Garner and Painter, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Wysall - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Joseph Garner was born c1788 in Wysall. In 1810 he married Sarah Painter from Keyworth. Joseph died in 1870 in Ashby de la Zouch. Sarah died 1875 in Nottingham. Am looking for any information on either family.

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.

George Burrows - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Has anyone got any info on George Burrows, born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch 1782, married Ann Standley 1818 at the Parish Church, and died 1865 at Thirlby's Yard, Ashby?

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.

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.

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.

owen gorman ,hawker - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Hopefully somebody would be able to help me, i am looking for Owen Gorman who lived at 3 millbank ashby de la zouch around 1920 to 30 he was a licensed hawker,looking for any information on Owen Gorman or his family, any help with this would be appreciated.

ELSIE POYSER - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Trying to find information on Elsie Poyser (my Grandmother) born in 1904 - Mother was Agnes. I beleive there was a son. Also understand that Elsie was sent to a childrens home.

Maud Emily - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Maud said she came from Ashby and her maiden name was Ashby born 1899 got married to Ernest James Jones and they lived in Woodford

Ashby Sharpes and Kirbys and Sharpe's Pottery. - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am seeking links between the Kirbys, who originated in the Ashby area, and their kinsfolk the Sharpes, who may have been related to the owners of Sharpe's Pottery. The Kirbys and the Sharpes from whom they are descended, were pot hawkers, of Hillmorton Warwickshire, and I wonder if they shipped pots from Ashby by canal to the canalside at Hillmorton, near to where they lived, and from their visited markets all around the country

Winks and Woodward Families - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for connections to the WINKS Woodward and Bowman families of Ashby-dlz and various other places such as Gainsborough, Bole and Leicester

Ashbys from Ashby - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am looking for information on the Ashbys from Leicestershire, from whom I am descended via my American mother. Sally Ashby, Halifax Ashby, both born in the UK. Curious to know why they left England for the American South.

Pilkingtons of Ashby de la Zouch - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am interested in the Pilkington family of Ashby de la Zouch Leicestershire- in particular I would like to locate the descendents of of Middlemore Pilkington and Ann Ridgeway - 8 children 3 boys and 5 girls.

Harris of Ashby De La Zouch - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for the family of Emma Frances Harris born in ADLZ in 1900. She married Sydney Freakley and had children in ADLZ. Any info would be great. Thanks.

OWEN GORMAN LIECENCED HAWKER - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I AM TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON MY GT GRANDFATHER OWEN GORMAN BORN 1872,LIVING IN ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH FROM 1902- 1930.WOULD DEFINATATELY LIKE TO SEE A PHOTO OF HIM OR ANY MEMBER OF FAMILY.HE MARRIED SARAH ANN LIMER 1892 & THEY HAD 11 OR 13 CHILDREN.WOULD APPREICATE ANY HELP

Turner - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am looking for information about the Turner family. They lived in Ashby de la Zouch c. 1820's.

thomas wayte 1770 - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
hi i am looking for info on thomas wayte 1770 married mary platts in ADLZ in 1813. had children jane, william, ann and sarah. thomas was the son of william. thanks

Matthew Henry Roe - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Born Ashby de la Zouche c.1822. Married Sarah Ann Newsome in 1845. Emigrated to New Zealand c.1847 His parents were Stephen Roe and Elizabeth Stretton. Are there any descendants around?

Bowley Hull 1826 (1837?) - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Bowley Hull and Charlotte Bilson had a daughter Sarah who married Edward Smith, (ggrandfather). In 1871 Bowley is married to Emma age 22 (2nd wife?). His parents were Samual Hull and Mahala Perry. Does anyone have any information of this family - were they part of an entertainment group going round farm shows?

Thomas Clews (Clewes) 1842 - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Can anyone point me towards the family/parents of Thomas Clews please? * Births Jun 1842, Clews, Thomas, Ashby de la Zouch, 15, 1. * He seems to have been born in the Ashby area but moved to Burslem, Stoke on Trent, where he married Ann Wain in Q4 1876 in Wolstanton District. * This was Ann's third marriage. * His name seems to have been spelt differently with the birth of his son Andrew Clewes in 1878. * Any clues to Thomas's (1842) parents and/or siblings would be very usefull. Thank you. Mike.

SMEES/SMEEZER - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am hoping someone can help with the birth and any other info. of my GGG Grandfather John Smees. He was born in Ashby 1805-1808. Sometimes the name is spelt Smeezer/smies. Any info would be gratefully received. Thank you.

Pub owned by James Coburn - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I'm trying to find the name of a pub owned or managed by James Coburn some time between the 1890s and 1900s. I have a photo of it but there is no hint of a name. Is there a history of Ashby or Leicestershire pubs? Any registers I could reference? Would the Ashby museum have any records or photos of pubs?

Lace manufacturer - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am seeking information on Frances Bush (nee?) born in Ashby in 1845. By 1881 she was a widow living in Long Eaton, Derby running a lace factory employing 12 hands. She had 6 children.

PRIDE OF THE FOREST COACHES - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am trying to find information on a bus company called Pride of the forest in the Charnwood area in the late 1800s to 1900s. Any info please.

Cheatle - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for information about Mark Cheatle born around 1874. Believe his father was also Mark Cheatle but know that he had a son Leslie born 1904, probably Burton on Trent.

Davenport/Croxall - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I have traced back to Robert Davenport b 1742 and married to Sarah Croxall b 1747 in Ashby-de-la-zouch. Robert's father was Joseph b 1710. Any information would be much appreciated

Tilsley of anneswell - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am looking for information about my great grandmother Mary Tilsley born about 1864 at annes well ashby de la zouche 1891 census has her married to my great grand father John sant from Middlewich living in Bucknall Staffordshire

Spurr Family - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Elizabeth Spurr, from Ashby, married William Bayes in Lincolnshire in 1806. Any information about members of the family in Ashby would be very welcome

Thomas Williamson and Alice Wagstaff - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I am trying to confirm that Thomas Williamson and Alice Wagstaff were married in Leicestershire (possibly Whitwick)and in which year. Their son, also Thomas Williamson, was born in Whitwick in 1842. I don't know how many children they had in total

Charles Masters - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Looking for information regarding Charles Masters born about 1811 in Westminster. He married Ann Chambers who was born in Taunton. They had five sons, Edwin, Charles, Henry, Francis and Thomas. The last address was 8 Mill Bank in 1872.

Smith- Ashby de la Zouch - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
My grandmother was born in Ashby de la Zouch in 1914,Hilda Maud Smith she had 3brothers William(Bill) Thomas and George and sister Mabel.Her parents where William Smith and Elizabeth Hodgkinson. Hilda married John(Jack)Pougher in Cleethorpes Lincolnshire and lived her married life there. I would like any info on the Smith side of Leicestershire. Jayne

Hodson Ashby De La Zouch - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Hello I am researching Hodsons who lived there around the 1820s. Love any info you have. Thanks Di Australia

Baggott in Ashby de la Zouch - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
I have traced my Baggott line to Ashby de la Zouch; to possibly John Baggott(c1770) and Mary Perkins (c1775). Any additional or supportive information would be most welcome.

Rutland Arms and Knighton Arms, Leicester - Aylestone
Am looking for details of families who ran these pubs. The Rutland Arms was run by the Garner family and the Knighton Arms was run by the Whattons. Any info on either families would be appreciated.

Carter's in Aylestone - Aylestone
Looking for Ann Carter - married name. Born 1769

robinson - Aylestone
Looking for Kate Robinson (Nee Clarke) married Joseph Alfred Robinson. Had Son named Joseph Charles Robinson (Born Hinckley 1912)

Bagworth - Bagworth
Looking for any information about the Rudin's of Bagworth

Gowdridge - Bagworth
Mary Gowdridge (born Bagworth 1856 approx). Married James Jones 1881. Looking for relatives or information about her after 1891 (last time I can find her in census/bmd indices).

Matthews - Barkby
Looking for the family of John Mathews (Bn 1768ca)Anstey who married Frances Biddles (Bn1770ca)Anstey.Frances' 2nd marriage.Children of Second Marriage:Hannah,William,Thomas,Samuel,Elizabeth,Helena and John.Related Families:Kirton and Jackson

White family of Barkby - Barkby
Looking for information on JOHN WHITE born Barkby circa 1848. He married an EMMA ??.Father was a THOMAS WHITE also of Barkby born around 1813.

William THOMPSON and Hannah ILLSTON - Barkby
Looking for information about William THOMPSON and Hannah ILLSTON, married at Barkby in 1787, known to have a daughter called Sarah, b 1797 Rearsby.

toms - Barkby
looking for any memories , photo,s of my dad bas toms, or family history, of my grandad bernard toms or grandma kate may, they kept the post office when my dad was young, then lived in the big house opposite the malt shovel , thanks

White family - Barkby
seeking any information on Thomas White born 1813 Preston Rutland married Elizabeth Peberdy in Thurmaston 1840 living in Barkby c1840s onwards with family.Also their son John White born 1848 in Barkby.

William Carvell - Barkby
I am looking for the parents of William Carvell, born c1770. He married twice, first Sarah Slater and second Mary Farmer. His children were all born in Barkby.

Doubleday - Barkestone-le-Vale
Has anyone any information on the Doubleday's of Barkestone

Joshua Turner - Barkestone-le-Vale
Joshua Turner died in Barkstone aged 94 in 1845. The 1841 Census states that he was not born in Leics. I am looking for his birth about 1751 and also his marriage to Ann in about 1790.

Oswin - Wesson in Barkestone - Barkestone-le-Vale
Frederick William Wesson married Amelia Alice Oswin on Barkestone in 1912. I am trying to trace Wesson - Oswin relatives and family history. Would appreciate any help.

Grocock/Groocock/Grococke - Barkestone-le-Vale
Hello.I am searching for the birth and family details of John Grocock b:abt 1707.Any information will be more than I have now.I am also looking for m:1708 Francis Grocock x Mary Cook and Francis Grocock m:1682 x Margery Withers. The m:1706 of John Grocock x Martha ? is also on my search list.Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. Alan.

Hextall Family Search - Barlestone
Hextall name came into Leicestershire around the time off the Battle of Bosworth. Hextalls were to and did join up with Sir Thomas Stanley & Sir William Stanley`s Armies during the Battle. Before Bosworth Hextalls were to be found in Staffordshire and Kent if you can help with any information about the name Hextall please get in touch IAN

Gibson family - Barlestone
I am resaerching my family in the Barlestone area. I have managed to get as far back as 1748 to a John Gibson who married a Susannah Choice in 1768, but I cannot find any record of his birth. Was he born in the area or did his family move there from somewhere else? Any help would be appreciated.