching Dobells in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst and Marden area.

Salter Family - Cranbrook
I am looking for the family of my grandfather William Salter b1907 in Cranbrook. His parents where Thomas Salter and Katherine Donovan. I believe the family wher ag labs. I understand he was one of the youngest in the family. Do you know anything of this family?

Death of James Hayward - Cranbrook
Searching for details of burial of James Hayward, who married Sarah Chasmer in Benenden 1831. He died between 1841 and 1851

Waters - Cranbrook
Have Waters ancestors that lived in Cranbrook pre 1700's thru 1850's.

George Hayward. - Cranbrook
Seeking information about above, born approx. 1770, Cranbrook area. Attended Chapel-on-the- Hill, Cranbrook

William Hayward - Cranbrook
Seeking details of William, born 1693, probably Cranbrook area, Kent, UK. Also his wife Rose.

Benjamin King - Cranbrook
Seeking information about Benjamin King b.abt.1706 who married Mary Kowe b.abt.1710. They married 21 Oct.1731. They had three sons, John, Benjamin and another John who died fairly young. Benjamin married Elizabeth Rapson 11 Oct.1755.

William Eddye/Eddy - Cranbrook
William Eddy/Eddye was the Vicar of St. Dunstan's Church in Cranbrook circa 1591 to 1616. Two of his sons immigrated to America in 1630 aboard a ship the Handmaid. I'm now trying to see if we can research the family beyond 1630.

PARKS, EVES, PETTIT, OYLER, SPICE, HEYWARD of Cranbrook - Cranbrook
Sarah Parks and William Eves married at Cranbrook 1831 and baptised 5 children before migrating to New Zealand in 1842 - their NZ descendants I have loads of information about. Sarah Parks baptised 1807 at Cranbrook, daughter of Samuel Pettit Parks and Sarah Oyler who married in Cranbrook 1796. Samuel 1779-1858 son of Samuel Parks and Mary Pettit who married in Cranbrook 1775. Samuel Pettit 1753 - 1799 son of Samuel Pettit junior and Mary Spice who married 1750 in Cranbrook. Samuel Parks junior 1718-1795 is the son of Samuel Parks senior and Elizabeth Heyward who married Cranbrook 1714. Samuel Parks senior married 4 more times: Mary Fowl, Elizabeth Milsted, Sindony Cornes, Elizabeth Drayner. Like to share information with anyone researching this family.

OYLER and CRAMPTON - Cranbrook
Looking to share inforamtion with anyone researching Oyler or Ilyer , and Crampton in Cranbrook. Sarah Oyler married Samuel Pettit Parks in 1796 in Cranbrook (see seperate entry for Parks). Sarah Oyler born 1773, daughter of Elizabeth Oyler. Elizabeth Oyler was born 1748/9 (daughter of Elizabeth Crampton and George Oyler of Dog Kennel Farm / Kennel Holt Farm) and married Thomas Williams 1787. Elizabeth Crampton 1720-1810 (daughter of Samuel and Mercy Crampton), married firstly John Fuller 1744, and then to George Oyler in 1748. George is the son of Thomas Oyler and Mary Walter. Both Crampton and Oyler names continue back to the start of PR's in Cranbrook.

Hatcher family - Cranbrook
Trying to find Ernest Hatcher born 1905 in Cranbrook.

Farrell Family - Cranbrook
Trying to find Emily Farrell a parlourmaid in Cranbrook in 1922.

Higgins Hall Cottages, Cranbrook - Cranbrook
Great Grandparents were living at the above 1925. Can anyone help find them on a find or know is they still stand. Thank you

Stephen Wilmshurst & Jemima Twyan - Cranbrook
Searching for details on Stephen Wilmshurst, married to Jemima Twyan. His father was William Wilmshurst and his mother Elizabeth - .

HUNT Family Cranbrook - Cranbrook
1600's to Mid 1700's. Particularly interested in James HUNT m Tabitha PARKS ancestors and Descendents.

Hobbs in Cranbrook - Cranbrook
Hi all, I'm looking for some help with the history of the Hobbs family in Cranbrook. Joseph was a cordwainer/boot-maker/leather cutter and daughter Kate Clara became a publicans wife. Any other help would be most welcome. Paul