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How - Ashford
Thomas How (stone cutter) & Ann How, with child Thomas, 1848, born in Ashford.
Looking for any further information.
Ann's maiden name Pearson, married in City of London.
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George LORD of Ashford - Ashford
Any info please on George LORD born 1802 Ashford went on to become a parish clerk in Sunderland ,Durham.
Married Elizabeth Chapman in 1820.
Children:George,John Chapman,Fanny,Edward Chapman,Maria Sophia,Elizabeth Ann,Thomas Ebenezer.
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WRAIGHT, WOOD families - Ashford
Looking for George,Thomas, Ann WRAIGHT 1750 - 1850 or other relatives. Also family of Elizabeth WESSON and WOOD family and SHORTER family of Ashford or nearby Bissenden Green,
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Hewitt - Foreman - Ashford
My Great Uncle Benjamin Charles Hewitt died on 17th September 1940 at 82 New Street Ashford.
The information on his death Certificate was given by his brother in law, R.C.Forman of 30 Millward Road, Hastings, Sussex.
Can anyone remember him, or perhaps there is a relation of Foreman
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Searching for relitives of: - Ashford
Edward Thomas Hawkins, who in 1930 he lived at 80 Riverdale Road. Islington. Was married to Ethel Hawkins, they had three sons George, William (my father) and Frank. During the war the three boys were evacuated to Cornwall and the family split up. My uncle Frank visited his father in 1951 - 1953 when he lived in Ashford Kent he had more children with a new partner/wife? Would appreciate hearing from any surviving relatives or friends who remember him.
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White family - Ashford
I dont know much about this side of my family. My father Michael John White was born in 1935 to Alfred William White and Isabel Amy White, nee Hawkins. I only know their names from dads birth certificate. No dates for them. Dad was born in Ashford Kent.
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Francis Attwood - Ashford
I am looking for info & d.o.b. of the above supposedly born in Ashford in Kent circa 1830-40's. Son Thos. Edward (b.1862?) married Ellen Maria Burton. Daughter Rachel (b. 1872?). Cannot trace Francis on 1891 census. Any info. welcome.
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Holton-Wicks - Ashford
Looking for John Holton, born circa 1770-1780. Father of John Wicks born 1811 Ashford, Kent. Trying to solve mystery of change in family name. Any info on John Wicks' mother also appreciated
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Barton - Ashford
Thomas Barton was my 3Great Granddad he was born 1800 he was married to Martha Skinner born 1805 they had 10 children they were born in Ashford.Kent. His mother was Sarah Clisbe of Ashford, but I cannot find anything about his father could anyone shed some light please.
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Late 19thC early 20thC Spilletts - Ashford
I am trying to contact anyone who knew or has information of Spilletts in Ashford in the late 19thC and early 20thC. The family I am most interested in is the following:
* John Edward Spillett /Head /Blacksmith/Born:Chartham, Kent 10th June 1857/ Died:1910 Ashford
* Annie Finch Spillett(nee Tritton)/Wife/Born:Broomfield,Herne,Kent 13 Sept 1857 Died 9th Nov 1910 Ashford, Kent
1st Married 1884 to JE Spillett
2nd Marriage 1902 to JH Stapley
* Percy Edward Spillett/Son/Born:Kingston, Kent 1885
* Edith Annie Spillett/daughter/Born:Ashford 1887
* Ernest George Spillett/Son/Born:Ashford 1888
Died WW1
I would like to hear from anyone with information on this family, especially Edith. Did she marry, did she change her name to Sylvia, are you descended from her, when did she die?
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Brunger - Ashford/Sheppy - Ashford
Looking for family of Seamon Brunger born West Ashford 1853 son of George, belived born Tenterden. Later married Edith Powell and lived in Sheppy
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Holdstock - Ashford
I am looking for any info on the Holdstock's of Kent. Apparently they were a family of smugglers and kept sheep on Romney Marshes. Any info on any Holdstock would be gratefully recieved.
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LEES/ SILLIBOURNE - Ashford
GEORGE LEES married ESTHER SILLIBOURNE at Ashford in 1803. Known children GEORGE LEES b. 1807 Ashford, HESTER or ESTHER LEES bc.1810 m.1 John Carter Weekes in 1831 at Mersham, 2 Robert Spratt. JAMES LEES married ELIZABETH AUSTIN at Shadoxhurst in 1834, then immigrated to Australia in 1838. Hester and Robert Spratt were living at Maidstone.
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LUCY ANN PALMER - Ashford
Hello from Australia
I am trying to find details of Lucy Ann Palmer born E.Ashford Kent June qtr 1856 - would like to know if she had father Thomas and sister Rose born 1867 or 1868 in Middlesex.
Thank you
Julie
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ERNEST ALBERT FRY 1877-1927 - Ashford
I am looking for information about this relative. Sadly he was found in the River Stour at Willesborough Lees in 1927, death by drowning. I am just curious to know more about the event. Any small piece of info would help. Thanx
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Edward Russell-Ironmonger - Ashford
Edward Russell, Master Ironmonger employing 18 men in 1861 in High Street Ashford. He was married to Mary Ann and their children were Mary Ann, Emma, Louisa, Edward, Jessie and Lucy.
Edward died from pneumonia in 1864 age 42. The informant on his death certificate was Jonathan U. Bugler who was also an Ironmonger and lived at stoke House, Church St. Ashford.
Does anyone have access to newspapers that may have reported his death or any other info on this family. I'd be very grateful to hear from you.
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Scott - Ashford
I am looking for information relating to the family of Thomas Ebenezer
SCOTT b. 1821 in Ashford. He married Mary HAYWARD, also of Ashford in late 1843.
Children were Isabella (1846), Arthur (1852) & Emma (1856)
Any help appreciated.
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thomas browne - Ashford
he is my great grandfather who lived in ashford he married in 1848
and died in 1882. i'm not sure if he was born locally. his wife's name was Fanny Slingsby
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Looking for family - Ashford
William Frederick Harper.Father,Edward James Harper,Mother,Jessie Harper. William born Ashford,Kent,England
William was 32 when married in 1919 in New Zealand,making date of birth around 1887. Only have details off marriage certificate.
would appreciate any help at all
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webb - Ashford
looking for gwen and frank webb of faversham rd kennington please
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ashford kent - Ashford
I am looking for family name Leigh Reginald Manquet he served in the Army and had his retail business
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ELSE FAMILY - Ashford
I am looking for information on members of the Else fasmily in Ashford, Kent. My maternal grandmother was May Victoria Else - born in Ashford, 1896. She married William Brown? Booker in 1919 at Selby, Doncaster, Yorkshire. She had three children, Mavis, Kathleen and William.
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Elizabeth Hooker - Ashford
Looking for information about the parents of Elizabeth Hooker, born 1802 in Aldington Kent, she married Edward Dryland in 1822, died in 1878 also in Aldington Kent.
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Mummery married a Farrell - Ashford
A miss mummery married a Mr. Farrell. They lived in dover. They were my grand parents. they had 4 children, john (Jack). Bob and Eirleen and Kathleen, now deceaced. where did the name come from-Mummery?
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PIERSON, Dora - Ashford
I would be interested in learning any information about the above named (my late mother in law) during the period when she worked as a nurse at Hothfield Hospital, near Ashford. She worked there from before WW2 until early 1947 when she left to get married. She was friendly with Irene(Rene) Poysden(nee Burnell) and her husband Fred who lived in New Street at that time.
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joseph Ashford - Ashford
Am looking for Joseph Ashford, who was master mariner certified New York in 1840 aged about 20 years who came back to Britain and married a woman with surname sheppard. She could have been sister of William Sheppard of Bristol. The story goes that this persons grandfather or ggrandfather was sent to America (late 1700s - 18th century.)because of his gambling habits He was supposed to have set up the town of Ashford Connecticut (which is apparantly untrue) Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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DOWN, BRIGDEN - Ashford
I would like to get information on CAROLINE DOWN, daughter of WILLIAM DOWN. Caroline was born about 1832 in Ashford, Kent. Caroline married RICHARD BRIGDEN who was born 23 August, 1829 in Woodmansterne, Surrey - occupation Railway Engine Driver. Caroline and Richard were married in Dover.
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Herbert - Ashford
Hoping to locate any of this surname that might have lived in Ashford, or Pluckley Kent in 1785. Army maybe or even a hop-picker!
Thanks.
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hughes family - Ashford
looking for relations to patrick lawrence hughes married margeret jean evans had three children stephen ,daren, and kim.any info would be helpful as i not no much
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Sammer Family History - Ashford
Searching for details about Peter Sammer (born 1792 Challock) who married Mary Ward in Westwell October 1813. Also, Thomas Sammer (born 1826) and married Sarah Vant in Westwell 1846.
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Whale - Ashford
Searching for info on Whale family who lived in Beaver Rd, Ashford then Eastern Ave, Godinton Rd in early 1900s. Head of family, William was a Railway inspector.Wife, Elizabeth; children Rose, Lilian, Ivy, Daisy, Francis.
Thanks
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joy family - Ashford
I am looking for anyone who might know the Joy family of Ashford in Kent.John Joy married Gladys Ayling whos father was Harty Ayling.I believe John and Gladys had a son Douglas
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Lello, Edward - Ashley
Looking for relatives or descendants of Edward Lello born 1828 in Ashley, Kent and died 1878 in Pinetown, Natal, South Africa.
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Ovenden - Ashurst
George Elbert Ovenden - born 2 Oct 1851 - a finish/estate carpenter - parents John Thomas Ovenden (abt 1824) and Ann Smith Ovenden (abt 1826)- married Lucy Wickens 23 Dec 1872 in Fordcombe - I have information & pictures of him/his children/grandchildren - I'm looking for information on his ancestors
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Felstead's in Charlton SE7 - Avery Hill, Greenwich
Any links to Philip Felstead's family (Joshua my grandfather)other siblings: Jess, Sydney,Albert,Stephen,Nell,Florrie,Ben etc. Last census 1901 they live at Atlas Cottage, Riverside, Charlton. Josh died 1955, was a bargebuilder & worked for Cory's was married to Maud (Briden)
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Edward Levey and Laura Kemp - Avery Hill, Greenwich
Edward and Laura were my Great Grandparents who married in Greenwich and were both born there. I am seeing more information about Edwards father Richard as I believe he was born in Cornwall. Also about Lauras father Charles Kemp who I believe was a seaman. Any information I would be grateful to receive.
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Smith, jull - Aylesford
HANNAH SMITH BORN IN AYLESFORD 1864, MARRIED FRANK HUTCHINGS AT DEPTFORD PARISH CHURCH IN DEC.1883. HER PARENTS WERE SAMUEL SMITH AND SOPHIA JULL. CAN FIND NO TRACE OF ANYTHING AT ALL. CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE.CHARLIE.
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What happened to the Shadwell Sisters? - Aylesford
My 6ggdad William Shadwell married Margaret Branch at Snodland in 1750. They moved to Aylesford and had 5 daughters between 1752 and 1761. The eldest died, but the second eldest, Margarett, married William Alchin at Aylesford in 1779 and later moved to East Malling. I have a long list of Margarett Shadwell's descendants, but have no idea who her sisters married or what happened to them.
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HUMPHREY WICKENDEN - Aylesford
looking for any information on a Humphrey Wickenden born in the Kent Area. Father of Sarah circa 1836, Eliza circa 1839, Maria circa 1842 and Mary Ann circa 1845. The only listing I can find is a Humphrey Wickenden re The Chequers Inn at Aylesford. Need to know whether this is the one even if to elimate him from our enquiries. Please contact no matter how small the information is . Colleen
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May, Elizabeth - Aylesford
born Feb. 8, 1846 and in 1871
married Edward Browne of Chart-Sutton; emigrated to the U.S. about 1872. Settled in Avon, New York.
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Looking for James Hawkins - Aylesford
Hi,
I am looking for any info on James Hawkins born Strood/ Aylesford area 1870. His father was Henry Andrew Hawkins and was said to have died in a train crash as he was a driver, around 1883. I know James married in Sheffield in 1917 and died there in 1948.
Any info on his birth or any census would be appreciated as I can't find him anywhere.
Many thanks
Zoe
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ELIZA FRANCES PEARCE - Aylesford
I am looking for any information about Eliza Frances Pearce born 1823 and married John Denton in 1842. Anything at all would be interesting. Thank you.
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