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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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charles butler
- Ashford
I'm looking for anyone who can give me any info on a Charles Butler who at the time of the 1881 census was 1 mth old, born in folkestone and was residing at 3 providence st, Ashford with Frederick Hindson,Charles Huntley,Elenor Huntley, James Whitelock,Mary Ann Whitelock.Charles Butler relationship with these people unknown.
Thanks for any help.
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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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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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Looking for Michael John White
- Ashford
I am looking for Michael John White and he was born 15 November 1935 in Ashford, Kent. He was a gunnery officer in the Royal Navey and moved to Australia. I would like to find out what happened to him and if he has any family. He was married to Shirley Seddon in 1960 and subsequently divorced in either 1970 or 1971.
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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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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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Young, Maria
- Avery Hill, Greenwich
Looking for any further info on Maria Young b circa 1843, or her parents James Young (soldier) and Elizabeth b circa 1815 Exeter. Any other siblings? Details of parents marriage?
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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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Jeremiah Scanlan
- Avery Hill, Greenwich
Jeremiah Scanlan born Greenwich 1832 (1881 census he was 49) married to Eliza ?? born Poplar was 50 1881 census, children William/John/Eliza/Anne/ and James, we are looking for confirmation of Jeremiah's birth.also looking for information on Mathias Scanlan born 1899 married 1925 Christina Scourfield born 28/7/1903 they had 6 children but again been unable to confirm birth of Mathias, Mathias's father was William Scanlan born 1862/3 1891 census, cannot find Mathias on the 1881 census. William Scanlan was the son of Jeremiah Scanlan born 1863, any information welcome
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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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William Brooker
- Aylesford
William Brooker was born 3 July 1797 at Aylesford am looking for his marriage to Mary born Boxley, Kent
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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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Browne, Edward
- Aylesford
Edward Browne's father, a cobbler from Wales, married Ann Elizabeth Apps. Edward was born in 1843 ( birthplace: Chart-Sutton)
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Apps. Ann Elizabeth
- Aylesford
married Browne,a cobbler from Wales,in early 19th century. Son Edward born in Chart-Sutton (s.e. of Maidstone) in 1843; other children: John, Mary, Sarah and Jane.
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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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Henry COBB family
- Badlesmere
Henry & Phoebe COBB buried at Badlesmere- 1854
seeking any connection with this family.
Son John COBB born 1801 in Leaveland settled in Marylebone, London.
Son William COBB born 1809 transported in 1837 to Australia.
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Barfreston
- Barfrestone
The Old Farm House at Barfreston- is it still there? Love to know, we are relatives in Aust of family who lived there 1880's Many thanks
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ALFRED AND EMILY KIRBY
- Barham
I am researching my great-uncle Alfred Kirby of Barham Mill (i.e. the windmill) who died in 1959 aged about 80, and his wife Emily who survived him (dates not known). They had 3 children - George, Eva and Kath (Kathleen), who married a local chap Frank Edwards in the 1930s and moved to Cornwall. Steve
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Newing
- Barham
My GGgrandfather (Charles) and my Ggrandfather George were both from Barham, there were several other familys of "Newings" in the village during the 1850/1880's. The surname isnt that popular so I am convinced there is a link somewhere, look forward to meeting relatives of the "other" Newings to try and establish the link
Ken
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ellen
- Barham
searching for ELLEN's from Barham, Kent. Any help appreciated.
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DESCENDANTS OF ALFRED AND EMILY KIRBY (Revised)
- Barham
Alfred James Kirby (bn 1878 East Studall Kent; dd 1964 Cornwall) was the Barham miller until the late 1950s or early 1960. In December 1898, he married Emily Ellen Fox (bn Denton or Wootton nr Dover; dd 1971 Cornwall). Their children were George Alfred (who emigrated to Australia),Kathleen (Mrs Frank Edwards, Barham then Perranporth, Cornwall), Eva (Mrs Sydney Thackery, nr Canterbury (divorced) and then Mrs John Godber,Perranporth, Cornwall),and John ('Jack')(Sturry, nr Canterbury).I am already in touch with some of Alf and Emilys descendants. Perhaps others will read this message.
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DUNN- Barham
- Barham
Dunns were in Barham back to about 1650 would like to exchange,add or find out more about them or their wives,Sarah Mucklestone,Sarah Ireland,Sarah Baker,Mary Seath,Esther Holthum,Jane Susan Wood, Faith Groombridge,Clara Bowman,Mary Ann Clemments,Mary Shrubsole,Mary Ann Wilson,Caroline Bass
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Jordans, Jordaine, Jorden, Jordon
- Barham
I have authentication of JORDANS and similar spellings being in BARHAM would be interested in any contact with surviving members and or extended family.
David
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Newman
- Basted
According to Plaxtol local history - Newman's, a big family.
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Wykehurst
- Bearsted
My great aunt and her husband, William CLAYSON (1873 - 1945) built Wykehurst on the Ashford Road in the 1920s on the site of Lilk meadow.
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Woollett Jarrett Hammond
- Bearsted
I have for some years been trying to trace the maiden name of Thomas Woollett's wife Elizabeth.She was b 1819 in Harrietsham.Thomas was b abt 1814 in Bearsted. He was the son of Robert Woollett and Francis Jenner. Thomas married Elizabeth abt 1838 but unsure where.Eleven children were born to her one of which being Alfred Thomas, there last, and my gr gr grandfather.Elizabeth died 1862 either during his birth or just after as her burial is very close to his baptism in Bearsted.Alfred Thomas married Ellen Francis Jarrett in Murston in 1885.
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Bearsted
- Bearsted
If anyone living at "Anfield" The Landway, wishes to know its past history reply to this
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