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Norfolk UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Fysh/Stacey - King's Lynn
Reseaching several names Fysh/Fish/Stacey/Hitchcock/Drayton, all of King's Lynn. Will share any info. Colin

kirby/garner - King's Lynn
4x great grandparents John and Elizabeth KIRBY - son Dennis married Kezia GARNER 1806.

DAWSON RASBERRY - King's Lynn
I am trying to trace William Walter DAWSON who was resident at 13 Lansdowne St, Kings Lynn at the 1901 census and his wife Elizabeth (nee RASBERRY). William is reputed to have been born in Kings Lynn c1854-66, whilst Elizabeth was born in Harpley, Norfolk, c1865. He may have served in the army c1881, as I've found a possible match in the census at 'Grand Shaft Barracks Western Heights Dover', Hougham, Kent. Happy to share information with other researchers.

Kings Lynn - King's Lynn
I am interested in the Tilson family of Kings Lynn in the 18th and 19th centuries. They were pilots on the river Ouse and then a merchant's clerk James Loose Tilson. He married Martha Wilson and her mother was a Burcham. James' father William marrieda LooseKings Lynn

Bones of Kings Lynn - Kings Lynn
My GGrandfather John Bone was born in Kings Lynn in 1839 to parents Robert Coston Bone and Alice Bone nee Hudson. Robert Bone and Alice were married in Docking,Norfolk in 1831. I would love to hear from anyone who can tell me the names of any other children born to Robert and Alice. I only know of my GGrandfather. Robert Bone was listed as a sailor at the time of my GGrandfathers birth. My GGrandfather John Bone was a seaman aboard the TipTree to Australia in 1862. He left the ship when it docked in Sydney and stayed in Australia. Any info most appreciated.

Greenwood family. Kings Lynn, Norfolk - Kings Lynn
Hello! Does anyone know anything at all about WILLIAM GREENWOOD and his family? I know that he was born sometime in 1851/52 KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK. Anything pre 1901 would be a great help!!

Valentine - Kings Lynn
I am seeking information about John Valentine, a merchant seaman, born 1833, Lynn. He married a Mary Ann Taylor, of same or similar age, who also came from Norfolk. They subsequently settled in Hartlepool. Has anyone any further info ?

CHOAT, Ebenezer - Kings Lynn
I am looking for information on Ebenezer CHOAT and his wife Martha. Ebenezer was a Solicitors Clerk. On 1881 census, they were living at 56 London Road, South Lynn. He is my GG Uncle.Thanks

Lunn Family - Kings Lynn
I would like to get in touch with anyone who has links with the Lunn family of Kings Lynn. My gggrandfather John Crispe Lunn was born there in 1818. Around 1839 he was working as an engraver in Broad Street. He later became a minister at the Uniraian Chapel . A decade later he moved to Little Dunham and was station master there. I think he died about 1854. His father was Robert and I have traced 3 more great grandfathers back to 1694 when Timothie was married at St. Nicolas Chapel. Any information would be gratefully received. Regards, Val.

Smith, Rudderham - Kings Lynn
In my family tree I currently have the following people. Get in touch if you think there's a match in your tree! Elizabeth Rudderham, William Smith, Abigail Smith

Hides family - Kings Lynn
Has anyone any details of my grandfather Herbert Hides who was born in Kings Lynn? Possibly aroung the 1870's . He was a coachman and groom and married Ada and had 3 children Leonard,Herbert and Agnes

Wilmore family - Kings Lynn
I have just returned from Lynn and would like to find more info about Alexander Wilmore who was my husbands great grandfather. He was a police man at the turn of the centuary and we are curious as to what he was like. We are also researching the Crowe family who were resident in Lynn during the last centuary.

Langley Families 1700s and 1800s - Kings Lynn
Searching for Langley Families 1700s and 1800s. Any information would be appreciated, but especially father of Charles Langley b. Lynn 1826. His mother was Martha Langley b. 1802 in Lynn. His wife was also Martha, b. 1827 in Lynn.

Thomas Blades - Kings Lynn
Our Thomas Blade(s) was supposedly born in Lynn about 1779. He was later a customs officer, and a limner. He may have been connected to John Blade block maker who occupied a shop near St Margaret's in Lynn before 1766. Does anyone have any Blade family in Lynn about this time?

Seaman Hilton Kings Lynn - Kings Lynn
Looking for details on the Seaman, Hilton, Carse and Wright families from King's Lynn mid 1800s

Harper - Kings Lynn
Hi I am searching for any information about Henry W Harper born in Kings Lynn 22 March 1851 his father was possibly Charles Harper also Kings Lynn c1805

John Frederick Newland - Kings Lynn
Born about 1855.Any information of him or his family.

Charlotte Elizabeth Ward - Kings Lynn
Seeking marriage info on Charlotte Elizabeth Ward, approx- 1845-1848. Born 1827 and at least one son - William Mason Ward b.1848

Jackman family in Lynn - Kings Lynn
William Jackman(b. c1810, Cabinet Maker) and wife Hannah returned from London where they had been in the 1840s, to Norfolk, after 1849, when William jnr was born, and before 1852, when John was born and registered in Lynn. By 1861 the family turns up in Yarmouth, the town they started out in. Any local info. that throws light on their time in Lynn would be appreciated.

downing ballentine pitt of kings lynn - Kings Lynn
Just made contact with a very distant relative who is also looking for details of this branch - James Downing b: 1759 m:1787 Sarah Pitt(s) b:1765 had daughter Pleasance b:1793 m:1821 Jeremiah Ballentine b:1791. We are looking for the parents of James,Sarah and Jeremiah and any other info people might have - plus of course contact from people with a similar interest All lines look to be in the Kings Lynn area

ARTHUR LINDSEY KELLY - Kings Lynn
I'am trying to trace Arthur Lindsey Kelly a Merchant Seaman who used to visit the Port Of Kings Lynn during the 1920 and early 1930 he married Charlotte Couzins in 1929 or 1930 they had a Daughter Yvonne Charlotte Kelly on the 30th June 1930. Would be pleased to hear of any information on his family as I married Yvonne in 1960 and we knew nothing a bout him as her parents were divoced and her mother remarried. Yvonne died in 1997 and I promised her and our Sons I would try to find out about there Grand Father?

desperately searching for ken - Kings Lynn
I REALLY NEED TO FIND KEN MELVILLE BUCKLEY, FORMERLY OF NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE, BORN APPROX 1922 -1923. POSSIBLY MARRIED A BESSIE OR ELIZABETH AND MOVED TO KINGS LYNN???

Towler - Kings Lynn
Researching the TOWLER family predominately of King's Lynn. Currently traced back to c. 1803. Main associated name Bone. Willing to exchange information. Particularly interested in obtaining information relating to the family members' occupation as merchant seamen.

Bone - Kings Lynn
Researching the BONE family predominately of King's Lynn (additional links to Grimstone and, Congham). Currently traced back to c. 1780, migrating to London c. 1870. Main associated names (Norfolk) Towler and Wickham and (London) Berry, Cole, Hankin, Murrell and Radford. Willing to exchange information. Particularly interested in obtaining information relating regarding the frequent use of forename Raiseberry/ Raisebury/Riseberry within the Bone family.

broad family - Kings Lynn
please has anyone info on william broad born bristol 1912 moved to kings lynn died 1967 a retire police officer ,married to hannah hawkins-paddy they had son william james broad born 1938 . died 1993. many thanks

Bloye - Kings Lynn
I am looking for the Bloye family who lived in Lynn at around 1811, they were coach makers. William and Mary Bloye, Willam was born 1811. thanks

Bray, Fitt - Kings Lynn
Researching Bray's and Fitt's in the Kings Lynn area between 1750 - 1900

COULTON - Kings Lynn
Does anyone have any info on Coultons from Kings Lynn. John James Coulton married Priscilla Cathrop was a Solicitor as was his son William Gordon married to Sarah Dickinson any info greatly appreciated. Cheers Donna

ASHBY'S OF EAST ANGLIA-KINGS LYNN - Kings Lynn
CHARLES-GEORGE-JOHN-CHARLES JR.Charles sr.was born in 1796 in Totington,Wife Mary born in Watton Norfolk in 1801,1st:son Charles born in Ashill,Norfolk in 1828.2nd son George born in Ashill,Norfolk in 1840 in Ashill,Norfolk.3rd son John born in 1845 or 1846 in Ashill,Norfolk.The address on the census was Swaffham.John was in Burton on Trent in 1871,and between then and when he came to the US,he had married a woman named Harriett,do not know anything about her.She was very small frame,they came here in 1873 May.They made their way to Collin County,Mckinney Texas and she died of consumption right after they got here.He then married in 1874 Maria Howe who was from Christchurch,Hampshire.details are sketchey on the family after that.Unless the rest were killed in the wars there has got to be someone left over there.PLEASE email me if you know any of them or are one of them.I have been looking for over 20 years....Thank you

William Dye - b 1806 Lynn - Kings Lynn
I am looking for information on William Dye, b 1806 in Lynn (Kings Lynn), particularly his parents and wife(s) Ann (in 1861 census), Emma in 1851.

oldridge kings lynn - Kings Lynn
looking for details of a thomas oldridge born kings lynn app 1859 ending up in hull looking for details of is parent

Adelaide Taylor 1977 - Kings Lynn
I'm trying to find any information relating to Adelaide Taylor born 1977. Her parents were Ellen and James Taylor both from Kings Lynn.

John Henry b 1877 (married Edith) or Winifred Jarvis b 1889 - Kings Lynn
Looking for info on John Henry Jarvis (b c1877), sister Wyn (b c 1889) - likely more siblings. John married woman named Edith. Had 4 children (John Henry 1901, Frank 1907, Muriel 1903, Violet 1906) and then moved to Canada in 1908 and had 5th child - Gladys in 1909. Gladys lived in UK as a child because Edith died shortly after her birth. I don't know the UK well at all. I can only remember the location based on stories my grandmother Gladys told me.

Alice Maud Mary Walker, b. 24 May 1872 - Kings Lynn
We are researching this individual, including ancestors and verifying who she married and when. She was my husband's maternal great grandmother. Thanks for any assistance you can give us.

T. Smith & Sons, 60 High St., King's Lynn, photographer in late 1800s??? - Kings Lynn
We have a family photo but don't know who he is. It was taken in probably late 1800s by T. Smith & Sons, 60 High St., King's Lynn. Has anyone heard of this photographic studio and the years they were in King's Lynn so we can narrow down the years within which it must have been taken?

Robert Dexter - Kings Lynn
Researching Robert Dexter. Born 1800 died 1881. Married Elizabeth Rippengill 1827. They had 3 children. Robert and James Charles who migrated to Australia and Elizabeth who married Charles Bootman. She lived in Norfolk St. Kings Lynn. they had two children Harriet and Frederick. I would be glad to hear from anyone with further information. Pam.

Keene & Cheever Family - Kings Lynn
Looking for information Keene family in King's Lynn around 1600, specifically Thomas, John, William. Also looking for info in Cheever family from surrounding area.

Carrington /Currington, Reed - Kings Lynn, Norfolk - Kings Lynn
John REED married Rebecca (nee unknown) about 1813 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. From then on down the generations the middle name CARRINGTON or CURRINGTON persists. Does anyone know of a REED / CARRINGTON connection in Norfolk? Would be grateful for any assistance.

William HORNIGOLD abt 1740 - Kings Lynn
I am searching for details about William HORNIGOLD who was born about 1740 and as buried on 3 July 1832 at Shipdham. He married Anne E PAYNE in 1765 at Cranworth with Letton. They had a son William born on 9 Sept 1766. Did they have other children? Where was William (Snr) born? Any information however small would be of interest.

Richard Giles and Sarah Peeps - Kings Lynn
Richard GILES was born about 1802 in Lynn and died about 1853. He married Sarah PEEPS and they lived in Tower Street, Kings Lynn, he was a butcher. I am looking for more details about him, who were his parents? Can you help me, any info, no matter how little - it may just fit with other unconfirmed info that I have gleamed.

Francis Reynolds HAMPTON - Kings Lynn
Francis born 1836 married Elizabeth GILES in 1861 at St Margarets, K.Lynn. His occupation was a Boot Closer and he was the son of Ann HAMPTON who eventually married William WHITE. Ann's parents were Daniel HAMPTON and Ann CHAPMAN. Can anybody help with details about Daniel HAMPTON? All I know is he married Ann CHAPMAN on 10 Jan 1805, had 5 children and died before 1841.

Sarah Twaits 1776 - 1846 - Kings Lynn
I am researching Sarah TWAITS born about 1776 in Kings Lynn, married George PEEPS in 1799, had three children and died about Oct 1846. Can you help me with any info about her or her husband George Peeps?

family connection - Kings Lynn
My Great Grandmothers maiden name was Jeffery, she is listed on the 1891 census as being born in Lynn Norfolk, any info on her family greatly appreciated.

from Belgium - Kings Lynn
One of my ancestors was Rachel JONES, reported in belgian records as Lynn (Norfolk) born in July 1779. She should be the daughter of Jonathan (London born abt 1751) and PHILLIPS Catharina (died before 1815) and have at least one brother, Salomon (London born abt 1781), my g-g-great-grandfather. They all came to Brussels respectively in 1815 and abt 1822. They died at Brussels or left Belgium in 1834 towards Holland (without any other precision in the records). Not much more is known by me and until today I didn't succeed in finding the link with a possible branch that remained English. We all became Belgian people. Who does know perhaps any more hereabout ?

Cooper - Kings Lynn
I am trying to find information regarding Blyford Cooper who was born in King's Lynn around 1816.He married Sarah Powell in 1834. As he was a mariner he is missing from some census returns but I can't find his birth and so can't find his parents at the moment. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Beeson, Frank William - Kings Lynn
Looking for Frank William Beeson. Born in King's Lynn, Norfolk in 1884 and immigrated to Canada in about 1910. He is my great grandfather and I have very little information about his family prior to his arrival in Canada. Thanks!

Harpers of Kings Lynn - Kings Lynn
I am trying to find the birth details for Charles Harper b c1805 in Kings Lynn without much success! I'm hoping that someone out there can help me. He was married to Eliza Ann Teasel on 6 August 1827 at St Nicholas'Church, Kings Lynn. I have been unable to find his birth details or any details of his parents/siblings. I have a Lawrence and Fanny Harper as being neighbours of Charles' son Charles and his wife Caroline (nee Currey) in the 1861 census but cannot determine whether he is related or not to them. Any help would be much appreciated :) Regards, Pam

Fysh at Kings Lynn - Kings Lynn
Charles Fysh married Florence Skerry, Charles buried 19 October, 1926, He was a police officer. Children Ruth Florence and Marjorie Elsie, both born Kings Lynn

Alone in the Pacific - Kings Lynn
Jane Fitteridge of West Winch married William Stone of North Runcton 1819 ,sons William, Roger, David, Frederick & Henry, Jane & William were publicans of West Winch.Jane had two sons later,John S Stone & Playford Chapman Stone my grandfather who deserted ship in New Zealand.are there any descendants of the fisrt six out there ?

irwin - Kings Lynn
Members of the Irwin family arrived in kings lynn from 1800 on, having come from East Dereham. I have a lot of information that I would share with anyone else researching the family.


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