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Searching for Silletts
- Fakenham
I am searching for descendants of James William Sillett b. Fakenham 1814. Emigrated to Australia c1850. His father was Robert Sillett b. Fakenham? c1769. If you have any info, please contact me. Thanks. Rick.
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Searching for Yaxleys
- Fakenham
I am searching for descendants of Elizabeth Yaxley b. Syderstone c1832. Emigrated to Australia c1852 on Southern Eagle. Her father was Thomas Yaxley. If you have any info, please contact me. Thanks. Rick.
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Searching for Vertigans
- Fakenham
I am searching for descendants of John Vertigan b. Fakenham 1832. Emigrated to Australia c1852. His father was George Vertigan b. Fakenham? c1811. If you have any info, please contact me. Thanks. Rick.
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Winifred Cook nee Hill
- Fakenham
Trying to trace relations of Winifred Grace May Hill, daughter of Sidney Hill and sister of Gladys Hill (married name Faulkner). Winifred b. 1905 married Arthur C Cook in 1938. They lived at 46 Heath Rise, Fakenham. Any information gladly received, as this lady was a cousin.
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Baron Hastings family
- Fakenham
Am trying to find out if one of my Delaval ancestors worked for the Baron Hastings family Would like a list of all staff members if that's possible on the 1871 census.
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Alderton of Fakenham
- Fakenham
I am seeking imformation on Michael Alderton and Susanna Drane who married in 1796 at Fakenham.The family lived at Great Ryburgh,East Rudham and Sheffield 1873 to 2007
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Blomfield, William
- Fakenham
William Blomfield born 26 Nov 1846 Fakenham. William married Margaret Steel 1879 Bradford, Yorkshire. His parents were John Blomfield born 1819 Briston, Norfolk and Anna Catherine Coker born 1823 Tatteford, Norfolk.
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BAKER Family - Fakenham mid 1800s
- Fakenham
Does anyone have any information about the Baker family of Fakenham? Joseph born ca 1840 actually was a baker; he was born in Fakenham. He married Frances Christine Smith born ca 1838 of Sudbury in 1863. They had children Grace E 1865, Mary C 1869, Ellen L 1870, Charles Joseph 1871, Alice 1873, Margaret 1875, Edwin A 1877, William E 1879 & Horace 1880 - from the 1881 & 1891 censuses. They lived in Sepulchre Street.
Any help gratefully received. Many thanks
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Bowen
- Fakenham
James Bowen born 1811 Rainham,( Rynham) Fakenham, Norfolk. Listed as a wheelwright possibly a blacksmith. Does anyone have any information on this family. They moved to London, Southwark in the late 1800's living Bellevedere Buildings, Southwark.
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fakenham walsingham district
- Fakenham
There is a John Walker b.1801 married to Susan b.1806 in the 1841 census. They have children William b.1833, Thomas b.1836, Charles b.1839 and Martha b.1840.
They are living in Oak Street.
Could this John be a relative of George Walker b.1801 (farmer of Hempnell, Norfolk). Any info out there?
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Parsons, Warnes
- Felbrigg
I believe one of mothers family married a Warnes in the area of Depwade,could have been Diss,Harlestone. Any leads would be appreciated.
Names:Florence Parsons, Ellis warnes, Anna, Margaret, Frederick.
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Susannah Hardingham
- Felbrigg
She married Thomas Pike at Felbrigg on 13.10.1803.She was born in Runton on12.6.1774I am looking for information about her ancestors.
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HEDGE
- Felmingham
Edith Mary Hedge..born Felmingham1873Her father Henry Hedge Born 1843 died 1935.
Edith Mary married William Walter Starling from Tuttington in 1896...he was a Wesleyan preacher for 60 years..they lived in Skeyton..at Arcadia Ketts Corner.
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Hylton William Charles
- Felmingham
Seeking information of William Charles b.1824 had connection to the sea, came to Aust/NZ 1860/1875
His parents were John Hylton/Harriette Bessey, of Norfolk.
Interested in other family members who may have come out to NZ 1870's
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cozens
- Felthorpe
I have roots going back to 1785 John & Elizabeth Cozens had 8.. children one being my g/g/grandfather Stephen born in felthorpe 1811.
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The Hunts of Fethorpe
- Felthorpe
My Family lived in (and near) the Village of Felthorpe, Norfolk for over one hundred years - from the late 18th to the early 20th Century and had associations with the area going back to the mid 1600's. I'm interested in corresponding with anyone having family links to the Villages of Felthorpe and Hevingham.
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HOWARD-Felthorpe Norfolk
- Felthorpe
I would be pleased to hear from anyone with any information on the Howard family who lived at Felthorpe, Drayton and Hellesdon areas of Norfolk in the 1800's.
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Millers of Felthorpe
- Felthorpe
I have been told Elizabeth Burroughs / Burrows (baptised 24/03/1798 Mattishall) married a John Miller on 05/03/1817 in North Tuddenham, but have no details on John Miller. I wonder if this was John Miller born abt 1799 in Felthorpe, Norfolk as per the 1881 Census living with his son William Miller (b 1835 Felthorpe)? Can anyone confirm?
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MARY TAYLOR b 1787 married THOMAS HALL
- Felthorpe
Mary Taylor was born Felthorpe 1787 and married Thomas Hall at Guestwick 21st October 1802, my 4 x Grandfather,they had several children one Thomas Hall jnr married Dorothy Mary Ann Juby 1838 Hackford, Aylsham. Other children William, James married Sarah Attle, Benjamin, Maria Taylor and George.
The families lived in Hackford/Reepham/Foulsham areas. Does anyone have any info on these two families please.
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Lem(m)on Kirchen
- Feltwell
Looking for any information linking the Lemmon/Kirchen families from Feltwell & Methwold.
Pam
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Gents Of Feltwell
- Feltwell
Looking for Rachel Gent born in Feltwell Norfolk about 1855. Married George William PEARMAIN from Hockwold cum Wilton in 1880's.
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Brewington's Of Feltwell
- Feltwell
Shadrack Brewington married Susan Smith in the early 1830's and settled at Feltwell. I am interested in any details related to their ascendants or descendants.
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Mary Ann ?
- Feltwell
Mary Ann ? born in Feltwell 1834 married William Dansie anyone know any details?
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Gathercole / Clarke
- Feltwell
Does anyone know of anyone with the above surnames who lived in Feltwell from the end of the 1800's. I believe my greatgrandmother - Emma Gathercole married my greatgrandfather Robert Clarke and lived in Feltwell. Robert died on 26th December 1915 and is buried in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Feltwell - according to my information. Emma died in 1955 but I am not sure if she still lived in Norfolk or had moved to Kent in the meantime.
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WATTS family
- Feltwell
Early and mid-19th century there were a lot of Watts in and around Feltwell - Joseph and Josiah among them, but many more. Some moved to Gainsborough. Chasing most of them, so any help greatly appreciated.
George Edwards
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ASH family in Feltwell
- Feltwell
Researching the family of William Ash (b Littleport, Cambs) and Susan Barritt who all lived in Feltwell Anchor, for most of the 19th century. My ancestor is Joseph Ash b 1851, m Elizabeth (Betsy) Walker, who moved to Poplar, East London between 1881 and 1891. Would like to hear from anyone with similar interest.
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frances drake
- Feltwell
researching Frances (Fanny) Drake .Married William Harwood, Hearwood, Harrod 25th Oct.1784. iñ feltwell parish church
Has anyone got any info on this couple.
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Flack - Joseph
- Feltwell
Joseph Flack - undertaker 1901 - 1910 married Sarah Place adopted son John Tallis daughter Alice Mary, any information please
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KENT/ RATTHAM
- Feltwell
John KENT of Feltwell St Nicholas married Ann RATTHAM of Feltwell St Mary on 25 Sep 1774. They married at St Marys.
Anyone else researching same?
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MOTT
- Feltwell
My Mott family lived around Feltwell, mainly on the Anchor. James Mott was a farmer and publican (Watermans Arms) from 1860. he married twice; once to Sarah Elizabeth Grosse and secondly to Susan Willett nee Cox. She was a young widow with 2 children, Harry and James. Any contact from descendants will be gratefully received
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William Clarke b1831
- Feltwell
I am looking for information about this man ,father David Clarke,mother Elizabeth. He disappears from the census after 1851, but I know he was living there in 1858.He had 7 siblings, including Robert Clarke b 1849.Father was an ag lab. who died pre 1861.
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The Drake family Feltwell, Norfolk/The Crown inn
- Feltwell
I am searching for information on the Drake family in Feltwell, Norfolk forward to present day and backward from Evans Drake. Evans Drake was Innkeeper at The Crown inn abt 1841 were his family were Blacksmiths. Does anyone have any information on the Crown Inn. I would like information of Evans Drake and his children, John, William, Marie, George, Thomas. Was Thomas a station porter, did he become a station master? My family line is from George Drake and his son Thomas Atkin born abt 1889 Ely, Cambs. Any information would be most appreciated.
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MUNFORD
- Fersfield
Any information on the Munford family and descendants of Fersfield most appreciated.They are also located around Winfarthing, Shelfanger,Kenninghall, Roydon and Bressingham. Other surnames in the family are Rudd, Watts, Self, Glanfield, Bloomfield, And Miles.
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STONE
- Fersfield
Robert STONE (1816-1853) was a base born son of Martha STONE with possibly connections to LARGE family and siblings of Sarah (1819), Elizabeth (1822) and William. Robert STONE married in 1837 to Susanah HEWES (1816-1902) of Fersfield. Susanah was the daughter of Edward HEWES (1789-?) and Rhoda nee BOND (1791-?). Robert and Susannah in 1853 with their family of Eliza (1837), John (1839), George (1842), Hannah (1845), Harriet (1846)and Thomas (1849) left Fersfield to emigrate to South Australia, Australia. Robert and Eliza died believed they were drowned en route. Susanah continued the voyage and in 1855 married John England HUNT (1830-1889) who had emigrated to Australia from Lincolnshire.
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jex family
- Field Dalling
3 brothers william john and daniel left field dalling and went to belize to make their fortune. their father daniel was a miller any info welcome
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Stimpson
- Field Dalling
Looking to find out more about William Stimpson b1765 in Field Dalling and wife Jane Reeve, they moved to Burnham Thorpe.
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Brittenden/humphrey
- Filby
Researching my family tree. My g/g/g/grandmother Harriet Brittenden nee Humphrey(father Benjamin Humphrey, mother Ann Barber) was christened at Filby Norfolk in 1793. She married Edward Brittenden in Chatham in 1811. Anyone researching any of these names??
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Hannah Aldridge Maiden Name Unknown
- Filby
My great grandmother Hannah Aldridge, (nee Helsdon) was born ca 1854 in Filby, according to the 1901 census. Her parents Robert H Helsdon, born ca. 1813 and Elizabeth Unknown. Any matches here? Am happy to share info.
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Piggin Family
- Filby
The Piggin family were present in Filby from the mid 18th century if not earlier.
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Filby-Popes's Hall
- Filby
I have ancestors who apparently lived/worked at Pope's Hall, Filby, Norfolk. I would like to find out more about the Hall and the farm/estate. I would be grateful for any related info.
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Jacob Thompson
- Filby
Jacob Thompson died by drowning in filby broad aged 81 in 1943 any other info would be appreciated ie..press cuttings
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WHITRED
- Filby
I am interested in information on George Whitred b. 5 Feb 1837 in Ormesby. He appears on the 1871 Census for Filby with wife, Sarah Reid, and 4 sons: Albert, Charles, George, and Timothy. By 1876, the family was living in Ontario. According to George Whitred's death record, his father was named Timothy Whitred. Appreciate any assistance! I have lots of information on family after arrival in Ontario
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Mutton Family
- Filby
Looking for anyone with connections to the MUTTON family, originating in Filby, Norfolk
Regards
Phil
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Whatton
- Fincham
Looking for Joseph Whatton (or Watton) whose daughter Sarah Whatton was born in the Kidderminster area around 1830.
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