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Ray-Christmas
- Ab Kettleby
Looking for a Thomas R. Ray (1604-1654) married (1632 possibly in Leicester, Lincoln, Prezwold, England) to Mary Christmas (1608-1655)
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Branson
- Anstey
Looking for information about Richard Branson, born Anstey, Leics. about 1781. He joined the army, and was
discharged with a pension. He married Eliza - surname unknown. He was shown as a pensioner on the 1851
census.
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Smith
- Anstey
Looking for Benjamin Smith born abt. 1765 who married Mary Cooke July 19, 1789, in Anstey. Children - Benjamin, Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary, Charles, Sarah, John, Rebecca.
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Lawlass and Healey families
- Anstey
Looking for William Lawlass baptised Anstey 09 11 1747 who married Ann unknown in 1776. Had v.large family who all lived in Anstey.
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Galer/Gayler/Mallandaine
- Anstey
I'm trying to find out more about Elliot john Norman and Fanny GALER, Jane GAYLER and John Elliot MALLANDAINE. Can anyone help please?
Elliot has a stained glass window dedicated to him in Anstey Parish Church.
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george smart
- Anstey
trying to find any information about George Smart
born anstey leicestershire 1892 married my grandmother mary elizabeth garner in 1915 ,
killed in action ww1 .ps can anyone tell me if his name is on the war memorial.
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ORSON
- Asfordby
Any information of the ORSON family, mid 19th century - early 20th century in Asfordby Leicestershire or Wymondham, Rutland. In particular that of Miss ORSON who was engaged to Stephen LEE of Asfordby
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The Riley Family.
- Ashby Folville
I am searching for Matthew Riley who I believe was born in Ashby Folville. He married Elizabeth Porter in 1821 in Burrough on the Hill. Elizabeth came from Melton Mowbray.
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Royley/Riley Pepper, .Ashby Folville.
- Ashby Folville
I have been looking for Matthew Riley born in Ashby Folville Leics.about 1796. I have found in the Ashby Folville parish records Matthew Royley born 1792, son of William Royley and Mary (Pepper). I need to know if they are the same person.
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Hinckley of Ashby Folville
- Ashby Folville
Looking for relatives of Edward Hinckley and his wife Rhoda (nee Wilford) Hinckely who were married in Ashby Folville on 31Aug1835
They had 7 children - John, Mary, Louisa, Anne, Thomas, William and Edward. They migrated to Victoria, Australia after 1851. Anne Hickley is my greatgrand mother. Are there any Hinckley's still living in Ashby Folville?
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Carter
- Ashby Magna
Wanting info on Anna (or Anne) Carter who was a servant in the home of the local vicar Edmund Willes in 1881. She later married Joseph Woodward from Gilmorton.
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Jones of Ivy House Farm
- Ashby Magna
Does anyone have information concerning the Welsh immigrant family of Edward Jones? They came from Carms. S. Wales around 1890, settled in Ashby Magna. Their daughter, Margaret married my grandfather William Evans, born Carms.S.Wales.He lived with his family at Holt Farm, Walton by Kimcote. Also came from Wales around 1890 and never returned to Wales.
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Sleath
- Ashby Magna
In 1637 Robert Sleath died young, leaving a wife and children. He was a butcher, left no Will, but an interesting inventory was made at the time. This was signed by 3 men, one being William Musson. Musson , a widower married Sleath's widow. Is anyone researching this family, by chance? I am looking for a connection with Grimston, N.E Leics. Sleaths and Mussons are also residents there in the 17th century
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Mary Whitmore
- Ashby Parva
Looking for any information on Mary Whitmore ( 1773-1850 ) who married Samuel Foxon in 1784 in Ashby Parva .
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James Bishop
- Ashby Parva
James Bishop,born Ashby Parva c 1852 little information about his family. Father's name different on two different marraige certificates
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Arthur Byatt-62 Market St 1880's
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I'm researching the Byatt family who lived in Alton and Ashby de la Zouche. Arthur Byatt appears to have had more than one business in ADLZ.
. He had a carpet warehouse and a linen draper and silk mercer business. He was also was involved in furnishing funerals. He lived at THe Cedars, Ashby de la Zouche
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Bainbridge
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895
John Bainbridge was born at Ashby de la Zouch in 1582 and died at Oxford in 1643. He was an English physician and astronomer.
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Godfrey/Topliss
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Any info about Benjamin Godfrey and Sarah Topliss sought,they married at the parish church,ADLZ in 1794,they later moved to Liverpool,would like to know if any links still in the area, Thanks Kathleen
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Coburn Family
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I'm looking for the Coburn family who lived in Ashby de la Zouche in the late 19c after moving there from Monmouthshire. Parents James and Annie (nee Stephens)
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Riley ca. 1825-1845
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Thomas Riley and his wife, Elizabeth, baptised four children in Ashby de la Zouch, before moving to Liverpool, where he was a haberdasher and toy and smallware dealer. Any information on the family sought.
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LEICESTER
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I AM LOOKING FOR JOHN CURTIS CIRCA 1790, ALL CURTIS'S BORN IN LEICESTER. WILLIAM AND CHARLOTTE KEEN FROM MEASHAM. JOSEPH WEBB FATHER OF EDITH ELLEN WEBB (NELLIE) ALSO OF LEICESTER.
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Shears family of Albert village
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am seeking information on John Thomas Shears, of Albert Village, who married Annie Bennett. They had one child at least, my grandmother, Mary Charlotte. She was born in Dec. 1879. If anyone could add to that I would be delighted. Thanks
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ISON
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
ANN ISON , DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM ISON AND ALICE SAVAGE.
ANN MARRIED FRANCIS SMITH 1864 AT BURTON ON TRENT. THEY HAD 9 CHILDREN AND THE WHOLE FAMILY EXCEPT THE ELDEST CHILD CAME TO AUSTRALIA. SEE 1881 CENSUS. ANY DESCENDANTS OUT THERE??
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Warrilows of Ashby
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am looking for information about the Warrilow family who had a son John William (b.1913). Father possibly William from the late 1800's into the 1900's. Any information gratefuly received
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Susannah FREER and James BALL
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Susannah FREER married James BALL 10/10/1771 at St Mary's Hinckley. An IGI entry shows "Mrs James BALL born c1740 at Ashby-de-la-Zouch". No parents given. I cannot find her in the parish registers. Can anyone help please
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Miller
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I'm looking for the family of Mary Miller born c1811 Ashby de la Zouch. Mary married William Harrison.
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Looking for Yates
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am trying to find out about the Yates's who lived in the Overseal/Ashby de la Zouch area in 1700's and 1800's. The main christian name that is coming up is Thomas. If you have any information or suggestions please let me know. Thanks
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Joseph George Bowman
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I'm looking for information on the family of Joseph Bowman, born Ashby de la Zouch in 1834 or so. He married Ellen Richman in 1859 in Portsea and they later lived in Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire. He was a police constable and later a bootmaker.
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proudman
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for Proudman family George Proudman wife elizabeth they had several chilren on of which was Thomas Bingham Proudman born Osgathorpe in 1848
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Ragg surname
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Searching birth details (or siblings)of Thomas Ragg b abt 1816 Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire. Father - James Ragg overlooker. Thomas (Bricklayer in England, Farmer in Australia) married Sarah Nuttall 24/7/1837 in Old Basford, Nott'shire. Emigrated to Australia pre1856
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Matthews
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for the family of Charles Matthews Bn 1813ca Ashby ,Chemist.Married Ann(e) Bn 1816 Ashby.She had a sister Mary who married Henry Marsh. Children:Francis Henry,Katherine Anne,Mary Jane,Constance Helen and Charles.Related Families:West and Ison.
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Hill's of Ashby de la Zouch
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I have Timothy HILL, a brewer born c1773 in Leicestershire. He married Mary BATES in Ashby in 1803. Children incl. Timothy, Isaac, Catherine, Jane, John, Thomas, Joseph and more. I know that in 1841 Timothy Mary Thomas Isaac and Catherine were in Stoke on Trent. Timothy and Mary returned to Ashby sometime between 1841 & 1851. All their sons seem to have been plasterers. Would love to hear from anyone with a connection or any further information.
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William Perrott
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
My g,g,g,grandfather William was living in Ashby de la Zouch in the 1861 census. His occupation was leather dresser and he was a lodger in the household of Elizabeth and Thomas AUSTIN. I have not been able to find William in the 1841 or 1851 census. He was born in Bristol circa 1800. Any info would be most apprciated.
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THOMAS BACON
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am looking for further information on Thomas Bacon & Ellen (Eleanor) Buckerfield. Married 27th July 1789 in Ashby de la Zouch. Ellen born in Ashby de la Zouch in 1764.
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Bull/Harrison
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Caroline Harrison, born c1829 Ashby de la Zouch married Charles Bull, Baker & Confectioner. They lived in Birmingham until about 1862 then lived in London. Does anyone recognise them?
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Dewis / Franks
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Does anyone have any information about my aunt Ellen Elizabeth Franks born in 1904, or her husband or children. She married Gerald Robert Dewis at Portsmouth in 1928. I belive G R Dewis was born in Ashby de la Zouch.
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Knight and Jarman
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
My 4xg-grandmother Mary Knight was born c.1803 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. In 1818 she married Job Jarman. Mary had brothers Joseph and Thomas, both framework knitters. In 1871 Mary was in inmate of Leicester Union Workhouse. She died 1874. Would love to find any information about the family.
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ORTON
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
If anyone would like information on the ORTON family as follows, all born Ashby de la Zouch: Ralph ORTON.... his son Thomas ORTON (b circa 1780) married Frances PILKINGTON. Thomas and Frances ORTON had two sons: William ORTON (b 1853), and Thomas ORTON (b 1852). Thomas was a butcher / fishmonger. Thomas's wife, Clara (nee MINISTER) was killed in train crash at Desford West Junction in Oct 1881. Many others killed. I have reports from The Times newspaper. Thomas Orton married Clara's sister Julia MINISTER and moved to Australia with his two children. Many descendants. Information freely given.
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Houses on Tamworth Road, Ashby
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Does anyone have any information that will help to date when one of the terraced "two up, two down" houses were built on Tamworth Road, south of the old station (which was also known as Measham Road on the census records up to 1871)in Ashby? The road itself dates back to 1760, and from the census records I'm guessing at the 1850s.
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Greensmith
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Hopefully somebody would be able to help me. I am looking for my Great Uncle 2 of his cousins whom he lost contact with a couple of years after the second world war. They are Victor and Eileen Greensmith. Victor and Eileen's parents were Arthur Greensmith and Lucy (nee Perkins). Lucy was born in 1887 in Newhall, Derby. I do not have dates for Arthur. Arthur and Lucy were married in 2nd Q in Ashby de la Zouch in 1914. I belive Victor and Eileen to have been born in about 1920's? We would be very grateful for any information.
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Peyrol and Wragg
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
We are looking for information regarding Martha Peyrol or Marthe Peyrol. Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouche in 1793 and the first wife of Amos Wragg born Shepshed 1801. They had five children Mathilda, John, Joseph, Harriet and Amos. The couple lived in Basford and St Mary in Nottingham in 1841. Although sometime between 1841 and 1851 they lived separately.Martha lived with the children (the eldest 2 went to australia with the Lacemakers of Calais )and died circa 1860. Amos her widow remarried to Ann Durose in 1863.
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