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SEEKING INFORAMTION
- Candlesby
I am trying to find information about by 4 x gt. grandmother Deborah Codd, born c1766 in or near to Candlesby. Other members of the family were born at Skendleby between c1768 and 1785...I'd really like to hear from anyone who can shed any light on this branch of my family history...Deborah's father was George Oodd who I believe married Ann Bateman (likewise any information would about her would help)...his father was (I believe) also George who married Elizabeth Fletcher, again any information welcome.
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Clark Family
- Careby
I am trying to trace my husband's ancestors who came from Careby. His great grandfather, John Clark, was born in 1853 and in the 1881 census was living with his Mother,Mary, and brothers Robert and Edwin at Warren Farm. I believe his father, Christian, had been a farmer as well, but he had died by then. I would be very glad of any information concerning the Clark family
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Howitt
- Castle Bytham
Researching my maternal line of Howitts in Castle Bytham from around 1820 when David Howitt (of Sewstern) married Mary Glenn (of CB). Much info already gathered on my site but anything further gratefully received.
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Ainger Foster Families
- Castle Bytham
I am looking for any family links for the Ainger Family Francis Born 1801 and Mary Foster His wife from Swinstead area. Looking for any information in their past. They emmigrated to Australia with two daughters around 1855.
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Allen - Blacksmith in 1830's
- Castle Bytham
Hi
Can anyone tell me if there was a Blacksmith in either of the Bythams during the 1830's - 40's.
My Francis Allen was a Blacksmith.
I guess there is a possibility he may have worked in a near villages.
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Shearsmith/Hancock Castlethorpe
- Castlethorpe
I am trying to find Margaret Mary Hancock (nee Shearsmith)..she used to be known as Peggy...& married Alan Hancock in 1955 at lincoln,uk. They had 3 children, Malcolm born 1957, Georgina born 1964 Scunthorpe and Amanda Jane born 1967 Scunthorpe.
Margaret mary Shearsmith was born in 1934 and lived at Castlethorpe, Brigg.please get intouch if you are or know these people.thank you
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Cragg family
- Caythorpe
Mary Ann Cragg, born Caythorpe 1831, was the daughter of Thomas Cragg and his wife Ann. If there are any contacts who know of this family please get in touch.
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Branson
- Caythorpe
Looking for my gggrandfather John Branson born around 1820 who moved to Stapleford and married Louisa Smedley.
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Thomas Sneath and family
- Caythorpe
Thomas Sneath, farmer, born 1735 in Caythorpe, married Ann Drewry in 1760, at Silk Willoughby, where 2 children were born.However, the family returned to Caythorpe where Thomas, Ann, George & Mary were born.
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Walter Atkin
- Chapel Hill
Looking for information on family. Walter Born in Chapel Hill Lincs
27.09.1930, Died Billinghay Lincs 22.03.2004. Had several brothers and sisters, Dick, Tom, John, Elsie, Alice, Freda, Dolly, Mabel. Married Joan Bird (Sheffield)1954/55.
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Family History
- Claypole
I am looking for a Sussannah R born in Claypole about 1868-9 who married Richard Capendale from Corby Lincs.
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Alcock Family
- Claypole
Mary Alcock married William Pidd in 1833 in Claypole. Would be pleased to hear from anyone connected.
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Cutts and Richmond
- Claypole
I have a marriage cert between George Cutts and Fanny Richmond in Claypole 1879. Am trying to fit this couple into my tree. Fanny's father was Theophilus Richmond, a labourer. Any links to the family will be welcomed.
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Porter family
- Claypole
Does anyone remember Archie and Rene Porter? They were friends of my late mother Rose. They had two chidren Janice and Graham who would now both be in their 50s. I would love to hear about them.
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Nuttell Nuttall
- Cleethorpes
I have information on Nuttell family Grimsby from 1825,before this Benjamin Nuttell lived in Hull. I would love to hear from any descendants.
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Info on croft family, cleethorpes area
- Cleethorpes
I'm researching my family tree on my fathers side & would like to contact anyone with the name Croft in their tree born in Cleethorpes Lincolnshire. My grandfather is Hartley Croft b.1905 d. 1951 & great grandfather is Amon Croft.
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Cooper - Masters-Parkin
- Cleethorpes
Looking for info on my grandmother Joan Masters 1919-1948 married Charles Edgar Joseph Cooper, not sure if he was known as Joseph. They had daughter Jaqueline born 1945 who was adopted by Doris Parkin nee Masters and Herbert Parkin. Any info much appreciated
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PLATER
- Cleethorpes
George Washington Plater b.1838/42 aboard ship New York, father Thomas Plater any links greatly appreciated
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Davies Miriam
- Cleethorpes
Married to George Washington Plater Snr abt 1892, the had 1 child Ethra who lived till aged 6, any leads appreciated
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Cleethorpes , Grimsby area
- Cleethorpes
Looking for any information on ernest william rushton who was once living at 1 lincoln blvd cleethorpes / grimsby, may have been just after wwi around 1918 onwards and was married to a pollie negus
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Brown
- Cleethorpes
Any member of Ira Brown family, George,Harry,Tom,etc.living in Cleethorpes in 1901.
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BRIMICOMBE/GOFF
- Cleethorpes
Looking for information on Dorcas Brimicombe married Ernest W Goff in Grimbsy in 1917. In 1916 her address was 113 Poplar Road Cleethorpe given as next of kin for her brother Sidney Charles Brimicombe when he enlisted in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force. Cannot find any children from this marriage or his name on the Commonwealth War Graves site. Dorcas came from Devon not known where Ernest was born. Any information on this couple would be appreciated.
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lill family
- Cleethorpes
i am trying to find information about my late father's family. He was adopted by his aunt - his mothers sister' and his birth name was ira john lill, mother,s name was given as Emily Lill or may be Emma Lill. Her parent,s were John & Alice Lavinia Lill living at Elm Terrace Cleethorpes in 1901.Does anyone have any information about Emma Lill after this date?
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wharton cleethorpes/grimsby
- Cleethorpes
am looking for any info on a albert wharton who lived in cleethorpes not sure where he originated from but may have new zealand refs, he was in navy,(have photos of him in africa) then was a fisherman born p'haps 1904 or there abouts, he married a daisy elizabeth woolnough
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smith
- Cleethorpes
havnt got much info at the moment but looking for any information on a charles smith would say born late 1800's donot know who he married and only know of one daughter florence guendaline born 1906 she married a freddrick rowles. Charles smith use to have the donkeys and horse and cart ride on cleethorpes beach any help would be appreciated thanks
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Stinson
- Cleethorpes
I am looking for any information about Joseph Stinson who had donkeys on Cleethorpes beach?
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Hardiman in Cleethorpes anf Grimsby
- Cleethorpes
I am anxious to find information on my grandfather Joseph Hardiman who was born in Longborough in Gloucestershire in 1860. When he married my grandmother Mary Maria Goodwin in 1905 in Cleethorpes his condition was Widower, and I am not able to find a previous wife for him . I know he left Gloucestershire as a young man, but don't know what happened to him until he re married . He was a carpenter , and at one time had a shop in Cleethorpes.
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smiths
- Cleethorpes
hi
My great grandad was charles smith b1872 d 1959 in cleehorpes he married mary elizabeth hopkinson b1872 d1932 he was a carter and rullyman his brothers/sisters were john smith b 1869 d 1935 he married an alice, george smith b 1870 d1918, francis smith b1874, ellen smith b1876 ada smith b 1878 their parents were john smith b1850 d1907 and annie elizabeth harper who had two children from previous marrige william amd maria harper they were from north cockrington, it is anyone who have these in their tree i am looking for as my uncle only did a direct line from my nanna
any information would be great thanks
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John Box
- Cleethorpes
i am looking for a connection with a former policeman, John Box lived in the Cleethorpes area in the 1980s
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wharton
- Cleethorpes
hi
looking for anyone who is researching wharton family, my grandad
was albert william wharton, his dad was albert william and his mothers maiden name was sanderson thats all i know at present
thanks
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Anne Pearson (nee O'Hare)
- Cleethorpes
I am trying to locate Anne Pearson (nee O'Hare)- a very good friend from the 1960's. We worked together at the Royal Insurance office in Victoria Street in Grimsby. She married John Pearson, and had two children - Christopher and Helen. In the 1970's the family lived in Cleethorpes. Anne has 3 sisters - Janet, and twins Susan and Patricia. We seem to have lost touch, but I would like to re-establish contact with Anne again. I last saw her in 1977 when she visited me when my first husband died. Can anyone help?
Joyce
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Dolphin Hotel - Pratt
- Cleethorpes
Looking for information or descendants of Frederick Pratt who owned / ran the Dolphin Hotel in the early 1900's. He was married to Emma Annie Buck.
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Musgrave
- Cold Hanworth
Hi
I'm trying to trace the Musgraves from Cold Hanworth. My GG Grandfather was Eli Musgrave b. 1826. His father was Benjamin, father William.
Any help appreciated.
Steve
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Bains
- Cold Hanworth
Looking for any descendents of John Bains. He was married to Elizabeth (poss Whitehead poss Simpson) They had 13 children between 1819 and 1829. Richard Whitehead Bains being one of them.
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moore/dawber/musgrave
- Cold Hanworth
william moore married a sarah musgrave in coldhanworth moved to hackthorne had several children including william. isaac.he married a mary dawber from coldhanworth
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George Milson
- Cold Harbour
Trying to find any information on my Grand father George Milson. He was born in Cold Harbour, Lincs about 1888 , and married a Edith Hunter.
If anyone has any possible info, please get intouch.
Kind Regards
Clive
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Tindall(Tindel) or Bee family
- Coleby
I am looking for any information on William Tindall (or Tindel) and Mary Bee who married 25.3.1722 or indeed for any other family members as as I have hit a brick wall. I also have John Tindel and Catherine Baker with children Mary, Sarah, William and John. Any help at all would be wonderful
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Toynbee Family
- Coleby
Looking for anyone related to the Toynbee/Toinby/Toynbie family of Coleby Kesteven. I am descended from John Toynbee (b 1703). John was married to 'Elizabeth' and they had at least 12 children, one of whom was named Elizabeth. She married Richard Wiles of Ruskington in 1760.
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Reast
- Coleby
Joseph Reast born 1865. My grandfather and his sister Betsy born in Coleby. help needed to find any descendants of either for my tree, please.
Regards Harold
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Wass , Parker, Warraner, Sneath, Chapman
- Colsterworth
Joseph Wass born 1826 married Mary Parker believed in the Colsterworth area.His son William Wass born 1852 married Clara Warraner born 1857,their son William Wass born August 1888 married Edith Ellen Sneath, their son Laurence Wass born 1914 marriedVera Chapman born 1915 in Peterborough. Any info please.
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