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Read Family
- Donington
Looking for details of the READ family of Donington. My 2x Gt. aunt was Charlotte Cotton JESSOP who married a George READ. They lived in Donington and by 1901 had two sons, George and Charles, and I believe later, other children.
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Cook
- Donington
Researching Cooks, Backhouse (Baccus), and Houghton in the Donington area in 1700's and 1800's. Ancestors and descendants of William Cook and Elizabeth Backhouse.
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George Wells 1845
- Donington
George Wells was born at Donington-in - Holland Lincolnshire abt1845.George was the youngest of 12 children .His father was a Farmer, also named George and mother was Ann Emery.George departed from Liverpool 11/3/1862 on the Vanguard and arrived in Melbourne Australia in June 1862.George married Ellen Sloan of Kirkpatrick-Durham in Ballarat Victoria on 14/7/1868.The couple settled in Echuca and raised a large family.Any information regarding the Wells family of Donington would be greatly appreciated as George is my Great Grandfather.
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Hanson Family @1800
- Donington
Looking for information on the family of my Gt Gt Gt grandmother, Ann Hanson born 1801 in Donington-In-Holland. Her parents were Jonathan (1755-1829) and Mary (nee Moore)
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Hempsall Family
- Donington
Looking for relatives of William Hempsall (1830-1898). William and his wife Mary Ann Smith lived in Donington where William was a carrier and coal dealer. His youngest son John later moved to Sheffield. In a local Donington index, the Hempsall name has been spelled as 'Hemsall'. The Hempsall family originally came from Nottinghamshire through William's father Henry Hempsall (1799-1877).
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REVELL Donington-in-Holland, Spalding
- Donington
Looking for more info on Thomas Revell, b. 1807 in Donington-in-Holland, son of George and Elizabeth Lawson. Other Revells in same village list George Revell and Elizabeth Brown as parents - I'm curious if the two Elizabeths are one and the same. Thomas moved to Spalding sometime before 1828, when he married Elizabeth Hayes. I have quite a bit of information about several of their children. Please contact me if you think you have any links to any Revells in Donington or Spalding!
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Cook/Backhouse
- Donington
Rely to person looking for COOK/BACKHOUSE families.
I believe that my GGgrandma was Harriet Cook, born 1839 Donington, daughter of William and Elizabeth.
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Jane BATES (later Shilcock) 1729-1779
- Donington
Janes Bates was "of Donington" when marrying William Shilcock in Gosberton in 1755, and thereafter they lived and died in Donington. But where was she born? Would appreciate any contacts or info. My descent is through their son William, they also had Jacob ad Mary - interested to hear from any descendants.
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Frances BLACKWELL later Shilcock 1764-1787
- Donington
Frances Blackwell and William Shilcock both of Donington married in 1782 and baptised 2 sons William (from whom I am descended) and Jacob. Frances died aged 23. But where was she born?
Was she connected with the Benjamin Blackwell widower who married here in 1782? Can any descendants out there help?
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Ann ENO later Shilcock 1780-?
- Donington
Ann Eno born Sibsey 1780- married William Shilcock at Donington in 1805 and they baptised 9 children here. William died in 1824 leaving her with all 9 children aged 2 to 18. I then lose trace of her. Did she remarry? Who would take on 7 kids? When and where did she die? Has anyone come across this lady and her family?
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Harrison Family
- Donington
I have several ancestors that trace from Donington-in-Holland between 1750 and 1810. Major names are George Harrison b. 1753, Mary Chamberlain, Elizabeth Chamberlain, Sarah Harrison, Mary Harrison, John Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison, Harriet Harrison.
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SHILCOCK/JUGG
- Donington
James SHILCOCK was b.1732 in Donington.He was the son of Joseph & Rebekah nee Thimblee. James m. Martha JUGG in 1756. I am descended through their son John b. 1769 who married Elizabeth Walker in 1796, and their son William b. 1798 who married Frances Baxter in Helpringham in 1818.
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Red Cow
- Donington
I an looking for info about a Mrs L Crampton who's address was the Red Cow Donington. she lived there in about 1907/8
Also any info about Jim Black
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Hensman
- Donington
I am looking for any reference to John Hensman, his son Thomas and wife Catherine in the donnington area. They were tailors in the 1800's
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Pells of Donington
- Donington
I am looking for information of My GG/Grandmodthers brother one Joseph Pell, Joseph was born near by at Aslackby, many of his brothers and sisters migrated to Australia. I know that his father and Mother Joseph and Sarah are buried at Donington Sarah in 1881 and Joseph in 1870. Son Joseph married a Harriett Wyman I think!! in 1879 at Donington they had 3 children. They appear in the 1901 census at Donington listed as a Farmer. I found their son aged 32 buried in the new cemertry died 1914, on a recent trip to the old country, however I cannot find any more info on Joseph himself or wife Harriet. Joseph would of been 54 years in 1901. I have checked the BMD but cannot find. could anyone please help?
Regards
Ted, Australia
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BAXTER'S MILL, Donington
- Donington
Information appreciated on the windmill where, I understand, Henry Baxter and his family lived during the 1880s and 90s. He and his wife, Sarah, had four children: Annie, Rose, Beatrice and Florence. Would be interested in any further details, photos of mill etc.
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Burks
- Donington
Looking for any info to the Burks family pre 1815, Donington-in-Holland area. Thanks Liz
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Hall Family
- Donington
William Hall (b about 1734) is my 5 x great grandfather. Although he lived in Donington, I can find no local christening record. His son, James (b. 1775)m. Mary Graham from Bicker. James & Mary lived in Bicker. Please does anyone have christening details for William?
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revells in donnington
- Donington
my gfathers gf was george revell married o mary ann twelves from gosberton his brother thomas and francis moved to spalding would like any information about revells would be very grateful for any information at all
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Scales Ingram Powis
- Donington
My Father Reginald C. Scales moved to Quadring road in approx 1915 as a baby and lived with his family until 1930 we do not have an address or the family name they lived under could have been Ingram or Powis or Powell. My Father had a half sister Dorothy Ingram any help gratefully received
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Scales
- Donington
My Grandmother Lilian Gladys Scales died on the 18th of August 1943 at Church Street Donington sadly there is no house number on the death certificate. Any help gratefully received
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THOMAS LEWIS family
- Donington on Bain
I'm looking for any information re: the Lewis family of Donnington-on-Bain, Linc. Thomas Lewis married Unknown Scythe. Their son John Lewis, b. Nov. 9, 1814 married Elizabeth Ada (Kautz??)in 1843. She was b. May 22, 1824. Both died in Lebanon, Kansas USA. John & Eliz. are my 2nd great-grandparents. Thank you!!
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wilson family
- Donington on Bain
John Wilson was born in Donington in 1857. He had brothers Henry b1859 and Edward b1862 nd sister Mary b1865. He married Elizabeth Gilpin in Donington Church in 1881. They moved to Bradford in Yorkshire but sometime between 1895 and and 1901 he left his family and was not seen again. He was my great grandfather. He was not listed in the 1901 census. I am trying to find out when and where he died.
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Betts,Jane Donington on Bain
- Donington on Bain
Looking for Jane Betts b.about 1835 married John Brown b.about 1828. Had a dtr Anna Mary b.1863 then emigrated to USA. Janes' parents may have been William Brown & Elizabeth Ronbinson
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Turner
- Donington on Bain
Searching for any relatives of William Turner b.1811 Donington on Bain. Wife was Sarah, and had three children, George, Sarah and Ellen.
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Darnell
- Donington on Bain
Charles and Jane Darnell (nee Turner) married in 1827, and with their children, Mary, William, Charles, George, John and Ellen (or Eleanor) lived in Donington on Bain until approx 1851, Charles was a Cordwainer. Charles died in 1847 but I haven't been able to find a record of Jane's death, she appeared on the 1851 census as a pauper, but she is not in the one for 1861. Chalres' mother Louisa, a widow since 1805 remarried in 1836 ? to a Thomas Croft, she died in 1850, but does anyone know what Louisa was doing between 1805 and 1836? Information regarding any members of Darnell family appreciated.
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Wilsons of Donington on Bain
- Donington on Bain
I am searching for John Wilson, he being my husbands great grandfather, b Doningtonon Bain 1857 and married Elizabeth Gilpin 1881. I have details of John Wilson in Bradford up to 1905/6 living in Parry Lane Bradford but nothing after that. I have quite a lot of information regarding both Wilson and Gilpin families. Mt husbands grandfather was John's son Herbert born Donnington on Bain 1882.
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REVELL Donington-in-Holland, Spalding
- Donington South Ing
Looking for more info on Thomas Revell, b. 1807 in Donington-in-Holland, son of George and Elizabeth Lawson. Other Revells in same village list George Revell and Elizabeth Brown as parents - I'm curious if the two Elizabeths are one and the same. Thomas moved to Spalding sometime before 1828, when he married Elizabeth Hayes. I have quite a bit of information about several of their children. Please contact me if you think you have any links to any Revells in Donington or Spalding!
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Susanna Parratt/John Turner.
- Dorrington
Am looking for information on Susanna Parratt. She married John Turner in 1796. Their childred were Ann, Philip Parratt, Mildred, Mary Ann & Rebecca.
Susanna's father's name was Philip Parratt.
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John Coulson
- Dorrington
John Frederick Coulson born 1900, baptised at Dorrington 7th March 1900. Mother listed as Martha Alice Coulson, no father added and JFC annotated as illegitimate. Had younger sister Alice Ann. All three on 1901 census as living in house of William Blades, address 'Fen', Martha's occupation was 'Housekeeper'. Alice Ann later 'adopted' and given name of Susan Mann. Think their mother married Walter Miller in 1908.
There may be other siblings prior to marriage. Any information about John Frederick Coulson eagerly awaited.
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Driby Church
- Driby
I am looking for photographs of Driby Church
and of the Prescott tombstone. Am very willing
to visit Driby if access to the Church can be
arranged. Dr David Clarke.
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Foster - Dunholme and Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire
- Dunholme
I should like any information about Joseph Foster who was born in Dunholme, Lincolnshire circa 1869. His parents were Charles and Charlotte Foster and he had 3 older sisters. In the 1901 census Joseph is shown as living in Kirton-in-Lindsey on Unicorn Lane with a wife Elizabeth - 32 and children Reginald - 7, William - 5, Alice - 2 and Joseph - 1. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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information on parish family
- Dunholme
i am tryig to find any information on memories of the parish family. lived in dunholme between 1930 and 1940. a large family, doug, harold nancy mararet alfred and earnest. father john run the local band and mother formally annie kitchin. 3 graves in the vilage.
any information gratefully received
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Thomnas Hall and Elizabeth Cook, Dunsby 1901
- Dunsby
Researching Thomas Hall (b.1851 Quadring) and Elizabeth Cook (b.1854 Donington) who were married in 1873.
Known children were Lizzie (b.1876 Donington), Thomas (b.1878 Wigtoft) and William (b.1880 Donington).
By 1901 Elizabeth Cook had died and father Thomas and 3 children were living in Dunsby. Grateful for any info.
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Dunston
- Dunston
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has a connection with the Pillsworth's, Trigg or Kennewell families. My great grandfather was John Pillsworth born 1851 and the family lived in Dunston, John and wife Harriet(Black) Pillsworth born 1861 Walcot, they both died in the 1930's. Harriet's sister Ann born 1858 Walcot married a Joseph Trigg born 1858 Metheringham. Any information about members of the families would be appreciated.
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TODD family
- Dunston
Looking for any info on Todd's from the Dunston area. 1901 census shows one as a farmer & one as a Butcher. Richard
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TODD Family
- Dunston
Looking for info on John Todd, Brn at Gautby Lincs in 1867 & shown as a Farmer at Dunston on 1901 census. Also his younger brother David, also brn at Gautby in 1875, and shown as a Butcher at Dunston on 1901 census. Any info welcome. Many thanks, Richard
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Brown, Ellenor (Ellen)
- Dunston
I am looking for the family of Ellenor Brown , who was born in Dunston in about 1807 and died in Newark in 1853. She was married to Joh Cree of Farndon, Notts
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The Parrish Family
- Dunston
I am researching the Parrish family, resident in Dunston in the 1800s. I am particularly interested in antecedents of Mary Parrish ( b. abt 1839), mother of John Vickers Parrish (b. 20 October 1860) and her father, Griffin Parrish (b. abt 1806). John Vickers Parrish was my great grandfather. Any information would be appreciated. - Geoff
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Fox Family
- Dyke
Thomas Fox born abt. 1835 in Dyke. He married Mary and had three children that I know of: Robert b,abt 1866 in Gosberton. Elizabeth b,abt,1868 in Gosberton and Susannah b. Abt 1880 in Gosberton. Would be pleased to hear from anyone connected.
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Bennetts
- Eagle
Any information regarding Bennetts in Eagle in the second half of the 19th century, including William Bennett who was a Farmer at Eagle Barnsdale
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Eagle Hall
- Eagle
Can someone please advise whether Eagle Hall was a particular venue eg hall or is it a village area? Seeking information on Robinson born at Eagle Hall or perhaps baptised there.
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Bennett
- Eagle
The family of Charles MacDonald BENNETT ,born 1890,son of Page Bennett.Settled in Saskatoon Sask.Any info greatly appreciated.
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Fenton
- Eagle
Looking for any info on any Fentons born in Eagle
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Hilton Hylton
- Eagle
Searching for information about the Hilton/Hylton family, believed to have lived in Eagle and Lincoln, from 1500's onwards. Name oringally spellt Hilton, but changed to Hylton later.
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Elvidge of Eagle
- Eagle
We can trace our Elvidges back to Eagle from Henry b1790. Willing to share info.
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Johnson
- Eagle Barnsdale
I'm trying to find more on George Johnson born c1848 in Harby, Nottinghamshire and married Elizabeth Ann Unknown born c1852 in Eagle Barnsdale. Their children were Florence, Julia, Kate, Isabel and Sarah Jane. George was a blacksmith. His parents were John Johnson and Elizabeth Taylor.
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Bradley
- East Barkwith
I maintain a BRADLEY database with thousands of UK entries and will search on request. My own interest is East Barkwith, Lincolnshire.
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