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W. G. Parker - photographer - (Holborn - Middlesex)
I have a photo taken (very roughly) around 1910 by W. G. Parker, photographer, based at both 40 and 45 High Holborn. Does anyone know if the records of this company were kept or archived anywhere? My photo is (most unfortunately) not named, but I would love to know the name of the subject. Many thanks for any help you can give.
Family Surnames: Parker
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Wyburd Family - (Holborn - Middlesex)
I am looking for information on my GGG/Grandfather William Francis Wyburd married to Sarah Crozier married in 1806. william was born inabout 1786. Also information on his father John Wyburd married to Ann Wilson in 1781 at St.Sepulchre Holborn. This is the only date I have for either of these two people, no birth dates or death dates. Could someone help please
Family Surnames: Wyburd
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matthews family - (Holborn - Middlesex)
looking for info on my grandmother's side of the family , she was ellen catherine matthews born 1876 holborn london she married george doughty dont know what happened to george her husband after 1911 any info thank you ann.
Family Surnames: Matthews
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Jackson/Woolfield - (Holborn - Middlesex)
Looking for descendents/relatives of Joseph Jackson who married Mary Collett Woolfield - Q3, 1846 in Holborn,London. They had five children - Susanna (1851), Ann M (1854), John Collett (1857), Charles (1860) and Louisa (1861). In the 1871 Census, the family was living in Islington, London and had a lodger, George Brandon. Susanna subsequently married George Brandon. In later Census's, it states that Joseph Jackson was paralysed - how did this happen does anyone know?
Laura
Family Surnames: Jackson/Woolfield
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trackson in kingston - (Holland Park, Kingston upon Thames - Middlesex)
looking for may trackson b1890 m cyril h hughes kingston dec 1913 cyril was a railway shunter lived in kohat rd wimbldon and durnsford ave wimbldon park may was 1st wife she d in the early 1930's 2nd florance evilyn b 1894 d 10/10/1944, edward 1917 kingston john 1926 kohat rd daughter d age 20 leslie ? donot know if leslie was may or florance son anyone know this family please
Family Surnames: Trackson Hughes
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GREEN, HALL - (Holland Park, Kingston upon Thames - Middlesex)
I`m looking for relatives of Edward Montigue Green . he was postmaster in New Maldon, NR,
Kingston ,SURREY in 1902 his wife was Kathleen Forence Hall . they had 3 daughters Marie 1898,cybel 1899 and Isabel Forence 1902
iwould like to trace the decendents of Isabel , but and infomation however small would be of help .
Family Surnames: Green, Hall
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Noble/Harrington - (Holland Park, Kingston upon Thames - Middlesex)
I am looking for any information on Clara Harrington who married ?????? noble, they went onto have children one of whom was Phyllis Noble (1919) - my grandmother, who then married ????? Miles and had 4 children, David, Carol, Peter and John, later remarried Charles Huddy and had 2 more childern Lynn and Jill. I have put this entry under kingston middlesex as that is where phyllis' birth was registered and to date the some of the children still live in this area, but the family also have connections to Dorset.
Family Surnames: Harrington, Noble, Miles
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TURNER FREDERICK - (Holloway - Middlesex)
I am searching for the descendants of Frederick Daniel TURNER (my paternal grandfather). Born in Holloway London in 1871. Was living at 11 Girdleston Rd Islington with his future bride and her parents in 1891, namely Susan Mary Clark and father James, mother Mary. He married in 1892. They had 4 children, Frederick, Rose Mary, Daisy and William Henry (my father). I would like to trace Frederick Senior's siblings and parents. Also find any information about my father's eldest brother Frederick.
Family Surnames: Turner/Clark
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Researching Family Tree - (Holloway - Middlesex)
Trying to find any information/photos on Hartnoll Street (History of) and the names of Elizabeth Catherine Young or Harry Jolly (who was Serving with Royal Garrison Artillery 1917) who were known to live at 6 Hartnoll Street in 1917 after they were married. They also had two sons Harry Ernest Jolly 25/Leslie Jolly 14 killed m/bike accident Cambridge 1937
Family Surnames: Jolly Young
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Neighbour of Holloway - (Holloway - Middlesex)
Ada Neighbour was born in 1889 at Holloway, Islington, the daughter of Thomas Neighbour, a coachman, and his wife Eliza nee Bedbourough. Ada married in 1911 to Henry Charles Turner. Any information welcome.
Family Surnames: Neighbour Bedborough Turner
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Howards / Horsekeepers - (Homerton - Middlesex)
I have an Alfred Howard, occupation horsekeeper, who was born in Homerton in 1848. His wife is Sarah A and his children are Alfred, Robert, Charles, Ada, George, Arthur and Louisa. Some of his sons were horsekeepers and they moved around to Hackney,West Ham and Hammersmith. I would love to hear from anyone who has this family in their family tree.
Family Surnames: Howard Jepson
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CLINE - (Homerton - Middlesex)
Edmund Cline b Woolrich, Kent England b 1857 son of Edmund Cline who was a carpenter. Edmund b 1857 m Hannah BLACKALL b sep 1856 in Hackney. They were married July 1879 at St Barnabas with St Paul in West Hackney. Edmund worked for the railroad. Known children were Edmund Cline b 1879, Hannah b June 1880, John Richard b 1892, Emily E. b 1894, Louise b 1896 and Alice b 1899. All children were born in Enfield, Homerton.
Family Surnames: Cline/Blackall
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STONE Barnett & Hilda Mabel - (Homerton - Middlesex)
Searching for relatives of BARNETT & HILDA MABEL STONE who in the 1950's were living in London E.9.
Hilda's death certificate states she was 36-years old at the time of her death in Bethnal Green Hospital and that her husband Barnett was a taxi driver. Should the above sound familiar I'd appreciated hearing from you as it's possible Barnett & Hilda may be my uncle & aunt. With thanks.
Family Surnames: Stone Coles Clifton
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Catholic Orphanage-Homerton, Hackney - (Homerton - Middlesex)
My grandmother, Eliza Donovan aged 9 years, was an inmate of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Catholic orphanage in 1891. I believe she may have had a younger sister, Mary aged 6 years, with her. I am seeking any information about the location of, life in, or old photographs.
Family Surnames: Donovan
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Theobald Arend b1865 Family - (Homerton - Middlesex)
Hi there I am looking for any information about Theobald Arend born Germany 1865 married in the UK to Henrietta (Hetty) Butterfield live in London various parts thier daughter Beatrice is my great grandmother.
Any help or documents will be greatly appriciated!
Family Surnames: Arend Humphreys Butterfield
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Shopland - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Looking for Shopland's in and around Hornsey in 1901, especially details on Sidney John Shopland who married Ellen Kate Chandler. I believe the Shopland family were painters and decorators.
Family Surnames: Shopland, Chandler, Morgan
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looking for history - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Leonard Henry Ball b 1867 marr Bertha1891.Had children Norma and Bertha.Lived at 38 Weston Park in 1901,Leonard son of Decimus Ball and Anne Jackson,sister of Samuel J Jackson myGt Gt Grandfather any info or living relatives look forward to hear fromyou
Family Surnames: Ball/Jackson
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Harris family - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Looking for any info about William Hamilton Harris (known as Joe) and/or his family. William was born in 1846 and immigrated to New Zealand. His daeth cert reports he was born at Hornchurch but other relatives state it was Hornsey.
Family Surnames: Harris, William Hamilton
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EVANS - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Emily LANE (1856-)married Alfred George EVANS, (ca 1857-), Hatter, in St Pancras, 1887, and they lived at 7 Hewitt Road, Hornsey. No known children, but Emily's unmarried sister Louisa LANE (1853-) lived with them. Both sisters were born Swallowcliffe, Wilts, their father was Stafford Moore LANE, their mother Louisa FUTCHER.
Family Surnames: Evans, Lane, Moore, Futcher
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Popham - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
George Popham b 1845/6(Bridgwater,Som) married Clementina Mary Ann Hurford b 1861(E Stonehouse,Devon) at the Parish Church,St Mary Horsey 1882.
Family Surnames: Popham Hurford
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1890-1930c, The grove, Hornsey, London Families: baker, Wilson, Lehane, Paul, Ransley, Blakeby - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
The grove from 1890-1930c was the residence
of ALFRED BAKER & MARY JANE WILSON and their daughters who I am trying to trace - Mrs FLORENCE LEHANE born Wimbledon Surrey 1888, Mrs LUCY PAUL born Hornsey 1890c, Mrs ANNIE RANSLEY born Hornsey 1892c, Mrs FRANCES or KATIE BLACKEBY born Hornsey 1893c, and Miss ETHEL
Baker born Hornsey 1900c. Their sons I am also trying to trace are George Alfred Baker born Hornsey 1896c and Henry Baker born Hornsey 1898c.
Family Surnames: Baker Wilson Lehane Paul Ransley Blackeby
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Popham - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Children to George Popham b 1846 Bridgwater,Somerset & Clementina Mary Ann Hurford b 1861 E Stonehouse,Devon.Married Edmonton 1846.Children: Winifred Clementina b 1883 Wood Green.Unknown b 1886,London. Mahala May b 1887 Hornsey.Richard b 1889 London & Redvers b 1900 Islington.
Family Surnames: Popham Hurford
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Bell, Woodhouse - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Am trying to trace my grandmother's parents Donald Bell & Alice Maud Bell(nee Woodhouse). They lived at 83, Park Rd, Hornsey, Edmonton when she was born, Joyce Iris Bell, 25 Mar 1920. (She was actually born at 77 Bridport Rd, Edmonton). Donald was a Blacksmith (journeyman)& it is believed in the family that his family were Scottish, but unsure if that is fact or simply deduced from the name? Any info about any of these people or their families & origins would be very welcome.
Family Surnames: Bell, Woodhouse
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Redvers Horace Porter - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Looking for decendents of Redvers Horace Porter( known as Bob) born 24/6/1901 son of James Porter and Henrietta Victoria( nee Lacey).Also had sisters Doris, Lilian Victoria, Henrietta Mildred and Elsie.In 1901 census family were living in Hornsey Middlesex. Any help appreciated.
Family Surnames: Porter
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Button, - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Seeking information on three daughters of Jonathon Button who were working in Hornsey at the time of the 1881 census. Jonathon Button b 1832 Westleton lived with his sister and her husband, William & Hannah FULLER at Lowestoft in 1851. He married Jane Hannah CRISP do John and Phoebe (b 1832 Rushmere) at Lowestoft in 1855 and they had 11 children. Particularly seeking information on the fate of Jane Hannah who appeared in the 1871 census with her husband but no records since then. In 1881 Jonathon was record as married, a Master Mariner,living a 2 Lake Lothing Tce, Lowestoft with his 11 year old son John Samuel, and his housekeeper was Dorothy Hardy, aged 47, widow, born Sunderland, Durham. He had three surviving daughters living in London - Alice Jane b 1859 was servant for Mary MILSOM at 133 Wilbeforce Rd, Hornsey, Jessie Charlotte (1860 - 1883) was a servant for Samuel COOK at 75 Finsbury Park Rd, Hornsey, and Laura was a servant for Henry VAUGHAN at Bruce House, 101 Wilbeforce Rd, Hornsey. These streets ran paralell a block apart.
Family Surnames: Button, Milsom, Cook, Vaughan
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HART from Hornsey - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
1881 & 1891 Census shows William & Letitia Hart and family living at Campsbourne Road in the Parish of St Mary's, Hornsey. They had a son, George,born 1885, who I think might be my grandfather. My grandfather's name on his marriage cert was George Henry. I would be most grateful if there is someone who could check the baptismal records for me to see if William & Letitia's George was baptised as George Henry. OR if someone could point me in the right direction to find that info.
Family Surnames: Hart
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SHEPPARD/MARSHALL - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
SHEPPARD, Edward Thomas, born 1870 in Bethnal Green, married MARSHALL Ann J. or "Annie", 3 Oct 1896 at St. Peter's, Bethnal Green. Ann MARSHALL was born about 1872 in Pimlico according to 1901 Census. On that Census they are at 13, Courcy Road, Hornsey and Edward SHEPPARD is a Boot Machinist (his Father's trade). No children shown. Info. thereafter inconclusive. (Edited to correct Census date, 18 Nov 2007.)
Family Surnames: Sheppard And Marshall
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Thursby, Alfred W - WW1 - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
He was born in Hornsey,1892, his parents were Alfred and Ann (Hust) Thursby. He was killed in action 3/3/1915 while serving with the Kings Royal Rifles, (service no. 9953) no known grave but his name appears on the Le Touret Memorial in France. Although his residence at the time is listed as New Southgate, I wondered if his name appears on either the Hornsey War Memorial or whether there is a War Memorial in New Southgate which shows his name. Please can anyone add any further information?
Family Surnames: Thursby, Alfred William
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Sarah born c1767 married ? Blake - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Sarah was born in Hornsey (maiden name unknown) but a later census shows Sarah Blake widdow and mother-in-law living in Kent with her married daughter Harriet Goodger. Does anyone know Sarah's maiden name please or any other information on her or her husband.
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ELIZA TAYLOR - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Looking for any one who may have known ELIZA TAYLOR. Eliza was put into a home for girls when her parents died, The home was Hornsey Villa, her parents would have been George Taylor and Matilda Taylor.Sandra
Family Surnames: Taylor
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MUSSABINI - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
If anyone out there is researching the Mussabini family, whose addresses included Perth Road, Hornsey, Middlesex. 3 King Street, Covent Garden London. 118 Salcott Road, Burlington Grove, London SW. And 58 Bennerley Road, London, please contact me.
Neveles (may be Neocles) G Mussabini was listed as a Public accountant in the 1871 census and a journalist in 1881. He was born in Turkey. His wife was Aline R Mussabini who was born in France. N G Mussabini was a prolific letter writer. I am not related but have some interesting documents.
Family Surnames: Mussabini
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Farmer - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
32 Northwood Road,Hornsey.Trying to trace what happened to a John H J Farmer and his family.They were at this address in 1901 before moving to 1 Norman Villas,Archway Road,Highgate.John was a Butcher's Manager.At the time of his marriage in 1897 he lived at Norman Villas too.
Family Surnames: Farmer
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Fleet Family - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
I am looking for information on my Grandmothers family, she had a sister Beatrice, brothers Walter and Frederick their parents name was Walter and Sarah Fleet. the address i found was 6, Brighton Terce. I would like to hear if there were any more children. My Grandmother and Beatrice married Brothers Albert and Eli Jelley.
Family Surnames: Fleet
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Kimpton or Kempton - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Researching Great Grandmother Mary Kimpton ?. Father was John and he was a jeweller. Mary born in New York city in 1835. Family returned to England later. Mary married Robert Kimber Johns at St. Marys parish at Hornsey in 1858. They emigrated to Canada in 1871.
Family Surnames: Kimpton Or Kempton And Johns
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John Ashton, gardener, resident in or near Hornsey around 1850 - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
John Ashton was my great great grandfather. He moved to Hornsey from Manchester around 1850 to become Head Gardener on a large estate. He had 4 children, one of whom, Alice, married Jules Cardon probably in the 1870's. They owned a restaurant in Rathbone Place, Westminster. I would be interested in any further information concerning the Ashton/Cardon families.
Family Surnames: Ashton, Cardon
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Leeks/Lunn Family - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
Looking for information regarding Albert Charles Leeks who married Susannah Bevis in 1893 in Edmonton but in 1901 was living in Southview Road, Hornsey with Angelina. Children were Louisa, Alice, Ada and Philip. They were all born with the surname Leeks but Philip was later known as Philip LUNN and on his death certificate Philip Leeks LUNN. Thanks
Family Surnames: Leeks Lunn
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2 montague rd hornsey 1929 - (Hornsey - Middlesex)
I am loooking to trace an ellen Gilbert who was a general domestic servant at this address in 1929.Her home address is given as 129 westbury ave woodgreen. Please contact if you haver any information about Ellen or anything relating to these adresses. Thankyou.
Family Surnames: Gilbert
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