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Randall
- Aylsham
I have traced my family back to the 1800's in Aylsham. Does anyone have info on the Randall family, in particular John and Harriet Randall or George Randall who married Maria Meadows?
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Tuddenham family, Aylsham
- Aylsham
I'm researching the Tuddenham family in Aylsham. Looking for a Stephen Tuddenham probably born around 1790-1800, father of Robert Tuddenham born 1822. Any information gratefully received
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Pratt
- Aylsham
Looking for info on a Richard William Pratt who married an Elizabeth Ann (Dewing?). They had 3 children that I know of: Albert Charles (went down on the HMS Hood in WW2), Elizabeth (Betty) and Cyril. Thank you.
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spinks / spink
- Aylsham
I am looking for Spinks family of Aylsham. My GG Grandfather was George James Spinks / Spink born about 1836/37 his fathers name was Joseph a labourer, mothers name not known, could be Sarah or Elizbeth, if anyone has information about this family in Aylsham I would love to hear from you.
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Spink and Cory
- Aylsham
I believe an Edward Spink (possibly Henry Edward Spink) married Elizabeth Croy, daughter of James Robert Cory and wife Mary Ann, nee Ducker. This has to be fully confirmed. Freebmd has a Sept qtr 1868 marriage and censues have Edward and Elizabeth Spink both b. Aylsham with thier children, (the first, Rose, b. Aylsham 1869), born Aylsham and also Durham. I am a little thrown by the man's name eing various Henry Edward or Edward, but lilkelihood is they are one and the same, though Spink name very common in Aylsham. Would like to hear of any info on them please.
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wymer-hunter
- Aylsham
my great-great grandmother was hannah wymer born 1870/71 in aylsham,daughter of william and rebecca hunter. wanting to find out information about rebecca and hannnahs birth
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Golding, Jones
- Aylsham
Any information on JOHN C GOLDING b. circa 1895. Married BEATRICE E M JONES in 1916 at Aylsham, Norfolk. Children: Pansy, Freda, Donald & Pamela. Emigrated to Australia around 1919.
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James Dodman - born Aylsham
- Aylsham
I am looking for any info about James Dodman who was born in Aylsham, Norfolk. Married a girl names Maria and had 10-11 children. He sailed from Liverpool October 12th, 1859. (I don't know what Maria's maiden name was.)
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HUDSON Osborne Robert
- Babingley
I am trying to find out ANYTHING about Osborne Robert Hudson, born in Wolferton in 1855. He married Mary Elizabeth Rudd in 1887 in Wolferton. He later went on to become Gamekeeper at Sandringham, and lived out his days in Babingley, or so I am told. Does anyone knoe when he died???? Thankyou.
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Lake's of Baconsthorpe Norfolk
- Baconsthorpe
I am looking for John Lake and any of his family. John was born in Baconsthorpe in 1814, he moved at some time to shoreditch, middlesex, his trade was church/coach builder and married Alice Elizabeth born in camberwell? 1822 (no maiden name known)in 1842. They had Henry, Eunice, Sarah, Elizabeth, Thomas? Ann and lastly Alice Elizabeth in 1860 who was my great grandmother and married Henry Thomas Babb c1879
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Children's home
- Bacton
I am looking for details of a children's home in Bacton circa 1944. My mother was sent there from London. She remembers it as being a large house. Can anyone help?
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Bean
- Bacton
Jemima Bean b Bacton 1715 married John Newman at Paston 1742 Her Parents were Laurence Bean and Mary Seaton
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George Gotts
- Bacton
Looking for any information related to the Gotts family of builders based in Bacton in the 19th century. Connected to other families including Casson, Harmer, Cubitt, Marshall & Vout.
Happy to share all the information I have on the Gotts family. My interest is through husband's family Binks.
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Lovesey
- Bacton
seeking any information on the family name of LOVESEY in Bacton or Norfolk areas generally.
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Woodrow
- Bacton
Looking for any information concerning the family name of WOODROW in the Bacton area circa 1821
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GOTTS
- Bacton
Researching the Gotts family of Bacton, many were bricklayers.
My brickwall is John Gotts born 1786, he married Ann Marshall in Bacton, but we don't know where he was born.
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PRESTON
- Bale
I am researching the Preston family of Bale. My ggrandmother was Annie Preston b1853/55 who married Robert Kershaw.
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Celia Fuller
- Bale
Celia or Cecily was born in Bale in 1799 and married Henry Cook(e) in Sth Creake in 1828. She was living in Thornage by the time of the 1851 Census. She was living with Henry and her mother Mary Fuller( formerly a brickmaker) born in Swanton Novers.
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CLAXTON Mary b. 1815 Bale, Norfolk
- Bale
I am researching my GG Grandmother Mary Claxton b 1815 in Bale, Norfolk. Prior to her marriage to Edward Bullen on 31.10.1835, she had a son Robert Claxton born, 7 Jan 1835. She went on to have a further 8 children with her husband. If you have any information on Mary Claxton's parents I would love to hear from you as I can find no information before Mary's birth
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Preston
- Bale
I am researching the Preston family of Bale. I am particularly interested to find more about John Preston born 1829, he had a daughter Annie who married Robert Kershaw but I have no information about John's parentage.
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Gaymer
- Banham
Researching all the Gaymers from Banham in Norfolk.
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Revell , Burrows , Revell-Burrows
- Banham
I am descended from the Revell-Burrows of Banham. The name is spelled variously including Burrows,Burroughs, Revell,Revel, and of course Revel-Burrows, Revell Burroughs and Burroughs-Revell! Any information appreciated with thanks.
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Bullen Moore
- Banham
I am a descendant of Bullen Moore,born Banham 1805. Any information on Bullen and his family would be much appreciated.
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Moore
- Banham
I am looking for information on the Moore family of Banham.Any information appreciated
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Sayer/Sare
- Banham
There are various spellings of this name, but the most frequent are Sayer & Sare. I am researching any I can find, but are particularly interested in Thomas & his son Shadrach.
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Chapmans of Banham and around
- Banham
I am researching the above familes and more in the Banham area. Other names include Bowles, Burroughs, Catchpole and Gedge. Would like to hear from anyone related to these names in that area as well as the Buckenhams and Wilby and so on.
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Revells of banham
- Banham
Looking for descendants of William and Lydia Revell born circa 1750 and resident in Banham.
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Revells of Banham
- Banham
My ancestors were Revells who emigrated to Tasmania (Australia) from Banham in 1857. There were a Robert and Elizabeth Revell , and George and Ann Revell. Each couple emigrated with 4 children. george was 34 in 1857 and Robert 38. Can anyone help at all - please? - Julie
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Spurling family of Banham
- Banham
Researching SPURLING family of Banham. Joshua ( b. 1817) and any Spurlings who were Wheelwrights.
Thanks.Also WOODS family of Kenninghall.
Will
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Thompson - Cudbell
- Barford
Wright Thompson married Hannah Cudbell in Barford, Norfolk 20.2.1831, and any information about these people is welcome, thanks!
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Alan MacRobert
- Barford
Has anyone any information on Alan who lived in Barford from about 1949 to 1963 plus.
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Mrs. Alan MacRobert
- Barford
Does anyone have any information about Mrs.Phyllis Margaret MacRobert as a home help organiser in the l950's? This would be much appreciated
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Robert John Fox
- Barford
Base Born 1856 to Priscilla Phoebe Fox, daughter of Robert Leeder Fox (son of Thomas Fox and Priscilla Leeder) and Sarah Carr,
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Skipper
- Barford
looking for John and Mary Skipper & children George, John and Eldred children born in Barford it is possible the family moved to Islington around 1847/1848 any help greatly appreciated!
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Sarah Leeder/leader Abt 1800
- Barney
Looking for information on 4x gg mother Sarah Leeder/Leader born abt 1800 possibly in the Barney area,stated on census Swanton Novers but have found no record of her there,she married 1822 Bradwell(Sfk)Samuel Ames b1801,all children bt's to them I have found at Hopton,Sfk including my 3x gg mother Mary Ann Ames bt's 1823,Mary Ann married William Bell bt's Cley North Norfolk 1806, (son of John Bell),and were living in Great Yarmouth 1851.
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Anthony & Ann Wiggett
- Barney
Looking for parents and siblings of Anthony & Ann(Thompson) Wiggett. Anthony was born in 1797 in Norfolk and Ann born in 1800. Any informnation would be great.
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John Reavil
- Barnham Broom
Looking for descendants of John Reavil b. 1804 in Barnham Norfolk the son of William Reavil of Newark in Notts. Both father and son were soldiers and ended up as Chelsea Pensioners in Wollwich in Kent in the 1840 -1870s. Both were described as swarthy and sallow on soldiers records. Very interested in the origins of the name. Any connection with French Huguenots or and earlier French connection via the lace trade?
I have copies of soldiers documents for relations.
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CROFTS
- Barroway Drove
LOOKING FOR INFO ON PETER CROFTS FATHER HARRY BROTHERS GERALD CHARLES AND MORE INFO TO EION PLEASE
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Alexander
- Barton Bendish
I am researching the family of Thomas Alexander, born in Beachamwell, living in Barton Bendish until death in 1880, aged 60.
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Docking Family
- Barton Bendish
Searching for Docking Family in Barton Bendish. In particular what became of John and Mary A Dockings family of 10 children - all listed in 1851 census and then none appear again!
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Platford/Dunton
- Barton Turf
I am search for information on the Platford and Dunton families from Sloley and Barton Turf Norfolk, UK.
Family information on George William Platford(1887-1948) & Ellen Selina nee Dunton (1891-1977)
Any information gratefully received.
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Wright Family
- Barton Turf
Hello Norfolk, I am researching our Wright Family, which is well rooted in Norfolk,which our family traces back to Sir Thomas Wright, to Peter Wright, who settled Oyster Bay, LI, NY. My family branch were from the Virigina and Maryland states. Any cousins linking to me or rooted, please email me. Other surnames that the Wright Grandfather's married are: Anne Beaupre, Ellenn Gylbert, Margaret Jeffers, May, Townsend, Bustill, Meade, Dorrell, Fawley, then my G Gran married a Feeney. Sincerely, Maureen
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Robert WALPOLE + Phyllis GRAY
- Barton Turf
Robert WALPOLE (1805-1885)married Phyllis GRAY (1811?-1893)in England. They came to Canada in 1837-40 and maybe from Barton Turf & Neatishead, Nfk. They had two living children accompany them to Canada: Maria + Ann Sarah born in 1830's.
Robert's parents might have been Richard WALPOLE + Hester COLE. Phyllis's parents might have been Robert GRAY + Elizabeth SPANTON. Does anyone recognize these people? Relative would like more info on them. Thanks.
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Cannell
- Bawburgh
researching Henry Cannell born in Bawburgh in 1811. His father James Cannell was a gardener.
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Tubby family
- Bawburgh
The earliest mention of this family in the parish records is 1699 when Mary, daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Tubby, was baptised. The last entry that I have found is the burial of Elizabeth Tubby age 80 in 1843. Several generations were frequent witnesses to other families who married in the parish church.
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