The Akiens Steeple Jacks of Belgrave - Belgrave
Iv spent the last few years researching the Akiens family tree. Every person born since 1600, when records first began for common people. All the maiden names that joined the family are also listed. The name originated in a place called Belgrave centuries ago. Before 1600 it was spelft Alfins, Alkins, Aikens, Akines and finally to its present form Akiens in 1780. Akins, Atkins and Atkinson are all other tributaries of the name, as well as a few others. Every Akiens world wide come from Belgrave and is related to each other. In the 1800`s they left Belgrave in their droves, passing through Ellis island to a new life in America. There are millions all over the world today.

Greaves & York families - Belgrave
Ernest Allen Greaves married Sarah Jane York at St Peter's Church, 1904. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Hannah (nee Paulson) Greaves. She was the daughter of John and Jane (nee Peberdy) York. The couple had three children: Arnold, Connie and Ken. Arnold, my father, was born 1905.

Bennetts/Kilby's - Belgrave
I am researching my family(Bennetts) most of which appear to originate in the old village of Belgrave, Leicester. My G.G.G.Grandfather, William Bennett (b around 1802) was not only master of the sunday school but also a bell ringer at St Peters. Any info on the family or the Kilbys of Birstall but who had close ties with Belgrave who married into our family. John Kilby's daughter Mary Sanders Kilby (b Birstall) married my G.G. Grandfather

teddy black - Belgrave
please can anyone remember the details of this leicester heavy weight boxer of 1940/50s is it true he was killed (stabbed).and when was this. was this his real name. thankyou.

Corbetts of Belton - Belton
Many Corbetts lived in Belton. My Corbett - William born 1740 married in Shepshed and then went ot live there. Shoemaker by profession. Have a copy of a daily record her wrote and his will. Married Mary Robinson. Any other Corbets out there?

SMITH - Belton
LOOKING FOR OTHER DESCENDANTS OF TOBIAS SMITH 1ST & PHEBE CONGRAVE ; TOBIAS SMITH 2ND AND DOROTHY ?? ALL OF BELTON, LEICESTERSHIRE AND OF ELIZABETH SMITH ( B. IN BELTON ) & THOMAS LANGLEY OF DERBYSHIRE.

Thomas Emerson - Belton
Thomas Emerson born 1874 to John Emerson and Alice Bradley innkeepers at The George Inn, Belton, Leicestershire. Thomas married Eliza Soden in 1894 and they had a son Harry in 1894. Eliza went on to have more children but not with Thomas. She eventually married John Adams in 1916. Son Harry died in 1914. Thomas appears to have died sometime between 1901 and 1914, he apparently pre-deceased Harry. Does anyone have news of his death? Thank you, Olwen.

STRETTON - Belton
I am researching the family of James STRETTON who lived at The Mill, Belton in 1891. James was a Miller and Corn Merchant and was married to Annie. Their children were Henry Ernest, Albert and William.

Sleigh / Rose - Belton
I am looking for the Sleigh or Rose family from Belton. They seem to change their names as the years pass and I would love to find out why.

Hawksworth - Belton
Searching for information about John Hawksworth b.1793 married to Hannah (surname not known)

Higgott/ Higgett - Belton
Looking gor any information on William Higgott b1796 in Belton, Leics. He married Lucy Wakefield b1796. Many thanks

William G Talbot - Belton
Trying to trace birth record of William Gervase Talbot, born bet 1839 & 1843 in Belton, Leics. Marriage cert: father William Talbot, cabinet maker. Death cert, 1923, aged 83 years 1871 census: age 28(born 1843 Leics Loughborough) No record of him in Leics in 1841, 1851 or 1861 census

Horsley and Lomas - Billesdon
Looking for details of the parents siblings etc for Henry Horsley and Sarah Lomas both born circa 4 kids Alice James William and ?

Thomas Sharpe - Billesdon
I am researching a Thomas Sharpe born in 1817 in St Mary Leicestershire. In 1851 he lived in Market Place,Billesdon with his wife Dinah,(nee Blackwell) and five children. He was a grocer and brickmaker. He died in 1874 in Billesdon. I would be very greatfull for any information about him or his family. Thank you.

Hallams of Lodge Farm - Birstall
Having just viewed the title deeds of my house on Greengate Lane, Birstall I found them to be a great source of information for other houses in the area right back to the 1800's. This part of Birstall was owned by the Paget Family and bequethed to Ada Mary de Bathe of Westminster in 1922. My area was later sold to William Horace Hallam. I have many other references too many to show here - Antony.

Barker/Brown - Birstall
I am just starting my husband's family tree. He is 69yrs old born in Birstall. His father was Thomas Barker and mother Elsie Brown. Living on Lawn Avenue. His cousin, George Barker living on same street. Any suggestions for info?

SHARMAN Tony - Birstall
Looking for my pal Tony Sharman who lived in Lawn Avenue, Birstall and was a chorister with me at St. James' Church in 1940 / 50's. Any information gratefully received.

Reed Read - Birstall
I am looking for information about Albert Agar Reed, or Read, born in Birstall around 1889. His father was Henry Reed and I would appreciate any information about either Albert or Henry and their family information. Albert fought in the first World War, enlisting in Western Australia. His address after the war was Bilbarin, Western Australia.

Pole Family - Birstall
I am researching the Pole family living in Birstall. I am back to 1576 with William who married Elizabeth Pick. The family moved to belgrave over the next two generations. Any help would be appreciated to fill in the gaps. Thanks

Thomas & Sarah Loomes - Bitteswell
Second wife Elizabeth.Children from above, especially Charles James Loomes who emigrated to New Zealand aboard the "Hereford" in 1874. He settled in Fairlie, South Canterbury.

Loomes - Bitteswell
Margery Loomes married William Minor from Bitteswell in 1797. They had a son, Frank who was my great great grandfather. I don't know if they had any other children, but there is a strong Bitteswell connection with the Minor family.

BREWARD'S IN BLABY - Blaby
Am looking for information on my Breward ancestors. The birth certificate of my Gr. Grandfather Charles William Breward shows him born in Hinckley in 1858. His parents were Wm. Breward of Barwell & Sarah Sleath of Hinckley. He married Elizabeth Sophia Adcock of Leicester.They had 4 children:Charles Ernest, Horace Ernest, John Breward (my grandfather), & Annie Sophia. Charles was a shoe maker & along with his brothers worked in the family shoe business. His brothers are thought to be George, Henry, William (Willie), He also had a sister Annie. Death certificates & later family births show the family had moved to Blaby. Anyone having information regarding this family please contact me. I would also appreciate any cemetary information from those of you who frequent the local ones & come across the name. Other family names related to Blaby area are Ada Needham, Frederick Sidney Breward, Harold Wilfred Breward, Albert(Bertie)Breward

Spencer - Blaby
I am looking for information on Alfred Spencer born in Blaby c.1890 and who was killed in WW1. He was married to my great aunt Louisa Freeman b. 1891. I don't know for how long they were married and I understand he is buried somewhere in France. Any information would be much appreciated, thanks

Spencer - Blaby
Thanks to another member I have now found some census information on Alfred J. Spencer born 1891 and killed in WW1. His parents were Alfred b.1857 and Emma b.1856 and there was also a sister Florence b. 1888 about who I would appreciate any information. Also anyone any sites for finding out someones military service. Thanks

Hopkins - Blaby
All born in Blaby - William E. Hopkins b. 1872 m. Sarah Jane Thornton b. 1870, their two children Ernest J. Hopkins b. 1897 and Dorothy Hopkins b. 1900. Any information very welcome. Also related to Barwells in Barwell.

Langton, Chapman - Blaby
I am looking for any info on the following family or related families:William Langton & Maria Tansley, children George b1840 & William b1850. George Langton married Martha Rodds, their children John Rodds Langton b1872, martha Ann b1875 & George b 1877. John Rodds Langton married Ada Rose, their children John Clifford Langton b1895, Joseph b1896 & Linda Louisa b1897. Linda married 1923 Samuel T Chapman & are my husbands grandparents.

lokking for - Blaby
Hi i have been trying to find my gg grandfather his name was William John Lucas but also has been known as John William Lucas he was born around 1869 in leicestershire, we think Blaby but not 100% sure. He later married a Carry Townsend, daughter of Samuel Townsend a cobler all from Leicestershire. Later my gg grandfather served in the Royal Feild Artillary in India they had three children Beatrice, John and my Grandfather Robert. Carry died in India around 1904 after that my the two boys where put onto the trainig ship Exmouth and Beatrice i belive adopted by her mothers brother and went to live in Canada. Any info regarding this family would be gratefully recived the family also have conecctions with Yorkshire i have been told

Holtham - Blaby
looking for details of a marriage in Blaby about 1880/1883 Walter Holtham, father William Holtham and Grace Barker. boot finisher by trade.any information no matter how small would be helpfull.

RICE FAMILY IN BLABY - Blaby
I am looking for any information on descendants of William RICE bd at 1759 in Blaby, m Ann PETE. They had 11 children that I know of (Ann, Elizabeth, Sarah, John, Williamm Jane, Sophia, Thomas, Edmund, Henry & Mary,

Burgess - Blaby
Looking for descendents of John Edward Burgess Born 1868 in Wigston and died in Kimberley South Africa. He married Florence Broughton born 1871 died 7 August 1937 in Durban South Africa. Had a son Lawrence Alca Burgess d.o.b. 1 May 1893, died 7 July 1960 in Parys South Africa and two daughters Stella d.o.b. 27 Dec. 1899,died 25 Dec. 1997 in Johannesburg South Africa and Constance Edna d.o.b. unknown died 3 Feb. 1972 in Durban South Africa. Also when did they all come to South Africa.

Thomas Hooker Sr. - Blaston
Looking for information on Thomas Hooker Sr. born 1560 in Blaston and died in 1635 in Blaston. I am looking mostly for decendants.

Challands - Bottesford
I am researching Challands in Bottesford and surrounding parishes. Particularly interested in finding details of the death of Benjamin Challands on 3rd November 1837 when he was 'killed accidentally by the sails of a windmill'. Joanna

Dring - Bottesford
Any information on Sarah DRING bpt. 22.12.1782 who married Henry CASTLEDINE 18.4.1808. Her parents were Thomas DRING and Eleanor HOUGHTON.

Bottesford - Bottesford
The surname Geeson or Gissing or Geesin. connected with this area through marriage. came from Muston Leics.

Unknown stately home - Bottesford
A needlework picture by a pupil at Bottesford School in 1839 of a large Georgian style house with a red roof topped by a gallery with a lake in front. Any ideas about which house this could have been?

PICKWORTH FAMILY - BOTTESFORD - Bottesford
RESEARCHING THE PICKWORTH FAMILY - GONE BACK AS FAR AS A RICHARD FROM BOTTESFORD HELP NEEDED.

Cragg - Bottesford
Hello, seeking conact with anyone with information on the CRagg families from Bottesford and Nottinghamshire, 1500 through to present day. The family also were in lincolnshire

bottesford/redmile - Bottesford
Bocking family was in this area 1881-1901 censuses any one know of them any info welcome.Sylvia

The Bailey's of Bottesford and Croxton Kerrial - Bottesford
Hello everyone. I have recently started to research my family and have just found your site (very interesting). I would be very grateful for any information and/or photo's connected with my family conections to Normanton, Bottesford and Croxton Kerrial. My Great, Great Grandfather was Henry Bailey, born in Bottesford in 1811. Henry married Elizabeth Robinson (also born in Bottesford I believe) in 1831. Thomas Bailey, my great grandfather, was born to Henry and Elizabeth in 1845 and the 1851 census shows them as living in High Street, Bottesford when Thomas was six years old. Thomas, who was a bricklayer, married Harriet Charity (b. 1847 Croxton Kerrial) on 21st September 1870 in Croxton Kerrial (I have lots on info. on the Charity's). Thomas, Harriet & family show up living at 'The Nook, Croxton Kerrial' in the 1881, 1891 and 1901 Censuses but, apart from the birth of my Grandfather, Thomas Henry Bailey, who was born in 1871 in Croxton Kerrial, I can find nothing between 1851 and 1881. My Grandfather, Thomas Henry Bailey, married Sarah Ann Jackson (from Billinghay) in Grantham in 1899. Anything at all would be very much appreciated. Kind regards, Stan

Help offered - Branston
My family has roots in Branston to at least the 1500's. If I can be of help please let me know Particular interest is the George surname.

Joseph Brooks - 1834 - Breedon on the Hill
Have a problem with Joseph`s father and age. On various Census shows different ages. Son Joseph was born Breedon on the Hill in 1834 and I have found a marriage probably of his father Joseph to Elizabeth Hardy in 1830. Now Joseph senior on 1841 census is shown as age 40 but on 1851 as age 55 and on 1861 as age 74. This makes his birth somewhere between 1787 and 1801. Can anyone enlighten me.

Johnson family - Breedon on the Hill
I am trying to trace my grandparents. I KNOW my Grandad was Frederick Johnson and that he was a quarryman living in breedon. Anyone help please?

Banton family - Breedon on the Hill
I am trying to find any details about one of my ancestors. Her name is Mary Hickling Banton, born Breedon, between 1883 and 1886. Parents: Clara Hickling (b 1864), James Banton (b 1860). James was executed in 1886 for the murder of P.C.Thomas Barrett. Any help would be appreciated.

SAMUEL STEWART - Breedon on the Hill
I am looking for assitance in trying to trace a Samuel Stewart born in 1768 in Staunton Harold in the Parish of Breedon. He married Mary ? sometime before 1799.They had 2 children Thomas born in 1799 and lettia born approx 1803

William Wye. - Breedon on the Hill
Looking for William Wye who married an Amy Hawkes, son of William and Jane Wye he was born in 1857 in St Margaret Leicestershire, was said to be in the Boar War in the Royal Hussars he hada son called William Herbert in 1886 with his wife Amy unable to find him in 1881 and 1891 we know that he was alive as he passed away in 1940's. Please contact if you have any information

Stuart, Varnham, Johnson, Breedon - Breedon on the Hill
l am looking for information about Joseph Stuart born at Belper, and Elizabeth Varnham they married 26th April 1852 at Breedon parish church. Elizabeth's father was William Varnham , he was a lace-runner, Joseph was a collier he lived at Codnor and Loscoe when he married and Elizabeth born about 1831, was from Breedon.They had a son William he was born 18th July 1853 and their address was the Brand, Breedon. Joseph died 21st December 1854 at lronville.Elizabeth married Frederick Johnson who was a widower, neither could write so Elizabeth's surname was put as Stewart not Stuart.They both lived at Breedon Road.ln 1861 census Frederick was a coalminer living with Elizabeth his wife, son Frederick born at Ripley 1861, daugheter Mary 1857 born at Breedon, son in law William Stewart aged 7 and boarder John Cocking at 148, Mount Shepard, Ripley.

Wright/Kaye - Bringhurst
Joseph Wright was born in Bringhurst approx 1829 his wife was Mary born approx 1828 in Great Easton .I have no information on this couple only their children.They had 6 all born Bringhurst. Caroline Wright was born approx 1857 in Bringhurst,Father Joseph,mother Mary .Caroline married John Kaye in the Worksop area about 1876.They had 8 children born in Finedon/Woodsetts/Kettering and Carlton-in-Lindrick.In 1901 they were living in Carlton-in- Lindrick. Do you have a Wright family in your Tree from this area ?

Wrights Bringhurst - Bringhurst
looking for anybody who can tell me where and when Henry Wright died. last heard of in the 1881C where he visited his daughter Elizabeth Pitts in Sutton Basset. he was born abt 1805 married Ann Redhead from Medbourne

Palmer - Bringhurst
Looking for information on family of John Palmer (b abt 1691 in Brighurst). John married Elizabeth ? (b abt 1693 also in Brighurst) in about 1710 in Bringhurst. They had at least four children, one of whom, Mary (b 1718) married William Ashby (b 1717) of Medbourne cum Holt. Any information on this family greatly received.

Lockton - Brooksby